Ryder Stlaurent (Team Manitoba / Niakwa Country Club) has a four stroke lead entering the final round of the Junior Boys U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation Saturday afternoon at John Blumberg Golf Course. Stlaurent’s 1-over par 73 featured two birdies, 13 pars and three bogeys. Hunter Oakden (Team Manitoba / Glendale Golf Club) and Owen Conrad (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) are tied for second place at 5-over par 77.

Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) is up by 11 strokes in the Junior Girls Championship following a 6-over par 79 on Maisy Shewchuk (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba Public Players Club).

Grant Secord (St. Charles Country Club) has a six stroke lead on Ty Montour (Scotswood Links) in the 12 & Under Junior Boys Division.

Shewchuk leads the 12 & Under Junior Girls Division by 13 strokes over Sadie Blazeiko (Team Manitoba / Pine Ridge Golf Club)

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Hannah Diamond (St. Charles Country Club) has a one stroke lead on three time champion Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) for the Women’s City & District Championship. Diamond is at 6-over par 78, while Hayden opened with a 79.

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Kristian Hammerback (Southwood Golf & Country Club) and Kyle Miller of Calgary are separated by a single stroke in the Gross Division of the All Abilities Championship. Hammerback made back to back birdies on the eighth and ninth holes carding a 7-over par 77 while Miller shot a 78.

In the Net Stableford Division, Shane Dyck (Pine Ridge Golf Club) is in first place with 37 points, two up on Hammerback.

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42 competitors will be at John Blumberg Golf Course on Friday and Saturday contesting in three provincial championships.

26 players will be in the U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. Maisy Shewchuk (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) returns to defend her Girls championship. Ryder Stlaurent (Team Manitoba / Niakwa Country Club) is also taking part after winning the 12 & under Boys championship last year.

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A field of 10, including three time champion Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club), are vying for the Women’s City & District Championship.

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Six players are in the All Abilities Championship, led by defending champion Kristian Hammerback (Southwood Golf & Country Club).

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Registration by Member Clubs:

Bel Acres Golf & Country Club (1)
Breezy Bend Country Club (2)
Carman Golf & Curling Club (3)
Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (5)
Glendale Golf Club (3)
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club (14)
Niakwa Country Club (3)
Pine Ridge Golf Club (3)
Scotswood Links (1)
Southside Golf Course (1)
Southwood Golf & Country Club (1)
St. Charles Country Club (4)
Wheat City Golf Course (1)

Colwyn Abgrall of GOLFTEC Winnipeg shot a 2-over par 74 in his final round of the Alberta PGA Championship of Canada Wednesday to finish T15 on the leaderboard.

Abgrall’s rounds of 73-73-74 for a 220 total earned him $1,800.

Derrik Goodwin (Glendale Country Club) finished T25 at 7-over par 223 following rounds of 76-71-76 earning $900.

Failing to make the cut following 36 holes of play were Walter Keating (Whitewater Golf Club) 78-75-153, Bret Thompson (Golf Mentor) 75-82-157 and Glen Mills (Assiniboine Golf Club) 83-87-170.

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Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz takes us “Inside the Ropes” with former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton at the Fort William Country Club in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The 10 year NHL veteran talks about his passion for the sport of golf, tips on how he’s trying to improve his game and who his dream foursome includes.

Jeri Lafleche of Niakwa Country Club shot a 4-over par 76 during the final round of the NextGen Prairie Championship at Whitewater Golf Club to earn a five stroke victory in the Junior Girls championship.

Three members of Team Manitoba finished in the top 10 of the Boys championship. Kaleb Lambert of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club was seventh, Terence Rafferty of Southwood Golf & Country Club placed ninth while Carson Inman of Breezy Bend Country Club / Portage Golf Club tied for 10th.

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Golf Manitoba President Susan Wright-Cassan talks with Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz prior to the final round of the NextGen Prairie Championship at Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

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Niakwa Country Club‘s Jeri Lafleche has a three stroke lead in the Junior Girls Championship entering Sunday’s final round at Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario at the NextGen Prairie Championship.

Lafleche shot a 1-over par 73 in Saturday’s second round to sit a 4-over par 148 through 36 holes.

Team Manitoba‘s Payton Oakden of Glendale Golf Club is T9 on the leaderboard at 165 (82-83)

Nathan Lepore of the host club, at 6-over par 150 (78-72) sits fourth on the leaderboard, six strokes back of Saskatoon’s Ryan Mosher in the Junior Boys Championship

Team Manitoba‘s Carson Inman of Breezy Bend Country Club / Portage Golf Club is the top Manitoban at T7, 8-over par 152 (78-74).

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Whitewater Golf Club Director of Golf & PGA of Canada Head Professional Matt Simmons talks with Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz during the NextGen Prairie Championship in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

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Team Manitoba‘s Kaleb Lambert of Elmhurst Golf & Country talks with Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz as the opening round of the NextGen Prairie Championship continues at Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

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Manitoba will have strong representation starting Friday morning at 7:30am as the NextGen Prairie Championship begins with a field of 84 Junior golfers set to compete at the Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  

The starting field will feature – 64 Junior Boys and 20 Junior Girls competing for spots each into their respective Canadian Junior Championships this summer. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the top 53 Junior Boys and top 17 Junior Girls, including ties. 

Representing Manitoba are:

Adam Blair (Team Manitoba / Pine Ridge), Aris Mercury (Team Manitoba / Glendale), Brady Comaskey (Team Manitoba / Pine Ridge), Brayden Boge (Team Manitoba / Rossmere), Carson Chapman (Glendale), Carson Inman (Team Manitoba / Breezy Bend / Portage), Emerson Kollinger (Glendale), Finn Kydd (St. Charles), Gavin Carver (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba Public Player), Hunter Oakden (Team Manitoba / Glendale), Jackson Delaurier (Team Manitoba / Dauphin Lake), Jacob Taweel (Elmhurst), Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa), Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa), Kaleb Lambert (Team Manitoba / Elmhurst), Liam Comaskey (Team Manitoba / Pine Ridge), Luka Hanson (Rossmere), Maisy Shewchuk (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba Public Player), Owen Conrad (Team Manitoba / St. Charles), Payne Wood (Team Manitoba / St. Boniface), Payton Bailey (Wheat City), Payton Oakden (Team Manitoba / Glendale), Ryan Tuck (St. Boniface), Spence Mott (Team Manitoba / Shilo), Terence Rafferty (Team Manitoba / Southwood), Ty Brewster (Team Manitoba / Steinbach Fly-In).

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“Hosting the Golf Canada NextGen Prairie Championship is a tremendous honour for Whitewater Golf Club and for the Thunder Bay community. This event not only showcases the talent and dedication of junior golfers from across the country but also highlights the exceptional quality of our course and the natural beauty of Northwestern Ontario,” states Director of Whitewater Golf Club, Matt Simmons. “We are excited to welcome these young athletes and provide them with a challenging and memorable experience & it’s an opportunity for our club to contribute to the growth of the game, support the next generation of golfing stars, and proudly represent our region on a national stage.” 

Practice rounds are scheduled for Thursday, June 6 before the official 54-hole tournament kicks off on Friday, June 7. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, June 9 and will determine who has qualified to compete in their respective Canadian Junior Championship later this summer.  

The Whitewater Golf Club stretches north from the banks of the Kaministiquia River and is known for its two McBroom designed courses – the Forest and River – which is one of the finest 18- hole golf courses in the province.  The golf course features a chipping, putting green and a 400-yard driving range, allowing all golfers to enjoy various aspects of the game. Off course additions are continuing to be developed with a planned community of 500 homes, a resort hotel, community amenities and new recreational activities.  

“We really look forward to hosting the 2024 NextGen Prairie Championship this week. Our team of Volunteers in place strive to run an efficient and quality NextGen Championship and we certainly can’t thank you enough for travelling to Thunder Bay,” said NextGen Prairie Tournament Host Chairman, Chris Gardner. “On a deeper level, this has been a long time coming for our community and we celebrate it with respect and gratitude. We really want to show you our Northern Touch with great hospitality and genuineness at its finest. To all the competitors, I wish you so much luck but most of all I wish you great memories to take away from this Championship. Play hard and go get it.” 

This week’s tournament marks the fourth stop on the NextGen Series schedule for the 2024 golf season. The NextGen Prairie Championship is one of Golf Canada’s six regional junior championships. Kye Fisher of Leduc, Alta. and Cala Korman of Killarney, Man. claimed their respective divisions in the 2023 NextGen Prairie Championship last season. 

About the NextGen Championships 

The NextGen Championships are a high-performance junior golf series which totals six competitions. From May to July, six championships will take place across Canada where the region’s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2024 national championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf 

– with files courtesy Golf Canada