The next year in 1996, at the Canadian Open in Calgary, he tied for third with 7.5/10. In a very strong field in the Canadian Open at Winnipeg 1997, Hergott made 7/10 to finish tied for 9th place.
In 1996, at the Canadian Open in Calgary, Hergott matched third with a score of 7.5/10. The following year, at the Canadian Open in Winnipeg, he finished ninth after scoring 7/10 in a highly competitive field.