For the first time since hosting the 2015 Women’s and Men’s Senior Championship, the Niakwa Country Club is home to a pair of Golf Manitoba championships.

77 players gather for the 29th Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Friday through Sunday.

Last year’s top five finishers, all from Breezy Bend Country Club, return including defending champion Allan McDonald, who was victorious by five strokes over Eric Johnson & Justin McDonald.  Mike Tibbs and Jesse Skelton were fourth and fifth respectively.

“Honestly, I don’t approach it any different having won last year, Niakwa is a track I’ve always had difficulty with” said Allan McDonald.  “My game is good, but there are a lot of players who know that course really well, so for me, it’s all in my head.  The greens are a challenge for sure, I’m not used to putting at that speed and I’m an aggressive putter”.

Other names to keep an eye on include low qualifier Delwyn Doerksen, who carded a five under par 66 and Todd Fanning, who plays out of the host course.

This is Doerksen’s first year competing after regaining is amateur status following a four year hiatus.  “There’s no question I enjoyed my time down south on the pro circuit, but realized I wanted to get back closer to home” said Doerksen.  “I’ve been anxious to get into competitions again, so playing at Niakwa this weekend has been a long time coming and it’s a treat to play there.  You have to be pretty precise off the tee to set you up for the super pure and fast greens”.

Fanning won this championship in 2017 and followed it up with a second place finish two years later.

For Round 1 tee times, click here.

After losing by a single stroke last year to Veronica van der Meer of Kingswood Golf & Country Club, Shilo Country Club’s Bobbi Uhl is one of 27 ladies competing in the 104th Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship, also running Friday through Sunday.

“I was just okay last year, however the last two days I’ve been hitting it really well so that helps with the confidence going into the weekend” said Uhl.  “As for Niakwa, there are some narrow holes that get tight so I may have to leave my driver in the bag, it’s all about ball placement so we’ll see how it goes”.

van der Meer, along with top five finishers Marissa Naylor of Niakwa and Charmaine Mackid of Breezy Bend Country Club are back this year.

For Round 1 tee times, click here.

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Shooting a career low in her final round, four over par 75, secured the Women’s Junior Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation for Clara Peake Wednesday afternoon at Shilo Country Club.

Peake, who had three birdies on the front nine to card a 36, was never in jeopardy making a fourth bird on the 18th hole and finished 11 strokes better than runner up Crystal Zamzow of Swan River Golf & Country Club. Zamzow had a final round 78.

For the complete Women’s Junior leaderboard, including age division winners, click here.

After falling by a single stroke a year ago at the Men’s Junior Championship, Breezy Bend Country Club’s Braxton Kuntz is the 2021 championship after making three birdies on the day for a three stroke victory over Adam Ingram of the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club. Ingram had an impressive final round with five birdies, including the 17th and 18th holes, for the low score Wednesday at 2 under par 70.

For the complete Men’s Junior leaderboard, including age division winners, click here.

As championship play comes to conclusion, Golf Manitoba would like to thank president Marg Homenuik and the Board of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation, for their tremendous support of this event. Special thank you also to 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 Shilo Country Club led by General Manager Scott Ramsey, Head Professional Dave Scinocca, Facility Administrator Karen Gero, Director of Golf Mike Martin, their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.

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Golf Manitoba
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Back to back 82’s in the first two rounds for Golf Manitoba Public Players Club member Clara Peake has provided her with a six stroke advantage over Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club heading into Wednesday’s final round of the Women’s Junior Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

Peake went 43-39, while Kartusch, after playing the front nine at 46, birdied the 18th hole on her way to a 37 on the back, to shoot 83.

Crystal Zamzow of Swan River Golf & Country Club carded an 89 and sits 8 strokes off the lead.

For the complete Women’s Junior Leaderboard, click here.

For Wednesday’s tee times, click here.

Braxton Kuntz of Breezy Bend Country Club made three birdies on the day to shoot a two over par 74 and has a three stroke lead over Ryan Blair of the Pinawa Golf Club going into Wednesday’s final round of the Men’s Junior Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

Blair had the low round of the day with a one under par 71 featuring two birdies and an eagle on the back nine.

Jordan McDonald of Breezy Bend Country Club and Elmhurst Golf and Country Club’s Adam Ingram are tied for third place six stroke off the lead.

For the complete Men’s Junior leaderboard, click here.

For Wednesday’s tee times, click here.

Congratulations to the Breezy Bend Country Club team of Jordon McDonald and Braxton Kuntz who combined to win the two day Junior Interclub Championship at eight under par 136.

Rossmere Country Club’s Carter Johnson and Trey Ross finished four strokes back.

The teams of Adam Ingram and Jacob Taweel of Elmhurst Country Club and Carman Golf Club’s Ryan Orchard and Samuel Sullivan tied for third place at 142.

For the complete Junior Men’s Interclub leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, wishes to extend a warm welcome to Rossman Lake Golf & Country Club, our newest member club.

This nine hole course is located just off Highway 45 along the shores of Rossman Lake, 45 minutes west of Clear Lake. 

Golfers can select to play from two sets of tees ranging from 2,410 to 2,625 yards.

“Our Head Superintendent Dwain Zegalski does a tremendous job maintaining the course” said Rossman Lake Golf & Country Club Board of Director Randy Komhyr.  “We have some small, challenging greens that are a true test.  Being lakeside and having a creek that runs through two of the holes, we make it interesting for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy”.

A full service campground, with electrical and water hook up sites, is available for golfers to take advantage who are not from the area.  “Anyone who stays in the campground can pay a one day green fee of $50 and play as many holes as they want” adds Komhyr.

Available to host corporate and recreational tournaments, the Rossman Lake Golf & Country Club features a full service restaurant in their renovated club house.

As an official Golf Manitoba/Canada member club, all rounds played at the Rossman Lake Golf & Country Club 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 (204) 859-2391, visit them on Facebook and online at rossmanlakegolfcourse.com.

Despite a triple bogey on the opening hole at Shilo Country Club, Trey Ross of Rossmere Country Club shares the lead with Braxton Kuntz of Breezy Bend Country Club and St. Charles Country Club’s Jack Rudick following the opening round of the 99^th annual Men’s Junior Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

Ross made four birdies on the day to card an even par 72 (38-34), Kuntz had 5 birdies (35-37) while Rudick had three (37-35).

Jose Mekish-Lacquette, a Golf Manitoba Public Player, is two strokes off the pace at 74 (39-35) while Jack Taylor of St.Charles (38-37) and Golf Manitoba Public Player Zostrianos Giordani-Gross (37-38) are three off the pace.

For the complete Men’s Junior Leaderboard, click here.

For Tuesday’s Second Round Tee Times, click here.

Clara Peake, a Golf Manitoba Public Players Club member, has a 1 stroke lead over Crystal Zamzow of the Swan River Golf & Country Club in the 74^th annual Women’s Junior Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.

Peake went 43-39 for an 82, while Zamzow made back to back birdies on the 14^th and 15^th holes to come in at 83 (42-41).

Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club (48-39) is five strokes off the lead while Elmhurst Golf & Country Club member Armaan Dhillon (42-47) is seven back.

For the complete Women’s Junior Leaderboard, click here.

For Tuesday’s Second Round Tee Times, click here.

At four under par, Breezy Bend Country Club (Jordon McDonald and Braxton Kuntz) leads the 36 hole Interclub Championship by one stroke over the Rossmere Country Club (Carter Johnson and Trey Ross) and St. Charles Country Club (Grady Chuback and Jack Rudick).

Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (Adam Ingram and Jacob Taweel) is tied for fourth place, just two strokes off the lead, with the Pine Ridge Golf Club (Austin Boge and Noah Fiks).

For the complete Interclub Junior Leaderboard, click here.

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.

New and exclusive Golf Manitoba coverage is available by following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and online at www.golfmb.ca.

For more information, contact:
Brian Munz
Director of Communications
Golf Manitoba
Phone: (204) 899-1092
Email: brian@golfmb.ca

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.