DEWINTON — Red Deer golfer Mitch Evanecz unfortunately saved his worst for last on Thursday.
Evanecz appeared to be in good shape with a four-stroke lead going into the final round of the Alberta Open at Carmoney, but he stumbled to a 6-over 77 and finished tied for fifth with a 54-hole total of plus-2 215 that included earlier rounds of 69-69.
Meanwhile, Wes Heffernan carved out a 6-under 65 and captured the Open title by one stroke over fellow Calgarian Scott Stiles, who fired a 69.
Heffernan finished at 3-under 210.
Todd Halpen of Calgary and Adam Novakowski shot 69 and 72, respectively, and finished in a third-place tie at 214.
Wes Martin of Calgary, who plays out of Innisfail, finished tied for 18th with a final-round 77 and 223 total. Matt Codd of Red Deer carded a final-round 76 and tied for 31st at 20-over 233.