Golf Manitoba, the Provincial Sport Organization for the sport of Golf, is currently seeking interested individuals to serve on the Board of Directors for either one or two-years term commencing November 2025.

If you have a strong passion for, and understanding of the sport of Golf, we would like to hear from you.  We are searching for strategic thinkers with experience in any of the following areas: Community Engagement, Human Resources, Governance, Public Affairs & Communications, Quality & Performance Management, and Strategic Planning. We are committed to making golf more accessible and welcoming to diverse populations, and would encourage like-minded individuals to apply.

The role of a Golf Manitoba Board member is to act as a trustee, always serving the best interests of the organization with integrity and an open mind.  The Board is responsible for upholding our by-laws, determining policy, developing and evaluating strategic priorities, and approving annual budgets. Board members also support the directives of the association through participation on working committees.

Expressions of Interest must include both of the following:

• Nomination Form
• Current CV

The application deadline for open applications is September 26, 2025.   

Interested individuals who are members of Golf Manitoba Member Clubs should contact their home club’s general manager and/or head professional to begin the application process. Public Player members can contact Golf Manitoba directly by email at jared@golfmb.ca.

Serving the Manitoba and Northwest Ontario golf communities since 1915, Golf Manitoba strives to provide quality, innovative and accessible golf programs and services.  We strive to align with all golf stakeholders through a connected golf community while encouraging both youth and adults to play more golf, more often. Our Mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the game of golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario for the benefit of all participants.

All Expressions of Interest will be kept in confidence.

For more information:

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

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Manitoba Moose defenceman Dawson Barteaux joins Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz at Clear Lake Golf Course to talk all things golf.

Barteaux, from Foxwarren, shares his passion for the sport, how he got into it and who his dream foursome on the course includes.

Spence Mott (Team Manitoba / Shilo Country Club) was among 47 players in MacTier, Ontario at Oviinbyrd Golf Club this week taking part in the Team Canada NextGen Selection Camp.

“As a provincial organization we are proud of Spence for being selected” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “He was the only player to shoot below par in two of his rounds during the 2025 Junior Boys Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation highlighting an impressive season.”

Mott failed to make the cut (+13) finishing at 16-over par carding rounds of 79 and 81.

 “These camps are an incredible developmental opportunity for players to compete and showcase their talents in front of Golf Canada high performance staff as well as NCAA coaches” said Golf Canada High Performance Director Emily Phoenix. 

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Shanks Driving Range & Grill is pleased to announce Golf Manitoba members now receive 20% off their golf experience, food and beverage.

Simply show your Golf Manitoba membership card located in the “More” menu on the Golf Canada app upon payment in store.

Shanks Driving Range & Grill, located five kilometers west of Brandon along the Trans-Canada Highway, features 20 outdoor TopTracer golf bays and four Golfzon indoor simulators so you can play regardless of the weather with family, friends and business associates.

To join the Golf Manitoba membership, click here to purchase a membership.

Golf Manitoba would like to congratulate the Kildonan Park Ladies League on celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2025.

Cathy Horbas is the President of the Kildonan Park Ladies League and shares their story with Golf Manitoba Director of Communications and Development Brian Munz.

Established in 1921, Kildonan Park Golf Course is Winnipeg’s oldest municipal golf course. Situated on the banks of the Red River, the course features a distinctive par three with a train bridge running through it. Golfers have to decide to hit over or under the bridge to hit the green.

Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation recently recognized Golf Manitoba President Susan Wright-Cassan (Emerald Greens Golf Course & Driving Range) presenting her with the Lorie Kane Community Spirit Awards.

The award celebrates an individual who demonstrated excellence in using golf as a platform to positively impact their communities.

Wright-Cassan was named for having made a significant impact in her community where she has been volunteering for over 20 years. Wright-Cassan currently serves as the President of Golf Manitoba and is a member of the Emerald Greens Golf Course and Driving Range in Thunder Bay. Wright-Cassan earned her community coaching certificate from First Tee and has been teaching junior golf and supporting the introductory First Tee – Canada program in Thunder Bay. Among her many contributions to the game, she has organized a variety of programming including “Golf in Schools” for over 1000 students, “Summer Camps for Kids”, the “Thunder Bay Queens”, “Try Golf Day” held in conjunction with the Thunder Bay Multi-Cultural Association and the Superior North Ladies Golf Association which has an outreach of 800 kilometers. Last year, Golf Manitoba presented Wright-Cassan with her 20-year volunteer certificate in recognition of her involvement with course rating in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

“I want to thank those that have supported me in my golf endeavors. I am honoured to be the recipient of the Lori Kane Community Leader Award. I must thank the people with the First Tee Program and Golf in School, those that I’ve met teaching at the junior and adult levels, playing at club and competitive levels and especially to those that without thinking of it, have encouraged myself and others,” said Wright-Cassan. “This is a game that I love both to play and share my passion. It is a game for all ages, juniors through senior. The social aspects at all ages, the discipline, self-imposed applications of the rules, health benefits, friendships developed and maintained over the years, and other countless benefits are a few of the reasons that I and many others are involved with the game. The Lorie Kane Community Leader Award will fuel me to carry on with the programs I’m involved with.”

Wright-Cassan will receive a $5,000 donation from the Golf Canada Foundation to advance a golf program or golf-related initiative of her choice.

The Lorie Kane Community Spirit Awards were named to honour the Canadian golf icon for a longstanding commitment to advancing the sport, charitable work and giving back to the game that defined her Hall of Fame career. Kane is a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Canada Sports Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Order of Canada.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome AVID GOLF as our newest off-course member facility.

Located at 1580 Taylor Avenue in Winnipeg, AVID GOLF features six state-of-the-art indoor hitting bays equipped with Foresight Technology and GS Pro software, offering access to over 1,000 golf courses from around the world.

“As the presenting partner of the Golf Manitoba Awards, we are thrilled to advance our relationship with Golf Manitoba” said General Manager Cody Brownlee. “It’s only fitting to ensure golfers take full advantage of being able to enjoy our sport indoors when you they can’t get outside on the course.”

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.

Open to golfers of all ages and skill level, AVID GOLF has multiple membership categories available. For details, click here.

AVID GOLF offers Winter and Summer memberships with a 20% discount available to all Golf Manitoba / Canada members. To qualify for the discount, members will need to present their Golf Manitoba/Canada digital membership card, available on the Golf Canada app, at the time of purchase.

For more information, call AVID GOLF at (204) 505-2843 or go online at avidgolf.club.

34 two man teams tee off Thursday morning at Brandon’s Wheat City Golf Course in the Taylor McCaffrey Men’s Four-Ball Championship.

Back to defend their title is the 2024 championship team of Kenny Keeler and Carson Inman of Portage Golf Club.

New for this year’s event is a both a Net & Gross Division where teams chose which division they would like to compete in at registration.

Net Division:

• The form of play where sides of two partners compete, with each player playing his ball.
• A side’s score for the hole is based on the Stableford Scoring System.
  
  • A player’s or side’s score for a hole is based on points awarded by comparing the player’s or side’s number of strokes (including strokes made and penalty strokes) on the hole to a fixed target score for the hole.

• Each team is responsible for recording their gross score on a hole on a single scorecard. The system will calculate the net scores at the scoring table.
• Maximum handicap per player is 20.0 at time of draw
• We will also take 85% of the handicaps as recommended by Golf Canada as an allowance in a Four-Ball Stableford Competition.

Gross Division

• The form of play where sides of two partners compete, with each player playing his ball.
• A side’s score for a hole is the lower gross score of the two partners on that hole.
• Maximum handicap index per player is 9.9 at time of draw
  
  For tee times, click here.
  
  For the Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.
  
  Vying for the championship are teams representing Carman Golf & Curling Club, Deloraine Golf Club, Glendale Golf & Country Club, Glen Lea Golf Club, Kenora Golf & Country Club, Kildonan Park Golf Course, Lorette Golf Course, Minnewasta Golf & Country Club, Niakwa Country Club, Pine Ridge Golf Club, Portage Golf Club, Quarry Oaks Golf Course, Scotswood Links, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, Shanks Driving Range & Grill, Shilo Country Club, Southwood Golf & Country Club, Transcona Golf Club, Wheat City Golf Course and Winkler Centennial Golf Club.

Charmaine Hayden (Breezy Bend Country Club) is one phone call away from competing in the 2025 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

Hayden shot a 3-over par 74 during a qualifier at Mount Vernon Country Club in Alexandria, Virginia to finish in fourth place. The top three players advanced to the championship. As next in line, Hayden is the first alternate should a player ahead of her be unable to participate.

The U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is scheduled for October 4th to 9th on the Dunes Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, California.

For the qualifier leaderboard, click here.

Spence Mott (Team Manitoba / Shilo Country Club) remains T5 on the leaderboard through 36 holes of play at the 2025 Canada Summer Games at Bally Haly Country Club in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Following a 78 on Wednesday for an 8-over par 152 total, Mott is seven strokes off the lead.

Brayden Boge (Team Manitoba / Rossmere Country Club) moved up to 19th place after shooting an 80 during his second round.

Camryn Thomas (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) is 18th in the girls division following an 86 while Maisy Shewchuk (Team Manitoba / Quarry Oaks Golf Course) is 19th after a 93.

For the full leaderboards, click here.