Chuback, Trstenjak & Zamzow win Elmhurst Invitational Championships
Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) and Crystal Zamzow (Team Manitoba / Swan River Golf & Country Club) each carded a two under par 69 in their final round to win their respective division championship Sunday at the 2023 Elmhurst Invitational.
Trstenjak’s 138 two day total was good for a one stroke victory over fellow club member Ryan McMillan.
Zamzow started the day with three consecutive bogies before making seven birdies on her way to a one stroke victory in the Junior Girls Division over Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club).
Junior Boys Division Champion Grady Chuback (Team Manitoba / St. Charles) was the only player that did not go right to the wire. He shot a 73 in his final round, good for an eight stroke decision over Zostrianos Gross (Shilo Country Club).
For the complete leaderboard, click here.
As previously announced in February, thanks to the generous contributions of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation and in partnership with the Elmhurst Golf & Country and Golf Manitoba, the winners of each division in the 2023 event received a spot in the respective Golf Canada Canadian Junior Championship along with financial travel support.
Once again this year, an exemption was available to either the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship or the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion for the winner in this year’s men’s field.
Chuback, Kartusch & McMillan atop of the leaderboard heading into final round of Elmhurst Invitational
The province’s top amateur golfers are at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club this weekend competing in the Elmhurst Invitational Amateur Championship.
The 36 hole event teed off yesterday and will conclude tonight with the crowning of a junior girls, junior boys and men’s division champion.
Entering today’s final round:
Junior Girls: Addison Kartusch +2, 75 (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) has a five stroke lead on Crystal Zamzow +7, 80 (Team Manitoba / Swan River Golf & Country Club).
Junior Boys: Grady Chuback -2, 69 (Team Manitoba / St. Charles) has a five stroke lead on Terence Rafferty +3, 74 (Team Manitoba / Southwood Golf & Country Club)
Men’s: Ryan McMillan -5, 66 (Elmhurst) has a three stroke lead on Jack Werhun (Elmhurst), Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst), Neel Soni (St. Charles) and Grady Chuback (Team Manitoba / St. Charles) -2, 69.
Congratulations to Taylormade Canada’s Eric Johnson (Breezy Bend Country Club) on a hole in one during his opening round acing the 11th hole.
As previously announced in February, this year’s championship will see the addition of Golf Manitoba’s top junior boys and girls players to the field. Thanks to the generous contributions of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation and in partnership with the Elmhurst Golf & Country and Golf Manitoba, the winners of each division in the 2023 event receive a spot in the respective Golf Canada Canadian Junior Championship along with financial travel support.
“I am thrilled to see this opportunity presented to our junior players” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “The Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation has been such a tremendous partner in helping us to grow our junior programming and this is another example of their dedication to junior golf in Manitoba. I also want to thank the membership of the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club for their support of player development in our province in adding a junior division to this great event.”
“We are delighted as a club to be able to carry on the Colonello name and its legacy of supporting junior golf,” added Elmhurst Golf & Country Club Director of Golf Operations Dave McMillan. “Alex and Peggy were both honorary life members of Elmhurst and did so much for the club and continue to give back to Manitoba Golf through their foundation. We are happy to be able to affiliate The Elmhurst Invitational with Alex and Peggy’s vision of providing opportunities for junior golfers at their long-time golf home. I want to thank Golf Manitoba’s Jared Ladobruk for their partnership, supporting the event through the years, and moving ahead with this new initiative. Special thanks to the members of Elmhurst, long-time member and former champion John Multan and Head Professional Matt Lorenz for keeping the event alive and well. We look forward to celebrating the event’s rich tradition and adding the Colonello foundation’s support will only enhance the event for years to come.”
Once again this year, an exemption will be available to either the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship or the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion for the winner in this year’s men’s field. Invitation criteria will be adjusted and subject to the approval of the tournament committee as well as Golf Manitoba being able to accommodate the junior players on the field.
Founded in 2003 by long-time Elmhurst member John Multan, the Elmhurst Invitational Amateur Championship has become one of the highest regarded amateur events held in the province outside of the Golf Manitoba championship calendar. The field is continually one of the strongest of the year with most of the province’s top players taking part.
Past champions include the likes of the DP World Tour’s Aaron Cockerill, along with past Manitoba Men’s Amateur Champions Garth Collings, Derek East, Todd Fanning, Matt Johnston, Brad Kirton, Justin McDonald, Peter More and Marco Trstenjak.
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Korman wins NextGen Prairie Junior Girls Championship in Saskatchewan
Killarney’s Cala Korman, a member of Team Manitoba, shot a one under par 71 in her final round at the Evergreen Golf Club in Nipawin, Saskatchewan to win the NextGen Prairie Junior Girls Championship.
Korman’s 226 tournament total was three strokes better than Regina’s Hallie Crozier.
Addison Kartusch of Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club carded a final round 79 to finish in third place at 232.
Terence Rafferty of Team Manitoba / Southwood Golf & Country Club finished as the top Manitoban in the Junior Boys Championship in a three way tie for sixth place at 222 following a 73 today.
For the complete leaderboard featuring all Manitoba born competitors, click here.
Kuntz finishes T9 in Calgary at Glencoe Invitational
Winnipeg’s Braxton Kuntz finished in a tie for ninth place on the leaderboard at the 2023 Digital Commerce Bank Glencoe Invitational in Calgary.
The Breezy Bend Country Club member carded a 75 in his final round Saturday to finish the 54 hole event at four over par 220.
For the complete leaderboard, click here.
Kartusch leads Junior Girls / Delaurier four strokes off the lead in Junior Boys at NextGen Prairie Championship
Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) has a one stroke lead over Regina’s Hallie Crozier entering Sunday’s final round of the NextGen Prairie Championship at the Evergreen Golf Club in Nipawin, Saskatchewan.
Kartusch shot a 79 Saturday for a two round total 153.
Cala Korman (Team Manitoba / Killarney) is only two strokes off the lead in third place following a 78 today.
Team Manitoba / Dauphin Lake Golf Club’s Jackson Delaurier is four strokes off the lead in the junior boys championship following a 74. His 36 hole total is 147.
For the complete junior boys and girls leaderboards, click here.
The top six players in the Junior Boys division will earn exemptions into the 2023 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, August 14-17, at North Bay Golf and Country Club Ltd. in North Bay, Ont. The top six players (including ties) in the Junior Girls division will earn exemptions into the 2023 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, July 24-27, at Hampton Golf Course in Hampton, N.B.
encourage more visitors to our golf course.”
About the NextGen Championships, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards
The NextGen Championships, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards is a high-performance junior golf series which totals eight competitions. From May to July, six championships will take place across Canada where the region’s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2023 national championships. Two additional Fall Series events will be hosted to close the season. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf. For more information on the NextGen Prairie Championship, click here.
Field is set for Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur
The field is set for the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur and Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur at Pine Ridge Golf Club.
Following today’s men’s division qualifier at Carman Golf & Curling Club, 81 men and 27 women will compete for the 2023 Championship July 10th to 12th at Pine Ridge.
The final two spots decided in Carman needed one playoff hole for Feroze Barakat of Southwood Golf & Country Club and St. Boniface Golf Club’s Nick Hinse to advance.
For today’s Manitoba Blue Cross qualifier leaderboard, click here.
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78 competitors are vying for one of 57 spots where the final field of 81 men and 27 women will compete for the 2023 Championship July 10th to 12th at Pine Ridge Golf Club.
For today’s Manitoba Blue Cross qualifier leaderboard, click here.
RESULTS | Kuntz & Markusson in Calgary at Glencoe Invitational
Winnipeg’s Braxton Kuntz is ninth on the leaderboard, four strokes off the lead after two rounds at the 2023 Digital Commerce Bank Glencoe Invitational in Calgary.
The Breezy Bend Country Club member carded a two over par 74 Friday for a two round total 144.
Curtis Markusson of St. Charles Country Club failed to make the cut by 10 strokes after shooting an 82.
For the complete leaderboard, click here.
Kartusch atop of Junior Girls leaderboard at NextGen Prairie Championship
Addison Kartusch of Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club shot a two over par 74 Friday to open the NextGen Prairie Championship at the Evergreen Golf Club in Nipawin, Saskatchewan.
Kartusch birdied the fourth, seventh, 14th and 16th holes on her way to a three stroke advantage over Team Manitoba / Killarney’s Cala Korman in the junior girls championship.
Team Manitoba / Dauphin Lake Golf Club’s Jackson Delaurier had five birdies on his scorecard enroute to a one over par 73, good for a tie for third place on the junior boys leaderboard.
Other Manitobans taking part –
Junior Boys:
– Carson Chapman (Glendale Golf & Country Club) 101
– Zostrianos Gross (Shilo Country Club) 77
– Carson Inman (Team Manitoba / Portage Golf Club) 80
– Kaleb Lambert (Team Manitoba / Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) 79
– Hunter McLean (Carman Golf & Country Club) 100
– Spence Mott (Team Manitoba / Shilo Country Club) 80
– Ethan Portey (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 80
– Terence Rafferty (Team Manitoba / Southwood Golf & Country Club) 77
– Jacob Taweel (Team Manitoba / Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) 83
– Ryan Tuck (St. Boniface Golf Club) 85
– Payne Wood (Team Manitoba / St. Boniface Golf Club) 80
– Finn Wylder Kydd (St. Charles Country Club) 94
Junior Girls:
– Jeri Lafleche (Clear Lake Golf Club) 87
– Jewel Lafleche (Clear Lake Golf Club) 94
– India Young (Team Manitoba / Carman Golf & Curling Club) 88
– Crystal Zamzow (Team Manitoba / Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 88
To follow the live leaderboard of the NextGen Prairie Championship, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards, click here.
The top six players in the Junior Boys division will earn exemptions into the 2023 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, August 14-17, at North Bay Golf and Country Club Ltd. in North Bay, Ont. The top six players (including ties) in the Junior Girls division will earn exemptions into the 2023 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, July 24-27, at Hampton Golf Course in Hampton, N.B.
Evergreen Golf Course is located in the heart of Nipawin, known as Saskatchewan’s vacation capital. Surrounded by two spectacular lakes where the prairies meet the boreal forest, Nipawin is renowned for its exceptional outdoor recreation offering world class golf, superb fishing, camping and boating opportunities.
“Having the opportunity to host a Golf Canada event is an honour that not many facilities get. It is a chance for us to showcase the high-quality golf course we have. Our course management team, staff and members put a lot of effort into providing a first-class golf experience and this is a way to share with guests from across Canada,” said Derrick Tallon, Head Pro at Evergreen Golf Course. “It is our goal to have the golfers and visitors to the Evergreen Golf Course share a positive story with their friends and encourage more visitors to our golf course.”
About the NextGen Championships, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards
The NextGen Championships, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards is a high-performance junior golf series which totals eight competitions. From May to July, six championships will take place across Canada where the region’s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2023 national championships. Two additional Fall Series events will be hosted to close the season. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf. For more information on the NextGen Prairie Championship, click here.