A successful week at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club needed an extra hole to decide the 2026 Manitoba Open.

Through 72 holes of regulation play, Daniel Svard of Sweden and American Adam Duncan were tied at 14-under par 266. Duncan carded a 2-under par 68 Sunday while Svard shot even par forcing a playoff in which Svard made par while Duncan bogeyed.

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) finished T56 on the leaderboard at 3-over par 283 (65-72-70-76)

For the final leaderboard, click here.

The 2027 Manitoba Open will be hosted by Glendale Golf & Country Club.

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) shot even par 70 at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club during the third round of the Manitoba Open.

Through 54 holes, the 23 year old is T33 on the leaderboard at 3-under par 207.

Kuntz will tee off in Sunday’s final round at 10:15.

During Saturday’s third round, Golf Manitoba Director of Communications & Development Brian Munz caught up with Elmhurst Head Professional Matt Lorenz to discuss hosting this event.

Daniel Svard of Sweden is atop of the leaderboard at 14-under par following a 6-under par 64, two strokes ahead of American Adam Duncan.

For the leaderboard, click here.

For final round tee times, click here.

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) shot a 2-over par 72 Friday at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, but it was good enough to make the cut at the Manitoba Open.

Following an opening round 5-under par 65, Kuntz made three birdies, 11 pars, three bogeys and a double bogey to sit at 3-under par 137 through 36 holes.

Ryan McMillan (Elmhurst) and Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Champion Rory Neill (Glendale Golf & Country Club) missed the cut.

McMillan shot a 4-over par 74 to finish at 9-over par 149 while Neill had a 78 to finish at 11-over par 151.

Five players are tied for the lead at 8-under par 132 including Austin Greaser, Garrison Smith and Adam Duncan from the United States, Daniel Svard of Sweden and Taiwan’s Chuan-Tai Lin.

For the leaderboard, click here.

For third round tee times, click here.

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) earned a chance to play in this week’s Manitoba Open during Monday’s Qualifier at Glendale Golf & Country Club, and now through the opening round finds himself one stroke off the lead.

Kuntz carded a bogey free 5-under par 65 Thursday at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club.

Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Champion Rory Neill (Glendale) shot a 3-over par 73 while local exemption Ryan McMillan of the host course had a 5-over par 75.

For the full leaderboard, click here.

For second round tee times, click here.

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) shot a 5-under 67 on Monday at Glendale Golf & Country Club to qualify for this week’s PGA Tour Americas Manitoba Open at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club.

Kuntz’s round was highlighted by three eagles on the par five sixth, 14th and 17th holes.

Ryan Blair (Elmhurst) had a great start to the day with a 4-under par 68 to finish T6 on the leaderboard. With the top eight qualifying, Blair went into a four person playoff for three available spots. Unfortunately, he made a bogey on the second playoff and was eliminated.

Missing the cut were:

Carson Inman (Portage Golf Club) 71
Kaleb Lambert (Elmhurst) 71
Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst) 72
Travis Fredborg 72
Charlie Boyechko (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 73
Sam Diamond (St. Charles Country Club) 73
Austin Dobrescu (EVO Golf) 74
Dayne Douglas (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 80
Jonathan Wiegner (Glendale) 81

For the final leaderboard, click here.

The Manitoba Open tees off Thursday morning at 7:00. For more information, click here.

11 Manitobans are in the field of 59 competitors at Glendale Golf & Country Club on Monday looking to earn a berth into PGA Tour Americas Manitoba Open:

Ryan Blair (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club)
Charlie Boyechko (Southwood Golf & Country Club)
Sam Diamond (St. Charles Country Club)
Austin Dobrescu (EVO Golf)
Dayne Douglas (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club)
Travis Fredborg
Carson Inman (Portage Golf Club)
Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club)
Kaleb Lambert (Elmhurst)
Marco Trstenjak (Elmhurst)
Jonathan Wiegner (Glendale)

The top eight finishers will qualify for the Manitoba Open, Thursday through Sunday at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club.

For more information, click here.

The PGA Tour Americas is back in action this year as Elmhurst Golf & Country Club hosts the 2026 Manitoba Open Thursday, August 20th to Sunday, August 23rd.

This event has raised significant amounts over the years for various charities in our community, and this year, we are excited to announce that True North Youth Foundation (TNYF) will be the returning charitable partner.

James Richardson & Sons Ltd. and the Johnston Group are proud partners in presenting the event.

Your $55 registration fee (free for volunteers 18 or under) entitles you to a logoed uniform (shirt/hat combo with retail value of $120) plus a minimum of one daily breakfast or lunch buffet during your volunteer shift(s) (retail value $25). Charity, merchandise and great food, not to mention the “inside the ropes” experience at a first-class professional golf tournament, is a combination that is hard to beat!

The Manitoba Open has been a tradition in our province since 1919, making it one of the oldest professional events in the country. Help promote the game we all love in your community by volunteering your time to help!

Volunteer positions in scoring, parking, marshalling, spotting, hospitality, player transportation, and event setup are just some of the ways you can get involved. Need help registering, or have a specific question? Please contact volunteerservices@manitobaopen.com

Please visit the volunteer registration site at this link https://admitone.com/events/springfield/community/sports/2026-manitoba-open-volunteer-registration/Y869Z8 for more information.

Caddies:

Get inside the ropes at the 2026 Manitoba Open and caddie for one of golf’s up-and-coming stars making their way to the PGA TOUR. You will love the experience! The Manitoba Open has been a tradition in our province since 1919, making it one of the oldest professional events in the country. Help promote the game we all love in your community by volunteering your time to help!

The 2026 Manitoba Open requires more than 70 caddies to make the event possible!

To caddie, you must be familiar with golf etiquette and the basic rules of golf. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Caddie Master, Jeremy Kehler, at caddiemaster@manitobaopen.com

To register as a caddie, pleaser follow this link: https://admitone.com/events/springfield/community/sports/2026-manitoba-open-caddie-registration/8MHZZ4

The dates have been set for golf fans to watch future PGA stars in Winnipeg once again this summer.

PGA Tour Americas announced their official 2026 championship schedule with Elmhurst Golf & Country Club hosting the Manitoba Open Thursday, August 20th to Sunday, August 23rd.

The last time Elmhurst hosted was in 1999 when the championship was known as the MTS Classic and won by Australian Neale Smith.

To view the official PGA Tour Americas media release, click here.

Theo Humphrey of Chicago shot a 6-under par 65 Sunday at Breezy Bend Country Club to win the PGA Tour Americas Manitoba Open.

With an 11-under par total, Humphrey earned a one stroke victory over Georgia’s Peter Knade, who shot a final round 67.

Sebastian Szirmak of Toronto closed with a 66 to finish as the top Canadian on the leaderboard T3 at 9-under par.

Locally, Breezy Bend’s Braxton Kuntz finished at 1-over par firing a 1-under par 70.

2025 Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Champion Evan Nachtigall of Shilo Country Club carded a 74 Sunday to finish at 8-over par.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie shot a final round of 88.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

The 2026 Manitoba Open is scheduled for Elmhurst Golf & Country Club.

It may have taken a couple of extra days due to a weather delay, but Saturday at Breezy Bend Country Club is a day Braxton Kuntz will remember forever.

Following a remarkable amateur career, Kuntz made his professional debut in front of friends and family at the course he’s grown up on carding a 2-over par 73 in the opening round of the PGA Tour Americas Manitoba Open.

2025 Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Champion Evan Nachtigall of Shilo Country Club made six birdies during his Manitoba Open debut en route to a 5-over par 76.

Despite carding a 96, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie was a fan favourite interacting with fans throughout the day signing autographs and posing for pictures.

Riley Lewis of Arizona birdied the first four holes he played on his way to an 8-under par 63 and sits atop of the leaderboard. Fellow Americans Jake Stalano and Joel Thelen are tied for second place, one stroke back.

For the opening round leaderboard, click here.

For Sunday’s tee times, click here.