The 2026 Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre is in the books at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club.
David Kuik (Niakwa Country Club) won the Men’s Senior Championship with a 5&3 decision over David White (St. Charles Country Club). Kuik took control of the match winning five straight holes, seven through 11, to prevail on the 15th.
Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa) is the Women’s Champion edging Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) 2&1. Lafleche won three of the opening seven holes only to see Hayden bounce back with wins on eight and 12 to make it close.
Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club) beat Carl Lechman (Elmhurst) 5&4 to claim the first ever Men’s Super Senior title. North never trailed in the match and secured the victory taking holes nine, 10, 11 and 13 to run Lechman out of time.
And, in an all Elmhurst affair, David Spurr earned his first Golf Manitoba title winning the Men’s Championship 7&6 over Evan Nachtigall. Spurr struck early winning the first two holes and then locked it down winning consecutive holes five through nine.
For the final Manitoba Blue Cross brackets, click here.
To view the photo gallery, click here.
We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club led by Owner / Operators Brian Campbell & Cathy Clements, Pro Shop Manager Jace Woods, the Ukrainian Smak Restaurant in the clubhouse, their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.
