The field is set as four days of competition gets underway Thursday afternoon as the Manitoba Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre tees off at Quarry Oaks Golf Course.

Marco Trstenjak of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club enters play in the Men’s Division as the #1 seed and will open at 2:00 against Niakwa Country Club’s Trent Robertson.

For the Men’s bracket, click here.

In the Senior Men’s division starting Friday, Jay Doyle of Niakwa Country Club is the top seed going into his match versus Brad Moore of Pine Ridge Golf Club. 2021 Champion Lorne Duncan of Rossmere Country Club will open against #2 seed Jack Zacharias of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club.

For the Senior Men’s bracket, click here.

Defending Champion Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club is the top seed and will open the Ladies bracket Saturday morning against Jenna King of Niakwa Country Club.

For the Women’s bracket, click here.

Throughout the season, our 2022 Golf Manitoba Championship Leaderboard is presented by Manitoba Blue Cross.

Stefan Lavallee had the low round of the day for members of the University of Manitoba Bisons Men’s Golf team during the opening round of the Canadian University / College Championship in Bromont, Quebec.

Lavallee’s scorecard featured one eagle and five birdies on his way to even par 72. That puts him tied for 11th overall.

Samuel Breton Gagnon of the Champlain St. Lawrence Lions and Aiden Schumer of the UBC Thunderbirds share the lead after 18 holes at five under par 67.

Also from the University of Manitoba:

Brent Ingram +5, 77
Connor Stewart +8, 80
Lachlan Allerton +12, 84
Cole Peters +13, 85

For the complete Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

Five members of the University of Manitoba Men’s Bisons Golf team are in Bromont, Quebec for the Canadian University / College Championship.

Lachlan Allerton, Brent Ingram, Stefan Lavallee, Cole Peters and Connor Stewart are representing our province and teeing off today.

For the leaderboard, click here.

Following the third round, the field will be cut to the low ten (10) Male teams and the low six (6) Female teams, including any team within 15 shots of the lead. Individuals within 10 shots of third place, including any player within the top 10, will also make the cut.

The 72-hole stroke play event – which was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic – was last played in 2019 and hosted by the Fanshawe College Falcons at FireRock Golf Club in Komoka, Ont. In contrast to recent years, there will be no official host school for this year’s event held in Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

The University of British Columbia enters this year’s tournament as the defending champions of both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. In 2019, the women’s team captured their fourth consecutive national championship with a one-stroke victory over the Laval Rouge et Or, while the men’s team erased a nine-stroke deficit to knock off the Western Mustangs in the final round via a playoff.

The UBC women have won 14 of the last 17 team event titles – easily the most in the competition’s history. The T-Birds also have the most men’s team championships with six.

Sarah Dunning of the University of Guelph was crowned champion of the Women’s individual competition and Charles Fitzsimmons of Western University took home the honours on the Men’s side in 2019. Neither Dunning, nor Fitzsimmons will be returning to defend their titles this year.

A 3 under par 68 by Marco Trstenjak of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club was the low round of the day at the Carman Golf & Curling Club during the Manitoba Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre.

Trstenjak earns the #1 seed in the 32 man bracket for the Match Play Championship scheduled for Thursday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 5th at Quarry Oaks Golf Course. Adam Guenther, also of Elmhurst, was next at even par 71.

In the Senior Men’s division, Jay Doyle of Niakwa Country Club made four birdies shooting a 1 over par 72. Doyle earns the #1 seed by a single stroke over Jack Zacharias of Elmhurst. 2021 Champion Lorne Duncan of Rossmere Country Club earned the 15th seed having a chance to defend his title.

Defending Champion Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club had the low round in the Women’s division at 5 over par 76 edging Marissa Naylor of Niakwa by one stroke.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

The 2022 Manitoba Match Play Championship Leaderboard is presented by Manitoba Blue Cross.

The 2022 Golf Manitoba Championship calendar tees off Saturday morning at the Carman Golf & Curling Club as 106 competitors will take part in the Manitoba Match Play Championship Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre.

They are vying for a spot in the bracket of 32 Men, 16 Women and 16 Senior Men.

There will be a new Men’s Champion as Lyle Mackenzie of Niakwa Country Club is not returning.

Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club (pictured) and Niakwa’s Lorne Duncan are back to defending their respective titles.

For Saturday’s tee times, click here.

The Manitoba Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre will be played June 2nd to 5th at Quarry Oaks Golf Course in Steinbach.

As our 2022 championship season begins, Golf Manitoba would like to welcome back our Official Performance Partners:

adidas Golf Canada – Paige Lawrence, Territory Manager

Taylormade Canada – Eric Johnson, Sales & Marketing Territory Manager

Stay connected on the course by following Golf Manitoba’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for live coverage.

A summer of fun both on and off the golf course in Portage la Prairie gets underway this weekend as the Portage Golf Club celebrates their 100th anniversary.

Deb Pritchard, General Manager and Head Professional of the Portage Golf Club visits with Brian Munz, Golf Manitoba Director of Communications to share what is planned starting Saturday.

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59 golfers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan gathered at St. Boniface Golf Club this weekend to open the 2022 Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour schedule.

Winnipeg’s Noah Fiks, who had the low two round total over 36 holes carding a 75 and 77 to finish at 8 over par 152, won the Junior Boys event by two strokes over Ryan Orchard of Carman.

Addison Kartusch of Winnipeg won the 15-19 Girls title by three strokes over Jeri Lafleche, also of Winnipeg. Kartusch finished at 168 (84-84).

Taking a look at the Division Winners:

U15 Girls: Jewel Lafleche (Winnipeg) 108-103-211
Juvenile Boys: Zostrianos Giordani-Gross (Brandon) 80-77-157
Bantam Boys: Ryan Tuck (Winnipeg) 80-81-161
Pee Wee Boys: Hunter Oakden (Brandon) 87-92-179

As well, congratulations to Fiks for acing the 206 yard 12th hole using a 4 iron.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba is excited to celebrate the 100th playing of the Manitoba Junior Boys Championship July 13-15, 2022, at the historic St. Charles Country Club.

“2022 will be a special year for our junior boy’s provincial championship and we are excited to recognize the centennial playing of this event,” said Golf Manitoba executive director Jared Ladobruk. “St. Charles Country Club is an iconic venue that has a rich history of amateur and professional golf in both Manitoba and Canada and we are delighted for the support of the club’s membership to host this championship. The planning for the celebration of the great history and past champions of this event is well underway.”

“St. Charles is proud to host the 100th playing of the Manitoba Junior Boys Championship,” said Cory Kartusch, COO of St. Charles Country Club. “The Manitoba Junior Championship is the hallmark event for all junior girls and boys in the province. In the past number if years we have seen Golf Manitoba make significant strides in its support of junior golf in the province. We are happy to play a small role in supporting them by hosting this championship. We look forward to welcoming all the players to St. Charles in July for a great week of competition.”   

The Manitoba Junior Boys Championship was first played in 1923 at the Alcrest Golf Club (later became the Charleswood Golf Course) and won by Foster Woolley of the Norwood Golf Club winning with a score of 89. There were 112 competitors in the inaugural event ranging in age from 10 through 16 years old. Of special note, Foster Woolley also went on to win an Olympic gold medal (1932) playing for the 1931/32 Winnipegs (men’s hockey).

The junior boys event has been contested every year since 1923 and has a celebrated list of past champions including George Knudson, Dan Halldorson, Todd Fanning, Rob McMillian, Dale Goerhing, Adam Speirs and Aaron Cockerill.

Last year, at the 2021 Manitoba Junior Boys Championship, Breezy Bend Country Club’s Braxton Kuntz lead from start to finish capturing his first junior boys championship in his final year of eligibility.  Kuntz shot a 54-hole score of 3-over par at the Shilo Country Club in Shilo, Manitoba.

The 81^st Manitoba Junior Girls Championship will also be contested at St. Charles Country alongside the junior boy’s event.

For the third consecutive season, the 2022 Manitoba Junior Boys and Girls Championships will be presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation.  The Foundation has committed to subsidize entry fees making the championships one of the most affordable provincial junior golf championships in the country. 

More information about the 100^th Manitoba Junior Boys Championship and the various activations that will take place to celebrate the playing of the tournament will be announced in the coming months.

About St. Charles Country Club

St. Charles Country Club has three distinct 9-hole courses designed by world renown golf architects including Donald Ross, Dr. Alister Mackenzie and Norman Woods.  St. Charles first opened to members in 1904 and has been host to several provincial and national amateur championships and several professional championships including the Canadian Open, the Canadian Women’s Open and the Canadian Seniors.

About Golf Manitoba

Golf Manitoba is the Provincial Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario representing 9,000 golfers and 80 member clubs. A proud partner of Golf Canada and Sport Manitoba, Golf Manitoba’s mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the game of golf for the benefit of all participants.

For more information, contact:

Brian Munz
Director of Communications
Golf Manitoba
204.899.1092
brian@golfmb.ca

Golf Manitoba is proud to announce the Manitoba All Abilities Championship will be played June 25-26, 2022, at the La Broquerie Golf Course.

The championship will be a 36-hole competition open to golfers from across the province who identify with neurological, intellectual, sensory and physical impairments.

“We are excited to announce this event and add it to our 2022 championship calendar” said Golf Manitoba Executive Director Jared Ladobruk. “This event is an important step in helping to create a more inclusive, diverse and inviting golf community in our province.”

“We want to thank Mitch Tetrault and the ownership group at La Broquerie Golf Course for their role as the host venue and inviting the athletes to compete for a provincial title.”

Golf Manitoba is excited to partner with Kristian Hammerback on the Manitoba All Abilities Championship. Hammerback is currently the President of the Canadian Amputee Golf Association and sits on the Governors Council of Golf Canada.

“I’m incredibly proud to be involved with Golf Manitoba as they become one of the first provinces to host an All Abilities tournament,” said Hammerback. “This is a massive step forward for the disabled golf community.”

The Manitoba All Abilities Championship will be officially recognized as a WR4GD (World Rankings for Golfers with Disability) counting event.  The World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD) ranks the top golfers with disability on the basis of their average performance in Counting Events.

Registration for the Manitoba All Abilities Championship will open on April 15, 2022. Players must have a Golf Manitoba/Canada membership to compete in the championship and will be able to register at golfmb.ca.

One month following the Golf Manitoba event, Golf Ontario will host the Ontario Disabled Open July 25-26 at the Woodington Lake Golf Club. Later in the year, Golf Canada will host the second playing of the Canadian All Abilities Championship September 13-14 at the Essex Golf & Country Club in LaSalle, Ontario.

About Golf Manitoba

Golf Manitoba is the Provincial Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario representing 9,000 golfers and 80 member clubs. A proud partner of Golf Canada and Sport Manitoba, Golf Manitoba’s mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the game of golf for the benefit of all participants.

For more information:

Brian Munz
Director of Communications
Golf Manitoba
204.899.1092
brian@golfmb.ca

The second half of the American College Golf season is underway with a pair of Golf Manitoba members taking part.

Braxton Kuntz, representing Nicholls State University, shot a final round 74 at the Gulf Coast Collegiate Tournament Tuesday on the Pine Course at Diamondhead Country Club in Bay St Louis, Mississippi.

He finished the three round event tied for 35th on the leaderboard with a 231 total.

For the leaderboard, click here.

Bobbi Uhl, representing Longwood University, carded an 82 Tuesday in her final round of the Rivertowne Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina.

Uhl’s tournament total was 247 and finished 74th on the leaderboard.

For the leaderboard, click here.