Golf Manitoba is pleased to share the unique experience of Southwood Golf & Country Club member Rhonda Orr as she participates this week in the 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Waverley Country Club in Portland, Oregon.

How do you describe a day that begins with a 7:15am tee shot and your playing partner says “nice shot” when that partner is Laura Davies? 

Today Waverley country club was the happiest place on earth!

Trish Johnson, an 8 time Solheim Cup team member was also in the group. It was special to see their level of ball striking up close. 

When Laura, who is known for using grass tees used a regular tee on the first hole, I asked her why she hadn’t she replied “Well I wouldn’t want to muck up the tee on the first hole would I?”  She proceeded to “muck up” the remainder of tee boxes. 

Both her and Trish were absolutely lovely to play with. An experience I will remember forever.

Tuesday evening was the player reception where I had the opportunity to visit with Michael Whan, CEO of the USGA and Helen Alfredsson the 2019 US Senior Women Open Champion.

Rhonda

Delwyn Doerksen (Oakview Golf & Country Club) shot even par 72 to move up 22 spots on the leaderboard during his second round at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship in New Brunswick.

With a 146 two day total (74-72), Doerksen is Manitoba’s top player, seven strokes off the lead.

Also making the cut advancing to the final 36 holes of competition at Algonquin Golf Resort are Curtis Markusson (St. Charles Country Club), Adam Guenther (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club), Drew Jones (Shilo Country Club), Lyle Mackenzie (Niakwa Country Club) and Tyler Hall (Pine Ridge Golf Club).

In the Inter-Provincial Team Championship, Manitoba (Jones, Doerksen, Markusson) finished sixth overall at +5, 293, nine stroke back of first place Ontario.

Markusson’s 1-over par 73 today also moved him into a tie for 7th place in the Mid-Masters Championship, eight strokes off the lead.

For the complete second round leaderboard, click here.

For Wednesday’s third round tee times, click here.

Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) shot a final round of 3-over par 75 to earn a two stroke victory over India Young (Team Manitoba / Carman Golf & Curling Club) claiming her first Women’s City & District Championship. Young had an impressive finish to the two day event carding a 1-over par 73 Tuesday at the Selkirk Golf & Country Club.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

Gavin Carver (Glendale Golf & Country Club) won the Overall Junior Men’s division of the U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. Carver (76-79-155) earned a four stroke decision over Ty Brewster (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club Member) (77-82-159).

Maisy Shewchuk (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba) claimed the Overall Junior Women’s division and the 12 & Under Junior Women division with a 36 hole total of 179 (85-94).

Ryder St. Laurent (Golf Manitoba) won the 12 & Under Junior Men’s division playing from the forward tees shooting a two day total 151 (73-78).

For the complete U15 Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, Selkirk Golf & Country Club led by Director of Golf Michael Hill, Superintendent Ian Brooks, Dining Room Manager Diane Thomas, the staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.

Golf Manitoba would like to thank our Official Performance Partners:

adidas Golf Canada – Paige Lawrence, Territory Manager

Manitoba Blue Cross

Taylormade Canada – Eric Johnson Sales & Marketing Territory Manager

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Golf Manitoba is pleased to share the unique experience of Southwood Golf & Country Club member Rhonda Orr as she participates this week in the 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Waverley Country Club in Portland, Oregon.

My “work” day began on the practice range between Leta Lindley, the 2022 runner up, and golf legend Joanne Carner, winner of 43 LPGA events and 8 USGA titles.  A few minutes on the putting green then off to the 10th tee for 9 holes where due to some late changes I played by myself.

The course is an older style course originally established in 1896 with a recent restoration by Gil Hanse. It is relatively easy course to walk with very short distances between greens and tee boxes. It is in fantastic shape with firm fast greens, as you would expect for a US Open. We are playing at 6104 yards, with the longest par 4 at 395 yards and the par 5s averaging 500 yards.

Massage, physio and chiropractic care are available in player recovery so I stopped in for treatment on a recent injury. On my way out I met Catriona Matthew, the 2019 and 2021 victorious Solheim Cup captain.

Managing your time and energy in these longer events is a priority so the remainder of the day was spent resting, stretching and studying the yardage book.

Looking forward to tomorrow’s 18 hole practice round and some more legend sightings!

Rhonda

Curtis Markusson (St. Charles Country Club), Delwyn Doerksen (Oakview Golf & Country Club) and Drew Jones (Shilo Country Club) all carded a 2-over par 74 to open play at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Algonquin Golf Resort in St. Andrews, N.B.

The result has all three players tied for 45th place on the leaderboard.

Ontario’s Charles Fitzsimmons is alone in top spot carding a 5-under par 67.

Also representing Golf Manitoba:

Cameron Duncan (Oak Island Golf) WD
Tyler Hall (Pine Ridge Golf Club) +3, 75
Adam Guenther (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) +6, 78
Chase Beach-Ducharme (Pine Ridge Golf Club) +16, 88
David White (St. Charles Country Club) +8, 80
Lyle Mackenzie (Niakwa Country Club) +3, 75
Michael Coutts (Southwood Golf & Country Club) +11, 83
Troy Kehler (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) +8, 80
Wade Wetelainen (Eagles Landing Golf & Curling Club) +10, 82

Team Manitoba (Jones, Doerksen, Markusson) is in eighth place in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship with a 4-over par total, 11 strokes behind first place Ontario.

For the opening round leaderboard, click here.

For Tuesday’s second round tee times, click here.

Three players are within four strokes after the opening round of the Women’s City & District Championship at the Selkirk Golf & Country Club.

Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) went 4-under during her final four holes to shoot a 1-over par 73. That stretch included birdies on the 15th and 16th holes along with an eagle on 18.

Kartusch has a three stroke lead on Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) who carded a 76. India Young (Team Manitoba / Carman Golf & Curling Club) opened with a 77.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

For Tuesday’s final round tee times, click here.

Brady Comaskey (Pine Ridge Golf Club), who shot a 3-over par 74, has a two stroke lead on Hudson Hunnie (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba) and Gavin Carver (Glendale Golf & Country Club) in the junior boys division of the U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

Ryder St. Laurent (Golf Manitoba) shot a 73, to lead the 12 and under junior boys division by five strokes over Owen Conrad (Team Manitoba / St. Charles).

Maisy Shewchuk (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba) leads the overall junior girls division after carding an 85.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

For Tuesday’s final round tee times, click here.

For more on the host course, Golf Manitoba’s Director of Communications Brian Munz caught up with Selkirk Golf & Country Club’s Director of Golf Michael Hill.

Golf Manitoba is pleased to share the unique experience of Southwood Golf & Country Club member Rhonda Orr as she participates this week in the 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Waverley Country Club in Portland, Oregon.

Day 1: Registration

No more waiting, it is finally here!

After picking up the courtesy Lexus we were off to the course. The drive in was not as overwhelming as I expected as only some of the signage was up with many of the players not arriving until Monday.

Off to player registration where we received our player “card”, signed multiple items for the host committee, and received some player gifts including a custom made ball mark. Then it’s a tour of the amenities, including the player locker room where there are plenty of snacks, beverages and fresh cut flowers.

Next up was a tour of the player dining area where players, caddies and their families will have breakfast lunch and snacks everyday. The dining room overlooks the pool and river.

Some range work to end the first day. The attention to detail is amazing.

That’s a wrap of day 1 from Portland!

The stage is set for a two days of competition at the Selkirk Golf & Country Club with both the U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation and the Women’s City & District Championship teeing off this morning.

11 ladies will take to the first tee starting at 11:00 led by Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) and two time champion Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club).

For the opening round tee times, click here.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

They will be followed by 26 junior boys and girls in the U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation at 11:33.

For the opening round tee times, click here.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

The 14th edition of the Junior Skills Challenge National Event wrapped up today in Vancouver after 24 of the top Canadian junior golfers showcased their skills in one of Golf Canada’s signature junior events. The event took place at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club which will also play host to the CPKC Women’s Open from August 24-27th.

The National Event culminates a year-long program consisting of over 100 qualifying events across Canada and 2,000 participants. 

In partnership with the PGA of Canada and Cobra-Puma Golf, participants went head-to-head in putting, chipping, and driving competitions:

Putting: each competitor received one putt from each distance of 5, 10, and 20 feet with points awarded for holing the putt and proximity to the hole.

Chipping: each competitor received three shots for chipping with points awarded on distance of the chip from the target.

Driving: each competitor received three drives with points awarded for distance and aim of the drive.  

The winners for each division of the Junior Skills Challenge National Event received a brand-new driver courtesy of Cobra-Puma Golf.

Below are the winners in each of the age groups: 

Girls 9 to 11: 

Four participants competed including Sadie Blazeiko, Jordyn Butler, Chloe Lam, and Avery McGuire.

Blazeiko of Winnipeg, MB took home the title with a score of 175 (60 points from driving, 25 points from chipping, 80 points from putting).

Boys 12 to 14: 

Carson Chapman, Cedrick Hamelin, Siddharth Kaja, and Clayton Michel participated.

Kaja of Mississauga, ON captured the title with a final score of 215, with the most impressive chipping scores of the day (70 points from driving, 55 points from chipping, 90 points from putting).

Chapman finished second with 185 points (75 points from driving, 20 points from chipping, 90 points from putting).

Boys 8 and under:  

Four participants competed including Albert Cui, Eliott Forest, Clifton McLeod, and Waris Wirring.

McLeod of Calgary, AB captured the title with a score of 165 (55 points from driving, 20 points from chipping, and 90 points from putting).

Girls 8 and under: 

Four participants competed including Sophie Dai, Ophelie Duguay, Eisla Kim, and Brooke Sundquist.

Dai of Calgary, AB dominated in her division, earning first place with a final score of 140 (45 points from driving, 25 points from chipping, and 70 points from putting).

Boys 9 to 11: 

Competing in the division included Patrik Geary, Damian Gonzalez, Carter Sam, and Jagger Shi.  

It was a close competition, but Gonzalez of Oakville, ON pulled away with a final score of 150 (50 points from driving, 20 points from chipping, 70 points from putting).

Girls 12 to 14: 

Aliyah Hull, Tatum Lohnes, Mila Snook, and Hannah Thomas participated.

Hull of Chestermere, AB was a stand-out competitor with an impressive final score of 215, with the best driving score of the day across all age groups in both male and female divisions (100 points from driving, 45 points from chipping, and 70 points from putting).

For more information on the Junior Skills Challenge National Event, click here.

with files courtesy Golf Canada

A field of 48 will tee off Monday morning at Glendale Golf & Country Club looking to earn a birth into the 2023 CentrePort Canada Railpark Manitoba Open.

Of the 48, six are homegrown talents hoping to be one of the top eight qualifiers to play at Southwood Golf & Country Club starting Thursday.

The six Manitobans include:

Charlie Boyechko
Austin Dobrescu
Travis Fredborg
Ryan McMillan
Jose Mekish-Lacquette
Zach Sackett