SAVE THE DATE | 2025 Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame
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.
Diamond & Trstenjak tee off in California
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.
Welcome Happy’s Sim-Play-Social
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 names 2026 Team Manitoba roster
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.
Player Development / Championship Intern
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!
WATCH | Kartusch finishes 4th in Arizona
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.
Welcome The Approach Golf Sim & Lounge
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.
Golf Manitoba members eligible for special saving to attend Winnipeg Whisky Festival
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.
Diamond, Jones, Kuntz, Mott & Trstenjak tee off in Arizona
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.
Welcome Pinseekers Golf Lounge
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.