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, Hergott's performance at the Canadian Open in Calgary was notable when he tied for third place with 7.5/10. The following year, his score of 7/10 at the Canadian Open in Winnipeg helped him finish ninth in a highly competitive tournament.