The province’s top junior golfers gather at the Shilo Country Club this week for the Women’s & Men’s Junior Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

Defending champion Crystal Zamzow and last year’s third place finisher Cala Korman will be first off the tee Monday morning at 8:00 to open three days of competition.  Zamzow had a strong showing last week at Transcona Golf Club finishing third in the Women’s City and District Championship.

2021 will feature a new Men’s Junior champion as Neel Soni of St. Charles Country Club has graduated by age from junior play.  Soni edged Braxton Kuntz of Breezy Bend Country Club by a single stroke last year at the Selkirk Golf & Country Club.

“Based on last year’s finish, I definitely have my eye on the prize and determined for a successful week” said Kuntz.  “I’m trying to bring my game to a more consistent level.  Recently my ball striking has been pretty good so I’m working a lot on my short game”.

Carter Johnson of Rossmere Country Club and Pine Ridge Golf Club’s Noak Fiks, who finished third and fourth respectively on the leaderboard, are in this week’s 45 person field.  

Also playing are 2021 Women’s Bantam Champion Jeri Lafleche and Men’s Bantam Champion Jackson Delaurier, a Golf Manitoba Public Player.

The Lakeview Inn & Suites in Brandon is the “Host Hotel” for the Women’s & Men’ Junior Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. 

“We are very appreciative of the Lakeview Groups of Companies’ support of our events, and them welcoming the competitors and their families, as well as our tournament staff and volunteers.  They truly give everyone involved in making this championship a success the best opportunity to recharge at the end of a long day” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk.

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Golf Manitoba is pleased to welcome Hodson Financial as our newest corporate partner.

With today’s announcement, our Senior’s event will be known as the Hodson Financial Women’s & Men’s Senior Championship, to be played August 4th to 6th at the Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club.

“We are thrilled Gerry and his team are joining us.  As one of Manitoba’s most respected businesses, their model is a perfect fit for bringing financial knowledge and our Senior’s Championship together both on and off the course” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk.

For over 50 years, Hodson Financial has been honoured to support families, businesses and their employees.  As a firm, they build long-term relationships with clients providing financial security needs by delivering on promises made. Whether it is a growing family, a business going through change, or someone starting their investment journey, Hodson Financial guides its clients through adversity and prosperity.

“We were attracted to this opportunity because of the shared values with Golf Manitoba, its amateur members and the sport of golf” said Bob Macgregor, Principal, Hodson Financial.  “At Hodson Financial, integrity, diligence and altruism are underlying principles that have driven our success over time. Our longevity and reputation is a result of the meaningful relationships built with our clients who have grown successful with us”.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome to Kitchen Creek Golf Course as our newest member club.

Located just west of Fort Frances in Northwestern Ontario, this 18 hole course can be played from three sets of tee boxes ranging from 5,638 to 6,424 yards.

Now in their second season under new management group Little Otter Development Corporation, Kitchen Creek is described as “a course with all types of challenges for any skill level, we definitely have a mix golfers will enjoy” said Manager of Operations Ron MacKinnon. 

“The creek runs through at least half of our holes so you need to hit your targets, however with the width of some of our fairways you can go after the course too” added Head Golf Instructor Christin Thomson.  “Our greens are in real nice shape, but you have to be in the right spot below the hole if you intend to score well”.

Golfers can warm up on the 200 yard practice range as well as the putting green.

The clubhouse restaurant features a full menu to enjoy inside or while dining outside on the patio.

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

For tee times and more information call (807) 274-4653, go on Facebook or visit their website: kitchencreek.ca.

A busy four days of golf came to end this afternoon for a number of Manitoba’s top junior golfers.

After competing in the Golf Manitoba Bantam Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation over the weekend at Transcona Golf Club, many continued on to the Selkirk Golf & Country Club for two days in the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Manitoba Series.

Golf Manitoba Women’s Bantam Champion Jeri Lafleche of Winnipeg won the Under 15 Girls Championship at 173 (87-86), good for a 9 stroke victory over Addison Kartusch, also of Winnipeg.

Mikyla Albert of Selkirk (83-77) had a two day total 160, edging Cala Korman of Killarney (86-75) and Crystal Zamzow of Swan River (86-75) by a single stroke to win the Girls 15-19 Division.

The Pee Wee Boys Championship needed a playoff following Winnipeg’s Mason Chubey (82-79) and Hudson Hunnie (79-82) tying at 161. Chubey was the winner after a second playoff hole on a count back.

Golf Manitoba Bantam Boys Champion Jackson Delaurier of Dauphin (77-75) won the Bantam Boys Division by four strokes over Payne Wood of Winnipeg (78-78).

It was a five stroke victory for Jack Taylor of Winnipeg (73-72) in the Juvenile Boys Championship. He beat Jack Rudick (76-74) and Jacob Taweel (76-74), both of Winnipeg.

Noah Fiks of WInnipeg (70-75) won the Junior Boys Division by two strokes over Braxton Kuntz (74-73), also of the Manitoba Capital.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

Next stop on the MJT Manitoba Series is July 17-18 at St. Boniface Golf Club.

Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce Lakeview Inn & Suites in Brandon is the “Host Hotel” for the Women’s & Men’s Junior Championships presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

This year’s Championship will be played July 5^th to 7^th at the Shilo Country Club.

“We are very appreciative Lakeview Hotels & Resorts are welcoming the competitors and their families, as well as our tournament staff and volunteers.  They truly give everyone involved in making this championship a success the best opportunity to recharge at the end of a long day” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk.

“Lakeview Hotels and Resorts is proud to be a hotel sponsor of the Junior Men’s & Women’s Championship being played at the Shilo Country Club. We wish all of the participants the best of luck and hope they enjoy the event. It has been great working with Golf Manitoba” said Jackie Storry, Vice President Sales & Marketing Lakeview Group of Companies.

Lakeview Hotels & Resorts feature 16 properties across Western Canada, including five in Manitoba.

After a busy weekend at Transcona Golf Club playing in the Bantam Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation, a number of Manitoba’s top junior golfers were back on the course today starting the two day Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Manitoba Series.

Jeri Lafleche of Winnipeg, who won the Golf Manitoba Bantam Women’s Championship yesterday, leads the Under 15 Girls event opening with an 86 today. That’s good for 9 stroke lead over Brandon’s Payton Oakden.

Mikyla Albert of Selkirk has a two stroke lead over Binscarth’s Clara Peake after shooting an 83.

Hudson Hunnie of Winnipeg opened the Pee Wee Boys division with a 79, that’s 3 strokes better than Mason Chubey of Winnipeg.

Golf Manitoba Men’s Bantam Champion Jackson Delaurier of Dauphin is tied with Winnipeg’s Brayden Boge at 77 to lead the Bantam Boys division. They are one stroke better than Liam Comaskey of Oakbank of Payne Wood of Winnipeg.

Jack Taylor of Winnipeg leads Oakbank’s Chase Janas by one stroke in Juvenile Boys action after opening with a 73.

Winnipeg’s Noah Fiks opened the Junior Boys division shooting a 70 and has a four stroke advantage over Braxton Kuntz, also of Winnipeg.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

The second and final round tees off tomorrow morning at 10:00, also at the Selkirk Golf & Country Club

A birdie on each of the opening and second holes set the stage for Shilo Country Club’s Bobbi Uhl to win her first Women’s City & District Championship.

Uhl carded a six over par 77 to finish the two day event at 156, good for a two stroke victory over Rhonda Orr of Southwood Golf & Country Club (82-77).

First round leader, 15 year old Crystal Zamzow of Swan River Golf & Country Club, finished third on the leaderboard shooting a final round 85 to finish seven strokes behind Uhl.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

Jackson Delaurier, a Golf Manitoba Public Player, shot back to back 75’s to win the Men’s Bantam Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. Delaurier finished one stroke better than Brayden Boge of Pine Ridge Golf Club (74-77) and two strokes ahead of another Golf Manitoba Public Player, Terence Rafferty (77-75)

Rafferty wins the 13 & 14 age division Championship.

Hunter Oakden of Glendale Golf & Country Club is the 12 & under Champion (84-88).

Jeri Lafleche of Clear Lake Golf Course (85-78) won the Women’s Bantam Championship by 12 strokes over Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club (90-85).

Payton Oakden, a Golf Manitoba Public Player, won the 13 & 14 age division Championship (97-99).

The 12 & under division Champion is Jewel Lafleche of Clear Lake Golf Course (108-103).

For the complete Bantam Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation leaderboard, click here.

As the first weekend of Championship play comes to conclusion, Golf Manitoba would like to thank our Official Performance Partners:

adidas Golf Canada – Paige Lawrence, Territory Manager

Taylormade Canada – Eric Johnson, Sales & Marketing Territory Manager

We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, the Transcona Golf Club led by Head Professional Steve Witiuk, Superintendent Brad Purpur, their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.

Playing in her first Women’s City & District Championship since taking home the title as last year’s top junior women’s player, Crystal Zamzow of the Swan River Golf & Country Club is making an early impression on Manitoba’s veterans.

The 15 year old shot a six over par 78 Saturday at the Transcona Golf Club to sit one stroke better than Bobbi Uhl of the Shilo Country Club and Niakwa Country Club’s Marissa Naylor.

Zamzow’s round consisted of seven bogeys, 10 pars and one birdie.

Charmaine Mackid of Breezy Bend Country Club and Southwood Golf and Country Club’s Rhonda Orr both shot an 82 and sit four strokes back.

For the complete leaderboard, click here

For Sunday’s tee times, click here

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Brayden Boge of the Pine Ridge Golf Club has a one stroke lead over Golf Manitoba Public Player Jackson Delaurier and is two strokes better than Golf Manitoba Public Player Terence Rafferty and Cashe McNabb of Pine Ridge Golf Club in the Bantam Men’s Championship.

Boge made three birdies on the back nine to shoot a three over par 74.

Hunter Oakden of the Glendale Golf and Country Club has a six stroke lead over Ty Brewster of the Quarry Oaks Golf Course in the 12 and under Men’s Division after shooting an 84.

Jeri Lafleche of the Clear Lake Golf Course leads the Bantam Women’s Championship at 85. That’s good for a three stroke advantage over St. Charles Country Club’s Addison Kartuch.

For the complete leaderboards, click here

For Sunday’s tee times, click here

Golf Manitoba Director of Communications Brian Munz takes us “Inside the Ropes” as 108 golfers looked to advance to the 2021 championship.

58 golfers have advanced to Niakwa Country Club following today’s Qualifier where a field of 108 were vying to compete in the 2021 championship.

The low qualifier was Delwyn Doerksen, a Golf Manitoba Public Player, who shot a five under par 66 at Transcona Golf Club.

Tyler Hall of Pine Ridge Golf Club finished second on the leaderboard at two under par 69 while Justin Price of Glendale Golf & Country Club and Niakwa’s Daniel Munroe were the only other two players below par at one under 70.

The number golfers needed to best was eight over par 79 to make the cut.

For complete list of the qualifying scores, click here.

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