WATCH | Kuik, Lafleche, North & Spurr win Match Play Championships presented by St. Vital Dental Centre at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club
The 2026 Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre is in the books at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club.
David Kuik (Niakwa Country Club) won the Men’s Senior Championship with a 5&3 decision over David White (St. Charles Country Club). Kuik took control of the match winning five straight holes, seven through 11, to prevail on the 15th.
Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa) is the Women’s Champion edging Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) 2&1. Lafleche won three of the opening seven holes only to see Hayden bounce back with wins on eight and 12 to make it close.
Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club) beat Carl Lechman (Elmhurst) 5&4 to claim the first ever Men’s Super Senior title. North never trailed in the match and secured the victory taking holes nine, 10, 11 and 13 to run Lechman out of time.
And, in an all Elmhurst affair, David Spurr earned his first Golf Manitoba title winning the Men’s Championship 7&6 over Evan Nachtigall. Spurr struck early winning the first two holes and then locked it down winning consecutive holes five through nine.
For the final Manitoba Blue Cross brackets, click here.
To view the photo gallery, click here.
We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club led by Owner / Operators Brian Campbell & Cathy Clements, Pro Shop Manager Jace Woods, the Ukrainian Smak Restaurant in the clubhouse, their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.
Super Sunday set for The Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club
Sunday is the day everyone has been waiting for at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club as they host the Semi Finals and Finals of the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre.
Both the Women’s bracket and Men’s Super Senior backet are the only Championships with all four top seeds remaining. The Women’s Semi Finals open the day 7:30am with a family affair as the Lafleche sisters go head to head as #1 seed Jeri (Niakwa Country Club) plays Jewel (Niakwa), who is seeded 4th. #2 Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) will then take on #3 Camryn Thomas (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club).
The Men’s Super Senior Semis get underway at 7:48am featuring top seed Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club) against #4 Gordon Hudson (Southwood Golf & Country Club) followed by #2 Carl Lechman (Elmhurst) versus #3 Don Loewen (Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club). Honourable mention to eighth seed Ted Antoniuk (Pine Ridge Golf Club) who forced North into a five hole playoff during their quarter final.
The Men’s Senior Final Four feature #5 David White (St. Charles) versus #8 Dan Scanlon (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) teeing off at 8:06am followed by #2 Jason Groshak (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) playing third seeded David Kuik (Niakwa).
The Men’s Semis conclude the morning draw at 8:24 with #8 David Spurr (Elmhurst) playing #13 Gavin Carver (Team Manitoba / St. Charles). Carver had the biggest upset in the Quarters with a 19 hole victory over fifth seed Allan McDonald (Breezy Bend). An epic Elmhurst showdown will see #2 Evan Nachtigall tangle with #6 Jordy Lutz.
For the Manitoba Blue Cross live brackets, click here.
The winners advance to the Championship Matches starting at 1:00pm.
A reminder, there is no admission for golf enthusiasts to join us at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club to watch.
WATCH | Inside the Ropes with Brian Campbell
As Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club hosts the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre, Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz caught up with Whispering Winds Owner / Operator Brian Campbell.
Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club to host Quarter Finals of the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre
Following two days of competition, Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club is ready for a huge weekend as the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre moves into the Quarter Finals on Saturday.
#1 seed Lyle MacKenzie (Niakwa Country Club) was upset in the Men’s Round of 16 by #16 seed Rylan Gordon (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 2&1, #19 seed Adam Blair took out his brother, #3 seed Ryan Blair, on the first playoff hole and #13 Gavin Carver (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) beat #4 Rory Neill (Glendale Golf & Country Club) 2&1. That leaves all eyes on #2 seed Evan Nachtigall (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club), #5 Allan McDonald (Breezy Bend Country Club) and #6 Jordy Lutz (Elmhurst) as the favorites entering the weekend.
#16 seed Andre Martel (Glendale) won three of the five final holes in their match to pull off an impressive 1up victory over top seed David Powell (Elmhurst) in the Men’s Senior Championship. #11 Jay Doyle (Niakwa Country Club) eliminated defending champion Cornell Ruddock (Southwood Golf & Country Club), the #6 seed, 1up. Second seed Jason Groshak (Elmhurst) and #3 David Kuik (Niakwa) are the headliners still alive.
All four top seeds advanced in the Men’s Super Senior Championship: #1 Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club), #2 Carl Lechman (Elmhurst), #3 Don Loewen (Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club) and #4 Gordon Hudson (Southwood). #12 seed Mike Berney (Delahunt Golf & Country Club) pulled off a come from behind victory winning the 17th, 18th and first playoff holes to knock out #5 Dwayne Heinrichs (Bel Acres Golf & Country Club).
There were no upsets to open the Women’s Championship. 9th seed Kora Montour (Scotswood Links) pushed #8 seed Rachel Harms (Elmhurst) beyond regulation before falling on the first playoff hole. #1 Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa), #2 Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend), and 3rd seed Camryn Thomas (Team Manitoba / St. Charles) and Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa) headline the final eight.
For tee times, click here.
To follow the Manitoba Blue Cross live Match Play Brackets, click here.
Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre Round of 16 tees off Friday at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club
The top 11 seeds in the Men’s Championship and seven of the top eight seeds in the Men’s Senior Championship are still alive heading into the Round of 16 on Friday at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club as the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre continues.
The most interesting challenge of Thursday’s opening draw saw Matt Glowa of the host course take #1 seed Lyle MacKenzie (Niakwa Country Club) all the way to the 18th hole.
The upset of note in the Men’s Senior Championship saw #29 seed Michael Linton (St. Charles Country Club) defeat #4 seed Rob Oliphant (Rossmere Country Club) 2&1.
Seeing their first action on Friday are competitors in the all new Men’s Super Senior Championship where Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club), Carl Lechman (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) and Don Loewen (Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club) are the top three seeds.
Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa), Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club), Camryn Thomas (Team Manitoba / St. Charles), Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa), Hannah Diamond (St. Charles) and Makenzie Bartlett (Team Manitoba / Carman) are the top six seeds respectively in the Women’s Championship and receive a bye into Saturday’s quarter finals based on registration numbers.
For tee times, click here.
To follow the Manitoba Blue Cross live Match Play Brackets, click here.
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Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre set to tee off at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club
16 matches in each of the Men’s Championship and Men’s Senior Championship are the focus Thursday afternoon at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club as the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre tees off starting at 1:00pm.
2025 Men’s defending champion Jordy Lutz (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) enters play as the #6 seed following this past weekend’s qualifier at Scotswood Links and will open the Round of 32 versus Nolan Tutkaluk (Shilo Country Club). Saturday’s Medallist, Lyle MacKenzie (Niakwa Country Club), is the #1 seed and will face Matt Glowa of the host course in the Round of 32.
David Powell (Elmhurst) is the top seed in the Men’s Senior Championship and take on Daniel Lamy (La Broquerie Golf). 2025 defending champion Cornell Ruddock (Southwood Golf & Country Club), seeded 6th, meets Murray Widdifield (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club).
The Round of 16 in both the Men’s Super Senior Championship and Women’s Championship begin play Friday afternoon.
To follow the Manitoba Blue Cross live Match Play Brackets, click here.
Registration by Member Club:
Bel Acres Golf & Country Club (1)
Breezy Bend Country Club (4)
Carman Golf & Curling Club (4)
Clear Lake Golf Course (2)
Delahunt Golf & Country Club (2)
Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (15)
Glendale Golf & Country Club (5)
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club (6)
Kenora Golf & Country Club (2)
La Broquerie Golf (1)
Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club (1)
Minnewasta Golf & Country Club (1)
Niakwa Country Club (10)
Pinawa Golf Course (1)
Pine Ridge Golf Club (4)
Quarry Oaks Golf Course (1)
Rossmere Country Club (8)
St. Charles Country Club (10)
Scotswood Links (1)
Shanks Driving Range & Grill (2)
Shilo Country Club (1)
Southwood Golf & Country Club (5)
Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club (1)
Wheat City Golf Course (1)
Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club (2)
Whitewater Golf Club (1)
With our 2026 championship season underway, Golf Manitoba would like acknowledge our Official Performance Partners:
Sport Manitoba
Manitoba Blue Cross
PUMA GOLF – Ryan Sommerfeld, PGA of Canada, Territory Manager
Taylormade Canada – Eric Johnson, Sales & Marketing Territory Manager
Stay connected on the course by following Golf Manitoba’s official social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram and “X”.
MacKenzie, Powell, North & Lafleche earn Medallist honours at Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre at Scotswood Links
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.
Scotswood Links set to host Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre
After a long cold spring, it looks like Mother Nature agrees it’s time for the 2026 Golf Manitoba Championship season as the Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre tees off Saturday morning at Scotswood Links.
For tee times, click here.
For the Manitoba Blue Cross live leaderboard, click here.
Included in this year’s field are defending Men’s Match Play Champion Jordy Lutz (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club), 2025 Men’s Match Play Medallist Evan Nachtigall (Elmhurst), defending Men’s Senior Match Play Champion Cornell Ruddock (Southwood Golf & Country Club) along with 2025 Men’s Senior Match Play Medallist and 2024 Men’s Senior Match Play Champion Rob Oliphant (Rossmere Country Club).
Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club), Carl Lechman (Elmhurst) and Dwayne Heinrichs (Bel Acres Golf & Country Club) headline the new Men’s Super Senior Division Championship for competitors aged 65+.
There will be a new Women’s Match Play Champion as four time winner and three time defending champion Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) is not taking part. Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club), Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) and Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa) lead the women into qualifying.
“Newcomers to our course should expect a course that can be tough if players aren’t on top of their game, as we have water that comes into play on nearly every hole of the golf course, so there is definitely trouble to be found if you don’t hit where you’re supposed to” said Clark Sisson of Scotswood Links. “But I also expect some pretty good scores as well. I would say Hole #18 is the most difficult, with some players qualifying for or being eliminated from the championship based on the finishing hole.”
Registration by Member Club:
Bel Acres Golf & Country Club (1)
Breezy Bend Country Club (6)
Carman Golf & Curling Club (4)
Clear Lake Golf Course (2)
Dauphin Lake Golf Club (1)
Delahunt Golf & Country Club (2)
Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (17)
EVO Golf (2)
Glendale Golf & Country Club (12)
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club (21)
Golf Ontario Public Players Club (1)
Kenora Golf & Country Club (2)
La Broquerie Golf (1)
Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club (1)
Minnewasta Golf & Country Club (2)
Niakwa Country Club (11)
Pinawa Golf Course (1)
Pine Ridge Golf Club (7)
Quarry Oaks Golf Course (3)
Rossmere Country Club (10)
St. Boniface Golf Club (3)
St. Charles Country Club (15)
Scotswood Links (3)
Selkirk Golf & Country Club (3)
Shanks Driving Range & Grill (1)
Shilo Country Club (3)
Southwood Golf & Country Club (7)
Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club (1)
Transcona Golf Club (2)
Wheat City Golf Club (3)
Whispering Winds of Warren (2)
Whitewater Golf Club (1)
The 152 competitors are vying for a spot in the brackets of 32 Men’s Amateur, 32 Men’s Senior, 16 Men’s Super Senior and 16 Women’s Amateur to be contested Thursday, May 28th to Sunday, May 31st at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club.
As our 2026 championship season begins, Golf Manitoba would like acknowledge our Official Performance Partners:
Sport Manitoba
Manitoba Blue Cross
PUMA GOLF – Ryan Sommerfeld, PGA of Canada, Territory Manager
Taylormade Canada – Eric Johnson, Sales & Marketing Territory Manager
Stay connected on the course by following Golf Manitoba’s official social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, “X”.
Kartusch earns sponsors exemption into 1st professional women’s golf championship
Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) has earned a sponsors exemption and will compete at the Epson Tour’s Great Lakes Championship in Michigan on June 19th to 21st.
The announcement was made this afternoon following Kartusch’s victory this past weekend.
Entering her first professional championship, Kartusch’s Golf Manitoba amateur resume currently includes:
– 2025 & 2024 Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Champion
– 2025, 2024,2022 Junior Girls Champion presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation
– 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021 Women’s Match Play Champion presented by St. Vital Dental Centre
– 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 Medalist as Low Qualifier for the Women’s Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre
– 2023 Women’s City & District Champion
Kartusch was also named the 2025 and 2024 Female Amateur Golfer of the Year.
The Epson Tour serves as the Official Qualifying Tour for the LPGA Tour, often called the “Road to the LPGA.” It’s where up-and-coming female professional golfers compete to earn their spot on the biggest stage in women’s professional golf.
Established as the LPGA’s primary feeder system, it features a mix of rookies, international talents, and veterans honing their skills while promoting women’s golf globally. Events currently take place across the United States but draw players from around the world. Celebrating its 46th season in 2026, the tour has expanded from regional roots into a national powerhouse, now hosting 19 tournaments across 14 states with a total purse of over $5 million in recent seasons.