REGINA – PGA golfer Graham DeLaet and a non-profit consortium of private companies have teamed up to encourage people to “think Saskatchewan.”
DeLaet signed on to become an ambassador for his home province in a project launched today by the Saskatchewan Ambassador Alliance.
As their first ambassador, he will wear the thinksask.ca logo on his golf shirt to promote the province.
“Saskatchewan is experiencing unprecedented growth but we cannot be complacent,” Premier Brad Wall said at a news conference at Glen Abbey today. “We should be pursuing innovative new ways to promote our province. I want to thank the Saskatchewan companies for piloting the Ambassador initiative with Graham. He has been getting a lot of TV time lately as a one of the world’s top ranked golfers and now he with his branding will have some wondering: What is thinksask.ca?”
The 31 year-old DeLaet was born and raised in Weyburn and he credits his Saskatchewan roots for helping him be the golfer he is today.
“Saskatchewan people are tough, determined and resilient,” DeLaet said. “These are all qualities that I have tapped into to be successful in one of the world’s most competitive sports. I am proud to represent Saskatchewan on the PGA Tour and thrilled to be associated with a program that aims to raise awareness for the Province.”
DeLaet is currently 25th in the PGA’s FedEx Cup standings and 67th in the World Golf rankings.
“I can’t think of a better ambassador to represent Saskatchewan on the world stage,” Wall added. “Yes, Graham is a top PGA professional but he is also a great guy. He always makes time to come home to support local charities. Anyone who meets Graham meets Saskatchewan: successful but humble, hard working and generous.”
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