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Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour & Notah Begay III Championships announce 2026 schedules

Brian Munz

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 9th and 10th along with the 16th. St. Boniface Golf Club will host May 17th and 18th. June will see events at Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club on the 13th and 14th followed by Selkirk Golf & Country Club on the 27th and 28th. The lone championship in July is at The Players Course on the 18th. Competition concludes August 17th to 19th 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 6th and 7th. The registration deadline is June 1st. For more information, click here.

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

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

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

For more information on junior golf, click here.

Inside Golf Manitoba Media Release

Welcome EVO Golf

Brian Munz

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.

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Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association celebrated 75th anniversary in 2025

Brian Munz

As we turn the page on another calendar year, 2025 was a special one for the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association celebrating their 75th anniversary.

Golf Manitoba Director of Communications and Development Brian Munz caught up with MGSA President Jordan Joye, the Head Superintendent at Oak Island Resort & Golf, to learn more about their association via the following Q&A:

Munz – Jordan, as the President of the MGSA, congratulations on the 75th anniversary of your association. When you look back at 2025, what stands out?

Joye – Thank you, it really is an honour to be President of the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association for its 75th year, following in the footsteps of some great past presidents and even better Superintendents. 2025 was another record breaking year across Manitoba. Courses came out of winter in mid-season condition, allowing everyone to hit the ground running and provide immaculate playing conditions first thing in the spring.

Munz – Before we get into the past, for those that are unaware, tell us about the MGSA.

Joye – The MGSA is an organization of individuals with a passion for growing and maintaining turf. We strive to deliver the best conditions possible on our properties, demonstrating professionalism and environmental stewardship while educating the public on what we do and why we do it. We currently have around 140 members ranging from Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Turf Professionals, Equipment Technicians, Industry Partners, students and Honourary Members.

Munz – A golf course superintendent is a unique position for a course in our region. Can you walk us through challenges of maintaining a course in Manitoba

Joye – Golf in Manitoba is underappreciated, in my opinion. Throughout the province there is a wide variety of different golf courses spread over different terrain, with varying microclimates that always provide its fair share of challenges. Probably the most unpredictable and trying challenge is Mother Nature, who is undefeated by the way. As Turf Managers we are constantly experimenting with different methods that give the turf a leg up on long and harsh winters, hot and humid summers, wet springs and drought-like summers. That, along with 30-40,000 golfers walking/driving/playing the golf course over a 5 month period allows for very little time for the turf to recover from any stresses it may be dealing with. Knowing the course, the weather, the limits and the expectations of the club are all vital to ensuring success.

Munz – What attracted you to Oak Island?

Joye – Oak Island for me has always been this hidden gem tucked away in the western part of the province since its opening. It was a treat I looked forward to playing once or twice a year, offering immaculate conditions and a challenging layout, but as it matured I found myself drawn to Oak Island more and more. When the Superintendent position became available, I saw it as an amazing opportunity to continue to improve on the great work former Superintendent and current General Manager Des Koop started, and I look forward to putting my stamp on what already is a top course in the province for years to come.

Munz – What does a typical day look like?

Joye – Most days start early. I live in Brandon and commute the 40 minutes each morning, so it’s in the truck by 4:15am to open the shop up just before 5. The day is planned, coffee made, and the crew trickles in for 6am start time. One of the most rewarding parts of the day is checking irrigation while watching the sun come up, it really is easy to take that “office” for granted.  Throughout the day, I am constantly checking with staff to see how things are cutting, rolling, playing. Checking green speeds and quality of cut, hand-watering dry spots, meeting with the GM and Equipment Technician, planning, adapting, acting. It really is a different challenge day to day, but the payoff is worth it.

Munz – How has technology changed and helped?

Joye – We are coming into an exciting time in the turf industry when it comes to advancement in technology. It seems like every year more and more new tech gets more practical and financially viable. GPS, drone applications, soil moisture mapping, autonomy, the list goes on. The MGSA does a great job of bringing speakers to our annual conference to outline some of the new and changing technology coming to the turf world. Superintendents are also having to monitor regulations by Health Canada regarding chemical use, with many active ingredients being banned in the last few years. Having new technology and a different way of managing turf stress is vital to the course’s success.

Photo Courtesy: Jordan Joye

Munz – For you personally, how did you get into it?

Joye – I started at my local course in Killarney when I was 12, washing carts and shagging range balls. By 14 I was on the greens crew, biking to work at 5am every morning and playing golf with my buddies after our shift. Throughout university the golf course life always kept pulling me back in, and it was under Superintendent Greg Holden at Clear Lake Golf Course who opened my eyes that turf could be more than just a summer job. From there I went to Olds, AB for the Turf Management program, learned a lot at a few different courses throughout western Canada and ultimately settled in Brandon.

Munz – What advice would you have for people looking to getting into turf care?

Joye – Learn as much as you can. I have been fortunate to have some amazing mentors throughout my turf career, and looking back it is amazing how many habits and philosophies I’ve inherited from different people at different courses. Everyone is pulling on the same rope so don’t be afraid to do the work, no job is beneath us. It sounds cliché but don’t forget to stop and look around every once in a while. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of a short golf season, but I truly believe we have the best office and industry in the world.

Munz – Maybe the most important questions for golfers who are reading this, how can they help maintain a course while playing it?

Joye – It’s the little things that go a long way. Cart traffic is hard to control and can really do a lot of damage in a short amount of time if not managed properly. Stay on the path where possible, and follow all signage. Fixing ball marks, replacing divots, disposing of garbage properly, and respecting the course and the people who maintain it are some of the ways golfers can help keep the course looking and playing beautiful.

Munz – A few fun ones for you.. how’s your golf game?

Joye – Teeter-totter. Some rounds I’m in the mid-70s and have it all figured out, the next I can’t get off the tee and I’m grinding for double bogeys. It’s obviously more fun to golf well, but enjoying the course, being outside, and with good friends is what keeps me coming back. For better or for worse, beer also helps.

Munz – Do you enjoy playing or have you had enough by the end of  the work day and just want to go home?

Joye – It depends. I love playing Oak Island and showcasing the course to my friends and family who come to play, but it is hard sometimes to turn the “work mind” off when you’re just trying to enjoy yourself. Golfing my course is a very important part of the job. Seeing how it plays from a golfer’s perspective may dictate what I do from a turf management side, so it’s good to have that balance. I love getting out and playing different courses throughout the province as well as my home course, we have so many great tracks. The MGSA does an amazing job at putting on events throughout the province so that’s a great opportunity to play some courses that I may not always think of playing.

Munz – You hear people all the time saying they wished their lawn at home could look as good as some courses. Any secret for the average person?

Joye – Lay off the water. One of the biggest things I see with home lawns is sprinklers running for 90 minutes a day, every day, regardless of weather. Grass is resilient, a couple deep waters every week, little bit of fertilizer, keep the weeds at bay and you are good to go. Also you can have a great lawn or a dog, not both.

Inside Golf Manitoba

2025 Year in Review

Brian Munz

During the month of December, click on the links below to enjoy some of the top stories and features of 2025.

Be sure to check back daily!

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Happy Holidays from Golf Manitoba

Golf Manitoba

From all of us at Golf Manitoba, we want to wish our community of golfers, volunteers, and member clubs a very joyful holiday season.

Whether you are practicing your swing indoors or enjoying the winter break, we wish you a safe and happy holiday shared with family and friends.

Please be advised of Golf Manitoba’s hours of operation during the holidays.

Hours of Operation

Closed beginning Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5 p.m. and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday January 5, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you back on the tee box in 2026!

Warmest wishes,

The Board & Staff at Golf Manitoba

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Give YOURSELF the gift of a Golf Manitoba / Canada membership

Brian Munz

CLICK HERE TO JOIN Golf Manitoba / Canada!

Become a Golf Manitoba / Canada member to access everything you need to ENJOY our great sport! The program includes the following benefits for you both on and off the course:

TRACK YOUR OFFICIAL GOLF CANADA HANDICAP INDEX

Not only is an Official Golf Canada Handicap Index a requirement to play in provincial, national, international and domestic club events, it makes the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling golfers of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.

Tracking your Official Golf Canada Handicap Index® opens the door to a variety of fun game play options including Stableford and Match Play. It is a great way to level the playing field and allows you to compete fairly with any golfer, on any golf course.

Learn more about golf’s greatest but probably least understood feature by clicking here.

INCIDENT PROTECTION

Up to $1,500 reimbursement for damaged, lost or stolen equipment. Please note that rangefinders and personally owned power caddies and carts are not included in the definition of equipment.

Up to $1,000 for any travel related incidents and up to $1,500 for golf cart related accidents.

Up to $1,000 towards the cost of repairing or replacing a window that was broken by your own errant shot.

CORPORATE PARTNER BENEFITS

Up to 10% off travel insurance with Manitoba Blue Cross

40% off on your pick up order at A Little Pizza Heaven

20% off your dine-in only food order at MR MIKES Steakhouse Casual in Winnipeg

20% off Winter and Summer memberships at AVID GOLF

20% off golf experience, food and beverage at Shanks Driving Range & Grill

Exclusive sales and service discounts with Nott Autocorp

Discounts on fitness centre memberships and massage therapy services with Sport Manitoba

Golf benefits with RBC Insurance for home and auto

15% off to the RBC Canadian Open and the CP Women’s Open

Up to 25% off Avis car rentals

10% off Hilton Hotel room bookings with complimentary upgrades at participating properties.

Exclusive offers Golf Canada merchandise

CLICK HERE TO JOIN Golf Manitoba / Canada!

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WATCH | Penner named PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional of the Year

Photo Courtesy: Megan Robinson / PGA of Manitoba
Brian Munz

Golf Manitoba would like to congratulate Ian Penner of Southwood Golf & Country Club on being named the 2025 Moe Norman Apprentice Professional of the Year.

Inside Golf Manitoba Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame Media Release

Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame welcomes Campbell, Hardy, Mickoski and Paterson as the Class of 2025; recognizes Sigurdson

Brian Munz

The Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Class of 2025, recognizing four individuals whose outstanding contributions have significantly shaped and advanced the sport of golf in Manitoba.

Tim Campbell (Builder)

A longtime sportswriter with the Winnipeg Free Press, Tim Campbell covered a wide range of sports, with golf holding a prominent place in his work. Widely regarded as one of Canada’s premier golf writers, his insightful reporting and storytelling helped elevate the profile of the game locally and nationally.

He received first and second place honours at the Golf Journalists Association of Canada annual Writing Awards in 2010, followed by the Top Award in the Newspapers Editorial category in 2011.

Highlights of Campbell’s journey include chronicling the careers of Glen Hnatiuk and Rob McMillan across North America, McMillan’s Manitoba Open victory on home soil at Pine Ridge Golf Club in 1996, co-authoring the book On Course with Mike Weir and twelve Masters, including the 2003 championship won by Mike Weir.
 
In recognition of his broader contributions to sports media, Campbell was inducted into the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Media Roll of Honour in 2012. He is also a proud member of the Golf Journalists Association of Canada.

Jill Hardy (Athlete)

Jill Hardy is one of Manitoba’s most accomplished female amateur golfers, with a competitive record defined by consistency and excellence. She was named Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year in 2004 and captured the 2001, 2004, 2008 and 2009 Manitoba Women’s Amateur Championship.

Her golfing success began in 1999 when she won the Junior Girls Championship, was the low qualifier and winner of the 2004 Women’s Match Play Championship along with back to back Women’s City & District Championships in 2007 and 2008

A dedicated team competitor, Hardy represented our province in the 1999 Canadian Girls Junior Championship and seven Canadian Women’s Amateur Team Championships (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, and 2016).

Nick Mickoski (Athlete)

Nick Mickoski’s athletic career is distinguished by excellence both on the golf course and on the ice.

Mickoski won the Manitoba Amateur Championship in 1966 and the Manitoba Senior Championship in 1983. He was a three-time winner of the Harold Eidsvig Memorial Trophy as low amateur at the Manitoba Open (1962, 1964, 1968) and captured the Grey Owl Championship twice (1964, 1967). He represented Manitoba on the Willingdon Cup team three times at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship (1963, 1966, 1967) and Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in 1983, 1984, and 1986.

On the ice, Mickoski played in the National Hockey League from 1948 to 1960 with the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins. He was named Head Coach of the WCHL’s Winnipeg Jets midway through the 1969-70 season and spent the following two seasons in that role before being named an assistant coach of the WHA’s Jets for the following two seasons. These accomplishments set the table for his induction into both the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. He was also named the 1966 and 1983 Manitoba Ukrainian Sportsman of the Year.

Mickoski passed away March 13, 2002 at the age of 74.

Sandy Paterson (Athlete & Builder)

Sandy Paterson’s legacy in Manitoba golf is defined by competitive success, professional leadership, and long-term service to the game. He served as Head Professional at Breezy Bend Country Club from 1978 to 2014, playing a key role in the development of countless golfers over nearly four decades.

Paterson competed on the Canadian Tour from 1972 to 1977 and played in the 1977 Canadian Open. His professional achievements include being named PGA of Manitoba Professional of the Year in 1979 and 1980, winning the 1981 PGA of Manitoba Championship and capturing the PGA of Manitoba Fall Classic three times.

He also served on the PGA of Canada Board from 1976 to 1977 and was honoured with the Canadian PGA Merchandiser of the Year Award.

Paterson’s career in golf concluded with operating a successful golf cart rental business, further contributing to the growth and demand of the sport of golf in Manitoba for both recreational and competitive golfers.

Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame to recognize Sigurdson

In addition to the 2025 Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame Induction, Winnipeg resident George Sigurdson will be recognized for his dedication to the sport of golf at both the amateur and professional levels.

Sigurdson has provided career guidance to many golfers turning professional including Aaron Cockerill, Travis Fredborg, Dan Halldorson, Glen Hnatiuk, Tyler Mancini, Rob McMillan, Adam Speirs, and Andrew Steep over the past four decades. He has also provided financial and life insurance support to numerous PGA of Manitoba professionals.

The 2025 Manitoba Golf of Hall of Fame Induction banquet will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Pine Ridge Golf Club. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 9:00am.

About the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum Inc. – The Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum Inc. was formed to acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments made by Manitobans as competitors, both amateur and professional, builders and course superintendents to the game of golf. It is a tripartite organization, the partners being Golf Manitoba, Manitoba Golf Superintendents’ Association and the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Manitoba. The annual induction ceremony is presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

Individual members and member clubs wishing to nominate an individual (amateur or professional golfers, superintendents, builders, media, etc.) for the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame may obtain nomination forms through any of the three member organizations or at mbgolfhof.ca.

Golf Canada Inside Golf Manitoba

New indoor simulator integration feature gives golfers a comprehensive view of their game

Golf Canada has released the latest update to the Golf Canada App, now supporting indoor simulator integration.

Whether playing on a course or practicing at a simulator in a Golf Manitoba / Canada member facility, golfers can easily track and log rounds and practice sessions in one centralized location, providing a comprehensive view of their performance both indoors and outdoors.

Golfers can easily find participating simulator facilities on golfcanada.ca/findacourse/ or directly through the App on their mobile devices. This update also adds the average number of putts per round to your stats, along with bug fixes and other enhancements to improve the overall app experience.

What this means for you

  • Complete round tracking, including indoor sessions. Play a simulated 9 or 18 hole round at a participating facility and record your score as you would for a traditional on-course game.
  • Practice sessions also matter. Whether you’re recording a practice bucket, working on your short game indoors, or tracking a particular skill or goal, it’s now possible. Each session adds to your game‑improvement metrics, ensuring your progress remains in focus.
  • Stats and goals remain consistent. Your handicap‑related data, scoring history, shot metrics, and personal performance goals are kept current, whether the swing takes place on a fairway or inside a simulator bay.
  • Golfers can find nearby simulator facilities using filters like technology platform or amenities, and view details such as the number of simulator bays, booking links, and addresses on an interactive map available on Golf Manitoba’s website and Golf Canada’s website and App.
  • The Golf Canada App is your all-in-one platform for managing your golf history, stats, and progress tracking, anytime and anywhere you play.

Indoor simulators are increasingly popular across Canada, especially during the colder months when many outdoor courses close. By supporting indoor facilities, Golf Canada helps golfers develop and track their skills year-round.

This update continues Golf Manitoba / Canada’s effort to provide a comprehensive digital golf experience for Canadian golfers. Earlier updates added features like GPS-based course maps, hole-by-hole scoring, smartwatch integration, score posting for playing partners, and social features. Now, with indoor simulator integration, we connect real-world rounds with simulator play, offering golfers a unified view of their performance.

How to get started

Make sure your Golf Canada App is up to date.

Go to a participating Golf Canada member simulator facility to complete your round or practice session. Current Golf Manitoba / Canada facilities include:

– AVID Golf in Winnipeg
– Shanks Driving Range & Grill in Brandon

Record the round or session in the Golf Canada App as you would for any on-course game; your stats and goals will automatically update.

The Golf Canada App is available as a free download from the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android. Golfers can sign in with an existing Golf Canada account or create one directly in the app to start tracking their game.

For a complete list of Golf Canada App features, visit golfcanada.ca/app.

Inside Golf Manitoba Team Manitoba

RESULTS | Diamond & Mott compete in Arizona

Photo courtesy: Bob Poole
Brian Munz

Sam Diamond (St. Charles Country Club) and Spence Mott (Team Manitoba / Shilo Country Club) were on the course this week in Arizona.

The Legacy Classic was hosted by the Legacy Golf Club in Phoenix.

Both players missed the cut (-6).

Diamond finished his opening two rounds at 3-under par 139 (69-70) while Mott (pictured) came in at 3-over par 145 (70-75).

For the leaderboard, click here.