2026 Harald Gunderson Memorial Golf Tournament

September 17, 2026   Riverbend Golf & Recreation Area | Red Deer, AB

We are excited to kick off this year's tournament at River Bend Golf & Recreation Area in Red Deer, Alberta, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Nestled along the scenic Red Deer River and surrounded by over 420 acres of beautiful parkland, River Bend offers an exceptional golf experience and the perfect setting for a day of networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition.

 

๐Ÿ“ Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area | Red Deer, Alberta

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

๐Ÿ•˜ Registration: 9:00 AM

๐ŸŒ๏ธ Tee Off: 10:00 AM

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dinner & Awards: 4:00 PM


Registration Includes:

  • 18 holes of golf with cart rental
  • Food holes throughout the course
  • Beverage tickets
  • Dinner
  • Excellent prizes
  • Great swag

 

Why Participate?

  • Easy-to-play Texas Scramble format
  • Fun, laughter, and great company
  • A perfect opportunity to connect with friends, colleagues, and industry partners

 

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just out to enjoy the day, the Harald Gunderson Memorial Golf Tournament is a fantastic way to support AFSA while enjoying one of Alberta's premier golf destinations.


Sponsorship Opportunities

Thanks to the incredible support of our annual sponsors, only a limited number of tournament sponsorship opportunities remain available. Sponsoring the tournament is a great way to showcase your organization, connect with industry professionals, and support the work of AFSA. Review the available opportunities using the link below or contact the AFSA office to discuss the best fit for your organization.

 

Thank you for your interest in participating. If you have any questions, please contact us at inquiry@afsa.ca.

 

We can't wait to see you on the green this September!

Golf Registration Golf Sponsorship

About the Tournament

Harald Gunderson was a friend, supporter and historian for funeral service in Canada. He was the founding publisher of Canadian Funeral News and Gunderson’s Funeral Journal and authored provincial history books on funeral service for Alberta, British Columbia, Atlantic Canada and Manitoba. He left family, friends, and colleagues as the age of 83, in August of 2012.


Harald avidly attended the AFSA golf tournaments enjoying the fun on the links and social comradery.  He was often quoting poetry or singing a ditty while snapping pictures for his publication.


The Alberta Funeral Service Association Board of Directors has recommended and was voted on by the membership following his passing that the Annual “Cappy” Smart Golf Tournament be renamed in his honour. The “Cappy” Smart Trophy will remain a part of the tournament.