Lyle MacKenzie (Niakwa Country Club) carded a 4-under par 66 to finish as the 2026 Medallist in the Men’s Amateur Division of the Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre on Saturday at Scotswood Links. MacKenzie made five birdies, 12 pars and one bogey enroute to a one stroke victory over Evan Nachtigall (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club), Ryan Blair (Elmhurst) and Rory Neill (Glendale Golf & Country Club). Last year it was Nachtigall who prevailed by three strokes over MacKenzie to earn the low qualifying medallion.
David Powell (Elmhurst), the only player to go below par, was the low qualifier in the Men’s Senior Division thanks a 1-under 69. Jason Groshak (Elmhurst) and David Kuik (Niakwa) finished T2 at 1-over par 71.
Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club) finished atop of the leaderboard in the new Men’s Super Senior Division at 2-under par 67, two strokes clear of Carl Lechman (Elmhurst) and Don Loewen (Larters at St. Andrew’s Golf & Country Club).
Firing a 1-under par 68, Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa) had the most dominating performance of the day in the Women’s Division earning an eight stroke decision over Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) and Camryn Thomas (St. Charles Country Club).
For the Manitoba Blue Cross qualifying leaderboard and Match Play Championship brackets, click here.
We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, Scotswood Links led by the Sisson family, along with their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.
Four days of Match Play competition gets underway Thursday, May 28th at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club.
For tee times, click here.
