St. Vital Dental Centre named Title Partner for Manitoba Match Play Championship

Golf Manitoba is pleased to welcome St. Vital Dental Centre as our newest corporate partner.
With today’s announcement, our Match Play event will be known as the Manitoba Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre.
“Having St. Vital Dental Centre’s support of our Match Play Championship is another step in continuing to build to the excitement of the first major on the 2022 calendar” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “Dr. Terry has been valued member of the golf community for years and we thank him for partnering with us to enhance everyone’s experience moving forward”.

St. Vital Dental Centre has been providing high-quality patient-centered dentistry since 1963. The St. Vital Dental Centre team is currently led by Dr. Terry James and recently moved to its new location at 167 St. Anne’s Road in Winnipeg. He and his dedicated team of dental hygienists, dental assistants, front-desk staff, and associate work together to provide care to patients 6 months old to 99+ years old.
“As far as my motivation or enthusiasm for the project, I think it mostly lies in an appreciation for the game of golf and all my past experiences in golf competitions across the country” said Dr. Terry James. “Golf has grown tremendously over the past couple years as an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment from the pandemic, and although this is great, we need to maintain the integrity of the sport and that will always exist with healthy competitive amateur golf in our province. It has always been a dream of mine to give back to those who helped me when I was younger, and this is one of the ways I am living that dream”.
The Manitoba Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre will be played May 28 to June 5th with the qualifying round held at the Carman Golf & Curling Club followed by the championships matches at Quarry Oaks Golf Course in Steinbach.
For more information about the St. Vital Dental Centre, visit stvitaldentalcentre.ca.
Golf Manitoba welcomes Taylormade Canada as Official Performance Partner for 2022

Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk announced today TaylorMade Canada has agreed to extend its partnership as the association’s official performance partner.
Under the agreement, TaylorMade Canada will continue as the sole provider of performance equipment for Golf Manitoba for the 2022 season.
“Over the past four seasons, we have been fortunate to build a successful partnership with TaylorMade Canada,” said Ladobruk. “As we look forward to 2022 and the continuing growth of our sport for both amateur and competitive players, we are thrilled to work in association with Eric and the Taylormade staff. This agreement guarantees our provincial team will be equipped with TaylorMade high-performance carry bags, TP5 balls and headwear giving them a great opportunity to play at their highest capabilities.
“We at TaylorMade Canada are very excited to continue our partnership with Golf Manitoba for the upcoming 2022 golf season” said Eric Johnson, Territory Sales Manager for Manitoba and Ontario, Lake Head. “It’s great to be able to pair the province’s best amateur golfers with the best performance golf brand in the world. We are thrilled to continue supporting amateur and junior golf in the province of Manitoba and can’t wait for another fantastic competitive season”.
About TaylorMade Golf Company
Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, TaylorMade Golf is a leading manufacturer of high performance golf equipment with industry-leading innovative products like Stealth Carbonwood metalwoods, Stealth irons, milled grind 3 wedge, TP5/TP5X golf balls and Spider putters. A major force on the PGA TOUR, TaylorMade has an unrivaled athlete portfolio that includes Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, Tommy Fleetwood, Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler, Matthew Wolff and Collin Morikawa.
Follow TaylorMade Canada at taylormadegolf.ca
About Golf Manitoba
Golf Manitoba is recognized by Sport Manitoba as the Provincial Sport Organization and governing body of amateur for golf in the province. 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.
Follow Golf Manitoba at golfmb.ca
Golf Manitoba announces 2022 championship schedule & long term championship hosting venues

Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce its 2022 Championship schedule. The provincial amateur golf governing body will host 14 events at member clubs across Manitoba. The first official event of the 2022 season will begin with the Manitoba Match Play Championship qualifier May 28 at the Carman Golf & Curling Club.
Golf Manitoba is also excited to announce that it has received long-term championship hosting commitments from nine Winnipeg-area private and semi-private member clubs until 2035. Under the agreement, the nine member clubs will form a rotation to host up to three Golf Manitoba major championships per year including the Match Play, Junior, Women’s Amateur and Men’s Mid-Amateur, Men’s Amateur and Senior Championships. The multi-year hosting commitment schedule is as follows:
- Breezy Bend Country Club: 2025 Senior, 2028 Men’s Amateur, 2031 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2034 Junior
- Elmhurst Golf & Country Club: 2025 Match Play, 2028 Junior, 2031 Match Play, 2034 Senior
- Glendale Golf & Country Club: 2023 Match Play, 2026 Senior, 2029 Men’s Amateur, 2032 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2035 Junior
- Niakwa Country Club: 2024 Junior, 2027 Match Play, 2030 Senior, 2033 Men’s Amateur
- Pine Ridge Golf Club: 2023 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2026 Junior, 2029 Match Play, 2032 Senior, 2035 Men’s Amateur
- Rossmere Country Club: 2024 Men’s Amateur, 2027 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2030 Junior, 2033 Match Play
- St. Boniface Golf Club: 2023 Senior, 2026 Men’s Amateur, 2029 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2032 Junior, 2035 Match Play
- St. Charles Country Club: 2025 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2028 Senior, 2031 Men’s Amateur, 2034 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur
- Southwood Golf & Country Club: 2027 Men’s Amateur, 2030 Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2033 Junior

“Since inception in 1915, Golf Manitoba has had the tremendous support of its member clubs in hosting golf events and competitions, and we are extremely appreciative of those clubs that have committed to host in 2022,” said Wayne McWhirter, President of Golf Manitoba. “Today’s long-term schedule announcement is a major step forward in securing the long-term viability and future of our provincial golf championships. To receive this kind of commitment is a tremendous recognition of and investment in both player development and amateur golf by our city member clubs and our association cannot be more appreciative of this show of support.”
The 111th Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur will see a change in 2022 moving from a 72-hole to a 54-hole event with a cut after 36 holes. “This change was necessary to allow Golf Manitoba to successfully conduct this event for years to come,” said Jared Ladobruk, Executive Director of Golf Manitoba. “With increased demand on tee-sheets and member access, this move was crucial to the viability of this championship. We of course, cannot conduct this event without the support of our member clubs and they have been very receptive to this change and are excited to host this championship in its new format.”
2022 Golf Manitoba Championship Schedule
- Match Play Championship Qualifier – Carman Golf & Curling Club (May 28)
- Match Play Championship Matches – Quarry Oaks Golf Course (June 2-5)
- Women’s City & District & Junior Bantam Championships – TBA (June 25 & 26)
- Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships – Granite Hills Golf Club (July 6-8)
- Junior Girls & Boys Championship – St. Charles Country Club (July 13-15)
- Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship – Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (July 21-23)
- Hodson Financial Women’s & Men’s Senior Championship – Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club (August 10-12)
- Women’s Interclub Championship – St. Boniface Golf Club (August 23)
- Men’s Senior Interclub Championship – Oak Island Golf Resort (August 26)
- Men’s Provincial Interclub Championship – Southwood Golf & Country Club (September 20)
Also on the local golf calendar for 2022 is the Golf Canada junior NextGen Prairie Championship being held at the Quarry Oaks Golf Course from June 10-12 in Steinbach, Manitoba. Golf Canada’s NextGen program aims to support and develop Canada’s next wave of future Team Canada athletes.
More information on Golf Manitoba championships including dates, times, eligibility, how to register and host venue will be available in the coming weeks on the competitions schedule page at golfmb.ca. Registration for most Golf Manitoba championships is set to open at 12pm on April 15, 2022.
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Golf Manitoba coaches nominated for PGA of Canada national awards

The PGA of Canada has announced the finalists for its 2021 National Awards.
“We are blessed to have a family of over 3,600 professionals who proudly share their passion and expertise with golfers from coast-to-coast,” said Teejay Alderdice, the association’s president.
“On behalf of the PGA of Canada, I would like to congratulate all nominees and finalists for their outstanding accomplishments this year. I look forward to celebrating their collective achievements later this month during our virtual National Awards Ceremony.”
Golf Manitoba junior development team coaches Bri-ann Tokariwski and Derrik Goodwin have both been nominated for national awards. Tokariwski, who is an assistant professional out of the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, has been nominated for the Moe Norman Apprentice of the Year award. Goodwin, the head professional at the Glendale Golf & Country Club, has been nominated for both the Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year and the George Knudson Teacher of the Year awards.
Five PGA of Canada Manitoba Zone members have also been nominated for awards and include the following:
- Murray Tucker Club Professional of the Year: James Chapman, Glendale Golf & Country Club
- Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year: Al Scott, Falcon Lake Golf Course
- Ben Kern Coach of the Year: Derek Ingram, Golf Canada
- Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year: Kris Ehnes, Breezy Bend Country Club
- Stan Leonard Class “A” Professional of the Year: Jeremy Gallant, St. Charles Country Club
Each year, a National Selection Committee evaluates nominations from professionals across Canada. Winners for each national award are traditionally recognized during PGA of Canada Night at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., however, this year will see winners revealed live during the association’s virtual National Award Ceremony on January 27, 2022.
2021 Golf Manitoba score posting summary

It was another active year for Golf Manitoba members posting over 260,833 rounds to the Golf Canada Score Centre in 2021. The season total represents a 17% increase over 2020 (223,711) and a 28% increase over 2019 (205,384).
The top five member clubs for score posting were as follows:
1. Breezy Bend Country Club – 23,051
2. St. Charles Country Club – 20,203
3. Pine Ridge Golf Club – 17,513
4. Niakwa Country Club – 17,409
5. Elmhurst Golf & Country Club – 16,846
There was a total of 4,101 members who posted 25 scores or more. Two hundred and seventy-six (276) members posted over 100 scores.
Below is a summary of Golf Manitoba member golfers, categorized by gender and Handicap Index (as of November 9, 2021):
Handicap Index | Women | Men |
Less than 0 | 2 | 104 |
0.0 – 4.9 | 20 | 627 |
5.0 – 9.0 | 63 | 1,353 |
10.0 – 14.9 | 130 | 1,868 |
15.0 – 19.9 | 258 | 1,373 |
20.0 – 24.0 | 327 | 692 |
25.0 – 29.9 | 326 | 237 |
30.0 – 34.9 | 231 | 70 |
35.0 – 39.9 | 151 | 35 |
40.0 – 44.9 | 48 | 9 |
45.0 – 49.9 | 43 | 5 |
50.0 + | 21 | 5 |
No Handicap | 354 | 1,315 |
Total | 1,974 | 7,693 |
Bobbi Uhl & Braxton Kuntz named 2021 Amateur Golfers of the Year

November 18, 2021 – On behalf of selection committee members Clayton Dreger, Jill Hardy, Adam Speirs and Ken Wiebe, Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce the 2021 Female and Male Amateur Golfer of the Year Award winners.
Bobbi Uhl of Shilo Country Club is the Female Amateur Golfer of the Year.

Uhl had a flawless 2021 provincial competitive season. She started with a win at the Women’s City & District Championship, her first ever title in the event and carried that momentum going on to capture the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship. It was the first provincial women’s amateur title for Uhl and her second straight tournament victory. With the amateur win, Uhl has now won every single Golf Manitoba major women’s event including the Junior Girls, City & District, Match Play and Amateur championships.
Having won this award in 2020, the 21 year old follows in the footsteps of 2018 and 2019 winner Rhonda Orr.
Uhl is currently in her senior year at Longwood University majoring in Athletic Training.
Braxton Kuntz of Breezy Bend Country Club is the Male Amateur Golfer of the Year.

Kuntz was a perfect 2-0 in provincial competition in 2021. He led wire-to-wire at the Junior Boys Championship shooting a three-day total of 219, good for a three-shot victory. The 18 year old carried the momentum from his first junior boys title into the Nott Autocorp Amateur Championship where he posted an impressive 16-under par total winning his first men’s amateur title.
With the win, Kuntz set a new Men’s Amateur scoring record in relation to par and becomes only the 4th golfer in Manitoba golf history to win both the junior boys and the men’s amateur championships in the same year joining Todd Fanning, Rob McMillan and Mike Keast, who also accomplished the feat.
Kuntz is currently in his first year at Nicholls State University majoring in Finance.
About the Golf Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year Award – The 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.
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 for the benefit of all participants.
For interview requests with Uhl and Kuntz, contact:
Brian Munz
Director of Communications
Golf Manitoba
(204) 899-1092
Email: brian@golfmb.ca
Michelle Lee named Golf Manitoba 2021 Volunteer of the Year

Michelle Lee is the sixteenth recipient of the volunteer Distinguished Service Award.
Michelle’s volunteerism with golf first began serving as a district representative with the Manitoba Ladies’ Golf Association. In this role, Michelle would visit and advocate for the MLGA with member clubs inside the district. She also ran the district “Bronze Tournament” where she met numerous women golfers from around the city. Michelle remained a volunteer of the MLGA until the amalgamation with the Manitoba Golf Association in 2003.
In 2004, Michelle joined the Board of Golf Manitoba where she completed a full 10-year term. During that time, Michelle was very active taking on numerous volunteer roles including the following:
- 2005 – Present: Starter/Scorer/Pace of Play Official
- 2006 – 2010: Marketing Committee
- 2007 – Chair of Membership Committee
- 2007 – 2008: Volunteer Committee
- 2009 – Chair of the Volunteer committee
- 2010 – Chair of Tournament Committee / Co-chair Medical at CN Canadian Women’s Open
- 2013 – Chair Volunteer Committee / Nominating Committee member
- 2013 – Present: Tournament Committee
Of special note in 2007/2008, Michelle assisted Volunteer Committee Chair Bonnie Stephenson in establishing the inaugural Golf Manitoba volunteer Distinguished Service Award.
In addition to her volunteerism with Golf Manitoba, Michelle also volunteered at St. Charles Country Club, her home course. She joined the Board of St. Charles where she completed three full terms holding the following appointments:
- Chair of Play & Rules
- Honorary Secretary
- Communications Chair
- Membership Committee member
- LRP Committee
- Member of the Ladies Invitational committee (Rossbrook House)
- Member of the Ladies Mackenzie Gathering committee
Michelle continues to sit as a member of the St. Charles Ladies Executive serving as the Communications Chair.
“I feel that I have gained more than I have given as a volunteer to Golf Manitoba,” said Lee. “It is humbling and amazing to be part of a group of distinguished service recipients who have mentored me in the past and who have trained me, and they have inspired me to continue on as a Golf Manitoba volunteer. My deepest gratitude for the nomination and I am humbled and honored to receive this award.”
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and our entire Golf Manitoba volunteer family, it is my great pleasure and honour to recognize Michelle Lee of the St. Charles Country Club as the 2021 Distinguished Service Award recipient,” said Wayne McWhirter, President of Golf Manitoba. “Michelle’s leadership and contributions to the sport of amateur golf during her many years of service are admirable and very worthy of this award. Thank you, Michelle, for all that you have given.”
Golf Manitoba is very pleased to honour Michelle Lee as the volunteer Distinguished Service Award recipient for 2021.
Golf Manitoba announces 2021 Amateur Golfer of the Year Finalists

November 10, 2021 – Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce the Selection Committee has chosen their finalists for the 2021 Female and Male Amateur Golfer of the Year Award. This year’s female and male award winners, along with our Volunteer of the Year, will be announced virtually on the official Golf Manitoba website (golfmb.ca) as well as the official Golf Manitoba Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages on Wednesday, November 17 at 3pm CST.
The finalists for the 2021 Female Amateur Golfer of the Year are Hannah Diamond (St. Charles Country Club), Rhonda Orr (Southwood Golf & Country Club) and Bobbi Uhl (Shilo Country Club).
Hannah Diamond started the 2021 competitive season with a third place finish in the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and placed second in the Mid-Amateur flight. Diamond then went on to play in the 2021 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship where she cracked the top 10 with an eighth place finish. The St. Charles Country Club member finished the competitive season by making it the round of eight in the Manitoba Women’s Match Play Championship.
Rhonda Orr began her season with a second place finish at the Women’s City & District Championship. She then went on to finish second at the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur and won the mid-amateur flight. Orr capped off her provincial competitive season with a win at the Hodson Financial Women’s Senior Championship, her eighth senior title in nine years. Orr then added a seventh place finish at Canadian Women’s Senior Championship.
Bobbi Uhl had a flawless 2021 provincial competitive season. She started with a win at the Women’s City & District Championship, her first ever title in the event. She carried that momentum going on to capture the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship. It was the first provincial women’s amateur title for Uhl and her second straight tournament victory. With the amateur win, Uhl has now won every single Golf Manitoba major women’s event including the Junior Girls, City & District, Match Play and Amateur championships.
Three golfers received honourable mention for their play in 2021. They include Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club (eighth in the Women’s Amateur and winner of the Women’s Match Play Championship), Cala Korman, Golf Manitoba Public Player (seventh in the City & District Championship, tied for fourth in the Girls Junior Championship, ninth in the Women’s Amateur, T57 in the Canadian Junior Girls Championship and runner-up in the Match Play Championship), and Clara Peake, Golf Manitoba Public Player (Junior Girls Champion, 10th in the Women’s Amateur and T68 in the Canadian Junior Girls Championship).
The finalists for the 2021 Male Amateur Golfer of the Year are Todd Fanning (Niakwa Country Club) Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) and Ryan Sholdice (Breezy Bend Country Club).
Todd Fanning took home a pair of wins on his home course, Niakwa Country Club, at the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. He took top spot in the overall championship four shots clear of the runner up and top honours in the Mid-Masters division (40 and over age division) eight shots clear of second. The double win was the second time Fanning took home double gold in the Mid-Amateur Championship dating back to his victories in 2017.
Braxton Kuntz was a perfect 2-0 in provincial competition in 2021. He led wire-to-wire at the Junior Boys Championship shooting a three-day total of 219 and good for a three-shot victory. He carried the momentum from his first junior boys title into the Nott Autocorp Amateur Championship where he posted an impressive 16-under par total winning his first men’s amateur title. With the win, Kuntz set a new Men’s Amateur scoring record in relation to par and becomes only the 4th golfer in Manitoba golf history to win both the junior boys and the men’s amateur championships in the same year joining Todd Fanning, Rob McMillan and Mike Keast, who also accomplished the feat.
Ryan Sholdice was no stranger to leaderboard in 2021. He began his competitive season with a third-place finish at the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. He then bested that in second place at the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur shooting a four-round total of 15-under par. The Breezy Bend Country Club member went on to compete at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and placed T58.
Four golfers received honourable mention for their play in 2021. They include Ben Bandura of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (T13 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and second in Mid-Masters division), Jay Doyle of Niakwa Country Club (fifth in the Mid-Amateur Championship, 2nd in the Mid-Masters Championship, T17 in the Men’s Amateur, T19 in the Canadian Mid-Amateur and fourth in the Canadian Mid-Masters), Jordy Lutz of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (second in the Men’s Mid-Amateur, fifth in the Men’s Amateur, T41 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship), and Jack Werhun also of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (T7 Men’s Amateur, T18 Men’s Mid-Amateur, 11th Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship).
About the Golf Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year Award – The 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.
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 for the benefit of all participants.
For more information:
Brian Munz
Director Communications
Golf Manitoba
204-925-5729
brian@golfmb.ca
Golf Manitoba announces 2021/22 Board of Directors

WINNIPEG, MB – Wayne McWhirter has been elected as President of Golf Manitoba by members at the 19th Golf Manitoba Annual General Meeting that was held virtually on November 3, 2021. McWhirter, a member of the Southwood Golf & Country Club, becomes the 11th president of the association.
Also elected at the meeting were returning Board members Craig Martin (Assiniboine Golf Club), Bob Peters (St. Charles Country Club), and Ken Warwick (Niakwa Country Club). Two new Board members were also elected and include D’Arcy Lachance (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) and Matt Simmons (Whitewater Golf Course).
Of special note, Ken Warwick (Niakwa Country Club), concluded his two-year term as president and Vince Mariani (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club), Past President of Golf Manitoba, concluded his 10-year term of Board service. Matt Simmons also assumes his seat on the Board representing the PGA of Canada Manitoba Zone.
The Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated volunteers from across the golf community in the Golf Manitoba jurisdiction. The Board’s duties are to direct the business affairs of the association.
In addition to the election, Golf Manitoba also released its 2021 Annual Report, which includes a recap of the past season, as well as the association’s 2020/21 Financial Statements.
The members of the 2021/22 Golf Manitoba Board of Directors are:
Board Executive
- President: Wayne McWhirter, Southwood Golf & Country Club
- President Elect: Sue Wright-Cassan, Emerald Greens Golf Course
- Vice-President: Bob Peters, St. Charles Country Club
- Past-President: Ken Warwick, Niakwa Country Club
- Treasurer: Kathy Turner, Breezy Bend Country Club
Directors
- Michael Berney, Transcona Golf Club
- D’Arcy Lachance, Elmhurst Golf & Country Club
- James (Jim) Gosman, Golf Manitoba Public Player
- Phil Guenther, Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club
- Craig Martin, Assiniboine Golf Club
- Matt Simmons, Whitewater Golf Club
- Fred Smith, Wildewood Golf Club
About Golf Manitoba – Golf Manitoba is the governing body for golf in the province of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the game of golf for the benefit of all participants.
For more information:
Jared Ladobruk
Executive Director
Golf Manitoba
204-925-5729
jared@golfmb.ca
Golf Canada Announces 2020 Junior National Skills Challenge Event

Golf Canada is pleased to announce its 2020 Future Links Junior Skills Challenge program schedule, which now includes 10 Provincial Qualifiers hosted at member clubs across Canada and will conclude with the 12th edition of the Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Event at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, BC on August 29-30.
Important Dates for 2020:
- Facility Events:
July 19, 2019 – June 22, 2020 at local Future Links facilities
- Local Provincial Qualifier:
July 5, 2020 at St. Charles Country Club
- National Event:
August 29-30, 2020 at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, BC
To become an official Future Links Junior Skills Challenge site, a facility must register with Future Links – providing access to program materials and online login information. Offered to golf facilities across Canada at no cost, the objective of the program is to develop key golf skills, while serving as an important introduction to competition.
Following registration, facilities can host a Junior Skills Challenge event at a date of their choosing (not required to report to Golf Canada). Once the event has been completed, players scores are entered to the National Leaderboard by the site coordinators. Participants can track their results to see how they measure up to other players in their age category across their own province or across Canada. The four age categories are 8 and under, 9 to 11, 12 to 14 and 15 to 18 years old. Future Links facilities will host Junior Skills Challenge events between July 19, 2019 and June 22, 2020.
Beginning in 2020, the program structure includes the addition of another level of qualifying events, at the provincial level. On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 12:00pm ET, Golf Canada will select the top four (4) ranked players in each province, in each age and gender category and invite them to compete in their respective Future Links Junior Skills Challenge Provincial Qualifiers. Each province will host a Provincial Qualifier between July 3, 2020 and July 20, 2020 and report scores to Golf Canada thereafter.
Following the Provincial Qualifiers, the top four competitors, in each age and gender category, with the highest scores nationally will be invited to compete in the 2020 Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Event, hosted by Golf Canada. The National Event will take place on August 29-30, 2020 at the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, BC.
For more information and to renew your registration or to register your facility, please visit or log-in at https://futurelinks.golfcanada.ca/