As a benefit of being a Golf Manitoba / Canada member, we are excited to share a savings opportunity to attend the Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame’s signature annual fundraiser, the Winnipeg Whisky Festival presented by Manitoba Liquor Marts, at a discounted price. 

The 2026 Festival is coming up on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg.

Use the code EBWF26 to unlock $40 off per individual ticket.

• Explore 200+ premium whiskies and nearly 100 spirits from across the globe, including 125 rare and festival-exclusive products available for purchase at the on-site Manitoba Liquor Mart, open exclusively during the Festival.
• This year’s Festival welcomes several craft Canadian distilleries making their Manitoba debut! Together, these additions highlight the diversity, creativity, and craftsmanship of Canadian whisky and spirits.
• Savour chef curated gourmet food stations thoughtfully paired with the spirits that offers a rich and immersive tasting experience.

To purchase your tickets, click here and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating great whisky, food, and sport heritage.

To view the vendors list, click here.

Please Drink Responsibly.

The Women in Coaching Program is a joint initiative by Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada that strives to achieve stronger gender balance among high-performance coaches in Canada. Now entering its sixth year, the program provides in-depth career development opportunities for women coaches working along the competitive pathway.

“The Women in Coaching Program plays a critical role in strengthening Canada’s high performance coaching system by ensuring more women are supported, developed, and retained along the competitive pathway,” said Emily Phoenix, Golf Canada’s Director of High Performance.

“The introduction of the advanced cohort in 2026 reflects both the maturity of the program and the growing depth of experienced women coaches across the country. We are proud to deliver this program alongside the PGA of Canada and thankful for the ongoing support from Own the Podium and the Jocelyne Bourassa Legacy Fund, whose commitment continues to move the needle for women in high-performance sport,” said Phoenix. 

For 2026, the program will offer a unique intake through the Women in Coaching – Advanced Cohort.

This cohort is designed for coaches with greater coaching experience who are already working with competitive or high-performance athletes and are seeking to further refine their coaching practice, expand their leadership capacity, and deepen their impact within the high-performance system.

The Advanced Cohort will continue to focus on the program’s four core pillars:

• Individualized learning plans
   
• Regular check-ins with a coach developer
   
• Virtual and in-person coaching education
   
• Hands-on training experiences alongside experienced coaches and top players

In this advanced intake, emphasis will be placed on peer learning, applied leadership, and the sharing of lived coaching experiences, with participants expected to contribute meaningfully to the development of the cohort as a whole.

The goal of the application process is to identify coaches who would benefit from this advanced learning environment and who are motivated to both learn from and contribute to a group of experienced peers. Applicants should have demonstrated experience coaching athletes on the competitive pathway and a clear interest in continued growth within high-performance coaching.

For example, coaches currently working within Provincial Golf Association programs, coaching university or college teams, or otherwise supporting advanced competitive athletes are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline:  Monday, February 9^th at 12:00pm (noon)

To apply, click here 

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:
Bella Veloso (iveloso@golfcanada.ca)

Five familiar faces will be among 105 competitors teeing off on the Gold Course at The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in the Asher Tour’s Wigwam Gold Championship.

Taking part in the three day, 54 hole championship in Litchfield Park, Arizona are Sam Diamond (St. Charles Country Club), Jade Jones (Whitewater Golf Club), Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club), Spence Mott (Shilo Country Club) and Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club).

For the live leaderboard, click here.

Canada’s Brooke Henderson has been named to the inaugural group of LPGA Tour players committed to WTGL, a new tech‑driven women’s team golf league launching in the winter of 2026‑27.

The LPGA and TMRW Sports announced the first five confirmed athletes, a group that includes World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, England’s Charley Hull, New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, U.S. standout Lexi Thompson and Henderson, the winningest professional golfer in Canadian history.

Henderson, 26, enters the league with a résumé unmatched in Canadian golf: 14 LPGA Tour victories, including two majors, three Olympic appearances and multiple season‑ending honours such as the LPGA Founders Award. Her inclusion places her alongside both the current world No. 1 and several established global champions as WTGL positions itself as a modern, entertainment‑oriented showcase for the women’s game.

WTGL will feature short‑form, team‑based match play inside the custom‑built SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the same venue that hosts TGL presented by SoFi, the men’s league co‑founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

“WTGL will be a global stage to showcase LPGA Tour stars, and this first wave of committed players represents that opportunity with some of the world’s best,” said Mike McCarley, founder and CEO, TMRW Sports. “These players will thrive in WTGL’s competitive environment as fans will witness their skill and connect more deeply with their personalities through the unprecedented access the league delivers with every player mic’d in the modern match play team format.”

Additional WTGL player announcements and team information are expected in the coming months. More details are available at WTGLGolf.com.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Pinseekers Golf Lounge as our newest off-course member facilities.

With two locations, one at 54 South Landing Drive in Oak Bluff and one at 1045 St. James Street in Winnipeg, both location feature five hitting zones using Golfzon technology with food services and beverages available.

Lessons and coaching are available at the both locations. They also have club rentals and a proshop on site.

The South Landing and St. James locations are an accessible facility.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada off-course member facility, members may purchase a Golf Manitoba / Canada membership at a special rate to take advantage of various benefits and to record outdoor scores towards establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

For more information on the South Landing location call (204) 487-6808 or to book a tee time online, click here.

For more information on the St. James Street location call (204) 786-1777 or to book a tee time online, click here.

Golf Canada’s Derek Ingram and Tristan Mullally were presented with their 2025 PGA of Canada National Awards during Canada Night on Wednesday during the PGA Show in Orlando, Fla.

Ingram of Winnipeg, Manitoba was awarded the Ben Kern Coach of the Year Award, marking the third time he’s earned the prestigious honour and his sixth career National PGA of Canada Award.

“I am both honoured and thrilled to win the PGA of Canada’s Ben Kern Coach of the Year Award. Ben was a legend playing and coaching in Canada and it is a privilege to win the award with his namesake,” said Ingram.

Ingram’s contributions to both the amateur and professional game make him one of Canada’s most distinguished coaches. Ingram has coached Team Canada at three Olympic Games including Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 and serves as full-time PGA TOUR coach to Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, who recently earned his card for 2026. Ingram also serves as coach to Aaron Cockerill and Myles Creighton.

Along with his work in the professional game, Ingram has coached Team Canada at eight World Junior Team Championships, and six World Amateur Team Championships, earning a silver medal in Japan in 2014. A longtime contributor to Golf Canada’s High Performance Program, Ingram is also the head coach of Team Canada’s Men’s National Team.

“There is very little more gratifying than being recognized by your peers and the PGA of Canada for the work I have done this year and past years. One simple goal, to help Canadians players achieve their goal of playing on the PGA Tour. Huge thank you to the players and Golf Canada for putting their trust in me. Excited for the future,” added Ingram.

Mullally of Dundas, Ontario was named the Tex Noble Professional Development Award winner in recognition of his contributions to coach education, mentorship and the advancement of professional development in Canada.

“To be recognized by my peers in developing coaches is a truly humbling honour,” said Mullally. “So many mentors had had a significant influence on my career, and it’s been so great to fulfill that role for others on behalf of Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada.”

Mullally works as Golf Canada’s Head of National Talent Identification, overseeing the national talent identification system that was established in 2022. In this role, Mullally provides support to a promising group of young junior golfers and their existing coaching teams to grow the pool of future Team Canada prospects. In 2026, six players have transitioned from Talent ID to Team Canada – NextGen.

Golf Canada congratulates all the 2025 PGA of Canada National Award winners and extends a heartfelt thank you for their continued support and advancement of our sport across the country.

For the full list of award winners and more information on each recipient, please click here.

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) shot an 8-under par 63 in Gilbert, Arizona earning a T10 finish on the leaderboard at the Asher Tour Power Ranch Championship.

Kuntz completed the 54 hole championship at 16-under par 197 (69-65-63) at the Power Ranch Golf Club. Along with 12 pars during his final round, Kuntz eagled the third and 17th holes and made birdies on the first, fifth, ninth and 13th holes.

Jaden Jones (Whitewater Golf Club) finished T33 at 1-over par 214 (70-72-72).

Zander Winston of Texas won the championship at 22-under par 191 (62-63-66).

Failing to the make the 36 hole cut (-7) were:

Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) 70-70-140 (-2)
Charlie Boyechko (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 70-71-141 (-1)
Spence Mott (Shilo Country Club) 74-78-152 (+10)

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome the Selkirk Golf & Country Club Sim Hut as our newest off-course member facility.

Located at Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Avenue in Selkirk, the Sim Hut is open to golfers of all ages featuring two hitting zones with food services and beverages available.

The Sim Hut offers PGA of Manitoba instruction available to all levels of golfer led by Head Professional Mike Dern.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada off-course member facility, members may purchase a Golf Manitoba / Canada membership at a special rate to take advantage of various benefits and to record outdoor scores towards establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

For more information call (204) 482-2050 or to book a tee time online, click here.

Former Winnipegger Sudarshan Yellamaraju had a week to remember in Hawaii.

The 24 year old ended play at the Sony Open at 9-under par 271 (67-67-72-65) to finish T13 on the leaderboard taking home $163,041.

Yellamaraju started strong in Sunday’s final round at the Wai’alae Country Club with back to back birdies on the first and second holes carding a 3-under par 32 on the front enroute to the 5-under par 65.

This was the second PGA Tour event for Yellamaraju who made his debut at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open.

Taylor Pendrith was highest placing Canadian at 11-under par 269, T6 on the leaderboard.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Indoor golf is booming, and today’s simulator technologies make it easier than ever to train intentionally – whether you’re grinding through winter or using data-driven insights to improve your weekly practice. But with so many platforms and launch monitors on the market, how do you choose the right one for you?

Here’s a quick, friendly overview of some of the most common simulator platforms available at Golf Canada member facilities. While there are other technologies out there, these are the platforms most golfers will encounter. Each facility listed on the Golf Canada website and in the Golf Canada App specifies the platform they use, making it easier to find the experience that suits your game.

TrackMan (radar launch monitor)

A tour favourite. TrackMan’s dual-radar and camera system provides top-level accuracy and an immersive software environment. If you want the same data trusted by the world’s best players, this is the one.

Foresight (camera launch monitor)

A powerhouse indoors. Foresight systems are known for precise, reliable club- and ball-data capture. For players who appreciate detailed numbers and consistent indoor performance, this is a top choice.

SkyTrak+ (camera + Doppler)

A blend of accuracy and versatility. SkyTrak+ integrates smoothly with platforms like E6, TGC 2019, and FSX, providing great value and adaptability for all types of golfers.

HD Golf (simulation software + camera sensors)

Think ‘golf theatre’. HD Golf combines high-fidelity visuals with integrated swing analysis tools, delivering a fully immersive experience that feels as close to the real course as you can get indoors.

Uneekor EYE XO / QED (overhead camera systems)

Designed for fixed indoor bays, Uneekor’s overhead units deliver rapid club and ball tracking. The setup maintains a clean hitting area, making it perfect for dedicated training spaces.

Golfzon (proprietary system)

Golfzon offers a premium all-in-one experience, featuring a moving swing plate, auto-tee system, and refined software. If you want a complete simulation package without compromise, this is the one.

SkyCaddie SkyTrak (launch monitor)

Compact and broadly compatible, SkyTrak is a popular choice for golfers who like to combine different software platforms and seek simple, reliable data.

FlightScope Mevo+ (radar launch monitor)

Portable and powerful. Mevo+ works indoors and outdoors, offers strong shot-tracking capabilities, and includes access to different simulation modes; a great choice for golfers on the go.

Swing Caddie (radar launch monitor)

A versatile solution combining Doppler radar with visual swing analysis. It’s an easy choice for players seeking useful metrics without a complicated setup.

Garmin Approach R10 (radar launch monitor)

Ultra-portable and budget-friendly. The R10 pairs easily with E6 and other software, making it ideal for casual sessions, small spaces, or practice that travels with you.

ProSim (simulation software)

Praised for precise 3D ball tracking and a more “free” hitting environment, ProSim emphasizes reliable shot analysis with fewer setup constraints.

Full Swing (radar + high-speed camera)

Trusted by some of the game’s biggest names, Full Swing combines radar tracking with high-speed imaging to provide accurate ball and club data. Instant feedback and seamless indoor/outdoor performance make it a preferred choice for players seeking precision and versatility in one premium package.

Which one is right for you?

Ask yourself what matters most: tour-level precision, immersive visuals, portability, or flexible software. There’s no single “best” platform – just the one that meets your goals, space, and budget.

Every Golf Canada member simulator facility lists its platform technology in its profile on the Golf Canada App and on the Find a Facility page at golfcanada.ca/justswing, making your search easier than ever. Happy practicing, and see you on the (virtual) course.