Golf Manitoba remembers Robert (Bob) Fallis, who passed away on February 18, 2026. A lifetime member of the Pine Ridge Golf Club, Bob volunteered countless hours with Golf Manitoba as Rules Chair, referee, and board member.

Drawing on his career as an educator, Bob was the driving force behind the rules seminars that Golf Manitoba continues to offer today. His dedication to the sport’s heritage was equally significant, including over ten years of service on the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame Board of Directors. Bob will be remembered by his peers for his expertise, his quick wit, and the genuine character he brought to the course.

Golf Manitoba extends its deepest sympathies to Robert’s family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pine Ridge Golf Club later this spring, with details to follow.

To view Robert’s full obituary, please click here.

With heavy hearts and deep love, the family of Robert Nelson Damsgaard announces his sudden and unexpected passing on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Rob was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on September 4, 1966.

Rob is survived by his loving wife, Mishelle Russo; his daughter, Isabella Dennis; his sisters Donna (Bill) Wilford and Karen (Ken) Irvine of Winnipeg; and his brothers Brian (Wendy) Damsgaard of Dauphin and Bonar (Sherri) Damsgaard of Kelowna. He will be deeply missed by his nieces Meaghan (Matthew) Trachsel, Marissa Wilford, and Madison (Chris Sitarz) Wilford; his nephews Kris (Chloe) Irvine of Winnipeg, Kraig (Jennifer) Irvine of Oakbank, Dwayne (Jamie) Damsgaard of Dauphin, Darren (Nicci) Damsgaard of Lloydminster, Brad (Cary) Damsgaard of Salt Spring Island, and Kevin Damsgaard of Vernon; along with many great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and countless friends whose lives he touched.

He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Laura Damsgaard of Dauphin; his niece, Leanne Damsgaard; and his late wife, Tanya Damsgaard (née Howe).

Rob was a highly accomplished and respected golf professional who began his career under the mentorship of Dauphin’s Stan Homeniuk. He went on to serve as Head Professional at Swan River, Winnipeg’s Wildewood Club, St. Andrew’s Larters, and most recently, The Player’s Course. He was recently honoured by the CPGA for 25 years as a Class A Head Professional, along with six years as an Assistant Pro and six years working in the golf shop during his school years. Golf was not just his profession, but a lifelong passion and a community that became family.

Rob loved his weekly hockey games with fellow golf pros, trips down south for tournaments, and competing in PGA events across North America. A devoted Winnipeg Jets fan, he took great pride in knowing the latest stats and facts about any and all sports teams — and he was rarely wrong. He loved the debate, the banter, and especially the laughter that came with it.

Above all else, Rob was devoted to the people he loved. He was a proud husband, a deeply loving father, a caring brother, an exceptional uncle, and a loyal friend. He had a sharp wit and a wonderfully dry sense of humour, often making obscure references that sometimes only he understood — and that was part of his charm. He found genuine joy in teaching, storytelling, and sharing his knowledge with anyone willing to listen. Whether on the golf course, at the rink, travelling through Europe, or gathered around with family and friends, Rob brought laughter, perspective, and heart to every room he entered.

His sudden loss leaves an immeasurable void, but his stories, humour, and love will live on in all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund in memory of Robert Damsgaard. The website is www.golfmb.ca/scholarship or call (204) 925-5730 for more information.

He would remind us to keep our swing smooth, our stats straight, and never take life too seriously.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at The United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota Street at 2:00pm.

The Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2025 Induction Celebration will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Pine Ridge Golf Club.

Tickets will go on sale Sunday, March 15 at 9:00am. Tickets will be available for purchase online.

To read the Hall of Fame inductees announcement media release, click here.

Sam Diamond (St. Charles Country Club) and Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) are on the course at TPC Monteray at Pasadera in California competing in the Asher Tour’s Pasadera Cup.

For the live leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Happy’s Sim-Play-Social as our newest off-course member facility.

Located in West St. Paul, guests can enjoy five hitting zones using HD Golf technology with food and beverage service.

Happy’s is an accessible facility featuring digital gaming and entertainment available to host parties and gatherings. Lessons and coaching opportunities for golfers of all ability are available upon request.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada off-course member facility, members may purchase a Golf Manitoba / Canada membership at a special rate to take advantage of various benefits and to record outdoor scores towards establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

For more information on Happy’s Sim-Play-Social call (204) 338-1530 or to book a tee time online, click here.

Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce 24 Junior Boys and 13 Junior Girls have been named to the 2026 Team Manitoba roster.

These junior golfers will train and compete in various tournaments throughout the season representing our province under the guidance of Golf Manitoba Director of Player Development Sean Murray. We are also excited to announce Derrik Goodwin (Glendale Golf & Country Club), Nick Einarson (Breezy Bend Country Club) and Gracie McMillan (Pine Ridge Golf Club) have been named assistant coaches.

Returning to the Junior Boys Gold Team are:

– Gavin Carver & Owen Conrad of St. Charles Country Club
– Hunter Oakden of Wheat City Golf Course
– Niakwa Country Club’s Ryder St. Laurent
– Pine Ridge member Adam Blair
– Hudson Hunnie & Ryder Pufahl of Rossmere Country Club
– Quarry Oaks Golf Course’s Ty Brewster

New to the Gold team are Brady Comaskey (Pine Ridge), Rhett Dyck (Minnewasta Golf & Country Club), Tanner Grose (Southwood Golf & Country Club) and Liam Silvagio (Niakwa).

The Junior Girls Gold Team welcomes the returning roster players:
– Angelina Sitarz, Annika Gording & Kate McMillan of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club
– Pine Ridge’s Sadie Blazeiko
– Payton Chapman of Glendale
– Camryn Thomas of St. Charles

New to the Gold team are Mackenzie Bartlett (Carman Golf & Curling Club) and Kora Montour (Scotswood Links).

Adding depth to the program, 12 Junior Boys and five Junior Girls have been recognized for their potential and named to Team Manitoba’s Black teams.

The boys roster includes Xavier Delaquis (St. Charles), Colton Drul (Elmhurst), Rylan Gordon (St. Boniface Golf Club), Brayden Hamm (Wheat City Golf Course), Hunter MacLean (St. Charles), Tiago Miranda (St. Charles), Ty Montour (Scotswood Links), Gavin Oleksiew (Glendale), Grant Secord (St. Charles), Ryan Small (Pine Ridge), Ethan Sitarz (Elmhurst) and Dane Wojcik (Elmhurst).

Isla Dent (Golf Manitoba Public Player), Leah Klippenstein (Golf Manitoba Public Player), Mikaila Pador (Golf Manitoba Public Player), Annabelle Pinette (Elmhurst) and Annabelle Talampas (Glendale) are on the girls roster.

Team Manitoba will once again benefit greatly from the generosity of the Alex and Peggy Colonello Foundation while also receiving support from the Integrated Support Team at Sport Manitoba Performance that will help enhance the athletes’ skills through fitness, nutrition, and development of the mental side of the game.

“With the generous support of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation, we continue to provide what we believe is the most comprehensive development program in the nation” said Murray. “The high number of returning players this year is a testament to the program’s success. It demonstrates that the resources and high-performance programming provided to these athletes are truly fueling their growth and long-term development. We also want to extend a big congratulations to our newest athletes joining the program. Their inclusion is a direct result of their stellar play throughout 2025, we look forward to seeing them continuing their development.”

“Identifying the next generation of talent is always a highlight for our association,” added Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “We are proud to have the continued support of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation, whose generosity helps make this programming possible at a more accessible cost. Their commitment ensures our province’s golfers can focus on their development and reach their full potential as competitors.”

About Team Manitoba: The Team Manitoba program provides enhanced training, development, and competitive opportunities for both aspiring and accomplished junior female and male athletes from the Golf Manitoba region. The program encompasses fitness, sports psychology, nutrition, technique, equipment management and regional, multi-sport, and national level competition.

For more, please visit golfmb.ca/team-manitoba.

Looking for the ultimate summer job in sport? Join Golf Manitoba as our 2026 Player Development / Championship Intern and spend your summer teaching the game of golf and running elite amateur championships at the region’s most beautiful courses! This student-focused role offers a competitive weekly wage and the chance to earn professional coaching certifications through the PGA of Canada and First Tee – Canada. No pro-level golf skills are required—just a massive passion for the game and a desire to inspire the next generation of golfers.

Are you ready to join the team? Click below to apply.  Applications will close on February 23, 2026!

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Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club / Bowling Green State University) had a week to remember in Litchfield Park, Arizona earning a fourth place finish on the leaderboard at the Bowling Green State University Women’s Intercollegiate.

Kartusch carded rounds of 4-over par 75, 4-under par 67 and 1-under par 70 on the Blue Course at Wigwam Resort to end play at 1-under par 212, just two strokes off first place.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome The Approach Golf Sim & Lounge in Southport as our newest off-course member facility.

Located in the Central Plains RecPlex, guests can enjoy one hitting zone using Trackman technology with food services and beverages available.

The Approach is an accessible facility. Lessons and coaching opportunities are available upon request.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada off-course member facility, members may purchase a Golf Manitoba / Canada membership at a special rate to take advantage of various benefits and to record outdoor scores towards establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

For more information on The Approach Golf Sim & Lounge call (204) 428-6050 or to book a tee time online, click here.

As a benefit of being a Golf Manitoba / Canada member, we are excited to share a savings opportunity to attend the Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame’s signature annual fundraiser, the Winnipeg Whisky Festival presented by Manitoba Liquor Marts, at a discounted price. 

The 2026 Festival is coming up on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg.

Use the code EBWF26 to unlock $40 off per individual ticket.

• Explore 200+ premium whiskies and nearly 100 spirits from across the globe, including 125 rare and festival-exclusive products available for purchase at the on-site Manitoba Liquor Mart, open exclusively during the Festival.
• This year’s Festival welcomes several craft Canadian distilleries making their Manitoba debut! Together, these additions highlight the diversity, creativity, and craftsmanship of Canadian whisky and spirits.
• Savour chef curated gourmet food stations thoughtfully paired with the spirits that offers a rich and immersive tasting experience.

To purchase your tickets, click here and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating great whisky, food, and sport heritage.

To view the vendors list, click here.

Please Drink Responsibly.