An Active Season is the period of time when acceptable scores from Golf Manitoba / Canada member courses should be submitted for handicap purposes.

The Rules of Handicapping stipulates that every player is responsible for submitting all acceptable scores into one’s scoring record for rounds played on courses during the active season.

It is the responsibility of authorized provincial golf association to declare active and inactive seasons, with area clubs and players required to observe these dates for score posting purposes. To make this process easier, the Golf Canada Score Centre automatically considers the active season of the course being played when a score is posted and whether it should be included in calculating a player’s Handicap Index.

In Canada, the active season in each province is as follows:

BC =     Mar.1 – Nov.15
AB =     Mar.1 – Oct.31
SK =     Apr.15 – Oct.31
MB =    Apr.15 – Oct.31
ON =    Apr.15 – Oct.31
QC =    Apr.15 – Oct.31
NS =     Apr.15 – Oct.31
NB =     May.1 – Oct.31
PE =     Apr.16 – Nov.14
NL =     Apr.1 – Nov. 30

Scores made at a golf course in an area observing an active season must be posted for handicap purposes, even if the golf club where the player is a member is observing an inactive season. The club’s Handicap Committee must make it possible for a player to post these away scores at the beginning of the active season.

It’s important to note that if you are travelling to other countries or regions, you should confirm their active seasons to ensure all acceptable scores are posted. Your home club needs all acceptable scores (even if played during a Canadian “off-season”) to ensure that your Handicap Index is accurate and reflects your demonstrated ability.

For example, if a player belonging to a golf club in Manitoba plays golf in Florida (which observes a year-round active season) during January, any score(s) made in Florida are acceptable and must be submitted to the player’s scoring record. If the player is also a member of a golf club in Florida and Manitoba, it is important to remember that all acceptable scores must be posted to each scoring record. 

The Golf Canada Score Centre has tools available to link Canadian and USGA accounts, so that a score posted to one account is automatically transferred to the other.  For more information, or to set up this link, please contact members@golfcanada.ca or phone 1-800-263-0009 X399.

For a detailed list of active and inactive schedule in the United States, click here.

For more information on handicapping, click here.

FOR AN OFFICIAL HANDICAP INDEX, BECOME A GOLF MANITOBA / CANADA MEMBER 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 2025 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 learn more and 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 Administration Amy Coggan via email at amy@golfmb.ca.

Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) had another strong performance this weekend in Florida finishing in second place on the leaderboard at the Walt Disney Classic at Lake Buena Vista.

Lafleche carded rounds of 74 and 73 to finish the 36 hole event at 147, just three strokes off the lead in the Girls 14-18 division.

Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa) had rounds of 84-80 to finish T16 on the leaderboard in same division.

Hudson Hunnie (Team Manitoba / Rossmere Country Club) competed in the Boys 16-18 division. He finished T35 after an 87 and 81.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Recognizing the fact that the game of golf is one with many physical and mental health benefits, Golf Manitoba has extended its partnership with Manitoba Blue Cross as their Official Health & Wellness Partner for three more years. This further reinforces the goal of both organizations to support golfers and their well-being on and off the links.

“We are incredibly grateful to Manitoba Blue Cross for their ongoing support of amateur golf in our region,” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “As a not-for-profit organization, Manitoba Blue Cross is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Manitobans with industry-leading health care programs and solutions for its members. This partnership perfectly aligns with the physical, social, mental and emotional benefits that playing the sport of golf can provide.”

As part of the partnership, Golf Manitoba members receive a 10 per cent discount on travel health coverage from Manitoba Blue Cross. This benefit extends to eligible family members traveling with the member, ensuring comprehensive health protection when away from home.

“We have built a strong foundation with Golf Manitoba in supporting the well-being of golfers across Manitoba, both at home and while away,” said Manitoba Blue Cross President and CEO Benjamin Graham. “With every swing, we are facilitating golfers of all ages to prioritize their physical and mental health, while contributing to a healthier, happier community across the province.”

Manitoba Blue Cross will also continue to have a presence at select Golf Manitoba events and championships, and will offer health tips and strategies that support golfers in many ways, from their golf game to their overall health and wellness.

About Manitoba Blue Cross

Manitoba Blue Cross is a Manitoba-based health benefits provider with coverage that is among the best in the industry. With the added advantage of a national network, they provide the utmost care for their members living both locally and out of province.

As an independent licensee of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans and together with its subsidiary, Blue Cross Life, they provide health, dental, employee assistance, life, disability, wellness and travel coverage for over half a million people. Their personal and group plans fill the gap between government health plans and what Manitobans want and need.

About Golf Manitoba

Golf Manitoba is the Provincial Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Manitoba representing over 10,000 golfers and 101 member clubs across the province. A proud partner of Golf Canada, Golf Manitoba’s mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the game of golf for the benefit of all participants. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our vision is to be a leader in delivering quality, innovative and accessible golf programs and services.

Follow Golf Manitoba & Taylormade Canada on Facebook, Instagram & “X” for your chance to win 12 Taylormade TP5x golf balls!

One lucky winner will be chosen at the end of April, May, June, July and August.

* golf balls must be pick up at Golf Manitoba office

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Shooters Family Golf Centre as our newest member club.

Located along Main Street in Winnipeg, this executive18 hole par 57 golf course can be played from three sets of tee boxes ranging from 2,076 to 2,879 yards.

Shooters Family Golf Centre also features a 100 stall driving range, mini golf course, putting green and a full service restaurant for all guests to enjoy.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada member club, all rounds played at Shooters Family Golf Centre are acceptable for handicap purposes and may be recorded toward establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

To reserve a tee time or for more information, call the proshop at (204) 339-2326 or go online www.shootersgolf.ca.

Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) has her first victory of the 2025 season winning the Girls 14-18 Division of the Mission Resort + Club Spring Junior Open in Florida.

Jeri carded rounds of 79 and 81 to finish at 16-over par in the 36 hole event, good for a three stroke victory over Noha Ghadi of Morocco.

Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) earned a fourth place finish at 24-over par shooting an 81 and 87.

TSN’s James Duthie joins Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz to talk all things golf.

Duthie shares his passion for the sport, favorite places he has played and takes us behind the scenes on TSN’s coverage of The Masters.

Cala Korman (Killarney Lakeside Golf Club) has been named the Big Sky Conference Golfer of the Week while representing Weber State University.

Korman visits with Golf Manitoba Director of Communications and Development Brian Munz about her success this past week, her second full season at Weber State and looking forward to another summer at home.

Tickets are now on sale for the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Banquet.

To purchase tickets, click here.

The Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2024 features Donald Craig, James Scollan and Danny Stack along with the 1995 Willingdon Cup Team of Garth Collings, Dale Goehring, Derron Magda and Rob McMillan.

The Induction Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, May 8 at Glendale Golf & Country Club.