Kartusch and Chuback invited to Team Canada NextGen Selection Camp
Addison Kartusch and Grady Chuback, both of St. Charles Country Club and both members of the Team Manitoba junior development program, have been chosen to attend Golf Canada’s 2022 Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp that will be held September 8-11, 2022 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario.
The objective of Team Canada – NextGen is to provide resources and support to help developing Canadian junior and young amateur golfers maximize their potential and eventually reach the LPGA or PGA TOUR.
Kartusch had a very busy and successful 2022 competitive campaign winning the 2022 Manitoba Junior Girls Championship and placing 30th in the Canadian Junior Girls Championship. Chuback finished 2nd in the Manitoba Junior Boys Championship to earn a spot to represent Manitoba at the 2022 Canadian Junior Boys Championship. Both players also represented Manitoba in the 2022 Canada Summer Games.
The Selection Camp will include a 54-hole head-to-head tournament and a small portion of objective skills testing. On the girl’s side, the 54-hole competition (September 9-11) will also serve as a final qualifier for the World Junior Girls Championship to be held from October 12-15 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, ON. Following the camp, Golf Canada’s selection committee will use the results from the camp assessments along with supplementary information (including other 2022 results) to select players to for the 2022/23 Team Canada NextGen Squad.
Chuback, Kartusch, Korman & Prokopowich named to Team Manitoba for Canada Summer Games
Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce Grady Chuback, Addison Kartusch, Cala Korman and Eric Prokopowich will represent our province starting this week at the Canada Summer Games.
“Cala started the season with a win at the City and District Championship followed by a 7th place finish at the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur and a 3rd place finish at the Junior Girls Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. She then followed these impressive performances by being the only Manitoban to make the cut at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship. Her determination, and ability to push herself has allowed her to become a top player in the province” ” said Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team Women’s Coach Bri-ann Tokariwski.
“Addison came out of the gate this season with the low medalist at the Manitoba Match Play Qualifier, competing against a field that is pro dominantly older than her” added Tokariwski. “She had a top 3 finish at the Women’s Am followed by a dominating win at the Junior Championship and a top 30 finish at the Canadian Junior Championship. Addison’s approach to the game and distance off the tee has allowed her to improve her game and compete at a high level”.
“Eric and Grady have worked so hard all year for this once in a life time opportunity. They have both earned their spot through an extensive qualifying process. I’m very excited what they can do over the 4 rounds” said Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team Men’s Coach Derrik Goodwin.
Tournament play tees off Wednesday.
Team Manitoba to open green grass training season in Victoria
The Team Manitoba program will officially start its green grass training season with a four-day training camp that will be held March 27-31, 2022 at the Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, British Columbia.
Golf Manitoba will send its top junior female and male athletes to the Bear Mountain facility where they work with head coaches Bri-ann Tokariwski and Derrik Goodwin and will also integrate with the Golf Canada National Junior Squad. The training camp is a continuation of the Canada Summer Games training program that started in early January.
Representing the female program is Armaan Dhillon of the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, Addison Kartusch of the St. Charles Country Club, Jeri Lafleche of the Clear Lake Golf Course, and Crystal Zamzow of the Swan River Golf & Country Club. Representing the male program is Ryan Blair of the Pine Ridge Golf Course, Grady Chuback of St. Charles Country Club, Hayden Delaloye of Neepawa Golf & Country Club, Kaleb Lambert of Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, Thomas Scott of St. Charles Country Club, and Jack Taylor of St. Charles Country Club.
The training camp was made possible by the generous support of the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation with additional support from Sport Manitoba and Golf Canada.
About Team Manitoba
Golf Manitoba provides enhanced training, development, and competitive opportunities for both aspiring and accomplished junior female and male athletes from the Golf Manitoba region.
The Team Manitoba program encompasses fitness, sports psychology, nutrition, technique, equipment management and regional, multi-sport, and national level competition.
About Team Canada
Team Canada, which began its full year integrated men’s and women’s programs in 2003, is an integral part of Golf Canada’s strong commitment to the development of Canada’s best amateur golfers.
The intention of the program is to provide the best possible support and services to athletes and assist them in attaining their long and short term goals. Its mission is to produce the best amateur golfers in the world.
Winnipeg’s Jack Taylor at Team Canada Development Squad Selection Camp
Golf Manitoba Junior Boys Development team member Jack Taylor, of St. Charles Country Club, is one of 22 men in Toronto this week looking to impress Golf Canada at their annual Development Squad Selection Camp.
Heading into this selection camp, Golf Manitoba Junior Boys Development Head Coach Derrik Goodwin believes the future is bright for Taylor based on what he puts into his preparation.
“It has been a privilege to watch Jack grow over the past couple seasons. Implementing regular strength training and fitness sessions into his regular routine has really allowed him to take the next step in his game. Jack has become bigger and stronger, allowing him to pick up some serious distance off the tee” said Goodwin. The detail he puts into his golf training sessions is something all juniors can learn from. He comes with a plan to the course each day knowing exactly what he is going to practice, and how he is going to practice it. From short game to full swing, he is constantly working his plan to improve. The biggest part to his success over the past year has been his off-season training. Jack doesn’t take time off; he continues to work on his swing and putting indoors in the off-season which keeps him sharp 12 months of the year.”
Taylor played his first round at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley carding a six over par 78 and is tied for 18th on the leaderboard.
Junior Development Teams Close 2020 Season
The 2020 Golf Manitoba junior development program has come to a close. It was another fantastic year of learning and competition despite the challenges faced from COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s program was led by Golf Manitoba’s Director of Player Development and PGA of Canada professional, Garth Goodbrandson. Golf Manitoba intern Seth McMahon also assisted throughout the season.
The junior boys’ team season started in May with testing sessions led by Golf Canada men’s amateur and Olympic coach Derek Ingram.
The season continued with two teams competing in the 2020 Mundie Putter league. Team Gold lost in the semi-finals and team Black had a solid season as well. Congratulations to all members of our boy’s development program!
2020 Junior Development Gold Team:
- Jacob Armstrong – St Boniface Golf Club/Southwood Golf & Country Club
- Braxton Kuntz – Breezy Bend Country Club
- Jordon McDonald – Breezy Bend Country Club
- Noah Fiks – Pine Ridge Golf Club
- Ryan Blair – Pine Ridge Golf Club
- Adam Ingram – Elmhurst Golf & Country Club
- Trey Ross – Rossmere Country Club
- Carter Johnson – Rossmere Country Club
- Lachlan Allerton – Rossmere Country Club
- Jack Taylor – St Charles Country Club
- Ryden Hargreaves – Wheat City Golf Course
2020 Junior Development Black Team:
- Grady Chuback – St Charles Country Club
- Nolan Watson – St Charles Country Club
- Jack Rudick – St Charles Country Club
- Dylan Moon – St Charles Country Club
- Thomas Scott – St Charles Country Club/Dauphin Lake Golf Club
- Scott Miner – St Charles Country Club/St Boniface Golf Club
- Tazio Ciaflone – Breezy Bend Country Club
- Hayden Deleloye – Neepawa Golf & Country Club
- Aaron Macdonell – Niakwa Country Club
- Eric Strick – Rossmere Country Club
- Austin Boge – Rossmere Country Club
The Juniors Girls Development Team also began practicing at the end of May and continued through the summer working with PGA of Canada professional Bri-Ann Tokariwski of the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club.
The team was also fortunate to work with PGA of Canada head professional Cory Kartusch of the St. Charles Country Club early in the season. Special thanks also to Golf Manitoba volunteer Lori Russell for her help throughout the year!
2020 Junior Girls Development Team:
- Crystal Zamzow – Swan River Golf & Country Club
- Cala Korman – Golf Manitoba
- Addison Kartusch – St Charles Country Club
- Sarah Farmer – St Charles Country Club
- Jeri Lafleche – Clear Lake Golf Course
- Jewel Lafleche – Clear Lake Golf Course
- Mackenzie Forsythe – Elmhurst Golf & Country Club
- Armaan Dhillon – Elmhurst Golf & Country Club
- Annika Russell – St Boniface Golf Club
- Elle Wood – St Boniface Golf Club
- Payton Oakden – Glendale Golf & Country Club
Congratulations to all team members and coaches and we look forward to doing it all again in 2021!
Golf Manitoba finalizes 2020 championship schedule
Golf Manitoba is pleased to release its 2020 Championship schedule.
The provincial amateur golf governing body will host 11 championships at 11 different clubs across the province. Golfers who tee it up in Golf Manitoba competitions in 2020 will get a chance to compete at some of the province’s top facilities.
“We are very excited to release our championship schedule for 2020,“ said Jared Ladobruk, Executive Director for Golf Manitoba. “When planning our event calendar, we were fortunate to have so many quality facilities willing to host a Golf Manitoba championship and we are extremely appreciative of their commitment to support our events. Consequently, our participants will be able to experience and test their game on many of our provinces top golf courses.”
The 2020 championship season will officially kick off with the Match Play Championship with the qualifying matches being held May 23 & 24 at the Winkler Golf Club. The championship matches will then move to the St. Charles Country Club from May 30 to June 7.
2020 Championship Schedule
Match Play Championship – Winkler Golf Club / St. Charles Country Club (May 23-June 7)
Women’s City & District & Junior Bantam Championships – Portage Golf Club (June 27 & 28)
Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur and Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships – Bel Acres Golf & Country Club (July 6-8)
Manitoba Junior Men’s & Women’s Championship – Selkirk Golf & Country Club (July 12-14)
Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship – Minnewasta Golf & Country Club / Glendale Golf & Country Club (July 16-19)
Senior Men’s & Women’s Championship – Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club (July 27-29)
Ladies Interclub Championship – Carman Golf & Curling Club (August 27)
Men’s Provincial Interclub Championship – Neepawa Golf & Country Club (August 28)
Men’s Senior Interclub Championship – Grand Pines Golf Club (September 1)
Other events on the local golf calendar for 2020 include the Golf Canada junior Future Links driven by Acura Prairie Championship June 12-14 at Quarry Oaks Golf Course in Steinbach, Manitoba and also the Manitoba Summer Games that will run August 9-11 at the Gilbert Plains Country Club in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba.
Entry for registration for most Golf Manitoba championships opens on April 1, 2020. For more information on the events including dates, times, eligibility, host venue and more, please visit our competitions schedule page at golfmb.ca.
Junior Development Teams begin winter program
While the frigid January temperatures would suggest otherwise, golf season has officially begun for the 2020 Golf Manitoba Junior Development Teams.
Seventeen U18 boys and ten U18 girls started their training at the Golf Dome in early January and will continue to do so until the end of March. The program includes weekly practice sessions where the athletes will work on skills development under the guidance of Golf Manitoba’s Director of Player Development and 2019 PGA of Manitoba Coach of the Year, Garth Goodbrandson. Also helping with the program is Elmhurst Golf & Country Club Assistant Professional Bri-Ann Tokariwski along with players from the University of Manitoba Men’s Golf team.
Upon completion of the winter program, the teams will start their green grass season with a two-day development camp in early May and then move into club season where the teams will compete in the men’s Mundie Putter and women’s Nassau leagues.
For more information on the Golf Manitoba Junior Development Teams, contact Garth Goodbrandson at garth@golfmb.ca.
Team Manitoba finishes 5th at Canadian Senior Men’s Championship
Team Manitoba finished in 5th place at the 2019 Golf Canada Canadian Senior Men’s Championship that was held September 10-13 at the Ceder Brae Golf Club in Scarborough, Ontario. The team of Garth Collings (Breezy Bend Country Club), 2019 Senior Men’s Champion Mike Walker (St. Boniface Golf Club) and Bruce North (Carman Golf & Curling Club) posted a two-day team score of 297 to put them at +13 for the event and 15 shots back of the winning team from Alberta in the inter-provincial team competition.
Individually, both Garth Collings and Bruce North made the cut and finished T15th and T38th respectively. Ken Warwick of Niakwa Country Club also made the 36-hole cut finishing in 66th place.