Golf Manitoba is pleased to welcome The Healthy Nut Protein Bar Company as a new corporate partner.  The Healthy Nut Bar Company will be a presenting sponsor at the Diamond Athletic Men’s and Women’s Amateur and Mid Amateur Golf Championships taking place July 9-11, 2021 at the Niakwa Country Club.

The Healthy Nut, featuring locally sourced flax seed, is a Manitoba based company created in 2020 to fulfill hunger for a healthy lifestyle.  Their multi flavoured protein bars are made with whey isolate protein powder using whole ingredients and are full of natural nutrients we may not get from our everyday diet.

“There comes a time that when you’re halfway through a round you’re feeling lethargic, needing a pick me up so these types of bars have a lot of gluten fats in them from the nuts, butters and seeds,” said Michelle Gospic, CEO of the Healthy Nut. “That good fat is a better snack than if you were to buy something off the shelf which is high in sugar, our only sweetness in our bars is honey.  Golfers are doing a lot of walking, our Healthy Nut bars sustain them when they start running out of juice.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Michelle and her staff at the Healthy Nut Protein Bar company,” commented Jared Ladobruk, Executive Director of Golf Manitoba.  “They are a fresh and healthy alternative for golfers who are looking for an ideal mix of energy and recovery to help them achieve their best on the course.  All competitors in the Diamond Athletic Men’s and Women’s Amateur and Mid Amateur Golf Championships will receive bars during the event to find out how effective they really are”.

The Healthy Nut features a variety of bar flavours to choose from and will introduce Vegan, Keto and Gluten Free Bars soon.

More information is available on The Healthy Nut website.

2021 Registration

Starting in 2021, Golf Manitoba, along with Golf Canada and the other provincial associations, will use Golf Genius for its Tournament Management Software. Please note that any previous login information related to BlueGolf will no longer be valid.

In order to be eligible to compete in Golf Manitoba competitions, players must be an active Golf Manitoba/Canada member through a member golf club or the Golf Manitoba Public Player Program, and must also hold an up-to-date Golf Canada Handicap Index visible on the Golf Canada Score Centre at the time of online registration.

If you do not have a Golf Manitoba/Canada membership you can click HERE to learn more and register.

Golf Genius

The 2021 registration process is easier, less time consuming and accessible through Golf Canada’s Score Centre. To enter all Golf Manitoba events, you must first log into your Golf Canada Score Centre profile using a web browser, please note that you will not be able to log-in through the Golf Canada app.  Registration for all events opens April 15th at 10:00 am so please ensure the following is updated in your Golf Canada Score Centre profile:

• Date of birth
• Address
• City, province and postal code
• Cell number
• Email address
• Current handicap index

How To Register

To enter an event, you must first log-in to your Golf Canada Score Centre account.  Next, you must select the competitions tab found under the user menu on the top right-hand side of the web page. Please see image below:

This competitions tab will take you to the championship page (see below). From here you will select the event that you wish to register in and complete the registration process.

Please note that personal Golf Genius accounts that are active at the club level will not permit you to register for any Golf Manitoba Championship.  You MUST access registration through your Golf Canada Score Centre Account.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact Amy at amy@golfmb.ca.

You can view our 2021 championship schedule HERE.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, wishes to extend a warm welcome to the Deloraine Golf Club, our newest member club!

Located in southwestern Manitoba, this nine hole course is one of Manitoba’s hidden treasures.

The Deloraine Golf Club offers an array of challenges for every age and ability. Golfers can choose between three sets of tees, ranging from a family friendly 5,720 yards to a more challenging 6,390 yards.  Another option for golfers is a new tee box on the sixth hole giving golfers a different approach to the green.

Jay Sunaert, President of the Deloraine Golf Club, is eager to let you know junior players 12 years of age and under golf for free when accompanied by an adult.

Available to all types of corporate and group tournaments, the fully licensed restaurant is sure to please every type of palate with an abundance of choices.

As an official Golf Manitoba/Canada member club, all games played at the Deloraine Golf 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 about the Deloraine Golf Club call (204) 747-2411 or visit them on Facebook and Instagram (golfdeloraine).

The 2021 Golf Manitoba championship season is now set with a full schedule of events slated to begin with the Match Play Championship Qualifier on May 29 at the Grand Pines Golf Club.  Read below to learn more about our health and safety protocols as well what is new for 2021.

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

As with this past championship season, the health and safety of all involved will continue to be of paramount importance as COVID-19 protocols continue to adjust. Enhanced healthy and safety procedures for our championships will include the following:

• Competitors and Golf Manitoba volunteers and staff are required to wear masks at both the starting and scoring tables
• Flags will remain in the hole at all times
• Physical distancing will be required at all times during play
• Touchless scoring

The safety of our member clubs, players, volunteers, and staff is our top priority and Golf Manitoba will continue to monitor the situation and adjust the season and our health and safety protocols accordingly.

CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION

Starting in 2021, Golf Manitoba, along with Golf Canada and the other provincial associations, will use Golf Genius for its Tournament Management Software. Any previous login information related to BlueGolf will no longer be valid.

In order to be eligible to compete in Golf Manitoba competitions, players must be an active Golf Manitoba/Canada member through a member golf club or the Golf Manitoba Public Player Program, and must also hold an up-to-date Golf Canada Handicap Index visible on the Golf Canada Score Centre at the time of online registration.

If you do not have a Golf Manitoba/Canada membership you can click HERE to learn more and register.

Golf Genius

The 2021 registration process is easier, less time consuming and accessible through Golf Canada’s Score Centre. To enter all Golf Manitoba events, you must first log into your Golf Canada Score Centre profile using a web browser, please note that you will not be able to log-in through the Golf Canada app.  Registration for all events opens April 15th at 10:00 am so please ensure the following is updated in your Golf Canada Score Centre profile:

• Date of birth
• Address
• City, province and postal code
• Cell number
• Email address
• Current handicap index

To enter an event through your Golf Canada Score Centre account using a web browser, please select the competitions tab found under the user menu. Please see image:

If you have any questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact Amy at amy@golfmb.ca.

You can view our 2021 championship schedule HERE.

2021 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Match Play Championship will see a new schedule in 2021 in an effort to streamline the event.  The new calendar for the event is as follows:

• May 29 – Championship qualifying for all competitors (18-holes)
• June 3 – Round of 32 men (afternoon tee times)
• June 4 – Round of 16 for men, women and senior men (afternoon tee times)
• June 5 – Round of 8 for men, women and senior men (afternoon tee times)
• June 6 – Semi-finals (morning tee times), Finals (18-holes afternoon tee times)

All competitors will pay a Qualifying Fee.  Those who successfully qualify will then pay a Championship Fee to continue on in the event.  The event fee schedule is as follows:

Amateur Men:

• Qualifying Fee: $110

• Championship Fee: $95

Amateur Women & Senior Men:

• Qualifying Fee: $90
• Championship Fee: $75

All Match Play entry fees include GST.

SAFE SPORT

All golfers deserve to participate and compete in an environment free from bullying, abuse, harassment or discrimination, regardless of gender identity or expression, race, religion, language, age and ability. Golf Manitoba is aligned with Golf Canada and Respect Group in committing to fostering a safe sport environment for golf.

• All players 18 and under must have at least one (1) parent complete the Respect In Sport Parent Program no later than the deadline of the tournament they wish to enter.  Events include the Match Play Championship, Bantam Championship and the Provincial Junior Championship.
• If the program is not completed by the deadline the player will not be able to complete the registration process.
• The program only needs to be completed once for the 2021 season.

Program access instructions are below:

• Parent Program (2021) – https://smbparent.respectgroupinc.com/
• For parents of 18 years of age and under
• If you have already taken this particular program you may look up your certification # on the above page.

2021 PROVINCIAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Due to the generous support of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation, entry into 2021 Golf Manitoba Junior Championships will be subsidized by 50% making them the lowest fees for provincial junior golf championships in Canada.  The fee schedule is as follows:

Junior Bantam Championships:

• Regular entry of $150 subsidized to $75

Junior Provincial Championships:

• U12 Regular entry of $150 subsidized to $75

• 13 and over Regular entry of $200 subsidized to $100

Golf Manitoba conducts championships in all age categories for both male and female golfers at member clubs across the province. Some events provide an opportunity for Manitoba’s best golfers to test their skills against each other; others are focused more on ensuring that all golfers have an opportunity to compete at a level with which they are comfortable. Golf Manitoba championships attract over 700 participants annually with over 1,600 rounds played.

For more information about our 2021 championship season, please contact Lisa Andersen, Director of Competitions, at lisa@golfmb.ca.

Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk announced today that Brian Munz has been named Director of Communications.

A veteran sports broadcaster with 27 years of experience in both radio and television, Munz brings a wealth of media knowledge as we look to grow the Golf Manitoba brand.

“Brian is one of Canada’s most respected broadcast voices for the Winnipeg Jets and Hockey Canada’s Championship games on TSN television and radio. His passion for story telling and creating compelling content is something we are excited to add to our Golf Manitoba platforms” said Ladobruk.

• Website: www.golfmb.ca
• Twitter: @golf_manitoba
• Instagram: golfmanitoba
• Facebook: Golf Manitoba

As Director of Communications, Munz will assist provincial and national media in the promotion of Golf Manitoba member clubs, competitors and volunteers.

“I have been so fortunate to live a childhood dream broadcasting AHL and NHL hockey in Winnipeg. As much as I love hockey, golf has been a passion since I was a young guy going to the course with my dad. This is an incredible opportunity to promote our province’s great golf courses and share the stories of those who love the game as much as I do” said Munz. “Being a member of the media, I know how hard it is to manage all the sports stories fans want to hear. I’m here for Golf Manitoba to be on the radar daily”.

Prior to his time in Winnipeg, Munz’s broadcast career included stints in Edmonton, Alberta, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Melfort, Saskatchewan and Duncan, British Columbia. In 2014, he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Hall of Fame.

About Golf Manitoba

Golf Manitoba is recognized by Sport Manitoba as the Provincial Sport Organization and governing body of amateur for golf in the province. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the sport of golf in Manitoba and North West Ontario for the benefit of all participants.

For more information:

Jared Ladobruk
Executive Director
Golf Manitoba
jared@golfmb.ca
204.925.5729

Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce that the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation has again committed to support junior golf programming and the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame in 2021.  The Foundation has agreed to make a $86,000 donation with the proceeds to benefit both grassroots and high-performance junior golf programs, the University of Manitoba Bison Golf program and the annual induction ceremony conducted by the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum.

Approximately 60% of the donation will go to support grow-sport programs including Golf in Schools, Mobile Clinics, provincial junior team travel assistance, external junior programs as well to support Golf Manitoba member clubs with junior program grants.  Also for 2021, proceeds from the donation will subsidize entry fees for all participants who compete in Golf Manitoba junior championships.

“With this contribution, we have been able to reduce our entry fees into our junior championships by 50% making our championships the most affordable in the country,” said Ken Warwick, President of Golf Manitoba. “By subsidizing our fees, we hope to see an uptake in participation as our competitions now become more affordable for Manitoba families.  This is directly aligned with the vision that Mrs. Colonello had when establishing the Foundation and that was to assist in making golf more accessible for young people.”

The Golf Manitoba Golf in Schools program will also benefit from this year’s contribution by allowing the program to extend its reach beyond the traditional months of May and June.  Starting in the fall of 2021, Golf in Schools will be delivered from September through to the end of June with instruction moving indoors during the winter months.  The expanded reach of the Golf in Schools program will further introduce the sport of golf to young people in Manitoba.

Proceeds from the donation will also provide support to the Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team program.  The Junior Development Team program identifies both female and male junior golfers who are on the competitive pathway and provides training and resources to help them achieve success both on and off the golf course.

The Junior Girl’s Development Team will be lead by PGA of Canada professional Bri-ann Tokariwski and the Junior Boy’s Team by PGA of Canada professional Derrik Goodwin. With a focus on the team’s vision, mission, and values aimed at inspiring excellence, both Tokariwski and Goodwin will work to help team members grow as golfers while also instilling habits that will lead to success throughout life. The 9-month program includes winter team training at the Golf Dome, club competition in the Nassau and Mundie Putter leagues, spring and summer training camps, weekly practices, strength and fitness coaching, nutrition, and sports psychology and coaching observation and support at regional, provincial and national level championships.

Proceeds from this year’s donation will also be directed to support the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame which recognizes and celebrates those who have made extraordinary contributions in the Manitoba golf community as well as nationally and internationally. A goal of the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame is to make known the achievements of its Honoured Members and Teams to serve as inspiration to future generations which is consistent with the goals of the Alex and Peggy Colonello Foundation to support junior golf. The 2021 induction ceremony is scheduled to be held in late September.

The donation from the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation will again be made through the Manitoba Fund within the Golf Canada Foundation, a fund dedicated to providing development opportunities for juniors in the province of Manitoba. For more information about the Manitoba Fund and how your contribution can help to grow the sport of golf in the province, please contact Jared Ladobruk, Executive Director for Golf Manitoba at jared@golfmb.ca or at 204.925.5729.

About the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation: In 2018 at the age of 94, Peggy Colonello established the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation with a mandate to support junior golf in Manitoba. To support that endeavor, Mrs. Colonello created an endowment of $3 million dollars that will aid in the development of junior golfers through grassroots golf initiatives and high-performance programming. Since 2019, the Foundation has committed $120,000 to junior golf programs including the Golf in Schools initiative, provincial junior women’s and junior men’s team development, the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s and men’s golf programs and supporting the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame.

About Golf Manitoba: Golf Manitoba is recognized by Sport Manitoba as the Provincial Sport Organization and governing body of amateur for golf in the province. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the sport of golf in Manitoba and North West Ontario for the benefit of all participants.

About Golf Canada Foundation:  Founded in 1979 with the purpose to raise and grant funds for the advancement of golf in Canada. As a registered Canadian Amateur Association, the Foundation delivers this mandate by awarding scholarships to Canadian student golfers and distributing grants to support initiatives that fall into five key areas:

• Junior Golf
• Collegiate Golf
• Women’s Golf
• High Performance Golf
• Heritage

In 2020, the Foundation granted $1.16 million to programs nationwide which brings our total to more than $10 million since 2012, and $11.46 million invested in the sport since the Foundation’s inception.

For more information:
Jared Ladobruk
Executive Director
Golf Manitoba
204.925.5729
jared@golfmb.ca

Golf Manitoba wishes to extend a warm welcome to La Broquerie Golf Course, our newest member club!

La Broquerie Golf Course (formerly La Verendrye Golf Course) is located in the ever-growing bilingual community of La Broquerie, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Winnipeg.

La Broquerie Golf opened in 1991 and has since undergone numerous improvements. These upgrades, along with the course’s natural beauty and maturing process, have helped make it what it is today.

Designed by renowned golf course architect David Wagner, the course offers an array of challenges for every age and ability. Golfers can choose between 4 sets of tees, ranging from over 6,906 yards from the back tees to a very manageable 5,114 yards from the advanced tees.

La Broquerie Golf caters to all types of corporate and group tournaments and the restaurant is sure to please every type of palate with an abundance of choices. Come try the La Broquerie Golf experience!

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

For more information about La Broquerie Golf Course including online tee-time reservations, please visit labgolf.ca.

In early January, TaylorMade Golf released their new line of SIM2 metals woods to the market.

Manitoba Territory Sales and Marketing Manager Eric Johnson met with Golf Manitoba at the Gallagher Golf Studio at the Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg to showcase the new Sim2 line of drivers. In the video below, Eric walks us through some of the technology behind the new Sim2 driver.

With the original SIM, the company focused on reshaping the driver to deliver speed and aerodynamics at the most critical stage of the swing – those milliseconds right before impact. Embracing the evolution of design, now TaylorMade has reinvented the way drivers are constructed with an increased focus on enhanced forgiveness while maintaining speed and optimal launch conditions.

For more information on the new Sim2 line of drivers, please click HERE.

About TaylorMade Golf

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, TaylorMade Golf is a leading manufacturer of high performance golf equipment with industry-leading innovative products like SIM2 metalwoods, SIM2 irons, P Series irons, TP5/TP5X golf balls and Spider putters. A major force on the PGA TOUR, TaylorMade has an unrivaled athlete portfolio that includes Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Rickie Fowler, Matthew Wolff, Collin Morikawa, Harry Higgs, Nick Taylor, Michael Gligic, SH Park, Charley Hull, Maria Fassi and Sierra Brooks.

TaylorMade Golf Canada is the official equipment performance partner of Golf Manitoba.

Golf Manitoba, on behalf of its member club community, recently applied for was was approved for sport community funding under the federal Emergency Support Fund for Sport. Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce that $28,500 has been distributed to member clubs to help support operational challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Qualifying operational expenses covered by the fund include the following:

• Ongoing operational expenses (office rent, storage, insurance, accounting/legal, IT, communications, staffing that was not covered by any federal programs i.e. CEWS)
• COVID-19 related supplies (cleaning & protective equipment, signage)
• COVID-19 related staffing (increases due to return to play ratios, safety staff/volunteer monitors)
• Equipment expenses related to return to play guidelines

Golf Manitoba wishes to extend its sincere thanks to Sport Manitoba for their assistance with the application.

For more information on the Golf Manitoba/Canada club membership program, please visit our membership page.

Get ready for the 2021 golf season by learning more about the Rules of Golf and the World Handicap System!

GENERAL RULES OF GOLF & HANDICAPPING EDUCATION

WEBINARS

• Tuesday, February 16 – Rules of Golf RULES 1 – 13
• Tuesday, March 16 – World Handicap System
• Tuesday, April 13 – Rules of Golf RULES 14 – 24

SELF-GUIDED LEARNING

Rules of Golf Level 1

Level 1 focuses on easy ways to learn the basics of the Rules of Golf with its main interest on Etiquette, the principle definitions and commonly encountered situations on the course. Level 1 is available online and students will be able to test their knowledge by taking the review questions at the end of each section before attempting the online Level 1 Exam. There is no cost to take the Level 1 course and certification.

Register for Level 1

World Handicap System

Visit our World Handicap System resources page at golfmb.ca. This page provides a number of digital, print and video resources to help the golfer to better under the World Handicap System. The resources are available at no cost.

RULES OF HANDICAPPING CERTIFICATION

As part of the Handicap License Agreement, Golf Canada requires that every member club and league have a Handicap Committee in place, and that one person (ideally the Chairperson of the Committee) has successfully completed a Handicapping certification seminar.

Since 2003, Golf Manitoba and Golf Canada have been providing member clubs with educational sessions relating to the handicap system.  These seminars provide and more in-depth look into Handicapping and will give attendees a thorough knowledge of the World Handicap System. The Handicap Seminars are beneficial for Handicap Committee members, Golf Professionals, Superintendents, General Managers, Club Members and others interested in learning more about Handicapping in general.

Participation in the Handicapping Seminar ensures that the individual is educated about the World Handicap System and can oversee and implement policies at their home club.  Once an individual has successfully completed the seminar their certification is valid for 4 years (with the individual and club), after which they must re-certify.

ONLINE RULES OF HANDICAPPING CERTIFICATION

Golf Canada is pleased to launch the Online Rules of Handicapping Certification — a series of videos will guide you through the Rules of Handicapping, providing the knowledge necessary to achieve certification and successfully oversee handicap duties at your club. Click here to access the Rules of Handicapping certification videos.

A short quiz will test your knowledge, and successful completion will provide you with certification.

*Please note that there is no cost to certify online.

2021 HANDICAP INFORMATION & CERTIFICATION WEBINARS

• Wednesday March 10, 2021 from 6:30pm-8:30pm (EST)
• Saturday March 20, 2021 from 9:00am- 11:00am (EST)
• Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 2:00pm- 4:00pm (EST)
• Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm (EST)

Cost of each webinar is $35 + HST. For information and to register, please click HERE. When registering, please indicate you are a member of Golf Manitoba when it asks for the member club designation.

For more information on any of the above education and certification programs, please contact us at info@golfmb.ca or at 204.925.5730.