Wes Heffernan


Wes Heffernan is a Canadian professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

In 1977, Heffernan was born in Calgary, Alberta. He attended Mount Royal College and the University of Calgary.
In 2000, Heffernan won the Alberta Amateur Championship a year after he finished runner-up in the Canadian Amateur Championship.

Professional career

In 2000, Heffernan turned professional at the Bell Canadian Open. In 2006, he recorded his first victory on the Canadian Tour at the Casino de Montreal Open for the Players Championship. He would add three more wins after that between 2007 and 2008.
Heffernan has won the Alberta Open seven times: in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2018, and 2024.
Heffernan has played in two major championships: the 2001 U.S. Open and the 2011 U.S. Open. At the 2011 event, Heffernan's back nine in the second round of 5-under-par allowed him to make his first cut in a major.
In 2022, Heffernan won the 100th playing of the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada. It was held at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ontario.

Amateur wins

  • 2000 Alberta Amateur Championship

    Professional wins (14)

Canadian Tour wins (4)

Other wins (10)

CUT = missed the half-way cut

Team appearances

Amateur
  • Eisenhower Trophy : 2000
Professional
  • World Cup : 2007, 2008