Golf Manitoba Director of Competitions & Rules Sam Beavis-Hickey is pleased to announce the addition of two new divisions to the 2026 Golf Manitoba Match Play Championship Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre.

Competitors will now have the opportunity to participate in the Men’s Super Senior (65+) and Women’s Senior (50+) divisions, expanding the total to five brackets for Match Play competition.

The Match Play Qualifier is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd at Scotswood Links with the Match Play Championship to follow Thursday, May 28th to Sunday, May 31st at Whispering Winds of Warren Golf & Country Club.

Registration for the qualifier is open and closes on May 2nd at 11:59 PM.

To be eligible:

– Super Senior Men must be aged 65 or older with a Handicap Index of 20.0 or less.
– Senior Women’s division is open to players aged 50 and over with a Handicap Index of 25.0 or less.

All age categories are calculated as of May 23, the day of the qualifier.

“These new divisions reflect Golf Manitoba’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and competitive opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels” said Beavis-Hickey. “The introduction of these two new divisions are expected to enhance the championship experience and continue the growth of amateur golf across the region.”

The qualifier will consist of an 18-hole stroke play competition, with formats tailored to each division. The Super Senior Men will compete using GROSS scores, with the low 16 players advancing to the match play championship. Should the field include 15 players or fewer, top seeds will receive a bye into the quarterfinal round.

The Senior Women’s division will compete using NET scores. The low 8 players will advance to match play, with byes to the semifinals awarded if the field includes 8 players or fewer.

The championship stage will feature single-elimination match play brackets. The Super Senior Men’s division will include a 16-player bracket requiring four match wins to claim the title. The Senior Women’s division will consist of an 8-player bracket, with three match wins needed to become champion.

Players interested in competing are encouraged to register early, as fields are limited to 20 players for Super Senior Men and 12 players for Senior Women.

For more information and to register, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Riverview Golf & Country Club as our newest member club.

Located just north of the town of Morris, 25 minutes south of Winnipeg along Highway #75, this 9 hole, par 35 course can be played from three sets of tee boxes ranging from 2,517 to 2,966 yards.

Riverview Golf & Country Club features a fully licensed clubhouse and restaurant available to host corporate gatherings, fundraisers and weddings. Golf club rentals are available in the proshop along with the availability to purchase golf balls and tees.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada member club, all rounds played at Riverview Golf & Country Club are acceptable for handicap purposes and may be recorded toward establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

To reserve a tee time or for more information, call the proshop at (204) 746-2027 or click here to book online.

You can also follow Riverview Golf & Country Club on Facebook and Instagram.

Registration for Golf Manitoba championships is now open.

To be eligible to compete in all Golf Manitoba competitions, players must be an active Golf Manitoba/Canada member and must also hold a current Golf Canada Handicap Index.

To view the 2026 championship schedule and register, click here.

For players who do not have an active Golf Manitoba/Canada membership through a member club or league, click here to join.

The championship 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 and select the competitions tab found under the user menu on the top right-hand side of the web page.

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. 

Reminder, entry deadlines for most events will close 14 days prior to the start of the championship.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact Golf Manitoba’s Director of Competition & Rules Sam Beavis-Hickey via email at sam@golfmb.ca.

An Active Season is the period of time when acceptable scores from Golf Manitoba / Canada member courses should be submitted for handicap purposes.

To view a directory of Golf Manitoba / Canada member courses, click here.

To join the Golf Manitoba / Canada membership, click here.

The Rules of Handicapping stipulates that every player is responsible for submitting all acceptable scores into one’s scoring record for rounds played on courses during the active season.

It is the responsibility of authorized provincial golf association to declare active and inactive seasons, with area clubs and players required to observe these dates for score posting purposes. To make this process easier, the Golf Canada Score Centre automatically considers the active season of the course being played when a score is posted and whether it should be included in calculating a player’s Handicap Index.

In Canada, the active season in each province is as follows:

BC =     Mar.1 – Nov.15
AB =     Mar.1 – Oct.31
SK =     Apr.15 – Oct.31
MB =    Apr.15 – Oct.31
ON =    Apr.15 – Oct.31
QC =    Apr.15 – Oct.31
NS =     Apr.15 – Oct.31
NB =     May.1 – Oct.31
PE =     Apr.16 – Nov.14
NL =     Apr.1 – Nov. 30

Scores made at a golf course in an area observing an active season must be posted for handicap purposes, even if the golf club where the player is a member is observing an inactive season. The club’s Handicap Committee must make it possible for a player to post these away scores at the beginning of the active season.

It’s important to note that if you are travelling to other countries or regions, you should confirm their active seasons to ensure all acceptable scores are posted. Your home club needs all acceptable scores (even if played during a Canadian “off-season”) to ensure that your Handicap Index is accurate and reflects your demonstrated ability.

For example, if a player belonging to a golf club in Manitoba plays golf in Florida (which observes a year-round active season) during January, any score(s) made in Florida are acceptable and must be submitted to the player’s scoring record. If the player is also a member of a golf club in Florida and Manitoba, it is important to remember that all acceptable scores must be posted to each scoring record. 

The Golf Canada Score Centre has tools available to link Canadian and USGA accounts, so that a score posted to one account is automatically transferred to the other.  For more information, or to set up this link, please contact members@golfcanada.ca or phone 1-800-263-0009, extension 399.

For a detailed list of active and inactive schedule in the United States, click here.

For more information on handicapping, click here.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Valleyview Golf Club – Rapid City as our newest member club.

Located along Highway #24, 30 minutes north of Brandon and 20 minutes southwest of Minnedosa, this 9 hole, par 34 course can be played from two sets of tee boxes ranging from 2,454 to 2,761 yards.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada member club, all rounds played at Valleyview Golf Club – Rapid City are acceptable for handicap purposes and may be recorded toward establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

To reserve a tee time or for more information, call Dean at (204) 447-7266 or go on the Valleyview Golf Club – Rapid City Facebook page.

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Black Bear Golf Club as our newest member club.

Located in Lee River, just 15 minutes east of Lac du Bonnet and 15 minutes south of Granite Hills Golf Club along Highway #433, this 9 hole, par 34 course can be played from two sets of tee boxes ranging from 4,400 to 5,324 yards.

Black Bear Golf Club, under new ownership of the Angers Family, features a fully licensed clubhouse and restaurant available to host fundraisers, weddings and corporate gatherings. Golf club rentals are available in the proshop along with the availability to purchase balls, clothing and all of your golfing needs.

As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada member club, all rounds played at Black Bear Golf Club are acceptable for handicap purposes and may be recorded toward establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.

To reserve a tee time or for more information, call the proshop at (204) 345-9977 or click here to book online.

You can also follow Black Bear Golf Club on Facebook and Instagram.

Sport Manitoba has named Darcy Furber as the 2025 SBC Insurance Athlete of the Year.

Furber is a member of the Golf Manitoba Hall of Fame whose career reflects both excellence and perseverance. As a sighted golfer, he achieved significant success, winning the Wellington Cup multiple times and earning a golf scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi, where he competed from 1983 to 1987.

Due to a hereditary eye condition, Furber gradually lost his vision and stepped away from the game for two decades after the birth of his daughter. In 2015, inspired by the Manitoba Blind Sports Association, he returned to the sport alongside his brother Joe, competing as a B2 golfer. As his vision continued to decline, he transitioned to competing as a B1 golfer in 2024.
 
In 2025, he delivered an extraordinary season on the international and national stage, winning the World Blind Golf Championship (Low Gross in the B1 category) in Simcoe, Ontario, while also finishing runner-up in the Low Net category against all sight classifications. He also captured titles at the Canadian Blind Golf Championship, Western Blind Golf Championship, and the Manitoba Blind Golf Provincials as a B1 golfer.

“Behind every performance, podium finish, and breakthrough moment is a story of persistence, sacrifice, and belief.” said Sport Manitoba President & CEO Janet McMahon. “Night of Champions is about recognizing those stories and the people who bring them to life across Manitoba. We’re proud to celebrate this year’s nominees and recipients, and grateful to the sponsors, volunteers, and staff who make this celebration possible.”
 
Beyond his competitive success, Furber has made a lasting impact on the blind golf community in Manitoba. He is a dedicated mentor, supporting and encouraging new athletes to get involved and compete at both local and national levels. 
 
A key part of Darcy’s journey has been the unwavering support of his wife Pam, daughters Kaylee and Madisyn, and his brother-in-law, Ron Oliver, who serves as his guide and coach. Together, they continue to train and compete throughout the summer months, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and trust in the sport.

Furber will be recognized Thursday, April 16th during the Night of Champions presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, a by invite only event, at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.

Other award winners include:
Konica Minolta Official of the Year – Zdravka Tchonkova (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
Calm Air Team of the Year – Brandon University Bobcats (Men’s Volleyball)
2017 Canada Games Legacy Fund Volunteer of the Year – Colin Mark (Basketball)
Coach of the Year – Tammy De Jong (Baton Twirling)

Each award winner receives a bursary to put toward their involvement in sport, and a banner with their name and award will be displayed at the Sport Manitoba facility. 

Canada will be represented by three players at the Masters this week, with Corey Conners, Nick Taylor and former champion Mike Weir all set to tee it up at Augusta National.

Conners, from Listowel, Ont., is grouped with England’s Harry Hall and American Michael Brennan. They are set to begin play at 11:44 am CST on Thursday and 8:19 am on Friday. Conners has twice finished tied for sixth at Augusta National (2020, 2022), the best result among the Canadians in the field.

Taylor, of Abbotsford, B.C., will play alongside Americans Keegan Bradley and Ryan Gerard in the opening two rounds. Their group is scheduled to tee off at 8:31 am on Thursday and 11:44 am on Friday. Taylor’s best result at the Masters is a tie for 29th, recorded in 2020.

Weir, the 2003 Masters champion from Brights Grove, Ont., will play with American Wyndham Clark and Argentina’s amateur Mateo Pulcini. Their tee times are 10:27 am on Thursday and 7:02 am on Friday. Weir’s victory in 2003 remains the best result by a Canadian at the Masters.

Golf Manitoba would like to congratulate Southwood Golf & Country Club Superintendent Dustin How on being named as the newest Master Superintendent of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA).

How also currently sits on the CGSA Board of Directors as the Manitoba Director.

According to the CGSA, “the Master Superintendent designation is the highest recognition in the golf superintendent profession in Canada. This prestigious honour places Dustin among an elite group of professionals who have demonstrated exceptional experience, leadership, and dedication to their field. Master Superintendents are highly respected and play an important role in elevating industry standards and enhancing the prestige of the profession.”

For more information on the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association, click here.

The Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2025 Induction Celebration will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Pine Ridge Golf Club.

Tickets will go on sale Sunday, March 15 at 9:00am. Tickets will be available for purchase online.

To read the Hall of Fame inductees announcement media release, click here.