WINNIPEG – In the wake of severe flooding that forced the postponement of the 2026 Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Gilbert Plains Country Club, Golf Manitoba has finalized the rescheduled tournament details

The 54-hole championship will now take place July 21-22, 2026, at the Quarry Oaks Golf Course in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Field Openings & Registration Lottery

Due to the change in dates and venue, several previously registered competitors have had to withdraw leaving approximately 20% of the field vacant. To ensure a robust and competitive field, Golf Manitoba is re-opening registration to all age-eligible golfers to fill the remaining spots, up to a maximum field size of 60 players.

To ensure fairness for all new applicants, a random lottery draft will be conducted from the pool of additional registrations to fill the available spots.

• Registration Window: Registration will be open from Friday, July 10 at 12:00 PM and will close on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Supporting Gilbert Plains

Our thoughts remain with the community, staff, and leadership at Gilbert Plains Country Club during this incredibly challenging time. In recognition of these unfortunate circumstances, Golf Manitoba will donate a portion of the proceeds from all new registrations to Gilbert Plains Country Club to assist with their recovery efforts.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact Information

For questions regarding registration, please contact Sam Beavis-Hickey, Director of Competitions & Rules at sam@golfmb.ca or at 204.770.4172.

For all other inquiries, please contact Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk at jared@golmb.ca.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Quarry Oaks Golf Course, is pleased to announce the 2026 Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship will be held Tuesday, July 21st and Wednesday, July 22nd.

“First of all, our thoughts are with everyone in Western Manitoba dealing with these devastating floodwaters; please know the entire golf community stands with you during this incredibly difficult time” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “Since Tuesday afternoon we have received several calls from golf courses offering their facility to host this championship showing how close the golf community is. Thank you to the membership and staff at Quarry Oaks for working us into your calendar.”

The schedule of play will have competitors playing 36 holes on Tuesday starting with tee times at 7:00am.

The final round will be Wednesday morning with tee times starting at 8:00.

Due to severe rainfall, widespread overland flooding and the forecast for additional significant precipitation, Golf Manitoba made the decision to cancel the 2026 Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur and Women’s Amateur Championship at Gilbert Plains Country Club scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st to Friday, July 3rd.

Several roads between Neepawa and Gilbert Plains have been impacted by flooding, and the Rural Municipality of Gilbert Plains has declared a State of Emergency. After carefully considering the safety of our players, volunteers, and staff, we have determined that cancellation is the only responsible course of action.

Information regarding next steps, including any decisions and potential rescheduling of the championships, will be communicated as soon as they are finalized.

We would also like to thank the staff, board directors, and volunteers at Gilbert Plains Country Club for their dedication and hard work in preparing the course to host these provincial championships. 

Golf Manitoba would like to inform all interested competitors the deadline to register for the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur & Women’s Amateur Championships is extended to Thursday, June 18th at 11:59pm.

This year’s championships are scheduled for July 1st to 3rd at Gilbert Plains Country Club.

For more information on the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, click here.

For more information on the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship, click here.

Registration for Golf Manitoba championships is now open.

To be eligible to compete in all Golf Manitoba competitions, players must be an active Golf Manitoba/Canada member and must also hold a current Golf Canada Handicap Index.

To view the 2026 championship schedule and register, click here.

For players who do not have an active Golf Manitoba/Canada membership through a member club or league, click here to join.

The championship registration process is easier, less time consuming and accessible through Golf Canada’s Score Centre.

To enter all Golf Manitoba events, you must first log into your Golf Canada Score Centre profile using a web browser and select the competitions tab found under the user menu on the top right-hand side of the web page.

Please note that personal Golf Genius accounts that are active at the club level will not permit you to register for any Golf Manitoba Championship. 

Reminder, entry deadlines for most events will close 14 days prior to the start of the championship.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact Golf Manitoba’s Director of Competition & Rules Sam Beavis-Hickey via email at sam@golfmb.ca.

For the second consecutive year, Allan McDonald (Breezy Bend Country Club) and Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) are the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur & Women’s Amateur Champions.

McDonald earned a two stroke victory for the Men’s Mid-Amateur title over clubmate Eric Johnson shooting a final round of 1-under par 71 to finish the 54 hole event at 2-under par 214.

Curtis Markusson (St. Charles) won the Mid-Masters Championship finishing at 1-over par 217 following a 73. That was good for a four stroke decision over Todd Fanning (Niakwa Country Club) who carded a final round 77.

For the final Manitoba Blue Cross Men’s Mid-Amateur leaderboard, click here.

Kartusch cruised to an eight stroke victory in the Women’s Amateur Championship with a 74. Clara Peake (Minnedosa Golf & Country Club) and Cala Korman (Killarney Lakeside Golf Club) tied for second place at 9-over par 225. Peake had a 79 in her last round while Korman shot 77.

Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend) won the Women’s Mid-Amateur crown with a 73 to finish at 229. Mindy Lichtman (St. Boniface Golf Club) came in second after an 80 to complete play at 240.

For the final Manitoba Blue Cross Women’s Amateur leaderboard, click here.

We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, St. Charles Country Club led by Director of Golf & Chief Operating Officer PGA of Manitoba Professional Cory Kartusch, PGA of Manitoba Head Pofessional Craig Strand, Course Superintendent Braydon Gilbert, Clubhouse Manager Robert Shedden, Club President Heather Smart and the Board of Governors along with their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome. 

Jeremy Kirk (Fort William Country Club) and Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) are the leaders following 36 holes of play at the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur & Women’s Amateur Championships at St. Charles.

Kirk shot even par 72 Thursday to sit at 2-under par for the tournament, one stroke better than Allan McDonald (Breezy Bend Country Club) on the Men’s Mid-Amateur leaderboard. McDonald, the defending champion, bounced back from an opening round 75 with three birdies in his first four holes en route to a 4-under par 68.

The best score of the day belonged to Todd Fanning (Niakwa Country Club). He carded a 6-under par 66 and goes into the final 18 holes just two strokes off the lead. Fanning’s round featured an eagle on the par 4 – 12th hole and seven birdies.

Curtis Markusson (St. Charles) is also tied for third place with Fanning after his second straight 72.

Fanning and Markusson share the Mid-Masters Championship lead by three strokes over David Spurr (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club).

For the full Manitoba Blue Cross Men’s Mid-Amateur leaderboard, click here.

For the Men’s Mid-Amateur final round tee times, click here.

In the Women’s Amateur Championship, it’s Kartusch at 1-under par for the tournament, three strokes ahead of Clara Peake (Minnedosa Golf & Country Club). Both players shot a 2-under par 70 in their second round. Peake made four birdies on holes 1, 5, 7 and 9 to get the day rolling while Kartusch finished with birdies on the 14th, 15 and 17th holes.

Cala Korman (Killarney Lakeside Golf Club) rounds out the top three at 4-over par following a 72.

Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend) has a two stroke lead in the Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship on Rhonda Orr (Southwood Golf & Country Club). Hayden had a 73 while Orr shot 80. Mindy Lichtman (St. Boniface Golf Club) is in third place, four strokes off the lead.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross Women’s Amateur leaderboard, click here.

For the Women’s Amateur final round tee times, click here.

Patrick Perrin (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) and Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) sit atop of their respective leaderboards through 18 holes in the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur and Women’s Amateur Championships at St. Charles.

Perrin made consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th holes en route to a 3-under par 69, good for a one stroke lead on Drew Jones (Shilo Country Club) and Jeremy Kirk (Fort William Country Club). Jones’ round was highlighted by three birdies in the opening seven holes and an eagle on the par 5 – 14th hole. Kirk made four birdies and a deuce on the par 4 – 12th hole.

Curtis Markusson (St. Charles) and Jon Schroeder (Quarry Oaks Golf Course) both shot even par 72 to sit tied for the lead in the Mid-Masters Championship, one stroke ahead of Jay Doyle (Niakwa Country Club). Doyle had a strong finish with four birdies over his last seven holes.

For the full Manitoba Blue Cross Men’s Mid-Amateur leaderboard, click here.

For the Men’s Mid-Amateur second round tee times, click here.

Kartusch carded a 1-over par 73 to earn a three stroke advantage over Clara Peake (Minnedosa Golf & Country Club) and Cala Korman (Killarney Lakeside Golf Club) in the Women’s Amateur Championship. Both Kartusch and Korman carded three birdies on the day.

Rhonda Orr (Southwood Golf & Country Club) shot a 78 to lead the Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship by four strokes over Mindy Lichtman (St. Boniface Golf Club).

For the Manitoba Blue Cross Women’s Amateur leaderboard, click here.

For the Women’s Amateur second round tee times, click here.

Wednesday will be an exciting day at St. Charles Country Club as the opening round of the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur and Women’s Amateur Championships tees off.

69 men are vying for the Men’s Mid-Amateur title including defending champion and two time winner Allan McDonald (Breezy Bend Country Club). Also looking to add to their resumes are 2023 champion Patrick Perrin (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) along with 2021 and 2017 champ Todd Fanning (Niakwa Country Club).

For the Men’s Mid-Amateur tee times, click here.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross Men’s Mid-Amateur leaderboard, click here.

21 ladies will compete in the Women’s Amateur.

Headlining the field are defending champion Addison Kartusch of the host course along with 2023 and 2022 champion Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa).

For the Women’s Amateur opening round tee times, click here.

For the Manitoba Blue Cross Women’s Amateur leaderboard, click here.

Registration by Member Club:

Breezy Bend Country Club (10)
Carman Golf & Curling Club (2)
Clear Lake Golf Course (1)
Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (9)
Fort William Golf Club (1)
Glendale Golf & Country Club (1)
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club (8)
Killarney Lakeside Golf Club (1)
Lorette Golf Course (1)
Minnedosa Golf & Country Club (1)
Niakwa Country Club (13)
Pine Ridge Golf Club (4)
Oak Island Resort (1)
Quarry Oaks Golf Course (3)
Rossmere Country Club (2)
St. Boniface Golf Club (2)
St. Charles Country Club (13)
Sandy Beach Golf Club (1)
Shanks Driving Range & Grill (1)
Shilo Country Club (5)
Southwood Golf & Country Club (3)
Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club (1)
Swan River Golf & Country Club (1)
Transcona Golf Club (1)
Tuxedo Ladies Golf Club (1)
Wheat City Golf Course (1)
Whispering Winds of Warren (1)
Whitewater Golf Club (1)

With our 2025 championship season underway, Golf Manitoba would like to acknowledge our Official Performance Partners:

Sport Manitoba

Manitoba Blue Cross

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries

PUMA GOLF – Ryan Sommerfeld, PGA of Canada, Territory Manager

Taylormade Canada – Eric Johnson, Sales & Marketing Territory Manager

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Mike Tibbs (Breezy Bend Country Club) and Veronica van der Meer (Breezy Bend) were the low qualifiers Friday at Transcona Golf Club for the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship.

Tibbs carded a 4-under par 67 to finish four strokes better than Doug Penner (Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club), Daniel Munroe (Niakwa Country Club) and Jody Fenton (Quarry Oaks Golf Course).

Nine players required a one hole playoff to secure entry into the Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Winning with a birdie were Jamie Wilkie (Breezy Bend) and David Klowak (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club).

For the final Men’s Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

van der Meer shot an 8-over par 80 to claim the Women’s Amateur low qualifying honours by four strokes ahead of Georgia Dalke (Niakwa).

For the Women’s Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

The Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur and Women’s Amateur Championships are scheduled for July 2nd to 4th at St. Charles Country Club.

We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, Transcona Golf Club led by General Manager Alan Shane, PGA of Manitoba Head Professional Steve Witiuk, Superintendent Brad Purpur, Food & Beverage Manager Sandy Sawatzky, their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.