Five familiar faces will be among 105 competitors teeing off on the Gold Course at The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in the Asher Tour’s Wigwam Gold Championship.

Taking part in the three day, 54 hole championship in Litchfield Park, Arizona are Sam Diamond (St. Charles Country Club), Jade Jones (Whitewater Golf Club), Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club), Spence Mott (Shilo Country Club) and Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club).

For the live leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Pinseekers Golf Lounge as our newest off-course member facilities.

With two locations, one at 54 South Landing Drive in Oak Bluff and one at 1045 St. James Street in Winnipeg, both location feature five hitting zones using Golfzon technology with food services and beverages available.

Lessons and coaching are available at the both locations. They also have club rentals and a proshop on site.

The South Landing and St. James locations are an accessible facility.

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 South Landing location call (204) 487-6808 or to book a tee time online, click here.

For more information on the St. James Street location call (204) 786-1777 or to book a tee time online, click here.

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) shot an 8-under par 63 in Gilbert, Arizona earning a T10 finish on the leaderboard at the Asher Tour Power Ranch Championship.

Kuntz completed the 54 hole championship at 16-under par 197 (69-65-63) at the Power Ranch Golf Club. Along with 12 pars during his final round, Kuntz eagled the third and 17th holes and made birdies on the first, fifth, ninth and 13th holes.

Jaden Jones (Whitewater Golf Club) finished T33 at 1-over par 214 (70-72-72).

Zander Winston of Texas won the championship at 22-under par 191 (62-63-66).

Failing to the make the 36 hole cut (-7) were:

Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) 70-70-140 (-2)
Charlie Boyechko (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 70-71-141 (-1)
Spence Mott (Shilo Country Club) 74-78-152 (+10)

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome the Selkirk Golf & Country Club Sim Hut as our newest off-course member facility.

Located at Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Avenue in Selkirk, the Sim Hut is open to golfers of all ages featuring two hitting zones with food services and beverages available.

The Sim Hut offers PGA of Manitoba instruction available to all levels of golfer led by Head Professional Mike Dern.

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 call (204) 482-2050 or to book a tee time online, click here.

Former Winnipegger Sudarshan Yellamaraju had a week to remember in Hawaii.

The 24 year old ended play at the Sony Open at 9-under par 271 (67-67-72-65) to finish T13 on the leaderboard taking home $163,041.

Yellamaraju started strong in Sunday’s final round at the Wai’alae Country Club with back to back birdies on the first and second holes carding a 3-under par 32 on the front enroute to the 5-under par 65.

This was the second PGA Tour event for Yellamaraju who made his debut at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open.

Taylor Pendrith was highest placing Canadian at 11-under par 269, T6 on the leaderboard.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome False Front Golf Simulator as our newest off-course member facility.

Located at 140 PTH 52 West, behind Loewen Body Shop in Steinbach, False Front features two (with a third on the way) massive hitting zones with over 1,700 courses in 4K playing into a 16 x 10 foot screen.

Available to host corporate and/or private events, False Front is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via online booking. Guests can also choose from various membership packages featuring eight day priority booking.

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, email info@falsefront.ca or go online to falsefront.ca.

With winter underway, it’s a great time to brush up on a few Handicapping terms. Whether you’re travelling south for a round or two, or simply preparing for next season, understanding these concepts will help you get the most out of your Handicap Index all year round.

1. Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC)

The Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC) becomes especially relevant during Canadian winter and shoulder seasons. PCC automatically recalibrates Score Differentials on days when course conditions are notably harder or easier than usual. If the scores posted that day show that players, as a group, performed worse than expected, the PCC may adjust by +1, +2, or +3. Conversely, if scoring was better than anticipated, it may adjust by -1.

The best part? PCC is fully automatic. Golfers and clubs don’t need to do anything. The system reviews results at the end of each day, helping to keep your Handicap Index accurate and fair, even with unpredictable conditions.

2. Active Season

Canada’s Active Seasons vary by province. The Active Season is the period during which course conditions are suitable for generating acceptable scores for handicapping purposes. Any score recorded within a specific province during its Active Season will be included in your Handicap Index.

To simplify this process, the Golf Canada Score Centre automatically recognizes the Active Season of the course being played. Golfers simply post their round, and the system handles the rest. For more information on Active Seasons, please click here.

3. Most Likely Score

The most likely score is used when a golfer begins a hole but doesn’t finish it. This is especially common during cold weather rounds when players pick up more often.

To determine your most likely score, take:

· The strokes you have already taken (including penalties), plus

· The estimated number of extra strokes you would likely require to complete the hole from your current position.

The Rules of Handicapping include recommended guidelines. For example, if you’re within 5 feet, add 1 stroke; if you’re between 5 and 20 feet, add 2 or 3 strokes.

For more details on the most likely score, see Rule 3.3 in the Rules of Handicapping.

4. Scoring Record

A common misconception is that rounds played during your home province’s inactive season shouldn’t be posted because they won’t count toward your Handicap Index. While it’s true that inactive season rounds don’t factor into your Index, you should still post them, especially if you’re travelling somewhere that is in an active season.

So even if your course is open but not in its active season, or you’re playing somewhere that is in their active season, be sure to post all your scores. This helps you maintain a complete scoring record, even if some rounds don’t directly impact your Handicap Index.

5. Simulator Golf

Simulator golf continues to expand across Canada as winter leagues and indoor facilities become more prevalent. While excellent for skill development, competition, and enjoyment, simulator rounds cannot be posted for handicap purposes.

Why not?

· Simulators don’t have official ratings

· Playing conditions are controlled rather than natural

· Although simulators can be highly accurate, it’s tough to replicate variables such as elevation change, firmness, wind, rough length, etc.

Though simulator scores do not count toward your Handicap Index, we strongly encourage golfers to use these facilities during the winter.

For more information on the benefits of simulator golf and how to find a facility near you, please visit the homepage for our new Just Swing initiative.

Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce its 2026 Winter Rules Education Series which includes virtual, in-person and self-guided learning opportunities. Sessions include both beginner and intermediate sessions on the Rules of Golf Level 1 Rules of Golf Certification, Provincial and National Certifications.

Winter Rules of Golf Education

Our winter education series is for those interested in learning more about the Rules of Golf.

Rules of Golf

The first of our winter education series will be a virtual Rules of Golf for the beginner session on January 26, 2026, from 7:00-8:30pm. Our second virtual session is February 17, 2026, from 7:00-8:30pm and is for those with Rules experience and for those who want to expand their knowledge of the Rules of Golf.

Both virtual sessions are available at no charge for all Golf Manitoba/Canada members.

Click here to sign-up.

Level 1

Level 1 Rules education focuses on easy ways to learn the basics of the Rules of Golf with its main interest on Etiquette, the principle definitions and commonly encountered situations on the course.

Level 1 is available online and students will be able to test their knowledge by taking the review questions at the end of each section before attempting the online Level 1 Exam.

Earn your stripes!

Do you have interest in becoming a certified referee? If so, Golf Manitoba is hosting an in-person Level 2 Provincial Certification Seminar March 20-22, 2026.

This provincial education and certification series is designed for those who are new to rules and wanting to advance their rules education, active Level 2 tournament referees and PGA of Canada members. Level 2 referees who pass the exam become eligible to referee in all Golf Manitoba provincial championships.

Click here to sign-up.

Level 2 Pre-requisite:

• has achieved 85% or better on the Level 1 Online Exam.

Requirements to be Provincially Certified:

• Attend and achieve a minimum of 80% on the Provincial exam, administered by Golf Manitoba.
• Complete 50 hours of on-course experience as a Referee.
• Complete an additional 10 hours accompanying a Nationally certified Referee at a championship.

Level 2 certified referees are volunteers however Golf Manitoba covers all eligible expenses including mileage, accommodations (when necessary), meals and also provides a uniform package.

To learn more about volunteering with Golf Manitoba, please click here.

Handicap Certification

As part of the Handicap License Agreement, Golf Canada requires that every member club and league have a Handicap Committee in place, and that one person (ideally the Chairperson of the Committee) has successfully completed a Handicapping certification seminar.

Handicap Certification can be achieved either through the Golf Canada online seminar and certification test, or through Handicap Seminars conducted by your Provincial Golf Association.

The Online Rules of Handicapping Certification consist of a series of videos that will guide you through the Rules of Handicapping, providing the knowledge necessary to achieve certification and successfully oversee handicap duties at your club.

• Watch the Golf Canada self-guided online video seminar
• Take the Golf Canada online certification test

Learn More & Register

To learn more about the Rules of Golf and for more information and to register for one of our Rules of Golf education opportunities, please visit golfmb.ca/rules.

As we look ahead to warmer weather, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour and Notah Begay III Junior Golf Championships have released their respective 2026 schedules.

Six events are on the MJT calendar starting at Kildonan Park Golf Course May 9^th and 10^th along with the 16^th. St. Boniface Golf Club will host May 17^th and 18^th. June will see events at Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club on the 13^th and 14^th followed by Selkirk Golf & Country Club on the 27^th and 28^th. The lone championship in July is at The Players Course on the 18^th. Competition concludes August 17^th to 19^th at Carman Golf & Curling Club. For the full schedule, click here.

The Notah Begay III Manitoba Qualifier will be hosted at Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club on June 6^th and 7^th. The registration deadline is June 1^st. For more information, click here.

Dakota Dunes Golf Links just south of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan will host the Western Championship on August 18^th and 19^th.

A reminder, Golf Manitoba Provincial Championships available for junior competitors are the Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre on May 23^rd at Scotswood Links, NextGen Prairie Championship June 19^th to 21^st at Neepawa Golf & Country Club, U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation at Winkler Centennial Golf Club on July 13^th and 14^th, the Junior Boys and Girls Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation July 7^th to 9^th at Pine Ridge Golf Club, the Taylor McCaffrey Women’s Four-Ball Championship August 19^th at Oakwood Golf Course and the Taylor McCaffrey Men’s Four-Ball Championship at Lake of the Sandhills Golf Course at Buffalo Point on August 27^th.

2026 will also see the return of the Junior Skills Challenge on July 19^th at Rossmere Country Club.

For more information on junior golf, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome EVO Golf as our newest off-course member facility.

Located at 545 Pacific Avenue in Brandon, EVO Golf features six hitting bays and a short game / putting practice area.

EVO Golf offers PGA of Manitoba instruction available to all levels of golfer led by Head Professional and Director of Golf Austin Dobrescu. It also features a fully licensed lounge as well as club rentals.

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, call EVO Golf at (204) 717-GOLF, email info@evogolf.ca or go online to evogolf.ca.