Members at St. Charles Country Club are eagerly awaiting the summer of 2026.
For the past four years, St. Charles began a historic restoration project of the MacKenzie and Ross Nines led by architect Jim Urbina.
Every blade of grass, bunker and tree was examined on these 18 holes in an effort to rekindle the magic of one of Winnipeg’s elite golf facilities.
It was on July 1, 2023 when members teed off for the first time on the new look MacKenzie Nine. With multiple tee boxes to choose from, this nine is available to play from a range of 2,373 to 3,305 yards.
14 months later, the Ross Nine was unveiled on September 2, 2024. These nine holes are designed to be played from 2,527 to 3,444 yards.
While members enjoy time “at the Club” both on and off the golf course, St. Charles took it to a whole new level this past summer.
A 35,000-square foot putting course called The Sitwell Short Game Area was unveiled on Canada Day. Created by Riley Johns, it features three practice greens for putting and chipping along with a scenic view of the Assiniboine River.
The final phase of the St. Charles Country Club restoration project is the Woods Nine. Under the guidance of Johns and fellow course architect Keith Rhebb, construction continues with expectations for it to be open for play in late July to mid August 2026.
(Photos courtesy: Cory Kartusch & Mike Peters)