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

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

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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.

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 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.

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.

Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce its 2026 Championship Schedule.

The 2026 championship season begins May 23^rd at Scotswood Links with the Match Play Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre and concludes with the Taylor McCaffrey Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship on September 2^nd at Killarney Lakeside Golf Club.

“Thanks to the generosity of the management, staff and membership, we are excited to see our competitors get a chance to play at these courses across the province” said Director of Competition and Rules Sam Beavis-Hickey. “Without the co-operation of our member facilities we would not be able to host as many great events as we do.”

Early registration will open from April 1^st to April 15^th for select players and based on their finish in 2025 Golf Manitoba Championships. These players will receive an email informing them of their status.

General registration will open on April 16^th.

To view Golf Manitoba’s 2026 Championship Schedule, including all host venues, click here.

Registration requirements and deadlines will be finalized on each of the championship website pages at a later date.

2026 Golf Manitoba Championship Season Calendar at a glance:

The first competitive tee in the ground will be May 23^rd at Scotswood Links for the Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre.

Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club will host the championship matches from May 28^th to 31^st.

The All Abilities Championship, Women’s City & District Championship and U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation is scheduled for June 13^th and 14^th at Winkler Centennial Golf Course. Kristian Hammerback (Southwood Golf & Country Club) is the three time defending champion and only winner since the inception of the All Abilities Championship in 2022. Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) looks to build on her 2024 and 2025 back to back Women’s City & District championships.

If needed, the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Qualifier will be June 26^th at Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club.

The Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur and Women’s Amateur Championships will be contested at Gilbert Plains Country Club July 1^st to 3^rd. Allan McDonald (Breezy Bend) and Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) will also look to defend their respective 2024 and 2025 back to back championships.

Pine Ridge Golf Club will host the Junior Boys & Girls Championships presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation July 7^th to 9^th. There will be a new Junior Girls Champion in 2026 as two time defending and three time champion Addison Kartusch (St. Charles) has aged out.

The Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship will be held July 13^th to 15^th at St. Boniface Golf Club. 

Rossmere Country Club welcomes the Junior Skills Challenge on July 19^th.

The Hodson Financial Men’s & Women’s Senior Championship is slated for Breezy Bend Country Club July 27th to 29th. Rhonda Orr (Southwood) will be vying for her 11^th straight and 13^th Senior Women’s Championship.

On August 19^th, Oakwood Golf Course hosts the Taylor McCaffrey Women’s Four-Ball Championship.

The Taylor McCaffrey Men’s Four-Ball Championship is scheduled for August 27^th at Lake of the Sandhills Golf Course at Buffalo Point.

The Taylor McCaffrey Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship at Killarney Lakeside Golf Club on September 2^nd concludes our championship season of competition.

Manitoba Amateur Championships

As the Provincial Sport Organization and governing body of golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, Golf Manitoba conducts premier amateur golf championships to support the development of the province’s competitive golfers at Golf Manitoba member clubs.

Golf Manitoba annually conducts provincial golf competitions and qualifiers – which play host to more than 900 golfers who play over 1,700 rounds.

In partnership with our host clubs, volunteers, and corporate partners, Golf Manitoba is dedicated to supporting player development through first-class competition.

Golf Manitoba’s amateur championships are proudly supported by: the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation, Manitoba Blue Cross, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, PUMA GOLF, Sport Manitoba, Taylormade Canada and Golf Canada as well as Championship Partners: A Little Pizza Heaven, Cleanline, CWENCH Hydration, Fort Distributors, MR. MIKES SteakhouseCasual Winnipeg, Payworks, Prairie Eye Care, Prairie Helicopters, Servco Canada, Sigurdson Financial, Southport Aerospace Centre, The Keg, Titan Environmental and Vita Health.

Members at St. Charles Country Club are eagerly awaiting the summer of 2026.

For the past four years, St. Charles began a historic restoration project of the MacKenzie and Ross Nines led by architect Jim Urbina.

Every blade of grass, bunker and tree was examined on these 18 holes in an effort to rekindle the magic of one of Winnipeg’s elite golf facilities.

It was on July 1, 2023 when members teed off for the first time on the new look MacKenzie Nine. With multiple tee boxes to choose from, this nine is available to play from a range of 2,373 to 3,305 yards.

14 months later, the Ross Nine was unveiled on September 2, 2024. These nine holes are designed to be played from 2,527 to 3,444 yards.

While members enjoy time “at the Club” both on and off the golf course, St. Charles took it to a whole new level this past summer.

A 35,000-square foot putting course called The Sitwell Short Game Area was unveiled on Canada Day. Created by Riley Johns, it features three practice greens for putting and chipping along with a scenic view of the Assiniboine River.

The final phase of the St. Charles Country Club restoration project is the Woods Nine. Under the guidance of Johns and fellow course architect Keith Rhebb, construction continues with expectations for it to be open for play in late July to mid August 2026.

(Photos courtesy: Cory Kartusch & Mike Peters)

Despite cooler temperatures here in Manitoba, the month of November has been busy for Maisy Shewchuk (Team Manitoba / Quarry Oaks Golf Course).

Shewchuk started the month earning a T5 finish at the Optimist Tournament of Champions at Mission Resort + Club in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida carding back to back rounds of 82 for an 11-over par 164 total.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

The following week she travelled 90 minutes southwest to win the U13 division at the Saddlebrook Winter Junior Open at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida. Over 27 holes, Shewchuk shot an 88 and 42.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Congratulations to seven Manitobans who competed at the 2025 Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour National Championship in Kissimmee, Florida.

The 54 hole championship was hosted at the Orange Lake Golf Resort.

Taking part in their respective divisions were:

U15 Girls: Angelina Sitarz (Team Manitoba / Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) finished 8th (99-91-90)

Pee Wee Boys: Ethan Sitarz (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) finished 11th (88-88-92)

Bantam Boys: Rhett Dyck (Minnewasta Golf & Country Club) finished 22nd (87-86-83)

Juvenile Boys: Gavin Carver (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) finished T21 (80-74-77), Rylan Gordon (St. Boniface Golf Club) finished T27 (77-80-78), Darren Hesom (Minnewasta Golf & Country Club) finished 31st (78-78-81)

Junior Boys: Brayden Boge (University of Manitoba Bisons / Rossmere Country Club) WD following opening round 76

For the final leaderboard, click here.