With summer officially here, it’s time to dust off the clubs and enjoy one of the greatest sports on earth! Beyond the simple thrill of a great shot, hitting the fairways is one of the best choices you can make for your personal health. Golf Canada’s “Golf, It’s Good for You” campaign highlights that playing regularly can add up to five years to your life, drastically reduce stress, and improve brain health. It’s a fantastic, moderately demanding workout that naturally pushes you toward your wellness goals while you enjoy the fresh air.
Whether you are looking to boost your personal fitness, shave strokes off your game, or just maximize your fun, here are five things Manitoba golfers should do to enjoy their best season ever.
1. Evaluate Your Gear
If new clubs are in the budget, excellent! Golf equipment technology has leaped forward over the last few years, with manufacturers engineering clubs to be more forgiving, faster, and tailored to help you get the absolute most out of your game. If you want to experience what modern technology can do for your scorecard, check out the incredible new lineup from TaylorMade Canada, or visit your local golf club and inquire about a custom fitting to help dial in your exact specs.
If a new set isn’t in the cards this year, there are still plenty of budget-friendly ways to ensure your equipment is performing its best:
- Clean or replace your golf grips: Do your grips feel slippery? Try washing them with a simple solution of dish soap and warm water. Use a soft-bristle brush to work into the material, rinse thoroughly, and let them dry with the grip-side down so the water drains properly.
If they are beyond saving, contact your local golf course about replacements. There are many options available in various materials, sizes, and colors to match your preferences. - Ditch the crusty glove: Are your golf gloves stiff and dried out? It’s time for a fresh one. Your hands are your only connection to the club, so give them the best chance to maintain a proper hold. Nothing boosts confidence quite like fresh grips and a tacky new glove!
- Play the right ball: Make sure your golf ball matches your swing. Check out TaylorMade’s Golf Ball Selector Tool to find the perfect model for your swing speed and ability.
- Refresh your wardrobe and footwear: Modern golf apparel has evolved into true lifestyle fashion, offering trendy, versatile styles that look just as sharp at a backyard BBQ as they do on the first tee. These high-performance fabrics keep you warm, cool, or dry, while even offering built-in UV protection. Don’t forget your feet, either! A solid body-to-ground connection is key for optimal contact and distance. Today’s golf shoes offer more style, comfort, and waterproofing than ever before. Check out the latest performance golf gear from PUMA Golf Canada.
2. Get Professional Help to Fix That Slice
If your game is giving you some grief on the tee box, don’t suffer through it alone. Booking a lesson with a PGA of Canada professional is the fastest way to improve. They will evaluate your swing and put you on a clear path to better contact and lower scores in no time. Find a teaching pro near you using the PGA of Canada’s Find-A-Pro Directory.
3. Discover Great Places to Play
Manitoba and Northwest Ontario are home to an incredible variety of over 130 golf facilities, including beautiful 9, 18, and 27-hole courses. There is always a new layout to explore! Check out our interactive “Find a Course” Directory at golfmb.ca to book your next tee time.
Rain or shine? No worries! If the Manitoba weather isn’t cooperating, you don’t have to put your season on pause. Check out our fantastic indoor member simulator facilities located right across the province that are designed to keep you swinging 12 months of the year, whatever it looks like outside!
4. Download the Free Golf Canada App & Track Your Health Progress
Get the country’s number-one digital golf companion right on your phone or smartwatch. The Golf Canada App is a free, all-in-one tool featuring GPS-enabled course maps with hole-by-hole distance measurements for over 1,500 Canadian courses, real-time stat tracking, and social connectivity.
Track the Health Benefits: To make it easier to see how golf actively improves your physical health, the app features secure wellness tracking upgrades. Did you know the average golfer walks about 5,000 steps (3 to 5 kilometers) in just a 9-hole round? Now you can track those exact insights privately on your profile, including your total steps, distance walked, standing time, elevation gained, and calories burned!
5. Join Canada’s Largest Golf Community!
While the free app is fantastic, upgrading to an official Golf Canada/Manitoba Membership unlocks the ultimate golf experience for just $64.95 for a full 12 months. By joining, you get a massive package of national and hyper-local benefits:
- An Official Handicap Index: Golf Canada is the sole authorized provider of official indexes in the country. It’s not just for serious competitors—keeping an index allows weekend warriors to track personal progress and play equitably in fun club events, the popular RBC Scramble, and the exciting new National Golf League.
- Incident Protection: Swing with total peace of mind knowing you’re backed by up to $1,500 for damaged, lost, or stolen equipment, up to $1,500 for golf cart accidents, and up to $1,000 for on-course window damage or travel mishaps.
- Massive Regional & National Savings: Members score national perks like 15% off tickets to the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open, and up to 30% off Avis car rentals. Even better, you unlock amazing local deals right here at home through our Golf Manitoba Partners:
Food & Fun: Score a massive 40% off pick-up orders at A Little Pizza Heaven, 20% off at MR MIKES Steakhouse Casual (Winnipeg), and 20% off your golf experience, food, and drinks at Shanks Driving Range & Grill.
Local Play & Travel: Get 20% off winter and summer simulator memberships at AVID GOLF, 15% off hotel stays at Lakeview Hotels & Resorts, and 10% off travel health insurance with Manitoba Blue Cross.
Auto & Fitness: Access exclusive sales and service perks through the Nott Autocorp VIP Program, plus great discounts on fitness memberships and massage therapy at Sport Manitoba.
- Incredible Perks for Juniors ($5 Rounds!): If you have a young golfer in the family, this is a game-changer. Golf Canada members ages 6 to 18 receive a complimentary Youth on Course membership. Thanks to an exciting expansion with the City of Winnipeg, juniors can now play at Crescent Drive, Canoe Club, Kildonan Park, and Windsor Park for $5 or less during designated times!
Best of all, your membership dues are directly reinvested into grassroots “Grow the Game” programs right here at home, supporting Manitoba’s junior golfers and the future of the sport. It is the ultimate must-have for every golfer in the province—join today and make this your most epic season yet!
