Spence Mott (Team Manitoba / Shilo Country Club) was among 47 players in MacTier, Ontario at Oviinbyrd Golf Club this week taking part in the Team Canada NextGen Selection Camp.

“As a provincial organization we are proud of Spence for being selected” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “He was the only player to shoot below par in two of his rounds during the 2025 Junior Boys Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation highlighting an impressive season.”

Mott failed to make the cut (+13) finishing at 16-over par carding rounds of 79 and 81.

 “These camps are an incredible developmental opportunity for players to compete and showcase their talents in front of Golf Canada high performance staff as well as NCAA coaches” said Golf Canada High Performance Director Emily Phoenix. 

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Shanks Driving Range & Grill is pleased to announce Golf Manitoba members now receive 20% off their golf experience, food and beverage.

Simply show your Golf Manitoba membership card located in the “More” menu on the Golf Canada app upon payment in store.

Shanks Driving Range & Grill, located five kilometers west of Brandon along the Trans-Canada Highway, features 20 outdoor TopTracer golf bays and four Golfzon indoor simulators so you can play regardless of the weather with family, friends and business associates.

To join the Golf Manitoba membership, click here to purchase a membership.

Liam Comaskey (Team Manitoba / Pine Ridge Golf Club) had an impressive weekend at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, Ontario winning the Junior Boys Championship of the Maple Leaf Junior Tour Challenge.

Comaskey carded rounds of 74, 73 and 71 to earn an eight stroke victory.

Colton Drul (Team Manitoba / Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) was the only other Manitoban taking part finishing 17th on the leaderboard in the Bantam Boys Championship with rounds of 88, 80 and 80.

For the full leaderboard, click here.

Don Martone ended his week just as he started, shooting a 1-over 71 to win the 2025 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO on Friday at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas, Nova Scotia.

Martone of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. was the lone player in the field under par during the week. He finished with rounds of 71-63-68-71-273 to close out the national championship at 7-under, eight shots ahead of Dwight Reinhart of Ottawa, Ont.

Jay Doyle (Niakwa Country Club) finished as the top Manitoban at 16-over par 296 (70-74-75-77), T36 on the leaderboard.

Blair Neal (Rossmere Country Club) ended play T61 at 23-over par 303 (78-67-76-82).

For the final leaderboard, click here.

“It really hasn’t sunk in yet. It’s pretty special and you think back to all the past champions that have won this thing and it’s pretty surreal right now, really happy,” said a relieved Martone.

In addition to winning the national championship, Martone will receive exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, 2026 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship (plus a 10-year exemption, if eligible) and the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.

Jay Doyle (Niakwa Country Club) shot a 5-over par 75 Thursday during this third round at the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Nova Scota.

At 9-over par 219, Doyle is the top Manitoban on the leaderboard at T28.

Blair Neal (Rossmere Country Club) carded a 6-over par 76 to sit two strokes back of Doyle at 221, T39 on the leaderboard.

For the third round leaderboard, click here.

For final round tee times, click here.

Golf Manitoba would like to congratulate the Kildonan Park Ladies League on celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2025.

Cathy Horbas is the President of the Kildonan Park Ladies League and shares their story with Golf Manitoba Director of Communications and Development Brian Munz.

Established in 1921, Kildonan Park Golf Course is Winnipeg’s oldest municipal golf course. Situated on the banks of the Red River, the course features a distinctive par three with a train bridge running through it. Golfers have to decide to hit over or under the bridge to hit the green.

Jay Doyle (Niakwa Country Club) and Blair Neal (Rossmere Country Club) are lone Manitobans to make the cut following round two of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Nova Scotia.

Doyle shot a 74 on Wednesday to sit T14 on the leaderboard while Neal made four birdies on his way to an impressive 3-under par 67 moving up 68 spots up on the leaderboard to T24.

Manitobans missing the cut (+11):

David White (St. Charles Country Club) 79-73 (+12)
Ken Warwick (Niakwa) 75-77 (+12)
Cornell Ruddock (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 78-75 (+13)
Ron Cornell (Clear Lake Golf Course) 76-81 (+17)
Dan Scanlon (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 80-80 (+20)

In the Inter-Provincial Team Championship, Team Manitoba (Doyle, Scanlon and Warwick) finished in fifth place at 16-over par. Ontario won at 1-under par.

For the second round leaderboard, click here.

For third round tee times, click here.

The 2025 Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF, will be held Wednesday, October 29th at Niakwa Country Club.

The annual event recognizes and celebrates all that’s great about the sport of golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario – from volunteers to elite performers, teams and milestone achievements including the annual volunteer Distinguished Service Award and the Female and Male Amateur Golfer of the Year awards.

General admission tickets for the Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF are available for purchase HERE. Tickets are $25 per person with appetizers and food stations included.

About AVID GOLF: Located at 1580 Taylor Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, AVID GOLF houses 6 indoor simulators using Foresight Sports technology, has an indoor putting green and a bar and lounge. AVID GOLF caters to both serious and recreational golfers in addition to providing a social venue for people looking for a fun and interactive experience. 

For more about AVID GOLF including winter leagues and membership information, visit avidgolf.club.

About the Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award

The Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recognizes volunteers who have gone above an beyond in making a positive impact on the golf community locally, regionally and/or nationally. The ideal candidate will display qualities of a positive role model to fellow volunteers through leadership, creativity, mentorship, excellent communication skills and dedicated service to the sport of golf and to Golf Manitoba. To see the past recipients, click here.

About the Golf Manitoba Female and Male Amateur Golfer of the Year Award – The Golf Manitoba Female and Male Amateur Golfer of the Year award recognizes outstanding performance by Manitoba golfers in all levels of competition with the first award presented in 1975. In 2015, the award was re-established to include both a female and male category. To see the past winners, click here.

Jay Doyle (Niakwa Country Club) carded two birdies, 15 pars and a double bogey in an opening round of even par 70 at the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Nova Scotia.

Doyle is the top Manitoban on the leaderboard sitting T3, one stroke back of co-leaders Dwight Reinhart of Ottawa and Calgary’s David Schultz.

Also representing Manitoba:

T47 Ken Warwick (Niakwa) 75
T60 Ron Cornell (Clear Lake Golf Course) 76
T92 Cornell Ruddock (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 78
T92 Blair Neal (Rossmere Country Club) 78
T109 David White (St. Charles Country Club) 79
T125 Dan Scanlon (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 80

In the Inter-Provincial Team Championship, Team Manitoba (Doyle, Scanlon and Warwick) sit T3 with New Brunswick, two strokes back of Alberta and Ontario.

For the opening round leaderboard, click here.

For second round tee times, click here.

The Board of Directors of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund (GMSF) are pleased to announce its award recipients for 2025.

These students are active in the Manitoba golf community either through participation or employment, have demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing post-secondary studies at Canadian universities and colleges.

This year, the Fund awarded $19,000 in scholarships to 12 deserving students.

DR. DWIGHT PARKINSON AWARD – Payton Oakden

The Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award has been made possible by Mr. Dave Hill of the St. Charles Country Club. The award recognizes Dr. Parkinson’s long-time commitment to the sport of golf. This $2,000 award is available to a student entering their first year of studies at a post-secondary institution.

Payton graduated from Vincent Massey High School in Brandon with Honours and is now going to Brandon University working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History.

BRIAN GILHULY AWARD – Karly Cote

The Brian Gilhuly Memorial Scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the estate of the long-time Golf Manitoba volunteer, Mr. Brian Gilhuly. Brian started his volunteerism with Golf Manitoba in 1986 where he served in a variety of capacities for over 30 years until his passing in 2017. This $2,000 award is available to students who are currently in the process of continuing with post-secondary studies.

Cote, a member at La Broquerie Golf Course where is also the Assistant Pro Shop Manager, is enrolled at the University of Manitoba working towards her Bachelor of Environmental Design.

ED DEARDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Evan Nachtigall

The Ed Dearden Memorial Scholarship was made possible by the Dearden family, and the generous donations by family and friends.

In 1965 Ed became the official golf writer and golf columnist with The Winnipeg Tribune. That same year he began his freelance relationship with CJOB. In addition to tireless hours of local golf coverage, Ed reported on many national and international golf competitions, particularly those involving golfers from Manitoba.

Ed served many years on the selection committee for The Manitoba Golfer of the Year and sat on the Grey Owl Golf Tournament Board of Directors for over 40 years. Dearden was inducted to the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. This $1,500 award is available to students who are currently entering or continuing with post-secondary studies and are a Golf Manitoba member.

Nachtigall, a member at Shilo Country Club and the 2025 Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Champion, is enrolled at the Brandon University taking his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

GOLF MANITOBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Golf Manitoba scholarship awards are made possible each year by the Scholarship Fund. These awards are made available to both high school and post-secondary students who are pursuing studies in Canada. Scholarships are awarded based largely on academic achievement; however, golf ability and community involvement are also considered.

• Eryn Czirfusz
  Golf Manitoba Public Players Club
  University of Manitoba / Degree in Criminology
• Jackson Delaurier
  Dauphin Lake Golf Club
  University of Manitoba / Business & Psychology
• Gracie McMillan
  Pine Ridge Golf Club
  Red River College School of Nursing / Bachelor of Nursing
• Luke Perrett
  Golf Manitoba Public Players Club
  Brock University / Bachelor of Sports Management
  Business Administration
• Nate Phillips
  Carman Golf & Curling Club
  University of New Brunswick / Bachelor of Engineering
• Adam Trudeau
  Pine Ridge Golf Club
  Red River College / Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing)
• Elle Wood
  St. Boniface Golf Club
  University of Manitoba / Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies)

CRAIG YAHIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Craig Yahiro Memorial Scholarship Award is made possible through the generosity of the Yahiro Family and participants in an annual fundraising event at Rossmere Country Club in memory of the late Craig Yahiro. Craig Yahiro was a long-time member of the PGA of Canada where his skillful instruction and great personality and sense of humour helped many improve their game. These awards are available for students who are either Golf Manitoba members or who are currently involved with golf either through employment or participation.

• Chase Beaudin
  Golf Manitoba Public Players Club  
  Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
  Employed at Lorette Golf Course
• Addison Pufahl
  Golf Manitoba Public Players Club
  Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
  Employed at Rossmere Country Club

The Board of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund extends its sincere congratulations to the 2025 recipients and wishes them all the best in their post-secondary studies.

Scholarships are made possible through contributions from GMSF as well from the family and estates our of named awards.

For more information about the Scholarship Fund including information on how to apply or to make a donation, please visit golfmb.ca/scholarship.