NEWS | Murray & Tokariwski named as PGA of Manitoba Awards finalists
Golf Manitoba is proud to share Director of Player Development Sean Murray and Assistant Coach Bri-Ann Tokariwski have been named as finalists by the PGA of Manitoba for their 2025 individual awards.
The winners will be announced on Monday, November 3rd at Canad Inns Club Regent.
Murray is a finalist for the Junior Leader of the Year Award while Tokariwski is a finalist for Class “A” Assistant Professional of the Year, Teacher of the Year and Coach of the Year.
PGA of Manitoba regulations do not allow a person to win an award in consecutive years. Murray was named the winner of the 2024 Coach of the Year Award and Professional Development Award.
Carol Martel named 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient
Golf Manitoba is proud to announce Carol Martel as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her extraordinary dedication, leadership, and long-standing volunteer service to the sport of golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario.
The presentation of the award will take place on Wednesday, October 29th during the Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF at Niakwa Country Club.
Carol’s involvement with organized golf began in 1997 with the Manitoba Ladies’ Golf Association (MLGA), marking the start of a remarkable 28-year commitment to advancing the sport. From her early days as a district representative and club delegate for Transcona Golf Club, to her post-amalgamation appointment as an officer on the Golf Manitoba Board of Directors, Carol has consistently demonstrated forward-thinking leadership and a deep commitment to the game.
The Transcona Golf Club member has contributed in virtually every facet of the sport. She has served as a starter, scorer, pace of play official, and, most notably, as a certified Level 2 Rules Official – a role she held through this most recent season. Beyond the course, she played a key role in launching the Golf in Schools program, securing funding for educational kits in her district, and served on the PGA of Manitoba Awards Committee for over a decade.
Known for her mentorship, dependability, and dedication to women’s golf, Carol is widely respected not just for what she does, but how she does it – with kindness, integrity, and a genuine love of the sport.
Also recognized this year will be 14 individuals who reached milestone volunteer anniversaries with Golf Manitoba. The Golf Manitoba Volunteer Recognition Program acknowledges those volunteers for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25+ years of service.
5 year: David Kazina, Joan Todd
10 year: Rob Bell, Bob Peters, Bob Poole
15 year: Sandra Cross, Vince Mariani, Celeste Pryma, Lori Russell
20 year: Aija Culley, Gord Hudson
25 year: Florence Mehmel
30 year: Betty Grant, Michelle Lee
General admission tickets for the Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF are available for purchase HERE. Tickets are $25 per person with appetizers and food stations included.
About the Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award
The Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recognizes volunteers who have gone above an beyond in making a positive impact on the golf community locally, regionally and/or nationally. The ideal candidate will display qualities of a positive role model to fellow volunteers through leadership, creativity, mentorship, excellent communication skills and dedicated service to the sport of golf and to Golf Manitoba.
Past DSA recipients
About AVID GOLF: Located at 1580 Taylor Avenue in Winnipeg, AVID GOLF houses six indoor simulators using Foresight Sports technology, has an indoor putting green and a bar and lounge. AVID GOLF caters to both serious and recreational golfers in addition to providing a social venue for people looking for a fun and interactive experience.
For more about AVID GOLF including winter leagues and membership information, visit avidgolf.club.
Finalists announced for 2025 Female & Male Amateur Golfer of the Year
Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Female and Male Amateur Golfer of the Year Awards.
This year’s female and male award finalists were chosen by the selection committee of Golf Manitoba Past Champions Rob McMillan and Adam Speirs along with PGA of Manitoba Executive Director Deb Pritchard and Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.
The winners will be announced at the Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Niakwa Country Club.
During the awards ceremony, we will also honour the Golf Manitoba Volunteer Distinguished Service Award winner, who will be announced on Monday, October 6.
The 2025 Female Amateur Golf of the Year Finalists are Charmaine Hayden, Addison Kartusch, Cala Korman and Rhonda Orr.
Hayden, 48, from Winnipeg, won the Women’s City & District Championship, Diamond Athletic Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and Saskatchewan Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. She finished T3 at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Masters Championship and placed fourth on the leaderboard at both the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Qualifier. The Breezy Bend Country Club member lost in the quarter final of the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre and finished T6 at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
Kartusch, 19, from Winnipeg, won the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre, the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and the Junior Girls Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. The St. Charles Country Club member recently won the the NCAA A-Ga-Ming Invitational in Kewadin, Michigan and finished T2 at the Mid-American Conference Championship. She placed T18 at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship.
Korman, 20, from Killarney, won the Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre. She finished T2 in the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and lost in the Match Play Quarter Final. South of the border, the Killarney Lakeside Golf Club member placed T4 at the Fresno State Classic, T6 at the Bobcat Desert Classic and 10th at the Big Sky Conference Championship. She also finished T57 on the leaderboard at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.
Orr, 64, from Winnipeg, won the Hodson Financial Women’s Senior and Super Senior Championships, the Taylor McCaffrey Women’s Four-Ball Championship alongside partner Fran Povoledo and the British Columbia Super Senior Championship. She finished T3 in the Diamond Athletic Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and T8 in the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship. The Southwood Golf & Country Club member also placed 27th on the leaderboard at the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship.
The 2025 Male Amateur Golfer of the Year finalists are Todd Fanning, Allan McDonald, Spence Mott and Evan Nachtigall.
Fanning, 57, from Winnipeg, won the Hodson Financial Men’s Senior Championship. With the victory, he became the first Manitoban to complete the Manitoba Grand Slam (Junior, Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Senior). The Niakwa Country Club member also finished second in the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Masters Championship, fifth at the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship and ninth at the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
McDonald, 33, from Winnipeg, won the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. The Breezy Bend Country Club member finished sixth on the leaderboard at the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship, T35 at the Elmhurst Invitational and T38 at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
Mott, 18, from Brandon, won the Junior Boys Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. He finished T3 in the Junior Boys Division of the Elmhurst Invitational and T4 at the Canada Summer Games. The Shilo Country Club member also finished T29 at the Elmhurst Invitational, T37 at the NextGen Prairie Championship and T41 at the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship.
Nachtigall, 24, from Brandon, won the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship, Match Play Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre and Taylor McCaffrey Men’s Four-Ball Championship along partner Drew Jones. The Shilo Country Club member was eliminated in the Match Play Semi Final presented by St. Vital Dental Centre and finished T12 at the Elmhurst Invitational. He also competed in his first professional event, the Manitoba Open.
General admission tickets for the Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF are available for purchase HERE. Tickets are $25 per person with appetizers and food stations included.
About the Golf Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year Awards – The Golf Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year award recognizes outstanding performance by Manitoba golfers in all levels of competition with the first award presented in 1975. In 2015, the award was re-established to include both a female and male category.
Past Amateur Golfer of the Year recipients
Past Distinguished Service Award winner recipients
About AVID GOLF: Located at 1580 Taylor Avenue in Winnipeg, AVID GOLF houses six indoor simulators using Foresight Sports technology, has an indoor putting green and a bar and lounge. AVID GOLF caters to both serious and recreational golfers in addition to providing a social venue for people looking for a fun and interactive experience.
For more about AVID GOLF including winter leagues and membership information, visit avidgolf.club.
About Golf Manitoba – Golf Manitoba is the governing body for golf in the province of Manitoba and North West Ontario. 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.
NEWS | Golf Manitoba members now save 20% at Shanks Driving Range & Grill
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.
WATCH | Kildonan Park Ladies League celebrates 50th anniversary
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.
NEWS | Golf Manitoba announces 2025 scholarship award recipients
The Board of Directors of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund (GMSF) are pleased to announce its award recipients for 2025.
These students are active in the Manitoba golf community either through participation or employment, have demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing post-secondary studies at Canadian universities and colleges.
This year, the Fund awarded $19,000 in scholarships to 12 deserving students.
DR. DWIGHT PARKINSON AWARD – Payton Oakden
The Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award has been made possible by Mr. Dave Hill of the St. Charles Country Club. The award recognizes Dr. Parkinson’s long-time commitment to the sport of golf. This $2,000 award is available to a student entering their first year of studies at a post-secondary institution.
Payton graduated from Vincent Massey High School in Brandon with Honours and is now going to Brandon University working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History.
BRIAN GILHULY AWARD – Karly Cote
The Brian Gilhuly Memorial Scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the estate of the long-time Golf Manitoba volunteer, Mr. Brian Gilhuly. Brian started his volunteerism with Golf Manitoba in 1986 where he served in a variety of capacities for over 30 years until his passing in 2017. This $2,000 award is available to students who are currently in the process of continuing with post-secondary studies.
Cote, a member at La Broquerie Golf Course where is also the Assistant Pro Shop Manager, is enrolled at the University of Manitoba working towards her Bachelor of Environmental Design.
ED DEARDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Evan Nachtigall
The Ed Dearden Memorial Scholarship was made possible by the Dearden family, and the generous donations by family and friends.
In 1965 Ed became the official golf writer and golf columnist with The Winnipeg Tribune. That same year he began his freelance relationship with CJOB. In addition to tireless hours of local golf coverage, Ed reported on many national and international golf competitions, particularly those involving golfers from Manitoba.
Ed served many years on the selection committee for The Manitoba Golfer of the Year and sat on the Grey Owl Golf Tournament Board of Directors for over 40 years. Dearden was inducted to the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. This $1,500 award is available to students who are currently entering or continuing with post-secondary studies and are a Golf Manitoba member.
Nachtigall, a member at Shilo Country Club and the 2025 Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Champion, is enrolled at the Brandon University taking his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
GOLF MANITOBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Golf Manitoba scholarship awards are made possible each year by the Scholarship Fund. These awards are made available to both high school and post-secondary students who are pursuing studies in Canada. Scholarships are awarded based largely on academic achievement; however, golf ability and community involvement are also considered.
- Eryn Czirfusz
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club
University of Manitoba / Degree in Criminology - Jackson Delaurier
Dauphin Lake Golf Club
University of Manitoba / Business & Psychology - Gracie McMillan
Pine Ridge Golf Club
Red River College School of Nursing / Bachelor of Nursing - Luke Perrett
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club
Brock University / Bachelor of Sports Management
Business Administration - Nate Phillips
Carman Golf & Curling Club
University of New Brunswick / Bachelor of Engineering - Adam Trudeau
Pine Ridge Golf Club
Red River College / Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) - Elle Wood
St. Boniface Golf Club
University of Manitoba / Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies)
CRAIG YAHIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Craig Yahiro Memorial Scholarship Award is made possible through the generosity of the Yahiro Family and participants in an annual fundraising event at Rossmere Country Club in memory of the late Craig Yahiro. Craig Yahiro was a long-time member of the PGA of Canada where his skillful instruction and great personality and sense of humour helped many improve their game. These awards are available for students who are either Golf Manitoba members or who are currently involved with golf either through employment or participation.
- Chase Beaudin
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club
Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
Employed at Lorette Golf Course - Addison Pufahl
Golf Manitoba Public Players Club
Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
Employed at Rossmere Country Club
The Board of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund extends its sincere congratulations to the 2025 recipients and wishes them all the best in their post-secondary studies.
Scholarships are made possible through contributions from GMSF as well from the family and estates our of named awards.
For more information about the Scholarship Fund including information on how to apply or to make a donation, please visit golfmb.ca/scholarship.
NEWS | Welcome AVID GOLF
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 Member Facility, AVID GOLF league and club members may purchase a Golf Manitoba / Canada Membership at a discounted rate to take advantage of various benefits including establishing and maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index and up to $1,500 in annual Incident Protection Coverage.
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.
RESULTS | Kartusch finishes as top Manitoban at Canadian Junior Girls Championship
Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) shot a 2-over par 74 Saturday in Quebec during the final round of the Canadian Junior Girls Championship.
At 16-over par 304, Kartusch finished at T18 on the leaderboard, 26 strokes back of Ontario’s Shauna Liu who won the championship at 10-under par.
Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) completed play T47 with a final round 78, one stroke ahead of her sister Jewel (Niakwa) who carded an 80.
For the final leaderboard, click here.
RESULTS | Kartusch & Lafleche sisters lone Manitobans to make the cut at Canadian Junior Boys & Girls Championships
Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club), Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) and Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa) are the three Manitobans to make the cut following 36 holes of play at the Club de golf Sainte Marie in Sainte-Marie, Quebec for the Canadian Junior Girls Championship, presented by BDO.
Kartusch is 22nd on the leaderboard following a 1-over par 73 during her second round for a current 9-over par 153 tournament total. Jeri shot a 77 to sit with a 16-over par 160 total which is T43 followed by Jewel’s 81 on Thursday which has her four strokes back of her older sister on the leaderboard.
Payton Oakden (Team Manitoba / Wheat City Golf Club) and Camryn Thomas (Team Manitoba / St. Charles) failed to make the cut.
Team Manitoba (Kartusch, Jeri Lafleche & Oakden) finished fourth in the 36 hole Inter-Provincial Team Championship at 24-over par, 15 strokes back of first place British Columbia.
For the full round leaderboard, click here.
For third round tee times, click here.
No Manitobans made the cut at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO at Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Ty Brewster (Team Manitoba / Quarry Oaks Golf Course) 70-81, Brayden Boge (Team Manitoba / Rossmere Country Club) 73-77, Spence Mott (Team Manitoba / Shilo Country Club) 75-76, Ryder St. Laurent (Team Manitoba / Niakwa) 76-76 and Terence Rafferty (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 78-70 were all eliminated through two rounds.
In the Inter-Provincial Team Championship, Manitoba (Brewster, Mott and St. Laurent) finished in ninth place.
For the full leaderboard, click here.
RESULTS & WATCH | Fanning & Orr win Hodson Financial Men’s & Women’s Senior Championship at Glendale Golf & Country Club
Todd Fanning (Niakwa Country Club) and Rhonda Orr (Southwood Golf & Country Club) are the 2025 Hodson Financial Men’s & Women’s Senior Champions at Glendale Golf & Country Club.
Fanning shot a final round of even par 72 to finish the 54 hole championship at 2-under par 214, four strokes clear of Dan Scanlon (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) who ended play with a 1-over par 73. Jay Doyle (Niakwa) rounds out the top three on the leaderboard at 7-over par 223 following a 74 on Wednesday.
Ken Warwick (Niakwa) claimed the Super Senior Championship with a tournament total 8-over par 224 following a 73, two strokes better than Mike Walker (St. Boniface Golf Club) who carded a final round 76.
For the final Manitoba Blue Cross Men’s Senior leaderboard, click here.
For the 10th straight year, Orr is going home with the Senior Women’s trophy following a 20 stroke victory over Cathy Derewianchuk (Glendale). Orr ended play with a 76 and a 19-over par 235 total, while Derewianchuk carded a final round of 87. Shannon Taweel (Elmhurst) earned the bronze medal.
Orr also claimed the Super Senior Championship while Michelle Gisiger (Pine Ridge Golf Club) won the silver medal.
For the final Manitoba Blue Cross Women’s Senior leaderboard, click here.
We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, Glendale Golf & Country Club led by PGA of Manitoba Professional & General Manager James Chapman, PGA of Manitoba Head Professional Derrik Goodwin, Course Superintendent Greg Mitchell, Food & Beverage Manager Paige Monzon along with their staff and club members for their warm welcome.