Serving Manitoba and North West Ontario Celebrating 100 Years of Amateur Golf

2015 EDITION

CONTENTS

GENERAL INTEREST PGA OF MANITOBA NEWS

From the Editors Chair...... 4 PGA Tour Canada...... 34 Golf Manitoba’s 100th...... 29-30 2015 PGA Tour Canada Schedule...... 34 Advertisers Index...... 12 Cory Kartusch Named PGA of Manitoba and Canadian Golf Professional of the Year...... 35 GOLF MANITOBA NEWS Dean North Named PGA of Manitoba Player of the Year... 36 PGA of Manitoba Roundup...... 37 2014 Scholarships...... 5 PGA of Manitoba Tournament Schedule...... 38 Meet the Board of Directors...... 6 The Players Cup - 2015 Schedule of Events...... 38 Meet the Staff...... 7 Player of the Year...... 39 Executive Director’s Report...... 8 PGA Board of Directors...... 41 Director of Player Development’s Report...... 9 Bret Thompson Named Golfer of the Year...... 10-11 THE STATISTICAL STORIES Golfer of the Year for Golf Manitoba...... 12 Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame...... 13-15 2014 Scoreboard...... 41-46 University Champions...... 16 2015 Golf Manitoba Tournament Schedule...... 28 GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY 47-50

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS Greater Winnipeg Region...... 47 Westman, Parkland and Norman Regions...... 48 Todd Fanning Claims Men’s Amateur Honours...... 17 Eastman and Central Regions...... 49 Jenna Roadley Claims Women’s Amateur Honours...... 18 Interlake and North West Ontario Regions...... 50 Veronica Vetesnik Claims Women’s Junior Honours...... 19 Travis Fredborg Claims Men’s Junior Honours...... 20 Rhonda Orr Claims Women’s Senior Honours...... 21 Brent Armstrong Claims Men’s Senior Honours...... 22 Cameron Lowdon Claims Mid-Amateur Honours...... 23 Bri-Ann Tokariwski Claims Women’s Match Play Honours.24 Bret Thompson Claims Men’s Match Play Honours...... 24 Bri-Ann Tokariwski Claims Women’s City and District...... 25 is the official annual publication of Other Champions and Teams...... 26-27 GOLF MANITOBA GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS NEWS #420 - 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

MGSA Industry Article...... 31 Publisher — Darren Hughesman MGSA Column from President...... 32 Editor — Kirk Penton MGSA Super of the Year...... 32 Published by MSGA Board of Directors...... 34 Esdale Publishing Printed by ESDALE PRINTING COMPANY LTD. 207 DeBaets Street, Winnipeg, MB R2J 4A8 Telephone: (204) 957-4900

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 3 FROM THE EDITOR’S CHAIR

Greetings golfers, and welcome to This year’s edition of Manitoba what will undoubtedly be another Golfer will take a look at what Golf great year on the links! Manitoba is doing to celebrate its 10 decades, including a unique raffle What a summer it promises to be. whose goal is to provide some finan- For starters, Manitoba’s governing cial stability for years to come. A full golf body, known as Golf Manitoba, is day of celebration, which will include celebrating its centennial, which is a – what else? – a golf tournament, is remarkable milestone. Golf has been also planned for August. Golf Mani- played in Manitoba for more than the toba is doing it up right this year to last 100 years, but it really got orga- commemorate its first century at the nized in 1915 with the incorporation of helm, and we have all the details. the Manitoba Golf Association. And what will the next century of Manitoba golf look like? Well, you will find in the rest of this year’s men’s amateur, which was held in edition, because Winnipeg, and was named Mani- that’s where we toba’s golfer of the year as a result. look at the prov- We have a feature story on Thomp- ince’s current and son, whose goal is to one day turn future stars in our pro. parade of champi- ons. That includes Manitoba also had a national win- the University of ner on the professional side of the Manitoba Bisons ledger, as St. Charles Country Club’s golf team that Cory Kartusch was named Canada’s won a national top club professional in 2014. We championship on profile Kartusch and the fine work its home course he does at St. Charles in this year’s last June. issue.

The Bisons We could go on and on, but we’d weren’t the only prefer it if you simply starting turn- ones lighting it ing the pages and see for yourself up on the links that Manitoba golf is in fantastic last season. shape, from the grassroots level Winnipeg’s Bret to the amateur stars to those who Thompson, who make their livings through this won- plays at B.C.’s derful game. Simon Fraser University, had a Thanks for picking up a copy of splendid showing Manitoba Golfer, and may all your at the Canadian drives find the fairways this summer!

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4 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS...

The Manitoba Golf Scholarship Fund Inc. in 2014 awarded six scholarships to young golfers who have participated in the Manitoba golf community, demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing their post-secondary stud- ies at Canadian educational institutions. Since the inception of the Manitoba Golf Scholarship Fund, 165 scholar- ships have been awarded totalling $167,000.

Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award Stephanie Lasuik Steven Young The St. Boniface Golf Club member In 2013 the Dr. Dwight Parkinson was entering her second year at the Award was created which is a University of Winnipeg and is work- $3,500 scholarship that has been ing towards a Bachelor of Arts in made possible by Dave Hill of St. communications with a major in jour- Charles recognizing Dr. Parkin- nalism and French. She tied for fifth son’s long time commitment to at the 2013 Manitoba junior women’s the game of golf. It is awarded championship and was the recipient to the student entering their first of the inaugural Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award last year. year of studies at a post-second- ary institution with the highest David Nelson academic standing. The Southwood Golf and Country Club member is pursuing a Bachelor The 2014 recipient was Steven Young of St. Charles of Science degree in microbiology at Country Club. Young was entering the University of the University of Manitoba and plans Manitoba to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree, with to pursue a career in medicine. He fin- future plans to pursue a degree in medicine. In 2013 he ished third at the 2013 Manitoba junior finished second at the Manitoba junior men’s champi- men’s championship and represented onship, and he made both the provincial team for the the province at the Canadian junior Canadian junior men’s championship and Team Mani- men’s championship. toba for the Canada Summer Games. Lucas Wazney Manitoba Golf Scholarship Fund $1,000 awards The Elmhurst Golf and Country Club Matthew Gray member is scheduled to graduate in The St. Charles Country Club October 2015 with a Masters of Sci- member is working towards com- ence degree in civil engineering from pleting a Masters of Landscape the University of Manitoba. In 2013 Architecture with a major in envi- he was a member of the Elmhurst ronmental design at the Univer- Mundie Putter team. sity of British Columbia. He was runner-up in the 2013 Manitoba Micah Zacharias men’s mid-amateur championship The Portage Golf Club member was and made it to the quarter-finals entering his first year of studies at of the Manitoba men’s match play the University of Manitoba and has championship. aspirations of pursuing a degree in business or law. He won the Portage junior open and the Carman junior open in 2013.

About the Manitoba Golf Scholarship Fund (MGSF) • The capital fund grows annually from donations • The MGSF is a registered charity with the goal of made by individuals, donations made in honour providing financial assistance to young golfers of someone and golf clubs within Manitoba and pursuing post secondary education at institutions Northwest Ontario making contributions in Canada • Tax receipts are given for donations to the fund • The annual scholarships are granted based on the • Golf Manitoba supports the fund administratively, interest earned from the fund which allows for very little administrative overhead

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 5 Board of Directors

President Barry Hooke Kevin O’Donovan Portage G C Breezy Bend C C Wayne Leslie President Elect St. Charles C C Tammy Gibson Maplewood G C Wayne McWhirter Southwood G & C C vice president/Treasurer Vince Mariani Ken Warwick Elmhurst G & C C Niakwa C C Past President Golf canada provincial council Rob MacDonald chair and board member Elmhurst G & C C Rob MacDonald Elmhurst G & C C Directors Garth Collings Golf Canada Provincial Breezy Bend C C Council Representative Kevin O’Donovan Bob Fallis Breezy Bend C C Pine Ridge G C Golf Canada Governors Liliane Fargey Council Representative Golf Manitoba PPC Harvey Goehring Jim Gosman Breezy Bend C C Southwood G & C C

(L-R) FRONT ROW: Garth Collings, Vince Mariani, Kevin O’Donovan, Tammy Gibson, Rob MacDonald, Liliane Fargey BACK ROW: Wayne McWhirter, Barry Hooke, Jim Gosman, Ken Warwick, Bob Fallis MISSING: Wayne Leslie

6 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION Staff

Executive Director Dave Comaskey Director of Administration John Lamarche Director of Competitions Lisa Andersen Director of Player Development Garth Goodbrandson Office Administrator offices are located at Carol Muzychka #420 - 145 Pacific Avenue Administrative Intern Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6 Megan Lamirande Telephone: 204-925-5730 Fax: 204-925-5731 Player Development Intern Evelyn Kampen email at: [email protected] Check the website at: www.golfmanitoba.mb.ca

Back Row (L to R:) John Lamarche, Garth Goodbrandson Front Row (L to R:) Carol Muzychka, Dave Comaskey, Lisa Andersen Missing: Evelyn Kampen, Megan Lamirande

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Dave Comaskey is in his 11th year golfer who becomes the com- as Golf Manitoba’s executive petitive golfer. But it’s critical to director, and Manitoba Golfer the future of the game. recently sat down with the boss to look back on 2014, look ahead MG: So how is membership go- to a big year in 2015 and find out ing in Manitoba? if he accomplished his mission DC: When you talk about the ‘14 of playing 20 rounds of golf last season, it’s a concern is probably year. the best way to describe it. And I’m sure if you were to ask any MG: Let’s get right to it, shall we? golf club – not every one – but How was the 2014 season? if it’s not in immediate decline DC: It was good. We conducted from 2013 to 2014, I bet you in a number of successful events, the last four or five years they’ve and had over 5,000 kids go seen declines. And when there’s through the Golf in Schools and a decline in membership at golf Future Links program, which clubs, we see that decline here DAVE COMASKEY is wonderful. We track those in our office. They’re saying that Golf Manitoba Executive Director numbers for a variety of reasons, more people are playing the but we had just over 5,000 kids game casually, but less people MG: I’m assuming the national go through that program again. are joining golf clubs. In turn championships last year in Mani- That’s either the second or third that affects golf clubs, it affects toba, the Canadian university/ year in a row we’ve reached that us, and it affects a number of college and Canadian men’s plateau. That’s one of the more things. Having said that, there’s amateur, were successes? subtle things we do. We get a lot been a lot of work done by Golf DC: Any time we can host na- of profile – and it’s great – from Canada and the provincial golf tional championships, it’s ex- our provincial championships, associations. We’re in the very tremely exciting and gratifying. but from a developmental stand- early stages of launching a new Whenever we can showcase point, when we have 5,000 kids membership model. It’s exciting. the golf facilities that we have touch a golf club, who knows We’ve had to change. The mem- in the province, it’s a huge suc- the impact that’s going to have bership model that we currently cess alone. Then add on to that down the road. That’s one of our have has been in place since the the fact that the University of big successes from ‘14, ‘13 and ‘40s. The business of golf has Manitoba Bisons team wins the ‘12, and that’s the target again for dramatically changed. At that national championship on home ‘15. point, the vast majority of people turf, and then we had a number who were playing golf were of great showings at the Cana- dian amateur, led by our golfer of MG: Are you starting to see any members of golf clubs. That’s the membership improvement from opposite now. The vast majority the year last year, Bret Thomp- that, or is it too early? of people who play the game are son, finishing in the top 10. DC: It’s probably too early to not members of golf clubs. So say, because the Golf in Schools we need to make sure that we’re MG: You told us last year you program is targeted from Grades servicing not only our member hoped to play 15 to 20 rounds. 2 to 6. Whether we will or not, I clubs, but be very relevant to the Did you hit that total? don’t know the answer to that. individual golfer. DC: I got to 23! After we talked Nationwide this is going on. It’s I bumped that to 25 as my goal, and I got to 23. If we hadn’t had not isolated to Manitoba. There’s MG: This is the 100th anniversary a real collective effort among the of Golf Manitoba. How big of a a late start I think I would’ve got provincial golf associations and party are you going to throw for to the 25. the PGA of Canada and National yourselves? Golf Course Owners Association. DC: It’s huge for us. To say it’s We’re all doing a variety of initia- a one-in-a-hundred year occur- tives, some collaboratively and rence is kind of an obvious state- some association driven. But the ment, but it is that. It’s an oppor- need is to get young people ex- tunity to recognize the history posed to the game of golf. And and look forward to another 100 some of those young people are years (more on the centennial going to hopefully become avid celebration on page 32). golfers. And usually it’s the avid

8 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPEMENT’S REPORT

Thanks to the Canada, Western the Golf Dome in Winnipeg. They Canada and Manitoba Summer will take part in the Mundie Putter Games, there is something sub- and Nassau leagues this year to stantial for the province’s young get as much competition as they golfers to shoot towards each can. year. “That’s always been a great way Those aforementioned Games are for them to get experience play- held every four years and back ing different courses around Man- to back to back, so it allows Golf itoba and against the top amateur Manitoba’s Garth Goodbrandson male and female players,” Good- to set up a program to have play- brandson said. “It’s always good ers compete for spots on each experience and exposure to play team. against those people. Then we’ll have practices and a couple train- This year it’s the Western Canada ing camps throughout the year.” GARTH GOODBRANDSON Summer Games, which will be Director of Player Development held in Fort McMurray, Alta., The boys’ squad will be deter- in August. As a result, 10 boys mined by each player’s best six and six girls under the age of 16 rounds among the following necessarily be the exact same 16 began preparations last fall to events: Manitoba men’s match players who get invited to try out, attempt to earn spots on their play qualifying (two rounds), but they’ll likely get a leg up by respective teams this summer. special qualifier at Minnewasta competing for spots this year. (two rounds) and the Manitoba “Those Games programs have re- junior men’s championship (four “The nice thing about having a ally added a lot to programming rounds). program like this is the kids who for us,” Goodbrandson said. “You are on the team get a great op- want to give them a competitive The girls’ team will be based on portunity to play in the Western carrot, which they get and they’re the best six rounds from these Canada Games, but even the kids motivated by it, and then you events: Manitoba women’s match who don’t necessarily make the always want to build in lifelong play qualifying (two rounds), team, they improve tremendously memories for players, whether Manitoba women’s amateur (three themselves,” Goodbrandson said. they make a team or not. rounds) and Manitoba junior “So it’s good development for all women’s championship (three the kids playing.” “It’s a great way for people to rounds). develop passion for the game and There will be a smaller program great memories from the game.” The real developmental part next year for the Manitoba Sum- about this year’s tryout process is mer Games, which are for young- Goodbrandson identified the 10 the same group of players will be er goalies, and then in the fall boys and six girls based on their eligible to compete for the 2017 of 2016 Golf Manitoba will start play last year, and they spent the Canada Summer Games, which gearing up for the Canada Sum- winter training once a week at will be held in Winnipeg. It won’t mer Games on its own turf. Congratulations Golf Manitoba on Celebrating 100 Years Links at the Lake Golf Course Grand Pines Golf Course Tuxedo Golf Course Harbour View Golf Course Reservations available online at Lakeview Hecla Golf Course www.lakelandgolfmanagement.com

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 9 ous years I considered ahead of me,” Thompson said. “Being able to beat them and get the win was very, very good for my confidence.”

There were still a few hurdles along the journey that still stand in his way today, like being able to close out rounds. Never was that more evident than at the Nott Autocorp Manitoba men’s amateur at Niakwa and The Links at Quarry Oaks, where he got off to great starts but started think- ing too much about shooting 62 instead of simply playing good golf.

“I kind of forced it a bit too much there, because the first round I was three under through ten and I shot one over,” Thompson said. “The next round I was three under through four and shot even, and then at Niakwa I was four under through six and shot one under. I started thinking too much.”

He tied for seventh overall, but his play in the provincial amateur BRET THOMPSON actually paved the way to his strong showing at the Canadian NAMED MANITOBA am when he looks back on it. “Even though I wasn’t really hap- GOLFER OF THE YEAR py with the result, I was able to take away a lot of positive things When Bret Thompson returned golf, and it started coming back.” from that, knowing that I can go to Winnipeg last spring after his Did it ever. Thompson won not low when I’m kind of relaxed,” sophomore season at Simon Fra- only the season opening Mani- he said. “I just have to learn to ser University, he wasn’t happy toba men’s match play champi- control the emotions and not with his golf game. onship in June, beating Eagles get too high when you’re playing Landing’s Wade Wetelainen in well and not trying to force it too So he did what anyone in his the 36 hole final, but he had a much.” situation would do: He quit prac- strong showing in the Nott Au- tising. tocorp Manitoba men’s amateur He took that improved mindset championship and then tied for into the Canadian amateur, which He did what now? eighth in the Canadian men’s featured one round at his home amateur at Elmhurst and South- course, although that was easier “I actually stopped going to the wood. said than done. range so much,” the Southwood Golf and Country Club member He credits the match play vic- “I was kind of nervous, because said. “That’s one of the things I tory as being the springboard to you want to do well on the big did. I was focused too much on a 2014 season that ended with stage,” he said. “My first couple what my swing looked like and his being named Golf Manitoba’s holes of the tournament I made a not really focused on where the amateur golfer of the year. couple bogeys. On my fifth hole ball was going, and I was getting I rolled in a seven-footer for par, frustrated. “It just gave me a lot of confi- and that’s when I said, let’s just dence, being able to win a tour- settle down here.” “So I stopped going to the range nament like that playing against so much. I just played a lot of some of the guys who in previ- Thompson more than settled down. He toured the Donald

10 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION Ross design in just 68 strokes out of the three-man playoff in When he returned to school at and he knew he could score well a tie for eighth. It was the best SFU in the fall Thompson had the next day at Southwood. He showing by a Manitoban since chances to win but ended up ty- put another 68 on the board and the tournament returned to ing for second and third in four found himself in contention. Just stroke play nearly a decade ago. events. like that he was warming up on the range and playing with some “It was really good for my expec- Thompson plans to have a busy of North America’s top ama- tations,” Thompson said. “I want 2015 season, adding elite ama- teur golfers, like Corey Conners, to go pro after, so it was defi- teur tournaments like Calgary’s Adam Svensson and Lee McCoy. nitely a big confidence booster Glencoe Invitational and U.S. knowing I could get there. It kind amateur qualifying to his sched- “So it was pretty nice knowing of set the benchmark. I’m kind ule. He was the first alternate that when I play well I can be of in the process of: I know I can two years ago in Fargo, N.D., so there,” he said. play there, so how can I get there he knows he can do it. He also consistently? I’m trying to just gets an automatic entry into the He carded rounds of 72 and 71 in build off of it.” Canadian men’s amateur in To- the final two rounds at Elmhurst ronto thanks to his showing last and ended up just three shots August.

UP CLOSE Biggest influence on your career? Favourite club in your bag? Probably my dad, Geoff. When I was I like all of them, but probably my putter. younger he’d bring me out to the golf course, and he’s always supported me. Favourite Manitoba golf hole? I really like 11 at the new Southwood. It’s Best career round? a downhill, 230-yard par-3 over water I’ve gone 7 under four times. One of with fescue around it. It’s difficult, but those was a 64, and three of them were it’s a really nice hole. 65. They had the MJT at the Meadows. I went 65-65. Then I shot two in qualify- Favourite golf course outside of ing out here. The 64 was at Marine Drive, Manitoba? and the 65 was at Richmond Golf Club. PGA National, probably. I played the Junior Optimist there in 2012. I love that What driver is in your bag? course. Titleist 913 D3.

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 11 Golf MB Golfer of the Year

Year Winner Finalists 1993 Rob McMillan Brionie Brown, Gary Kullman 2014 Brett Thompson Todd Fanning, Travis Fredborg 1992 Rob McMillan Todd Fanning, Pap Piper 2013 Aaron Cockerill & 1991 Todd Fanning Rob McMillan, Christy Power, Josh Wytinck Garth Collings, Derek East Aileen Robertson 2012 Josh Wytinck Charlie Boyechko, Garth Collings, Jenna Roadley 1990 Rob McMillan Jimmy Doyle, Carl Lechman 2011 Jesse Skelton Winnie Hyun, Myles Sullivan Josh Wytinck 1989 Dave McMillan Jimmy Doyle, Aileen Robertson 2010 Aaron Cockerill Garth Collings, Peter More 1988 Dale Goehring Garth Collings, Scott Parker 2009 Garth Collings Tyler Mancini, Ryan Pitzel 1987 Glen Hnatiuk Jeff Helper, Merlene Netterfield 2008 Brad Kirton Garth Collings, Jill Hardy, Peter More 1986 Todd Fanning Cathy Burton, Glen Hnatiuk 2007 Brad Kirton Garth Collings, Matt Johnston, Kaitlin Troop 1985 Todd Fanning Gail Anderson, Terry Hashimoto 2006 Garth Collings Matt Johnston, Brad Kirton, Kaitlin Troop 1984 Todd Fanning Cathy Burton, Craig Kindrat 2005 Garth Collings Jordan Krantz, Scott Loewen 1983 Gail Anderson Terry Hashimoto, Nick Mickoski 2004 Jill Hardy Garth Collings, Scott Loewen 1982 Billy Parker Craig Kindrat, Bruce North 2003 Garth Collings Mike Keast, Judi Lidstone 1981 Shauna Gechel Gail Anderson, Terry Hashimoto 2002 Mike Keast Garth Collings, Jill Hardy 1980 Terry Hashimoto Marc Chamberland, Craig Dearden, 2001 Peter More Bruce North, Adam Speirs Jo-Ann Lindsay 2000 Jo-Ann Lindsay Garth Collings, Ben Bandura 1979 Billy Parker Terry Hashimoto, Terry More 1999 Garth Collings Adam Speirs, Ryan Horn 1978 Terry More Craig Dearden, Terry Hashimoto 1998 Terry Hashimoto Garth Collings, Bruce North 1977 Jimmy King Pam Falk, Peter Hayes 1997 Dale Goehring Adam Speirs, Jo-Ann Lindsay 1976 Terry Hashimoto Jimmy King, Gary Kullman 1996 Rob McMillan Garth Collings, Dale Goehring 1975 Matt Poleschuk Jimmy Doyle, Ted Homenuik 1995 Rob McMillan Garth Collings, Jo-Ann Lindsay 1994 Rob McMillan & Aileen Robertson Garth Collings advertisers’ index

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12 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum

The Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum held its 12th annual induction ceremony on Monday, Sept. 29, at Winnipeg’s McPhillips Station Casino.

There were four inductees honoured during this year’s event for their accomplishments on and off the golf course: Harry Brotchie, Lorraine MacLeod, Jack Cuthbert (posthumously) and Dean North.

Here is a look at their accomplishments:

HARRY BROTCHIE toba PGA title in 1975 and was As president of Lakeland Golf the winner of more than 15 other Management, Brotchie is in Manitoba pro events. charge of the operation of nine public and resort golf courses in His long list of accomplishments Manitoba and Saskatchewan: Tor in the business and development Hill, Murray, Lakeview and Joanne of the sport earns him a place Goulet courses in Regina; Har- among the golf builders of Mani- bour View and Tuxedo courses toba. Provincially, he developed in Winnipeg; Grand Pines, Links and conducted junior golf camps at the Lake and Hecla courses in and rural clinics for the Manitoba rural Manitoba. Golf Association and Manitoba Ladies Golf Association. He was LORRAINE MACLEOD president of the Manitoba PGA Assistants and later served as president of the Manitoba PGA in 1985 and ‘86. He was presi- dent of the Prairie Chapter of From a teenage involvement in the National Golf Course Owners competitive golf, Harry Brotchie Association in 2013 and ‘14. went on to become one of the top builders and developers On the national scene, Brotchie of the sport in Manitoba. His was on the CPGA board of di- reputation extends beyond the rectors for 10 years and was a province, and into national and member of the executive com- international activities. mittee for seven years. He served as chairman of several commit- As a young amateur player, tees and became national CPGA Brotchie emerged as a three- president in 1993 for a two-year time winner of the John Blum- term. He is recognized as a berg municipal course cham- CPGA Master Professional and Years of dedicated service to pionship from 1972 to ‘74 and is a director of the National Golf golf in and out of the province two-time winner of the City of Course Owners Association. In- have earned the right for Mabel Winnipeg municipal champion- ternationally, he was non-playing Lorraine MacLeod to be recog- ship in 1973 and ‘74. As a profes- captain of three Canadian World nized as a true builder of the sional he won the Manitoba PGA Cup teams, was honorary vice- sport in Manitoba. assistants championship in 1975 president of the PGA of America and 1977, and placed fifth in the in 1993 and ‘94, and was elected It all started at the Winnipeg Canadian assistants champion- to membership in the British Canoe Club, where she served in ship in 1975. He won the Mani- PGA. executive positions (including a

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 13 Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum

term as president) from 1978 to Other awards included most member of Manitoba’s first men’s 1982. She researched the history outstanding member from Win- Willingdon Cup team in 1927. of WCC ladies golf, and present- nipeg Canoe Club in 1986, MLGA ed an article and pictorial display. outstanding volunteer award in Earlier, Cuthbert claimed the This was followed with the orga- 1989, Gal of the Year award from Saskatchewan Amateur honours nization of Manitoba Ladies Golf Southwood ladies section in 1996 in 1917, 1918 and 1919, and was Association records and later a and Volunteer Service Award the Saskatchewan Open winner full review of MLGA activities for for 25 years of service from Golf in 1931. He also won the Alberta the 75th anniversary in 1997. All Manitoba in 2007. men’s amateur championship material has been deposited into twice, the Western Canadian the provincial archives. JACK CUTHBERT Amateur title twice and the Western Canadian Open champi- She starting serving on the onship once. MLGA executive in 1982, chairing several committees and becom- He was born in Nairn, Scotland, ing provincial president in 1987 on January 4, 1894, and came and ‘88. She was instrumental in to Winnipeg in 1911. He worked the development of golf clinics, with the Bank of Commerce and target fitness, sport psychology then was a sportswriter with the and a winter golf school with Winnipeg Free Press for four members of the Manitoba PGA. years, specializing in golf. He She was on the board of direc- moved west to Moose Jaw, then tors of the Manitoba Golf Hall of on to Calgary and Edmonton. He Fame and Museum from 2001 to became the golf professional at 2008 and was on the selection the Calgary Country Club in the committee from 2001 to 2003. 1930s and held that post for 33 years. MacLeod was involved with the conducting of several Ca- Jack Cuthbert was the first win- Along with his list of champion- nadian Ladies Golf Association ner of the Manitoba men’s ama- ship performances, Cuthbert had championships from 1981 to teur golf championship in 1919 the honour of playing in exhibi- 2001, including chairing the 1991 and went on to become a domi- tion matches with such noted Canadian Women’s Amateur nant figure on the provincial golf golfers as Harry Vardon, Ted Ray, Championship at Glendale Golf scene through the 1920s. Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen. and Country Club. She received In 1924 and ‘25, the Dominion in 2000 a CLGA Distinguished He followed that 1919 victory Chocolate Co., Limited issued a Service Award for outstanding with three more Manitoba ama- trading card in his honour. contributions. teur titles in 1921, 1923 and 1925, and added the Manitoba Open Jack Cuthbert passed away in championship in 1924. He was a Calgary in 1972 at the age of 78.

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14 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum

DEAN NORTH His main claim to fame as an of the Tour in 1998, 2001, 2003 amateur was as a member of and 2004. the winning Manitoba team at the Canadian junior interprovin- On the local pro scene, North cial championship in 1991 along won the Manitoba PGA Player with Rob McMillan, Darren of the year honours in 1997, Magda and Brian Houston. 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014; won North moved out of the ama- the MPGA Championship in teur picture and started his 2000, 2009, 2010, 2011 and pro career as an assistant at 2012; and won the Fall Classic Carman Golf and Curling Club championship in 1995, 1999, in 1992 and 1993. North was 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2011 an assistant at Pine Ridge and 2013. He has also claimed Golf Club in 1994 and 1995. victories in many one-day tour- He then moved to St. Charles naments and pro-am events Country Club, where he was an over the years. assistant from 1994 to 2005. From 2006 to 2009 be served In 2004, North won the North as head professional at Selkirk Dakota State Open at the Fargo Golf and Country Club, then Country Club with a record returned in 2010 to his home 18-under-par total 198 over town of Carman, where he now three rounds, including the cur- serves as general manager of rent course record of 10-under the Carman Golf and Curling 62. Also in 2004, North won the From the time he left the ama- Club. U.S. Open regional qualifier in teur ranks in 1994, Dean North Minneapolis using a rental set has been an outstanding figure North won the qualifying tour- of clubs. He also is the holder of on the Manitoba professional nament for the Canadian Tour in course records of 59 at Carman golf scene. 2000 and played as a member and 61 at Selkirk.​

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 15 university championships

The University of Manitoba Bisons golf team was ex- UBC’s Scott Secord won the individual portion of the cited about hosting the 2014 Canadian University/Col- tournament, firing rounds of 68, 65, 71 and 71. That lege Championship because it was being played on its was seven shots better than Victoria’s Connor Gann. home course of Southwood Golf and Country Club. Victoria’s Megan Woodland captured the women’s That excitement turned out to be justified, because individual title by one stroke over UBC’s Kylie Barros. the Bisons were able to win their first national cham- UBC easily won the women’s team event, cruising to a pionship on their home turf in early June. 35-shot victory over the Montreal Carabins.

The Bisons won by 12 shots over the defending cham- This year’s Canadian University/College Champion- pion UBC Thunderbirds and were the only squad to ship will be held in Guelph at the end of May, and shoot under 300 each of the four days. Mazur, Boyechko and Gobin will be back to help Mani- toba try to defend its crown. “I’m very excited and very proud of this team,” Bisons coach Garth Goodbrandson told reporters on the day “Everyone’s pretty excited by that,” Goodbrandson of triumph. “They really deserve it, they’ve worked so said this spring. hard, and it shows you that hard work does pay off.” Devon Schade, who is in his first year with the team, Manitoba’s winning team consisted of Josh Wytinck, and fourth year Ryan Dirr are the other members of Charlie Boyechko, Bryce Barr, Scott Mazur and Brodie the Herd who will attempt to make it two in a row for Gobin. Wytinck (74-71-70-74) finished fourth individu- Manitoba.​ ally, while Mazur (79-71-70-71) and Barr (73-73-73-72) tied for fifth. Boyechko (69-76-72-80) and Gobin (77- 72-73-75) tied for 16th. Photos by: Douglas Portz Photography/Golf Canada

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Todd Fanning CLAIMS MEN’S AMATEUR HONOURS

All it took was one round for the came in at 8-under 280 (68-75-71- Nott Autocorp Manitoba men’s 66). amateur championship to swing in Todd Fanning’s favour. “It was an incredible week,” Fanning told reporters after his victory. “If Breezy Bend’s Garth Collings had you check my Twitter account, back a two-stroke lead at the midway in (early) July I said it would be cool point of the event, thanks to back- to win 30 years after my first one. to-back rounds of 67 at The Links at I’m pretty happy about that. Quarry Oaks. Fanning, who shot 69 and 67, was two shots back. “Lots has happened (since 1984). I was 16 years old, and two years The good news for Fanning, though, before that I didn’t even know what is the final two rounds were slated the Manitoba amateur was and then for his home course of Niakwa I won. I had a pretty good career as Country Club. He took full advan- a pro, and now I’m just happy to be tage. back playing with the young kids. There are some guys here that have in Winnipeg along with Boyechko Fanning fired a sparkling 68 in the some serious game. It’s enjoyable to and Bryce Sholdice of Bel Acres, third round while most everyone play beside them.” and the team tied for fourth in the else couldn’t break 70. Collings Willingdon Cup competition. slipped to a 76, which gave Fan- Boyechko started the final round ning, a former professional golfer, a 10 strokes back of Fanning, but he Southwood’s Bret Thompson was six-shot advantage going into the had reduced that edge to just one the top Manitoban at the amateur, final round. stroke after 15 holes if you matched tying for eighth, while St. Charles’ their cards. Boyechko, who was Derek East tied for 18th. Other Fanning withstood a tremendous playing in the group in front of Fan- Manitobans who made the cut were charge from Southwood’s Charlie ning, bogeyed the 18th hole to end Fanning (tied for 27th), Elmhurst’s Boyechko in the final round and up two back of the champ. Scott Mazur (tied for 43rd), Pine won his first Manitoba amateur in Ridge’s Josh Wytinck (tied for 22 years and fifth overall. He carded Fanning, who got his amateur 58th) and Breezy Bend’s Eric John- a 74 that left him with a four round status back in 2008, represented son (tied for 64th). total of 10-under-par 278. Boyechko Manitoba at the Canadian amateur

Provincial Amateur Men

Charlie Boyechko, Todd Fanning & Bryce Sholdice

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Jenna Roadley CLAIMS WOMEN’S AMATEUR HONOURS

Bri-ann Tokariwski made it three got close by playing her first 11 wins in a row at the Manitoba holes in even par. women’s match play champion- ship, but Jenna Roadley decided Glendale’s Camryn Roadley, who it wasn’t going to happen again in is Jenna’s younger sister, finished another major event. third (78-78-79), and St. Boniface’s Mindy Lichtman (83-75-79) was Roadley, who plays collegiately at fourth, 16 shots back of the champ. Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., Jenna Roadley’s opening round prevented Tokariwski from winning of 2-under-par 70, which was the her third straight women’s amateur tournament’s best, featured a bo- championship in 2014, cruising gey on the first hole but three bird- to a 12-shot triumph in the three- ies and 14 pars the rest of the way. day event. Tokariwski ended up in second spot at St. Charles Country Tokariwski, Camryn Roadley and Club. Lichtman represented Manitoba at the Canadian women’s amateur Roadley, who is a member at championship in Woodstock, Ont., Glendale Golf and Country Club, and they placed eighth among the won her first amateur crown with eight teams with a 45-over total in rounds of 70, 75 and 76, which the interprovincial competition. worked out to a 5-over-par total over three days. Tokariwski, an Lichtman was the only Manitoban Elmhurst member, never really to make the cut and ended up in threatened Roadley’s romp to the 77th spot after shooting 82, 82, championship, posting scores of 80 and 87. Tokariwski and Roadley 79, 75 and 79 to end up at 17 over missed the 36-hole cut. par. This year’s Manitoba women’s Roadley entered the final round amateur championship will take with a comfortable nine stroke place July 6 to 8 at St. Boniface lead, and she made sure nobody Golf Club.

Provincial Amateur Women

Mindy Lichtman, , Bri-ann Tokariwski & Camryn Roadley

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Veronica Vetesnik CLAIMS women’s Junior HONOURS

Veronica Vetesnik may have put five birdies on her score- shot 10 strokes worse in the card against eight bogeys to final round of the Manitoba take control of the tourna- junior women’s champion- ment. ship than she was the day before, but it didn’t matter When all was said and done, one bit because she had Vetesnik (84-76-86) finished built up a very comfortable with a 14-over-par 246 total. cushion. Poponick (83-85-83) was five shots back, and Demko The Winnipeg golfer, who at- (84-84-84) was six in arrears tends high school in the U.S. but won the 15-16 age group. to improve her golf game, turned in an 86 in the third Poponick, Demko and St. and final round at Rossmere Charles’ Katherine McGlenen Country Club, yet she still represented Manitoba at the 69th place (84-86-90-85). won by five strokes over Canadian junior women’s Selkirk’s McKyla Poponick. championship in Thornhill, Poponick and St. Charles’ Thunder Bay’s Alexandra Ont. The squad placed sixth Brynn Todd missed the cut. Demko was third. among the nine provinces that sent representatives. The championship really turned in Vetesnik’s favour in Glendale’s Camryn Road- the second round, when she ley was the top Manitoban blistered the course with a at nationals, tying for 52nd 3-over-par 76 that turned a spot thanks to rounds of one shot deficit into an eight 83, 81, 79 and 83. Demko stroke advantage going into (83-82-80-83) tied for 56th, the final 18 holes. Vetesnik while McGlenen finished in

Provincial Junior Women

Katherine McGlenen, Alexandra Demko & McKyla Poponick

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Travis Fredborg CLAIMS men’s junior HONOURS

Travis Fredborg figured post the even par round and winning the Manitoba junior give himself a seven stroke men’s golf championship in cushion entering the final 18 2013 was so nice, he decided holes. to do it twice. Sackett, who plays col- The Selkirk Golf and Coun- legiately at South Dakota try Club member cruised to State University, made his second straight crown things somewhat interesting last July at Rossmere Coun- by getting to within three try Club, winning by eight strokes of Fredborg with strokes over Elmhurst’s Zach four holes to go in the final Sackett. Fredborg posted round, but he triple bogeyed rounds of 72-71-70-76 for a the par-3 17th and bogeyed 9-over-par 289 score. 16 and 18. Sackett finished 74th (73-75- Fredborg, who has commit- Sackett’s rounds were 74-75- 81-81). ted to start playing at Pa- 74-74, while Bryce Sholdice cific University in Stockton, of Bel Acres placed third Mafeking’s Stacy Genaille, Calif., in the fall of 2015, had thanks to scores of 72, 78, 74 Scott Lemon of St. Charles a two shot lead at the tour- and 75. and Dauphin’s Connor Shaw nament’s midway point, but missed the 36-hole cut at his third round 70 separated Sholdice was the top Mani- nationals. him from the pack. toban at the Canadian junior men’s championship in Niag- This year’s Manitoba junior He had three bogeys on the ara Falls, Ont., tying for 18th men’s championship will be front nine, but he bounced with a 2-over total of 290 held at Transcona Golf Club back with four birdies and (73-67-77-73). Fredborg tied and Elmhurst Golf and Coun- only one more bogey to for 35th (72-75-75-74), and try Club from July 13 to 16.

Provincial Junior Men

Bryce Sholdice, Travis Fredborg & Zach Sackett

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Rhonda Orr CLAIMS women’s senior HONOURS

Rhonda Orr was looking last 18 holes at Larters at St. to win her second straight Andrews. Manitoba senior women’s golf championship on July 30, but Orr’s three-round total was it wasn’t going to be easy. 4-over-par 227 thanks to rounds of 76, 77 and 74, while The Southwood Golf and Eyeford shot 78, 77 and 74. Country Club member went Dolan (75-78-79) ended up in into the third and final round third place, five shots back of with a lead, but it was only by Orr, despite leading after the one shot over Diane Dolan of first round. Ottawa’s Hylands Golf Club and two shots over Diane Since Dolan is from Ontario, Eyeford of St. Charles. Maplewood’s Tammy Gibson was promoted to the team Orr decided she wasn’t inter- that represented Manitoba at ested in an exciting finish, be- the Canadian senior women’s cause she got right to work. championship at Club de golf Orr parred the first hole and Milby in Sherbrooke, Que., in birdied the second to give August. herself a quick four-stroke lead over the two Dianes, Orr tied for 19th at nation- who were playing with her in als, firing rounds of 78, 79 the final group. and 82, while Eyeford tied for 48th (87-81-85). Gibson also There was never much in made the cut and tied for doubt after that, and Orr 63rd (87-83-91). ended up winning her second Manitoba ended up in fifth crown in a row by two shots place in the interprovincial over Eyeford without ever team competition with a two- giving up the lead over the round total of 33-over 325.

Provincial Senior Women

Tammy Gibson, Rhonda Orr & Diane Eyford

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Brent Armstrong CLAIMS men’s senior HONOURS

It was quite the logjam atop birdie to win with relative the leaderboard going into ease. the final round of the Mani- toba senior men’s champion- Armstrong shot 73-72-69 for ship on July 30 at Larters at a 4-over 214 total. St. Andrews. Elmhurst’s Barry Minish be- When all was said and done, gan the day in top spot, one Brent Armstrong of St. shot clear of Breezy Bend’s Charles had vaulted to the Mark Olson, but neither was top. able to hold on to his spot. Minish, who made four bo- Armstrong, who started the geys and three birdies over day tied for fourth and four the first two rounds, had shots back of the lead, card- eight bogeys on Day 3 to ed a final round 1-under-par finish with a 78 and a three championship at Capilano 69 to win by two strokes over round total of 9-over 219, Golf and Country Club in Breezy Bend’s Garth Collings, which left him in fourth place. West Vancouver, B.C., where who began the day in sev- they finished eighth out of enth spot but also fired a 69 Olson, meanwhile, had four nine provinces in the team to leap over five competitors. bogeys and a double before competition. making birdie on the last for Armstrong was simply steady a final round 75. He placed Collings was the top individ- over the final 18 holes, while third with a 217 aggregate, ual ‘Toban at nationals, tying those on top of the leader- three shots back of Arm- for 38th with rounds of 79, board going into the day had strong. 75, 75 and 76. The other six their struggles. Armstrong Manitobans missed the cut. birdied two and bogeyed two Armstrong, Collings and of the first six holes, and after Olson represented Manitoba that he made 11 pars and a at the Canadian senior men’s

Provincial Senior Men

Mark Olson, Brent Armstrong & Garth Collings

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Cameron Lowdon CLAIMS mid AMATEUR HONOURS

Cameron Lowdon went into the final day of and a triple for a 42. Tibbs’ struggles con- the Aberdeen Chiropractic Manitoba men’s tinued on the back nine, but Lowdon found mid-amateur golf championship with his his groove and parred each and every hole eye on his playing partner. coming in to emerge victorious.

It turned out the man who almost took him Markham may not have known it at the down was playing five groups in front of time, but he was making the outcome him. interesting with his play five groups in front of Lowdon and Tibbs. Markham had two Lowdon, an Elmhurst Golf and Country birdies and an eagle in his first five holes, Club member, went into the final round but he also had a bogey in there and ended tied for the lead with Pine Ridge’s Mike up shooting an even-par 36 on the front. Tibbs, but he ended up winning the tourna- ment by one stroke over Niakwa’s Scott He made another eagle on the back nine Markham and Hamiota’s Chad Facey. en route to a 2-under-par 34 and a tourna- ment best round of 70, but it ultimately Lowdon ended up winning with an 11-over- wasn’t enough to sneak past Lowdon. par 227 total thanks to rounds of 74, 76 Markham entered the final day eight and 77. Markham (77-81-70) and Facey (76- strokes behind the leaders. Breezy Bend’s Justin McDonald was the 77-75) came close at St. Charles Country top Manitoban at nationals, tying for 14th Club, but they both finished at 12 over. Lowdon, Markham and Rossmere’s Rob thanks to rounds of 76, 74, 75 and 73. Oliphant made up the Manitoba team that Breezy Bend’s Garth Collings tied for 22nd, Lowdon, who also won the mid-masters competed at the Canadian men’s mid- and Bobby Wiebe, also out of Breezy crown for those at least 40 years old, and amateur championship in Barrie, Ont., Bend, tied for 27th. Tibbs entered the final round at 6 over for in September. They finished last in the the tournament, which was good for a one 10-province tournament with a 27-over-par Pine Ridge’s Mike Tibbs and Hamiota’s shot edge over St. Charles’ Matt Gray. Low- total. Lowdon was the top finisher of the Chad Facey also missed the cut. don and Tibbs didn’t exactly light the front three, tying for 54th spot with a 21-over This year’s Manitoba men’s mid-amateur nine on fire; Lowdon made five bogeys en 309 total, while Markham and Oliphant will be played July 6 to 8 at St. Boniface route to a 41, while Tibbs had three bogeys missed the 36-hole cut. Golf Club.

Provincial Mid Amateur Men

Scott Markham, Cameron Lowdon & Rob Oliphant

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Bri-ann Tokariwski CLAIMS WOMEN’S match play HONOURs

Bri-ann Tokariwski in 2014 became second round thanks to her runner- the first women’s golfer to win three up showing in the qualifying round, consecutive Manitoba match play and she breezed past Maria Funston championships in more than a de- 6 and 5 in her first match to get to cade. the semifinals. There she took care of Mindy Lichtman by a 4 and 3 score When Tokariwski put the finishing to set up the winner-take-all tilt with touches on her dominant 11 and 10 Zachedniak, whose road to the final victory over fellow Elmhurst mem- was a bit longer. ber Faye Zachedniak in the final at Bel Acres Golf and Country Club, it Zachedniak qualified ninth among marked the first “three-peat” since the 11 competitors with rounds of Judi Lidstone accomplished the feat 82 and 89, but she edged Kathryn in 2003. McKenzie 3 and 2 in the first round before upending Roadley 2 and 1 in Tokariwski finished second in the her quarter-final match. Zachedniak took advantage of a cool qualifying portion of the event after Todd, upending her by a 2 and 1 mar- shooting rounds of 76 and 80. That Zachedniak was feeling good by the gin to move on to the final. put her four strokes back of medallist time she got to her semifinal contest Jenna Roadley, the Glendale member against Dana Todd, who enjoyed a This year’s match play qualifier will who fired 71-81 to finish on top of the first-round bye and then advanced take place at Winkler Golf Club on 11-player field. once more without hitting a shot May 23 and 24, while the matches are since her opponent was unable slated for Pine Ridge Golf Club. The Tokariwski enjoyed a bye to the to play their quarter-final match. final is scheduled for June 7. bret Thompson CLAIMS MEN’S match play HONOURS

Aaron Cockerill was the man to beat 18th hole to force overtime. going into the head-to-head portion of the Manitoba men’s match play Thompson and Wetelainen actu- championship in 2014, considering ally tied for ninth during the 36-hole he had won the previous two years qualifying at Teulon Golf and Country and was the medallist by a whopping Club. Thompson shot 76-72, while seven strokes. Wetelainen, a 22-year-old from Wabi- goon, Ont., carded rounds of 72-76. The Elmhurst member from Stony Mountain couldn’t make it a hat trick, Thompson, a Winnipeg native who and second rounds, respectively. however, and that allowed South- plays collegiately for Simon Fraser wood’s Bret Thompson to step into University in Burnaby, B.C., then went Cockerill won the medallist honours the winner’s circle. to work. He knocked off Garrett by shooting 65-72 for a 7-under-par Neiles 4 and 3 in the opening round 137 total on his old home course. That Thompson defeated Eagles Landing’s before upending Jesse Skelton 1 up in was seven strokes better than Pine Wade Wetelainen 7 and 5 in the final Round 2. Ridge’s Josh Wytinck, who carded at Bel Acres Golf and Country Club. rounds of 69-75 to finish alone in In the quarter-final round Thompson second place. It was Wetelainen who ended Cock- eliminated Mark McNeilly 3 and 1, and erill’s impressive run in the match play then beat fellow Southwood golfer This year’s match play qualifier will event, beating him on the second Charlie Boyechko 1 up to advance to take place at Winkler Golf Club on extra hole in the quarter-final round. the final. May 23 and 24, while the matches are Wetelainen then stopped Devon slated for Pine Ridge Golf Club. The Schade in their semifinal, needing Wetelainen’s list of victims also final is scheduled for June 7. one extra hole to move on to the final included John Multan and Kody Faw- after draining a 50-foot putt on the cett, who were defeated in the first

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Bri-ann Tokariwski CLAIMS WOMEN’S CITY AND DISTRICT HONOURS

There was one prestigious Manitoba a two-stroke lead over Lichtman into women’s golf tournament that Bri- the second and final round. Tokari- ann Tokariwski hadn’t won going into wski stretched that advantage to five the 2014 season. shots by the time they got to the turn on Day 2 thanks to an even-par The Elmhurst Golf and Country Club 34 on the front nine. member took care of that in convinc- ing fashion on June 22 at Maplewood Despite bogeying 14, 15 and 16 on Golf Club in St-Pierre-Jolys, cap- the back, Tokariwski had no trouble turing the Women’s City & District cruising to victory in the 14-player McKenzie tied for third after they Championship by four strokes over field, winning with a two-round total both produced rounds of 79 and 77. defending champion Mindy Lichtman of 6-over-par 148. of St. Boniface. This year’s Women’s City & District Lichtman shot 77-75 to finish as the Championship will be contested on Tokariwski carded a 4-over-par 75 on runner-up, while Glendale’s Jenna June 13 and 14 at Teulon Golf and Day 1 of the 36-hole event and took Roadley and Elmhurst’s Kathryn Country Club. women’s alternate shot champions Junior Bantam

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Junior Bantam Men’s rural champions

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Ryan McMillan (Senior) (Amateur) (Junior) Elmhurst (Boys) Men’s interclub

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Provincial Interclub Rural Team: Provincial Interclub City Team: Jared Gossen, Travis Fifi, Brad Pardy & Andrew Ratt (Shilo) Nathan Wazney, Jeff Bleue, Jordy Lutz & Ben Bandura (Elmhurst)

Junior Interclub Rural Team: Junior Interclub City Team: Lucas Pappal, Cole Peters, Ryan Kehler & Stephan Lavallee Myles Panciera, Elliot Panciera, Tyler Hall & Riley Hall (Links at Quarry Oaks) (Pine Ridge)

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Senior Interclub Rural Team: Senior Interclub City Team: Ron Lyman, Sheldon LeBlanc, John Dell & Gary Loewen Ken Warwick, Doug Lavallee & Barry Minish (Niakwa) (Minnewasta)

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Women’s interclubS interclub A - Gross interclub A - Net

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Southwood: Trish Jordan, Rhonda Orr & Fran Povoledo Glendale: Amanda Anderson, Bethany Luptak, Missing Noreen Stewart Camryn Roadley & Christine Scalena interclub B - Gross interclub B - Net

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MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 27 2015 Golf Manitoba Tournament Schedules

Golf Manitoba Events Date Event Venue May 23, 24...... Match Play Qualifier...... Winkler Golf Club May 29-31, June 5-7...... Match Play Championship...... Pine Ridge Golf Club June 13, 14...... Women’s City & District...... Teulon Golf & Country Club June 25...... Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Qualifier...... South Interlake Golf & Country Club June 27...... Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Qualifier...... Portage Golf Club July 6...... The Players Cup Qualifier...... Southwood Golf & Country Club July 6-8...... Women’s Amateur Championship...... St. Boniface Golf Club July 6-8...... Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship...... St. Boniface Golf Club July 13-16...... Accurate Dorwin Men’s Junior Championship...... Transcona G C/Elmhurst G & C C July 14-16...... Accurate Dorwin Women’s Junior Championship...... Transcona G C/Elmhurst G & C C July 20-23...... Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship...... Bridges Golf Course July 29-31...... Women’s Senior Championship...... Niakwa Country Club July 29-31...... Men’s Senior Championship...... Niakwa Country Club Aug. 4, 5...... Bantam Championship...... Tuxedo Golf Course Aug. 8, 9...... Rural Men’s Championship...... Neepawa Golf & Country Club Aug. 20...... Women’s Interclub B Championship...... Glendale Golf & Country Club Aug. 24...... Women’s Interclub A Championship...... Maplewood Golf Club Aug. 27...... Men’s Junior Interclub Championship...... Maplewood Golf Club Aug. 31...... Provincial Men’s Interclub...... Links at the Lake Sept. 8...... Men’s Senior Interclub...... Glendale Golf & Country Club Sept. 9...... Women’s Alternate Shot Championship...... Pine Ridge Golf Club Golf Canada Events Date...... Event...... Venue Apr 7 - Apr 9 ...... World Junior Team Qualifier...... Victoria, British Columbia May 8 - May 10...... CN Future Links Pacific Championship ...... Qualicum Beach, British Columbia May 22 - May 24...... CN Future Links Ontario Championship...... Dorchester, Ontario May 26 - May 29...... Canadian University/College Championship...... Guelph, Ontario May 26 - May 27...... Canadian Women’s Tour...... Calgary, Alberta Jun 1...... RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying...... Île-Bizard, Québec Jun 1...... RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying...... Squamish, British Columbia Jun 12 - Jun 14...... CN Future Links Prairie Championship...... Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Jun 16 - Jun 17...... Canadian Women’s Tour...... Ottawa, Ontario Jun 29...... RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying...... Milton, Ontario Jul 3 - Jul 5...... CN Future Links Québec Championship...... Bromont, Québec Jul 7 - Jul 9...... CN Future Links Western Championship...... Gibbons, Alberta Jul 14 - Jul 16...... CN Future Links Atlantic Championship...... Bathurst, New Brunswick Jul 16 - Jul 19...... Toronto 2015 - Pan Am Games...... Markham, Ontario Jul 20 - Jul 26...... RBC Canadian Open...... Oakville, Ontario Jul 20...... RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier...... Alberton, Ontario Jul 28 - Jul 31...... Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship...... Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Aug 3 - Aug 6...... Canadian Junior Boys Championship...... Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec Aug 4 - Aug 7...... Canadian Junior Girls Championship...... Yorkton, Saskatchewan Aug 7...... Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship Qualifier...... Toronto, Ontario Aug 10 - Aug 13...... Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship...... Toronto, Ontario Aug 17 - Aug 23...... Canadian Pacific omen’sW Open...... Coquitlam, British Columbia Aug 17...... Canadian Pacific omen’sW Open Qualifier...... Pitt Meadows, British Columbia Aug 25 - Aug 28...... Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship...... New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Aug 26 - Aug 28...... Canadian Women’s Senior Championship...... Camlachie, Ontario Sep 1 - Sep 4...... Canadian Men’s Senior Championship...... Medicine Hat, Alberta Sep 14 - Sep 20...... TOUR Championship of Canada presented by Freedom 55 Financial....London, Ontario Sep 20 - Sep 25...... World Junior Girls Championship...... Ottawa, Ontario

28 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 100th anniversary

You don’t turn 100 years old every year, so ories of growing up with the game in Mani- Golf Manitoba is throwing itself one heck of a toba and where it took them. A major Pow- party this summer. erPoint presentation about Golf Manitoba’s history, featuring many fascinating photos Golf Manitoba was formed exactly a century from the past, is also on the agenda. ago, in 1915, as the Manitoba Golf Association. Such an important milestone in the history of The other major initiative to celebrate the Manitoba golf was not going to be ignored. centennial is the raffle, which is already under- way and has tickets available. The grand prize There are two major events that will make up is one tee time, four green fees and the use of Golf Manitoba’s 100th Anniversary Celebra- two power carts at a whopping 40 Manitoba tion, as it will be formally known throughout golf courses, including private clubs like St. the summer. The first is a raffle, the magni- Charles, Elmhurst, Pine Ridge and Glendale. tude of which has never been conducted by You name it, and that golf course is probably the province’s governing golf body. The sec- on the list. ond is a special golf day at St. Charles Coun- try Club in August that will include a very A raffle ticket costs just $50, and only 3,000 special guest. will be available for purchase. The value of the grand prize is worth well in excess of $10,000. The captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, which has been in exis- “It’s really been a great undertaking for us, tence for 261 years, will be the keynote speak- and I really hope that it’s as successful as er at the dinner on Monday, Aug. 17. George we think it will be,” Golf Manitoba executive Macgregor, a Scottish golfing great who was director Dave Comaskey said. “We’ve had 40 been awarded the Order of the British Empire, golf clubs support us on it, which says vol- will travel to Winnipeg with his wife after at- umes about those golf courses that are in- tending the PGA Championship in Wisconsin volved. the weekend prior. “I haven’t seen or heard anything that’s like it, “I don’t know, and I’ve not checked, whether so it is really unique.” a captain of the R and A has ever spoken in Canada, other than perhaps with Golf Canada Golf Manitoba is hoping to raise approxi- down east,” said Wayne Leslie, the Golf Mani- mately $125,000 in revenue from the raffle, toba board member who is in charge of the which will then be dispersed to several great organization’s centennial celebration. “We’re causes throughout the province. Half of the quite excited to have him come in, especially revenues will go back to Golf Manitoba to pri- when you’ve got the transition now with marily enhance their various junior and youth women now playing members of the R and A. programs, 20% will go to the Manitoba Golf It’s more than 250 years that the club’s been Scholarship Fund, and another 20% will aid in existence, so that’s quite exciting.” the University of Manitoba Bisons golf pro- gram. Prior to Macgregor addressing the audience during the dinner, representatives from every Finally, everyone who buys a ticket can desig- golf course in Manitoba will enjoy lunch and nate a club, facility or group in good standing then take part in a tournament at the presti- with Golf Manitoba. If that person wins the gious Winnipeg private club. grand prize, the club, facility or group he or she designated will get 10% of the revenues, “The theory is to have a full golf day to cel- which could be as much as $12,500. ebrate the hundredth,” Leslie said. “That would be a great pickup for any club,” Leslie said. They will also be trying to bring back some of the province’s top golfers to share their mem- A full set of Titleist golf clubs will also be

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given away as an early bird prize on June 30. ately popular. In its first season it rented out Leslie hopes the raffle will be attractive for 55,000 sets of golf clubs. In order to meet two reasons. First, the grand prize is pretty this demand, another municipal golf course, amazing. Secondly, “if nothing else, it’s a nice Windsor Park Golf Course, was opened in donation to make sure golf continues as the 1925. Courses have been added over the sport a lot of people in Manitoba enjoy.” years, and now there are well more than 100 Comaskey believes the raffle and this year’s golf courses throughout Manitoba, from the celebrations will help Manitoba celebrate its city of Thompson in the north to the U.S. bor- first 100 years of golf and then let the organi- der in the south. zation hit the ground running for the next 100 years and beyond. Manitoba also had an impact nationally in the early days of golf in Canada. The Royal Cana- “We’re really hoping,” Comaskey said, “that dian Golf Association was formed in 1895 by the funds raised will create a legacy from the 10 golf clubs, one of which was the Winnipeg hundredth.” Golf Club. The first Canadian men’s amateur held outside of Ontario and Quebec was held GOLF MANITOBA’S HISTORY at the Winnipeg Golf Club in 1921. The first Canadian ladies’ amateur outside of Ontario The game of golf has a proud history in Mani- and Quebec was held at Elmhurst in 1926. The toba. The first golf course in Canada west of first president of the R.C.G.A. who was not Brantford, Ont., was laid out in Stony Moun- from Ontario or Quebec was Charles Harvey tain, Manitoba, in 1889, probably by the war- of Elmhurst in 1929. den of the penitentiary, Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Bedson. However, this course closed The Manitoba Golf Association was formed in around 1894. The town of Virden opened a 1915 with five clubs: St. Charles, Pine Ridge, golf course in 1892. Portage la Prairie estab- Norwood, Winnipeg Hunt Club and Elmhurst. lished a golf course in 1896. Brandon opened In 1922 the Manitoba Ladies’ Golf Association its first golf course in 1900. was formed. Effective March 31, 2004, the Manitoba Golf Association and the Manitoba In 1894 the first golf course in Winnipeg was Ladies’ Golf Association amalgamated to form opened: the Winnipeg Golf Club with a nine Golf Manitoba. hole golf course located in Norwood. The golf course opened for play on July 14, 1894, with Manitoba is also home to some of Canada’s 73 members, one third of them women. The finest golfers. George Knudson, arguably the original site was abandoned later in 1894 for a best golfer Canada has ever produced, was better site off Portage Avenue and a second born in Winnipeg in 1937, winning the Mani- nine was added in 1896. toba junior in 1954 and 1955 and the Canadian junior in 1955. Knudson joined the PGA Tour Other golf courses followed, with St. Charles in 1958 but still came back to win the Mani- established in 1905, Pine Ridge in 1912, Elm- toba Open in 1958, 1959 and 1960. Added hurst in 1914 and Assiniboine in 1917. The to his eight PGA Tour victories were the low 1920s are rightly called a “boom” period for individual in the 1966 World Cup matches and golf in Manitoba; in 1919 Manitoba had nine winning the World Cup matches in 1968 when golf courses, but by September 1926 there he was teamed with Al Balding. were 68 golf courses in operation. Sixteen of these were in Winnipeg, including Niakwa and Dan Halldorson of Brandon was on the PGA Southwood, which both opened in 1923. Tour for more than a decade and had two PGA victories along with four Manitoba Open In 1916 the Winnipeg Parks Board approved championships. Glen Hnatiuk of Selkirk was the construction of an 18 hole municipal also a member of the PGA Tour, while Gail golf course. Kildonan Park Golf Course was Graham of Winnipeg played on the LPGA Tour opened in the spring of 1921 and was immedi- for more than 10 years.

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MGSA industry article

Being able to prepare and maintain the players and also provide improved condi- Extra resources were definitely required to playing grounds for the 2014 Canadian tions for our members moving forward. perform maintenance at a high level. Our men’s amateur was a career highlight for maintenance team increased in size by me as a golf course superintendent! The A number of months prior to the event, we some 40 percent for the event. There were event was staged in conjunction with our began a strong liaison with the representa- also many member volunteers assisting in friends at Southwood Golf and Country tives of Golf Canada. Guidance regarding tournament maintenance. A real highlight Club, and together it gave us an incredible golf course setup was provided, and this for me was seeing Elmhurst members out opportunity to showcase what Manitoba gave us plenty of time to achieve the types tending and caring for their golf course golf is all about! of conditions required. During the tourna- and beaming with pride. We couldn’t have ment, Golf Canada’s critical eye for detail done it without them! Tournament conditions don’t happen and the needs of the competitors did overnight. Preparations for such a show- indeed help us put our best foot forward! Hosting an event of this calibre really case event really started some 10 years let Elmhurst show both its architectural ago when Elmhurst elected to embark on Maintenance during the tournament heritage and its true potential to challenge a sympathetic restoration of its Donald proper was actually surprisingly routine. golfers. It also gave us a wonderful oppor- Ross property. In order to properly present One significant change would be groom- tunity to reinforce the fact that properly the golf course, we knew improvements ing tasks being conducted on a more maintained golf courses are sustainable were going to be required in many facets frequent basis. While this placed an entities that can utilize natural areas and of the golf course structure and aesthet- native species, conserve precious water, ics. Critical upgrades would be needed in and efficiently utilize nutrient/chemical. bunker quality, yardage and architectural Being a good ecological steward and integrity. Golf course architect and Donald playing golf at the highest level are indeed Ross specialist Ron Prichard was ultimately compatible enterprises! engaged to make a master plan that would both recapture Elmhurst’s architectural So many people had a hand in making heritage, and provide a golf course that the 2014 Canadian men’s amateur a suc- would challenge some of the best golfers cess. It was such a treat working together in Canada and beyond. Restoration work with a great Elmhurst professional staff began in 2009, and being associated with in the pro shop and clubhouse in order to this astonishing work has certainly been a achieve a synergistic result. I also consider professional highlight and huge learning extraordinary burden and challenge on our myself fortunate to be surrounded by the experience for me. equipment manager, he was up to the task! great volunteers, planning committees On the golf course, our biggest goal was and a tremendous board of directors at The Elmhurst restoration work comprised to achieve consistency through all areas. Elmhurst. In particular, I would like to say of what one would normally expect of any Areas where consistency was required a special thanks to equipment manager such endeavour: recapturing lost putting included putting green (and fairway) Darren Ryback, assistant superintendent surfaces, traditional bunkers restorations, firmness, putting green moisture levels, Nevin Martens, and the rest of my grounds inserting crossing bunker locations, intel- bunker sand texture and firmness, bunker maintenance team that put their best foot ligent tree removal and under brushing, sand depths, and putting green speeds. forward and executed quality work at vista management, fairway widening, Areas of extraordinary maintenance every turn. squaring of tee blocks, new tee construc- included increased frequency of greens tions to add distance and strategy, and a rolling and reliance on hand watering key The 2014 Canadian men’s amateur proved commitment to encouraging growth of na- turf areas. Putting greens were stimping to be a resounding success at Elmhurst. tive grasses. It was interesting to see how in the 12.0 range and definitely had the I feel very fortunate to be part of such a such small changes in design, but at many ‘championship patina.’ Bunker sand texture great management team and golf club! levels, made such a dramatic improve- and depths were addressed with a minor ment to the appearance and fabric of the in-house bunker renovation in the spring Daniel Ciekiewicz golf course! Restoration of the golf course of 2014. This project provided a wonderful Golf Course Superintendent positioned Elmhurst well to host top-level opportunity to improve our bunker sand. Elmhurst Golf & Country Club

MGSA scholarship brite MGSA board member John Anderson (right) is shown with the organization’s 2014 scholarship winners. From left to right are Brady Brook, who won the $250 Dr. A.C. Ferguson award, Jadynn Wolfe, the winner of the $750 John B. Steel award and Garrett Thomas, who captured the $500 George Kendall award.

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 31 superintendents

MGSA column from president

Hello and welcome to the Although golf courses are exempt from the ban, we are now re- 2015 golf season. I am quired to provide a detailed IPM plan and scouting sheets year- honoured to represent and ly. The MGSA and Manitoba Environmental Approvals Branch write my first president’s have developed a guide to assist in IPM planning and reporting. message for the Manitoba These reports are mandatory requirements to receive pesticide Golf Superintendents As- use permits each year. sociation. The board is continually working with all government branches I would like to welcome to improve the reporting process and the continuing educa- our newest member, Eric tion IPM points. Those golf courses that do not belong to the Meier of Breezy Bend, to MGSA currently are encouraged to join our association. We are the board. Eric is joining a here to help guide you through all environmental concerns and strong and dedicated group licensing issues. that includes Dave Lin- stead, Braydon Gilbert, Jeff The MGSA and Red River College have completed year two Anderson, Chris Spicer, past of our four year study monitoring hourly temperature, relative Darren Dundas president Greg Mitchell humidity and gas levels under three different winter covering President and CGSA director Darren systems at five course throughout the province. Thank you Manitoba Golf Kalyniuk. to Elmhurst, Bel Acres, St. Charles, Boissevain and Pinawa for Superintendents Association your support. Red River College has collected all the data from Congratulations to all those this past winter and will be compiling the results over the next that have moved into new positions over the winter: month or so. We look forward to seeing the data.

• Dale Jackson, from Guertin Equipment to Brandt Tractor For those off you that happen to read this message, please the • Joe Witherspoon, assistant superintendent at Breezy Bend next time you see your golf course superintendent, thank them • Ryan Ostertag, from Fisher Branch to Links at The Lake for the work he or she does and all their staff. Without your • Jonathon Webster, assistant superintendent at Bel Acres course superintendent the golf course would not be what it is today. There are countless hours that as a golfer you don’t see We wish all these individuals the best of luck in their new posi- put into the course each and every day. Your superintendent tions. I would also like to welcome our newest MGSA members: doesn’t just mow grass. They are accountants, public relation specialists, stewards of the environment, human resource man- • Jason Routledge, Virden Wellview superintendent agers and biologists. These are just a few of the traits that your • Kevin Lafond, McCordick Glove and Safety, commercial local superintendent must master during his or her career. • Mike Coghill, Quikrete/Target, commercial • Steve McMaster, Oakwood, assistant superintendent Good luck this upcoming season, and may we all have the per- • Brady Brook, student fect growing conditions. • Adam Junkin, Kingswood, superintendent • David Wallace, Oakview, superintendent Have a great season, If I have missed anybody I apologize for my oversight. Darren Dundas The provincial pesticide ban went into effect this past January. MGSA President​

MGSA super of the year Chris Spicer presenting the 2014 Superintendent of the Year award to Dan Ciekiewicz.

32 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION MANITOBA GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

The Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association is committed to providing education for its members and the golfing public for the preservation and enhancement of golf courses and their environments within Manitoba.

Bob Hamm, Executive Director Box 20263, Steinbach, MB R5G 1R7 Phone (204) 326-3460 email: [email protected] Fax (204) 346-0572 Website: www.mgsa.mb.ca

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 33 PGA

PGA Tour Canada

Former two-time Manitoba amateur Krantz earned $6,676 during the season, event by one shot over Matt Hill and Ricky champ Jordan Krantz enjoyed some suc- which put him in 73rd position on the McDonald. cess on PGA Tour Canada in 2014, but it money list and left him 13 spots shy of wasn’t enough to get him status for 2015. earning his card for 2015. Madigan’s approach shot on the 18th hole on Sunday landed on the green, but it was Krantz finished 73rd on the tour’s money Glenboro’s Josh Wytinck, Stony Moun- about 75 feet away from the hole. The Las list, but only the top 60 get exempt status tain’s Aaron Cockerill and Neepawa’s Cruces, New Mexico, native lagged his for the following year. The top 20 get Brady Henderson are three Manitobans birdie putt to about three feet and then Web.com Tour perks for their placing on who were attempting this spring to calmly rolled in the par putt to clinch the the money list. become PGA Tour Canada members in victory. 2015. The Vermilion Bay, Ont., product played “Once I saw the putt fall, it pretty much in 11 events last season, making the cut in One of PGA Tour Canada’s premier stops took my breath away,” Madigan told six tournaments. He had a pair of top 25 in 2015 will once again be in Winnipeg, reporters after the triumph. “I definitely finishes as well. where The Players Cup will be held at Pine felt I was due, but in no way was this given Ridge Golf Club. to me. Krantz’s best showing was a tie for 14th in the Forces and Families Open, which was This year’s tournament will run July 9-12 “This morning I was trying to picture what held in mid-August in Ottawa. He shot at the Ridge, where last summer Tim it was going to be like to win, have the rounds of 66, 69, 67 and 71 for an 11 under Madigan converted a fantastic two putt interviews and stuff, and I never thought I total. That earned him $2,550. on the 72nd hole to win the $150,000 was going to be this emotional.”

2015 PGA Tour Canada Schedule Tournament...... Venue...... Location Date PC Financial Open...... Point Grey G&CC...... Vancouver, BC May 25-31 Bayview Place Island Savings Open...... Uplands GC...... Victoria, BC June 1-7 Syncrude Boreal Open...... Fort McMurray GC...... Fort McMurray, AB June 22-28 SIGA Dakota Dunes Open...... Dakota Dunes GL...... Saskatoon, SK June 29 -July 5 The Players Cup...... Pine Ridge GC...... Winnipeg, MB July 6-12 Staal Foundation Open...... Whitewater GC...... Thunder Bay, ON July 13-19 ATB Financial Classic...... Links of GlenEagles...... Calgary, AB July 27-Aug. 2 National Capital Open...... Hylands GC...... Ottawa, ON Aug. 17-23 The Great Waterway Classic...... Loyalist G&CC...... Bath, ON Aug. 24-30 The Wildfire Invitational...... Wildfire GC...... Peterborough, ON Aug. 31-Sept. 6 Cape Breton Celtic Classic...... The Lakes GC...... Sydney, NS Sept. 7-13 TOUR Championship of Canada...... Highland CC...... London, ON Sept. 14-20

MSGA board of directors

Front: Vice President David Linstead, President Darren Dundas, Past President Greg Mitchell Back: Bob Hamm, Executive Director, Directors Eric Meier, Braydon Gilbert, Dustin How, Jeff Anderson, Chris Spicer

34 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION Cory Kartusch NAMED PGA OF MANITOBA & CANADIAN GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Cory Kartusch wasn’t only of this award, so it’s hard to the PGA of Manitoba’s pro- think of me being singled fessional of the year in 2014. out,” Kartusch said. “I would No, the St. Charles Country just say I try my best ev- Club head pro was Canada’s ery day to bring the entire professional of the year in package to our member- 2014 as well. ship. Whether it’s teaching, merchandise, member ser- It doesn’t get much better vice, tournament organiza- than that. tion or any of the things we do, myself and my staff give “It’s the greatest honour equal attention to each one, think that we do that hope- I’ve ever received in terms and I think that’s what we fully at least keeps up with of being a professional,” do best.” what other operations are Kartusch said. “I was over- doing,” he said. whelmed, honoured, hum- When pressed for one as- bled, and it’s just unbeliev- pect of his work that might A new St. Charles feature able to be recognized by go above and beyond, Kar- that Kartusch hopes has your peers in that sense.” tusch mentioned his and his his members excited is the The last Manitoban to win staff’s focus on “continuing club’s new performance the national award was none education.” Kartusch is cer- centre, which opened last other than St. Charles’ Jim tified Titleist Performance November and is located Collins, who brought home Institute level three, TPI between the driving range the honour in 1988 and all junior level two and Medicus and the first fairway of the the way back in 1976. 5 Simple Keys (5SK). This south course. It’s a 1,200 winter he travelled to get square foot building has hit- “To be mentioned in the his certification for the Aim- ting bays full of technology, same sentence as Jim Col- Point green reading system. a putting green and two 18- lins is a wonderful feeling,” Three members of his staff by-12 feet garage doors. Kartusch said. are TPI certified, and two “We roll those up, and the others were working on balls launch out into the The 42-year-old, who has their 5SK certification as the driving range during the been the head man at St. 2015 golf season swung into summer,” Kartusch said. Charles since 2003, isn’t gear. That kind of commit- “Then you close the garage proud of one particular part ment takes time and money, doors and hit inside in the of his job that might have but Kartusch and his staff winter time. grabbed the attention of want to be on the cutting those who determined last edge for their members. “We used it all winter, and year’s winner. He feels it was it’s been a lot busier than likely his all-around work “All of the things that we we expected, and it’s going that might have done it. do as a team to just stay as to be exciting to use it in a current as possible with the summer season of golf to “There’s a lot of profession- world of golf and golf in- see how our members re- als who would be deserving struction is something that I spond to it.”

MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION 35 Dean north PGA OF MANITOBA PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Somebody else won the in late July. Dean North Award in 2013, so Dean North went and What made North most took it back in 2014. proud about his year was how he played in the final The award is not actually tournament of the season, named after North, the golf the Cobra Puma Golf Fall pro at Carman Golf and Curl- Final on Sept. 3, at Steinbach ing Club, but it likely will be Fly-In. He was in a heated one day after he won the battle with Pine Ridge’s PGA of Manitoba Player of Brad Kirton for top spot in the Year trophy for the fifth the points standing, and he occasion in six years and for emerged victorious. the 10th time overall thanks and practising for 10 years in to his impressive play last “Basically I had a heads- a row, when I got done do- summer. up match and played really ing that my game was really well, shot four under in my strong. So it’s slipped from Glendale’s Andrew Steep round,” North said. “That that point, but I still feel I can was the province’s top player made me feel good, that the shoot a low score when I get in 2013, but North said hav- pressure was on and I re- my game going.” ing his four year reign come sponded. to an end was not his moti- North plans to focus more vation for returning to the “It was kind of fun, and it on his game in 2015, even top of the heap last year. was an interesting experi- though he won’t be compet- ence.” ing in the PGA Champion- “I don’t try to motivate my- ship of Canada in Inverness, self by what other people North played in the PGA N.S., in June because it do,” the soft spoken North Club Professional Champion- would require too much time said. “I just went to work on ship of Canada in Arizona away from his course. He my own game and wanted last November and missed will play in all the Manitoba to play well for myself. The the cut for the first time. events once again, and he things like the player of the He also participated in the figures his new training part- year and stuff like that just match play PGA Champion- ners will help him improve kind of takes care of itself ship of Canada in Uxbridge, his game a notch or two. sometimes.” Ont., in June and lost in the second round. “I’ve never “I’m going to go out with my North played in all five tour- gotten past the second sons (Reid, 9, and Kierson, naments for which he was round in that,” he said. His 7), who are old enough to eligible in 2014, and he fin- game may not be what it go out on the course with ished in the top four in four used to be, but it’s still pret- me,” North said. “I’m actually of them. He won one and ty good. going to play and practise was the runner-up twice. with them hopefully a lot, try His worst placing was ninth “I don’t feel like my game is to get them into the game. in the Titleist Footjoy PGA as strong as it was,” he said. And then that’s going to get Championship at Breezy “When I came off the Cana- me going a bit more with the Bend Golf and Country Club dian Tour and I was playing game, too.”

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PGA of Manitoba roundup

Five Manitoba club professionals entered Assiniboine’s Glen Mills tied for 66th (80- while Niakwa’s Justin Ford (81-75-82) tied the PGA Championship of Canada in 78-81), and Glendale’s Andrew Steep (85- for 51st. Southwood’s Mark DiUbaldo also Uxbridge, Ont., last June, but they man- 75-80) placed 68th. They won $237 and made the cut and ended up in 58th spot aged only one victory among them in the $230, respectively, for their efforts. after rounds of 78, 82 and 86. match play event that brought together 64 of Canada’s top pros. Carman’s Dean North, Minnewasta’s Geoff Elmhurst’s Matt Lorenz missed the cut Kehler, Southport’s Dennis Heimpel and after opening with rounds of 91 and 79. Carman’s Dean North beat Kevin Black of St. Boniface’s Troy Kapko all missed the * * * B.C.’s Seven Hills Golf and Country Club 36 hole cut. Quarry Oaks’ Dave Lavallee won the PGA in the first round by a dominant 5 and * * * of Manitoba’s senior championship in 3 mark, but he fell 4 and 2 to Quebec’s While Dean North was busy winning the 2014, and he almost captured the men’s Louis-Pierre Godin in the second round. pro player of the year award from the PGA event as well. of Manitoba, his assistant at Carman, Scott On the opposite side of the draw, the Borsa, was dominating his domain as well. Lavallee easily cruised to the senior crown other four Manitobans failed to make it at Breezy Bend Golf and Country Club, past the first round. Minnewasta’s Geoff Borsa, who is originally from Selkirk, won shooting 71 and 70 for a two-round total Kehler fell 6 and 5 to Ontario’s Reg Mill- the PGA of Manitoba’s assistant champi- of 141. That was only one stroke behind age, while Carman’s Scott Borsa suffered onship, and he was also the top finisher at the men’s champion, Carman’s Scott the same fate, dropping a 3 and 2 decision the national event. Borsa. to Quebec’s Vincent Cacchione. Borsa took the provincial title with an Harbour View’s Michel Pilon and Breezy In the Moe Norman bracket, Assiniboine’s opening 69 and a 73 in the second and Bend’s Sandy Paterson were second and Glen Mills and Glendale’s Andrew Steep final round at Bel Acres Golf and Country third, respectively, in the senior men’s both came home without a victory. Mills Club on June 15 and 16. division. lost 5 and 3 to Quebec’s Eric Landreville, Brad Kirton of Pine Ridge Golf Club gave * * * while Steep pushed Ontario’s Keir Smith Borsa a run for his money, shooting 72-71 Manitoba won the 2014 Titleist Cup in to the 21st hole before bowing out. to end up one shot back. Quarry Oaks’ September on its home turf. * * * Dave Lavallee was third (74-72) at 146, Steinbach’s Brian Guenther was Manito- four shots back of the champ. The Titleist Cup is a Ryder Cup-style event ba’s top performer at the Titleist & Footjoy that pits 12 Manitoba pros against 12 Sas- PGA Club Professional Championship of Borsa then had the best showing at the katchewan pros. Canada last November. PGA of Canada Assistants Championship in the fall, tying for 27th after shooting Last year’s tournament was held at Mor- Guenther tied for 42nd in the 109 player 74-80-71 for a 9-over-par 225 total. He den’s Minnewasta Golf and Country Club, field at Sunridge Canyon in Fountain Hills, earned $395 during the three-day tourna- and Manitoba prevailed for the seventh Ariz., firing rounds of 72, 81 and 78 for a ment, which was held at The Ridge at time in the last nine years. three round total of 18-over-par 231. That Manitou in McKellar, Ont. finish earned Guenther $400. The tournament is held every other year, Southwood’s Patrick Perrin ended up in so the next edition of it will be in Sas- Two other Manitobans made the cut. 48th place after rounds of 78, 73 and 83, katchewan in 2016.

MGSA’s inaugural Distinguished Service Award Greg Mitchell presents the MGSA’s inaugural Distinguished Service Award to Vic Peters of The Meadows at East St. Paul. It was given in appreciation of Peters’ lifetime efforts on be- half of the golf industry and the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association.

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May 25...... Piston Ring Pro-Am...... Niakwa *May 28-29...... Sun ice Spring Championship ...... St. Andrews *June 12...... Callaway June Classic...... Carman June 14-15...... Cleveland Srixon Golf Assistants Championship...... Glendale July 12...... G&G Golf Company Pro-Lady...... Minnewasta July 22...... Callaway Pro Junior...... Falcon Lake *July 27-28...... Titleist/Footjoy PGA Championship...... Elmhurst *Aug. 7...... PGA of Manitoba Pro-Am...... Pine Ridge TBA...... GSH Pro Assistant...... Hecla Island Aug. 24...... St. Charles Invitational Pro Am...... St. Charles *Aug 31 - Sept. 1..TaylorMade Fall Championship ...... Southwood *Sept. 14...... PING Fall Final...... St. Boniface Oct. 3...... Guertin Equipment 4-Man Scramble...... Maplewood

* TaylorMade Adidas player of the year events

THE PLAYERS CUP - 2015 Schedule of Events

Monday, July 6 8 a.m. – Monday Qualifier ta Southwood Golf Club 9 a.m. – The Players Cup Junior Pro-Am at Elmhurst Golf and Country Club Noon – The Players Cup Pro-Am, presented by The Winnipeg Free Press at Pine Ridge Golf Club

Tuesday, July 7 10 a.m. – Tournament Week Press Conference at Pine Ridge Golf Club 11 a.m. – The Miracle On Grass Three: PGA TOUR Canada vs. Hockey Pros Ball Hockey Game at Pine Ridge Golf Club Noon – The Players Cup Celebrity Pro-Am at Pine Ridge Golf Club 4 p.m. – Ladies Night at Pine Ridge Golf Club

Wednesday, July 8 1 p.m. – Drive, Chip and Putt FORE Kids at Pine Ridge Golf Club

Thursday, July 9 All day – Round One of The Players Cup at Pine Ridge Golf Club

Friday, July 10 All day – Round Two of The Players Cup at Pine Ridge Golf Club 8:30 p.m. – Friday Night Cut Party at The King’s Head Pub

Saturday, July 11 All day – Round Three of The Players Cup at Pine Ridge Golf Club 6 p.m. – East Coast Patio Party at Pine Ridge Golf Club

Sunday, July 12 All day – Round Four of The Players Cup at Pine Ridge Golf Club

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TaylorMade/Adidas PGA of Manitoba Player of the Year Points are awarded to the top 15 players in each event. The TaylorMade/Adidas Player of the Year standings will count the players best five of six point totals Fletcher Callaway Titleist/Footjoy PGA of MB TaylorMade Cobra Puma Spring Champ. June Classic PGA Champ. Pro-Am Fall Champ. Fall Final BEST 5

BEST 5 Geoff Kehler, Minnewasta Sean Lancaster, Pine Ridge...... 74-78–152 Dean North, Carman 82.5 - - - 80 - 162.5 Josh Rutherford, Bel Acres...... 79-73–152 600 700 250 550 450 650 2,950 Kevin Giesbrecht, St. Charles Mark DiUbaldo, Southwood...... 76-76–152 Brad Kirton, Players - - - - - 127.5 127.5 Walt Keatng Jr., Whitewater...... 78-77–155 800 20 205 450 600 375 2,430 Rob Guthrie, Winter Club Ryan Mackenzie, Transcona...... 77-79–156 Dave Lavallee, Quarry Oaks - - - 90 - - 90 Jared Ladobruk...... 81-75–156 262.5 150 650 700 325 240 2,177.5 Shawn Coe, Teulon Matt Loewen, Winkler...... 81-75–156 Scott Borsa, Carman 82.5 - - - - - 82.5 375 150 - 800 600 127.5 2,052.5 Steve Witiuk, South Interlake Titleist Footjoy PGA Championship Andrew Steep, Glendale 82.5 - - - - - 82.5 July 28-29, Breezy Bend Golf and Country 262.5 150 308.33 200 400 800 1,970.83 Dennis Heimpel, Southport Club Walt Keating Jr., Whitewater - 80 - - - - 80 Scott Borsa, Carman...... 71-69–140 325 400 - 800 - 1,525 Jesse Moussa, Killarney Dave Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... 71-70–141 Glen Mills, Assiniboine - - - 80 - - 80 BJ Neufeld, Larter...... 70-72–142 375 325 - 350 180 127.5 1,357.5 Cory Kartusch, St. Charles Jason Ludke, Pine Ridge...... 74-68–142 Patrick Perrin, Southwood - 20 - - - - 20 Walt Keating Jr., Whitewater...... 77-66–143 - 500 170 - 225 240 1,135 Andrew Steep, Glendale...... 72-74–146 Troy Kapko, St. Boniface 2014 RESULTS Matthew Loewen, Winkler...... 72-74–146 - 150 205 175 325 240 1,095 Scott Parker, Rossmere...... 71-75–146 Jason Ludke, Pine Ridge Fletcher Spring Championship Dean North, Carman...... 74-74–148 - - 500 100 225 240 1,065 May 29-30, Teulon Golf and Country Club Brad Kirton, Pine Ridge...... 76-73–149 Matthew Loewen, Winkler Brad Kirton, Pine Ridge...... 68-69–137 Darren McMillan, St. Boniface...... 75-74–149 - - 308.33 - 180 500 988.33 Gavin March, St. Vital...... 70-73–143 Troy Kapko, St. Boniface...... 76-73–149 Gavin March, St. Vital Dean North, Carman...... 71-72–143 Brian Guenther, Steinbach...... 80-70–150 600 - - 300 - - 900 Mike Marion, GolfTec...... 75-71–146 Patrick Perrin, Southwood...... 75-75–150 Tyler Kerslake, St. Charles Glen Mills, Assiniboine...... 72-75–147 Tyler Kerslake , St. Charles...... 73-77–150 - - 170 - 180 500 850 Scott Borsa, Carman...... 70-77–147 Glen Mills, Assiniboine...... 74-77–151 Brian Guenther, Steinbach Sean Lancaster, Pine Ridge...... 74-74–148 Derrik Goodwin, St. Charles...... 77-75–152 - - 170 250 - 375 795 Andrew Steep, Glendale...... 75-74–149 Mark DiUbaldo, Southwood...... 76-76–152 Derrik Goodwin, St. Charles Dave Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... 70-79–149 TaylorMade Adidas Ashworth Fall Championship 185 - - - 275 240 700 Justin Ford, Niakwa...... 76-75–151 Matt Lorenz, Elmhurst Brian Dagg, Southwood...... 77-76–153 August 25-26, St. Charles Country Club Walt Keating Jr, Whitewater...... 74-67–141 - 500 - 125 - - 625 Derrik Goodwin, St. Charles...... 80-76–156 Brad Kirton, Pine Ridge...... 73-70–143 Mike Marion, GolfTEC Teddy Markham, Transcona...... 83-73–156 Scott Borsa, Carman...... 73-70–143 450 80 - - - - 530 Dean North, Carman...... 77-70–147 BJ Neufeld, Larters Callaway June Classic Andrew Steep, Glendale...... 76-72–148 - - 500 - - - 500 June 13, Winkler Centennial Golf Club Troy Kapko, St. Boniface...... 73-76–149 Sean Lancaster, Pine Ridge Dean North, Carman...... 69* Dave Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... 73-76–149 300 80 - - - - 380 Patrick Perrin, Southwood...... 69 Derrik Goodwin, St. Charles...... 76-75–151 Justin Ford, Niakwa Matt Lorenz, Elmhurst...... 69 Jared Ladobruk...... 76-76–152 225 150 - - - - 375 Glen Mills, Assiniboine...... 70 Jason Ludke, Pine Ridge...... 78-74–152 Scott Parker, Rossmere Walter Keating Jr., Whitewater...... 70 Patrick Perrin, Southwood...... 78-74–152 - - 308.33 - - - 308.33 Patrick Law, Shilo...... 71 Tyler Kerslake , St. Charles...... 77-76–153 Mark DiUbaldo, Southwood Andrew Steep, Glendale...... 72 Glen Mills, Assiniboine...... 78-75–153 - 20 - - - 240 260 Dave Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... 72 Matt Loewen, Winkler...... 80-73–153 Patrick Law, Shilo Scott Borsa, Carman...... 72 - 250 - - - - 250 Troy Kapko, St. Boniface...... 72 Cobra Puma Golf Fall Final Shane Dick, Pine Ridge Justin Ford, Niakwa...... 72 Sept. 3, Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club - - - 150 80 - 230 Dennis Heimpel, Southport...... 73 Andrew Steep, Glendale...... 68 Jared Ladobruk Mike Marion, GolfTec...... 73 Dean North, Carman...... 68 - - - - 225 - 225 Sean Lancaster, Pine Ridge...... 73 Matt Loewen, Winkler...... 70 Dave McMillan, Elmhurst *won on first playoff hole Tyler Kerslake, St. Charles...... 70 82.5 - - - - 127.5 210 Brad Kirton, Pine Ridge...... 71 Darren McMillan, St. Boniface Cleveland Golf/Srixon Assistant Championship Brian Guenther, Steinbach...... 71 - - 205 - - - 205 June 15-16, Bel Acres Golf and Country Club Derrik Goodwin, St. Charles...... 72 Brian Dagg, Southwood Scott Borsa, Carman...... 69-73-142 Jason Ludke, Pine Ridge...... 72 200 - - - - - 200 Brad Kirton, Pine Ridge...... 72-71–143 Mark DiUbaldo, Southwood...... 72 Teddy Markham, Transcona Dave Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... 74-72–146 Dave Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... 72 185 - - - - - 185 Patrick Perrin, Southwood...... 76-72–148 Patrick Perrin, Southwood...... 72 Derrick Goodwin, St. Charles...... 73-79–152 Troy Kapko, St. Boniface...... 72

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GOLF MANITOBA EVENTS Justin McDonald, Breezy Bend...... 78-84–162 10-Thompson def. 7-Skelton ...... 1 up MEN’S MATCH PLAY Kelly Burnett, Teulon...... 79-83–162 30-Unger def. 19-Uzelmann 4...... &3 Qualifying rounds Jeremy Gladish, Niakwa...... 80-84–164 6-Boyechko def. 22-McDonald ...... 3&2 at Teulon Golf and Country Club, May 31, June 1 David Tindall, St. Charles...... 84-80–164 1. Aaron Cockerill, Elmhurst...... 65-72–137 Eric Johnson, Breezy Bend...... 77-88–165 Quarter-finals 2. Joshua Wytinck, Pine Ridge...... 69-75–144 Taylor Reilly, Niakwa...... 80-85–165 9-Wetelainen def. 1-Cockerill, ...... 20th 3. Trevor Fox, Golf MB...... 69-76–145 Bobby McNair, Golf MB...... 82-83–165 20-Schade def. 21-Ngo ...... 7&6 4. Jordy Lutz, Elmhurst...... 70-75–145 Connor Shaw, Golf MB...... 80-86–166 10-Thompson def. 18-McNeilly ...... 3&1 5. Scott Mazur, Elmhurst...... 72-73–145 Pj McIvor, Niakwa...... 73-94–167 6-Boyechko def. 30-Unger 7...... &5 6. Charlie Boyechko, Southwood...... 71-75–146 J.J. Wiens, St. Boniface...... 82-85–167 7. Jesse Skelton, Breezy Bend...... 75-71–146 Jonathan Matthews, Elmhurst...... 83-84–167 Semifinals 8. Kody Fawcett, Selkirk...... 72-75–147 Brett Multan, Elmhurst...... 80-88–168 9-Wetelainen def. 20-Schade, ...... 19th 9. Wade Wetelainen, Eagles Landing.72-76–148 Tanner Greschner, Golf MB...... 84-86–170 10-Thompson def. 6-Boyechko ...... 1 up 10. Bret Thompson, Southwood...... 76-72–148 Derek Solman, Elmhurst...... 85-86–171 11. Christy O’Donnell, Breezy Bend...... 75-74–149 David Kuryk, Golf MB...... 94-96–190 Final 12. Burke Wiebe, Niakwa...... 74-76–150 Ievan Maric, Pine Ridge...... 101-95–196 10-Thompson def. 9-Wetelainen ...... 7&5 13. Ben Bandura, Elmhurst...... 74-77–151 14. Christopher Papageorge, St. Charles.74-77–151 Matches WOMEN’S MATCH PLAY 15. Brett Zdebiak, Teulon...... 74-77–151 at Bel Acres, June 7-15 Qualifying rounds 16. Daley Peters, Golf MB...... 72-80–152 First Round at Teulon, May 31-June 1 17. Jesse Grant, Niakwa...... 74-78–152 1-Cockerill def. 32-Storozuk ...... 4&2 1. Jenna Roadley, Glendale...... 71-81–152 18. Mark McNeilly, Pine Ridge...... 75-77–152 17-Grant def. 16-Peters ...... 5&3 2. Bri-ann Tokariwski, Elmhurst...... 76-80–156 19. Shane Uzelmann, Niakwa...... 76-76–152 8-Fawcett def. 25-East ...... 4&3 3. Mindy Lichtman, St. Boniface...... 81-77–158 20. Devon Schade, Elmhurst...... 73-80–153 9-Wetelainen def. 24-Multan ...... 4&3 4. Dana Todd, St. Charles...... 79-82–161 21. Noel Ngo, Pine Ridge...... 76-77–153 28-Register def. 5-Mazur 2...... &1 5. Tammy Gibson, Maplewood...... 82-85–167 22. Allan McDonald, Breezy Bend...... 78-75–153 21-Ngo def. 12-Wiebe ...... 2&1 6. Hannah Diamond, St. Charles...... 83-84–167 23. Garrett Neiles, Niakwa...... 73-81–154 4-Lutz def. 29-Tokle ...... 5&4 7. Maria Funston, Blumberg...... 81-87–168 24. John Multan, Elmhurst...... 74-80–154 20-Schade def. 13-Bandura ...... 4&3 8. Kathryn McKenzie, Elmhurst...... 88-80–168 25. Derek East, St. Charles...... 76-78–154 18-McNeilly def. 15-Zdebiak, ...... 21st 9. Faye Zachedniak, Golf MB...... 82-89–171 26. Scott Markham, Niakwa...... 78-77–155 31-Munroe def. 2-Wytinck ...... 3&2 10. Shannon Wales, Selkirk...... 87-93–180 27. Spencer Harris, Niakwa...... 76-80–156 7-Skelton def. 26-Markham 4...... &3 11. Kim Ross, St. Charles...... 96-97–193 28. Dale Register, Rossmere...... 74-84–158 10-Thompson def. 23-Neiles ...... 4&3 29. Mark Tokle, Shilo...... 77-81–158 19-Uzelmann def. 14-Papageorge ...... 2&1 Matches 30. Riley Unger, Southwood...... 79-79–158 30-Unger def. 3-Fox ...... 2&1 at Bel Acres, June 7-15 31. Daniel Munroe, Niakwa...... 78-81–159 6-Boyechko def. 27-Harris ...... 7&5 First Round 32. Chris Storozuk, Rossmere...... 81-78–159 22-McDonald def. 11-O’Donnell ...... 2&1 1-Roadley won ...... (bye) 9-Zachedniak def. 8-McKenzie ...... 3&2 DID NOT QUALIFY Second Round 4-Todd won ...... (bye) Mark Anderson, Assiniboine...... 78-82–160 1-Cockerill def. 17-Grant ...... 5&4 5-Gibson won ...... (bye) Steven Manchulenko, River Oaks...... 81-79–160 9-Wetelainen def. 8-Fawcett ...... 1 up 3-Lichtman won ...... (bye) Darren Kelpin, Bel Acres...... 76-85–161 21-Ngo def. 28-Register ...... 3&1 11-Ross def. 6-Diamond ...... 2&1 Sean Hazen, Transcona...... 81-80–161 20-Schade def. 4-Lutz ...... 3&2 2-Tokariwski won ...... (bye) Luke Meadows-Birch, Southwood...... 83-78–161 18-McNeilly def. 31-Munroe ...... 1 up 7-Funston def. 10-Wales ...... 1 up

2014 PGA Board of Directors

President Past-President & Strategic Planning Memberships/Awards Jason Ludke Cory Kartusch Geoff Kehler Pine Ridge Golf Club St. Charles Country Club Minnewasta Golf and Country Club

Vice President Assistants Representative Tournaments Representative Brian Guenther Matt Lorenz Brian Dagg Steinbach, Fly-In Golf Club Elmhurst Golf and Country Club Southwood Golf and Country Club

Finance Buying Show/Golf Expo Website & Social Media Wade Nybakken Kris Ehnes Andrew Steep Niakwa Country Club Breezy Bend Country Club Glendale Golf and Country Club

National Representative Education Seminar Executive Director Steve Wood Derek Ingram Dana Todd Bel Acres Golf and Country Club Derek Ingram Golf Academy

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Quarter-finals 25. Karen Sparrow, Southwood 1st Flight Winner: Mindy Litchman, St. Boniface 9-Zachedniak def. 1-Roadley ...... 2&1 Sherri Buhr, Southwood...... 90 1st Flight Runner-up: Veronica Vetesnik, Golf MB 4-Todd def. 5-Gibson ...... (bye) 26. Brenda Johnstone, Golf MB 2nd Flight Winner: Tammy Gibson, Maplewood 2-Tokariwski def. 7-Funston ...... 6&5 Helen Hasiuk, Golf MB...... 93 2nd Flight Runner-up: Kathleen Spalding, As- 3-Lichtman def. 11-Ross ...... 3&2 27. Trish Hallson, Selkirk siniboine Karen Raposo, Selkirk...... 94 3rd Flight Winner: Katherine McGlenen, St. Semifinals Low Gross: Rhonda Orr, Southwood, and Faye Charles 9-Zachedniak def. 4-Todd ...... 2&1 Zachedniak, Elmhurst 3rd Flight Runner-up: Brynn Todd, St. Charles 2-Tokariwski def. 3-Lichtman ...... 4&3 4th Flight Winner: Nancy Porth, Grand Pines WOMEN’S CITY & DISTRICT 4th Flight Runner-up: Jody Bieber, St. Charles Final Maplewood, June 21-22 2-Tokariwski def. 9-Zachedniak ...... 11&10 1. Bri-ann Tokariwski, Elmhurst...... 75-73–148 ABERDEEN CHIROPRACTIC MEN’S MID- 2. Mindy Lichtman, St. Boniface...... 77-75–152 AMATEUR WOMEN’S ALTERNATE SHOT 3. Jenna Roadley, Glendale...... 79-77–156 St. Charles, July 2-4 at Glendale, June 12 3. Kathryn McKenzie, Elmhurst...... 79-77–156 1. Cameron Lowdon, Elmhurst...... 74-76-77–227 (net results) 5. Shannon Wales, Selkirk...... 79-84–163 2. Scott Markham, Niakwa...... 77-81-70–228 1. Vivian Squair, Southwood 5. Tammy Gibson, Maplewood...... 78-85–163 2. Chad Facey, Golf MB...... 76-77-75–228 Diane Kocela, Southwood...... 72 7. Faye Zachedniak, Elmhurst...... 83-81–164 4. Matt Gray, St. Charles...... 74-77-79–230 2. Judy Lang, Niakwa 7. Charmaine Mackid, Steinbach...... 84-80–164 5. Rob Oliphant, Rossmere...... 82-74-75–231 Iris Pollock, Niakwa...... 77 9. Maria Funston, Blumberg...... 87-84–171 6. Justin McDonald, Breezy Bend.78-77-77–232 2. Carol Martel, Transcona 10. Carol Martel, Transcona...... 85-87–172 7. Garth Collings, Breezy Bend...... 78-82-73–233 Fran Rebeck, Transcona...... 77 11. Kim Ross, St. Charles...... 96-81–177 7. Jesse Skelton, Breezy Bend...... 79-76-78–233 4. Michelle Lee, St. Charles 12. Nancy Porth, Grand Pines...... 90-96–186 7. Mike Tibbs, Pine Ridge...... 75-75-83–233 Tracy Rutledge, St. Charles...... 79 13. Ruth Schappert, Southwood...... 99-92–191 10. Spencer Harris, Niakwa...... 76-79-79–234 5. Pat MacKichan, Southwood 14. Karen Yamada, Southwood...... 108-111—219 11. Neal McDonald, Breezy Bend.... 72-82-81–235 Fran Povoledo, Southwood...... 80 12. Bobby Wiebe, Breezy Bend...... 77-78-81–236 5. Kim Ross, St. Charles 1st Flight Winner: Kathryn McKenzie, Elmhurst 13. Jeff Lailey, Wintergreen...... 78-80-79–237 Karen Yamada, Southwood...... 80 1st Flight Runner-up: Jenna Roadley, Glendale 13. Eric Johnson, Breezy Bend...... 76-80-81–237 7. Leslie Olson, Breezy Bend 2nd Flight Winner: Carol Martel, Transcona 15. Matthew Curtis, Glendale...... 76-81-81–238 Roz Moore, Breezy Bend...... 81 2nd Flight Runner-up: Maria Funston, Blumberg 16. Joey Ringaert, Niakwa...... 78-81-81–240 7. Jody Bieber, St. Charles 16. Rob Atatise, Golf MB...... 77-79-84–240 Wendy Koberstein, St. Charles...... 81 ABERDEEN CHIROPRACTIC WOMEN’S AMA- 16. Christopher Papageorge, St. Charles...... 7. Bev Mehmel, Niakwa TEUR ...... 76-78-86–240 Diane Leitold, Niakwa...... 81 St. Charles, July 2-4 19. Ken Warwick, Niakwa...... 77-81-83–241 10. Cathy Kerslake, Southwood 1. Jenna Roadley, Glendale...... 70-75-76–221 19. Ben Bandura, Elmhurst...... 77-80-84–241 Kathy Johnston, Southwood...... 82 2. Bri-ann Tokariwski, Elmhurst...... 79-75-79–233 21. Todd Slatnik, Golf MB...... 79-84-79–242 10. Charmaine Mackid, Steinbach Fly-In 3. Camryn Roadley, Glendale...... 78-78-79–235 22. John Multan, Elmhurst...... 83-82-79–244 Helen Funk, Steinbach Fly-In...... 82 4. Mindy Lichtman, St. Boniface....83-75-79–237 22. Gerald Diamond, St. Charles. 85-80-79–244 10. Rhonda Orr, Southwood 5. Veronica Vetesnik, Golf MB...... 81-81-76–238 24. Brian Katchnoski, Elmhurst.....82-84-79–245 Faye Zachedniak, Elmhurst...... 82 6. Diane Dolan, Hylands...... 80-78-83–241 24. Thomas Holmes, Southwood..82-81-82–245 10. Diane Hudson, Niakwa 7. Rhonda Orr, Southwood...... 77-81-85–243 24. Hugh Duncan, Tuxedo...... 80-83-82–245 Serena Kraayeveld, Niakwa...... 82 8. Faye Zachedniak, Elmhurst...... 81-78-85–244 27. Brett Todd, St. Charles...... 84-82-80–246 14. Bev Stacey, St. Boniface 9. Tammy Gibson, Maplewood Golf Club...... 27. Rob Speirs, St. Charles...... 85-81-80–246 Gerry Ilchyna, St. Boniface...... 86-77-84–247 27. Tyson Ehnes, Lorette...... 80-82-84–246 83...... 10. Kathryn McKenzie, Elmhurst.. 85-84-84–253 30. Brian Campbell, Golf MB...... 83-82-83–248 14. Maria Funston, Blumberg 11. Kathleen Spalding, Assiniboine.84-88-83–255 30. Michael MacKay, Breezy Bend.79-81-88–248 Matty Leung, Blumberg...... 83 12. Breanne Fredette, Southwood.84-90-84–258 32. David Tindall, St. Charles...... 84-80-85–249 16. Marilyn Christianson, St. Charles 13. Hannah Diamond, St. Charles..87-90-82–259 33. Daniel King, Golf MB...... 85-84-81–250 Rhonda Klassen, St. Charles...... 84 14. Katherine McGlenen, St. Charles...... 34. Graham Zakaluk, Breezy Bend.78-89-84–251 16. Elizabeth Parry, St. Boniface ...... 86-86-88–260 35. Rang Phan., South Interlake 89-82-82–253 Trudy Wall, St. Boniface...... 84 15. Matty Leung, Blumberg...... 90-84-88–262 36. Peter Connelly, Chisago Lakes.87-84-84–255 18. Barb Lafleche, eulonT 16. Brynn Todd, St. Charles...... 84-86-93–263 36. Blair Neal, Wolf Creek...... 84-85-86–255 Cathy Greer, Breezy Bend...... 85 17. Karen Foster, Minnewasta...... 86-89-89–264 38. David Glenn, Shilo...... 89-85-82–256 18. Karen Nistico, Elmhurst 18. Janice Young, St. Charles...... 84-94-87–265 39. Doug Rainboth, St. Boniface.. 80-85-91–256 Michelle Miyai, St. Boniface...... 85 18. Maria Funston, Blumberg...... 88-91-86–265 40. Kevin Nicholson, Bel Acres.....84-88-85–257 20. Hannah Diamond, St. Charles 20. Fran Povoledo, Southwood.....90-90-91–271 40. Brent Young, St. Charles...... 87-84-86–257 Dana Todd, St. Charles...... 86 20. Nancy Porth, Grand Pines...... 94-89-88–271 42. Steve Wallace, Transcona...... 88-88-82–258 20. Trish Jordan, Southwood 22. Trish Jordan, Southwood...... 90-88-94–272 42. Jayson Nickol, Niakwa...... 86-85-87–258 Carol Doerksen, Southwood...... 86 23. Jody Bieber, St. Charles...... 90-91-96–277 42. Jonathan Matthews, Elmhurst.83-84-91–258 22. Aneta Phillips, Teulon 24. Rebecca Kuik, Niakwa...... 96-91-92–279 45. Tom Ewert, Golf MB...... 82-92-85–259 Donna Braun, Teulon...... 88 25. Shannon Wales, Selkirk...... 90-98-92–280 45. Alan Ediger, St. Boniface...... 88-85-86–259 23. Nancy Porth, Grand Pines 26. Susan Wright, Emerald Greens.98-88-95–281 47. Al Kehler, Steinbach...... 86-94-81–261 Pam Whiklo, Elmhurst...... 89 27. Barb Lafleche, Teulon...... 96-96-95–287 47. Kevin Lamb, MacGregor...... 88-89-84–261 23. Margaret Styles, St. Charles 28. Bev Mehmel, Niakwa...... 94-100-95–289 49. Larry Toews, Golf MB...... 80-92-91–263 Jane Stewart, St. Charles...... 89 29. Ruth Schappert, Southwood.112-108-105–325 50. Peter Sawatzky, Golf MB...... 93-83-89–265

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51. Glen Ford, Glenboro...... 86-90-90–266 16. Cameron McIntyre, Rossmere...... Ethan Topping, Elmhurst...... 99-103-0-0–202 51. Jimmie Sayavong, Golf MB..... 90-86-90–266 ...... 78-77-81-80–316 Brent Ingram, Elmhurst...... 101-111-0-0–212 53. Dean Oakden, Wheat City...... 91-90-86–267 19. Austin Dobrescu, Shilo...... 80-79-83-75–317 Liam Sired, St. Boniface...... 125-117-0-0–242 54. James Brown, The Wildewood Club...... 20. Tyler Hall, Pine Ridge...... 83-84-78-77–322 ...... 82-92-94–268 21. Nathan Wright, South Interlake...... 12-and-under 55. Ted Petz, Southwood...... 92-93-84–269 ...... 83-78-85-77–323 1. Bailey Bjornson, Niakwa...... 87-80-85-86–338 56. Sean Hazen, Transcona...... 89-88-93–270 21. Zak Bannatyne, Links at the Lake...... 2. Adam Ingram, Elmhurst...... 90-92-91-84–357 56. Brad King, Golf MB...... 84-93-93–270 ...... 83-77-82-81–323 58. Les Forbes, The Wildewood Club...... 21. Steven Young, St. Charles.....80-81-81-81–323 CUT ...... 86-92-93–271 24. Spencer Norrie, Minnewasta...... Eric Strick, Rossmere...... 96-100-0-0–196 59. Greg Sobie, Elmhurst...... 86-88-99–273 ...... 84-83-76-81–324 Noah Johnstone, Elmhurst...... 98-98-0-0–196 60. Jamie Laker, Elmhurst...... 89-93-92–274 24. Gavin Storoschuk, Southwood...... Ethan Topping, Elmhurst...... 99-103-0-0–202 60. Barry Hooke, Portage...... 93-90-91–274 ...... 86-78-74-86–324 62. Matthew Dalloo, Rossmere..... 85-97-93–275 26. Cole Uzat, Transcona...... 90-82-77-77–326 13-14 years old 62. Bob Chapman, Golf MB...... 89-90-96–275 27. Myles Panciera, Pine Ridge.83-84-76-85–328 1. Ryan McMillan, Elmhurst...... 82-78-77-76–313 64. Luke Singh, Elmhurst...... 98-97-88–283 28. Elliott Panciera, Pine Ridge...... 2. Spencer Norrie, Minnewasta.84-83-76-81–324 65. John B. Thorpe, Golf MB...... 100-93-92–285 ...... 87-84-80-78–329 3. Cole Uzat, Transcona...... 90-82-77-77–326 66. David Kuryk, Golf MB...... 96-95-98–289 28. Sam Diamond, St. Charles.83-82-84-80–329 4. Wesley Hoydalo, Selkirk...... 89-83-85-81–338 67. Rex Suderman, Golf MB...... 95-92-103–290 30. Micah Zacharias, Portage..81-82-80-87–330 5. Anthony Leicht, St. Charles.82-87-84-87–340 31. Justin Dyck, St. Boniface...... 77-79-91-85–332 6. Riley McMillan, St. Boniface...... Mid Masters Winner: Cameron Lowdon, Elm- 32. Colby Dudek, Selkirk...... 89-84-83-77–333 ...... 93-89-90-84–356 hurst 32. Carter Bradley, Assiniboine.93-73-82-85–333 7. Zachary Wasylik, Breezy Bend...... Mid Masters Runner-up: Rob Oliphant, Ross- 34. Evan Grierson, Links at the Lake...... 83-94-93-89–359 mere ...... 83-85-82-85–335 8. Josh Shuster, Elmhurst...... 92-88-96-88–364 1st Flight Winner: Rob Oliphant, Rossmere 35. Brett Multan, Elmhurst...... 88-82-84-83–337 9. Blake Burr, Rossmere...... 93-87-97-91–368 1st Flight Runner-up: Justin McDonald, Breezy 35. Avery Livingston, Bridges. 88-81-86-82–337 10. Jonathan Size, Assiniboine.91-93-98-94–376 Bend 37. Colwyn Abgrall, Southwood...... 2nd Flight Winner: Garth Collings, Breezy ...... 93-87-80-78–338 CUT Bend* 37. Wesley Hoydalo, Selkirk...... 89-83-85-81–338 Brady Bandura, Elmhurst...... 94-91-0-0–185 2nd Flight Runner-up: Jesse Skelton, Breezy 37. Bailey Bjornson, Niakwa.....87-80-85-86–338 Nic Fanning, Niakwa...... 92-103-0-0–195 Bend 40. Chad Boyle, Rossmere...... 85-89-83-82–339 Brent Ingram, Elmhurst...... 101-111-0-0–212 3rd Flight Winner: Ken Warwick, Niakwa* 41. Anthony Leicht, St. Charles.82-87-84-87–340 Liam Sired, St. Boniface...... 125-117-0-0–242 3rd Flight Runner-up: Ben Bandura, Elmhurst 42. Daniel Frick, Rossmere...... 88-88-85-80–341 4th Flight Winner: Matthew Curtis, Glendale 42. Joshua Martineau, Elmhurst...... 15-16 years old 4th Flight Runner-up: Joey Ringaert, Niakwa ...... 91-86-80-84–341 1. Zach Wytinck, Golf MB...... 77-74-75-77–303 5th Flight Winner: Hugh Duncan, Tuxedo 44. Timmy Cromarty, Selkirk..85-85-83-89–342 2. Izac Silagy, Breezy Bend...... 79-77-78-74–308 5th Flight Runner-up: Graham Zakaluk, St. 44. Riley Hall, Pine Ridge...... 87-85-78-92–342 3. Brendan Kesterke, Breezy Bend...... Charles 46. Eric Wankling, Glendale... 89-85-89-80–343 ...... 76-81-78-79–314 6ht Flight Winner: Jayson Nickol, Niakwa 47. Jakob Sanderson, Niakwa.98-83-85-80–346 4. Stefan Lavallee, Quarry Oaks.83-79-76-78–316 6th Flight Runner-up: Tom Ewert, Golf MB 48. Jamie Roy, Quarry Oaks...... 93-91-81-82–347 4. Cameron McIntyre, Rossmere...... *won by matching scorcards 49. Daniel Hyun, Pagoda Ridge...... 78-77-81-80–316 ...... 89-83-85-94–351 6. Nathan Wright, South Interlake...... JUNIOR MEN’S AMATEUR 49. Josh Hofe, South Interlake.90-84-83-94–351 ...... 83-78-85-77–323 Rossmere, July 14-17 51. Tehvv Rudd, Assiniboine... 90-88-83-93–354 6. Zak Bannatyne, Links at the Lake...... 1. Travis Fredborg, Selkirk...... 72-71-70-76–289 52. Riley McMillan, St. Boniface...... 83-77-82-81–323 2. Zach Sackett, Elmhurst...... 74-75-74-74–297 ...... 93-89-90-84–356 8. Sam Diamond, St. Charles. 83-82-84-80–329 3. Bryce Sholdice, Bel Acres.... 72-78-74-75–299 52. Matthew Lavoie, Bridges...96-83-90-87–356 9. Colby Dudek, Selkirk...... 89-84-83-77–333 4. Connor Shaw, Golf MB...... 78-75-73-74–300 54. Adam Ingram, Elmhurst.....90-92-91-84–357 9. Carter Bradley, Assiniboine.93-73-82-85–333 5. Stacy Genaille, Swan River... 77-75-75-74–301 55. Zachary Wasylik, Breezy Bend...... 11. Evan Grierson, Links at the Lake...... 6. Kirk Markowski, Eagles Landing...... 83-94-93-89–359 ...... 83-85-82-85–335 ...... 74-77-71-80–302 56. Josh Shuster, Elmhurst..... 92-88-96-88–364 12. Daniel Frick, Rossmere...... 88-88-85-80–341 7. Zach Wytinck, Golf MB...... 77-74-75-77–303 57. Matthew Size, Assiniboine.91-84-97-94–366 12. Joshua Martineau, Elmhurst.91-86-80-84–341 8. Scott Lemon, St. Charles.... 79-70-75-80–304 58. Blake Burr, Rossmere...... 93-87-97-91–368 14. Timmy Cromarty, Selkirk....85-85-83-89–342 8. Cole Peters, Quarry Oaks..... 74-71-75-84–304 58. Ievan Maric, Pine Ridge...... 91-91-88-98–368 14. Riley Hall, Pine Ridge...... 87-85-78-92–342 10. Josh Neufeld, Golf MB...... 75-78-74-79–306 60. Jonathan Size, Assiniboine.91-93-98-94–376 16. Eric Wankling, Glendale.... 89-85-89-80–343 11. Aaron McIntyre, Rossmere..82-77-76-73–308 17. Jamie Roy, Quarry Oaks...... 93-91-81-82–347 11. Izac Silagy, Breezy Bend...... 79-77-78-74–308 CUT 18. Daniel Hyun, Pagoda Ridge.89-83-85-94–351 13. Garrett Kristjanson, South Interlake...... Brady Bandura, Elmhurst...... 94-91-0-0–185 19. Tehvv Rudd, Assiniboine... 90-88-83-93–354 ...... 82-81-76-70–309 Christian Henry, Glendale...... 91-94-0-0–185 20. Matthew Lavoie, Bridges..96-83-90-87–356 14. Ryan McMillan, Elmhurst...... 82-78-77-76–313 Owen Briscoe, St. Boniface...... 96-89-0-0–185 15. Brendan Kesterke, Breezy Bend...... Paul Brown, Wildewood...... 91-95-0-0–186 CUT ...... 76-81-78-79–314 Scott Adamson, Rossmere...... 90-101-0-0–191 Owen Briscoe, St. Boniface...... 96-89-0-0–185 16. Stefan Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... Nic Fanning, Niakwa...... 92-103-0-0–195 Paul Brown, Wildewood...... 91-95-0-0–186 ...... 83-79-76-78–316 Eric Strick, Rossmere...... 96-100-0-0–196 Scott Adamson, Rossmere...... 90-101-0-0–191 16. Aaron Ogrodnick, Golf MB..84-78-76-78–316 Noah Johnstone, Elmhurst...... 98-98-0-0–196

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17-18 years old 17-18 years old 46. Jordy Lutz, Elmhurst...... 78-76-79-79–312 1. Travis Fredborg, Selkirk...... 72-71-70-76–289 1. Veronica Vetesnik, Golf MB...... 84-76-86–246 46. Jay Doyle, Niakwa...... 73-78-81-80–312 2. Zach Sackett, Elmhurst...... 74-75-74-74–297 2. McKyla Poponick, Selkirk...... 83-85-83–251 50. Allan McDonald, Breezy Bend...... 3. Bryce Sholdice, Bel Acres.... 72-78-74-75–299 3. Stefanie Lasuik, St. Boniface.... 89-83-92–264 ...... 76-77-76-84–313 4. Connor Shaw, Golf MB...... 78-75-73-74–300 4. Angela Dueck, Winkler GC...... 105-93-99–297 51. Rob Atatise, Golf MB...... 74-81-78-81–314 5. Stacy Genaille, Swan River... 77-75-75-74–301 51. Christopher Papageorge, St. Charles...... 6. Kirk Markowski, Eagles Landing...... Low net: Marissa Naylor, Bel Acres ...... 79-76-76-83–314 ...... 74-77-71-80–302 53. Kevin Hicks, Niakwa...... 79-77-81-78–315 7. Scott Lemon, St. Charles..... 79-70-75-80–304 NOTT AUTOCORP MEN’S AMATEUR 53. Pj McIvor, Niakwa...... 80-73-81-81–315 7. Cole Peters, Quarry Oaks..... 74-71-75-84–304 at Quarry Oaks and Niakwa, July 21-24 55. Jeremy Gladish, Niakwa..... 77-82-80-77–316 9. Josh Neufeld, Golf MB...... 75-78-74-79–306 1. Todd Fanning, Niakwa...... 67-69-68-74–278 56. Justin Hayes, Breezy Bend.. 81-75-80-81–317 10. Aaron McIntyre, Rossmere.82-77-76-73–308 2. Charlie Boyechko, Southwood...... 56. Ben Bandura, Elmhurst...... 11. Garrett Kristjanson, South Interlake...... 68-75-71-66–280 ...... 80-79-75-83–317 ...... 82-81-76-70–309 3. Bryce Sholdice, Bel Acres...70-70-76-69–285 58. Spencer Harris, Niakwa...... 79-78-82-79–318 12. Aaron Ogrodnick, Golf MB..84-78-76-78–316 4. Garth Collings, Breezy Bend.67-67-76-76–286 59. Cole Peters, Quarry Oaks...77-77-86-79–319 13. Austin Dobrescu, Shilo...... 80-79-83-75–317 5. Joshua Wytinck, Pine Ridge.74-71-69-73–287 60. Sam Diamond, St. Charles.77-78-82-83–320 14. Tyler Hall, Pine Ridge...... 83-84-78-77–322 6. Burke Wiebe, Niakwa...... 67-79-70-74–290 61. Luke Meadows-Birch, Southwood...... 15. Steven Young, St. Charles.....80-81-81-81–323 7. Bret Thompson, Southwood. 73-72-71-75–291 ...... 79-81-84-78–322 16. Gavin Storoschuk, Southwood...... 7. Aaron Cockerill, Elmhurst...... 69-70-74-78–291 61. Jonathan Matthews, Elmhurst...... 86-78-74-86–324 9. Justin McDonald, Breezy Bend...... 82-78-79-83–322 17. Myles Panciera, Pine Ridge.83-84-76-85–328 ...... 74-78-68-73–293 63. Izac Silagy, Breezy Bend...80-80-85-82–327 18. Elliott Panciera, Pine Ridge.87-84-80-78–329 10. Eric Johnson, Breezy Bend.73-76-73-73–295 19. Micah Zacharias, Portage...81-82-80-87–330 10. Derek East, St. Charles...... 77-77-70-71–295 CUT 20. Justin Dyck, St. Boniface....77-79-91-85–332 10. Tyson Ehnes, Lorette...... 71-74-74-76–295 Matthew Curtis, Glendale...... 79-82-0-0–161 21. Brett Multan, Elmhurst...... 88-82-84-83–337 10. Riley Unger, Southwood.....70-74-75-76–295 Derek Solman, Elmhurst...... 76-85-0-0–161 21. Avery Livingston, Bridges... 88-81-86-82–337 10. Devon Schade, Elmhurst..... 70-73-75-77–295 Connor Shaw, Golf MB...... 79-82-0-0–161 23. Colwyn Abgrall, Southwood...... 15. Jesse Skelton, Breezy Bend.72-75-73-77–297 David Nelson, Southwood...... 77-84-0-0–161 ...... 93-87-80-78–338 15. Trevor Fox, Golf MB...... 72-76-73-76–297 Brayden Twist, Portage...... 80-81-0-0–161 24. Chad Boyle, Rossmere...... 85-89-83-82–339 17. Daniel Munroe, Niakwa...... 77-76-71-74–298 Steven Young, St. Charles...... 82-80-0-0–162 25. Jakob Sanderson, Niakwa.98-83-85-80–346 18. Travis Fredborg, Selkirk...... 74-81-73-73–301 Tyler Katchnoski, Rossmere...... 81-82-0-0–163 26. Josh Hofer, South Interlake.90-84-83-94–351 18. Jay Stafford, Teulon...... 76-72-73-80–301 Nathan Wright, South Interlake.. 86-78-0-0–164 27. Matthew Size, Assiniboine.91-84-97-94–366 20. Dominic Payne, Pine Ridge.76-77-79-70–302 Cameron McIntyre, Rossmere...... 77-87-0-0–164 28. Ievan Maric, Pine Ridge...... 91-91-88-98–368 20. Mike Tibbs, Pine Ridge...... 71-79-75-77–302 Ross Sheard, Shilo...... 83-81-0-0–164 22. Garrett Neiles, Niakwa...... 77-79-74-74–304 Joe Chartrand, Neepawa...... 78-86-0-0–164 CUT 22. Zach Sackett, Elmhurst...... 81-75-73-75–304 Darren Kelpin, Bel Acres...... 76-88-0-0–164 Christian Henry, Glendale...... 91-94-0-0–185 22. Ryan Dirr, Niakwa...... 81-76-71-76–304 Howard Plett, Quarry Oaks...... 86-79-0-0–165 JUNIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR Zach Wytinck, Golf MB...... 90-76-0-0–166 at Rossmere July 15-17 22. Bobby Wiebe, Breezy Bend...... Daniel King, Golf MB...... 84-83-0-0–167 1. Veronica Vetesnik, Golf MB...... 84-76-86–246 ...... 75-77-72-80–304 Peter Sawatzky, Golf MB...... 77-90-0-0–167 2. McKyla Poponick, Selkirk...... 83-85-83–251 22. Travis Fifi, Shilo CC...... 74-77-74-79–304 3. Alexandra Demko, Whitewater.84-84-84–252 27. Scott Markham, Niakwa...... 73-81-75-76–305 Nick Woodward, Niakwa...... 85-83-0-0–168 4. Katherine McGlenen, St. Charles...... 27. Brendan Kesterke, Breezy Bend...... Garrett Kristjanson, South Interlake...... 92-85-78–255 ...... 74-79-75-77–305 ...... 84-85-0-0–169 5. Marissa Naylor, Bel Acres...... 88-83-85–256 27. Ryan Pitzel, Pine Ridge...... 79-73-75-78–305 Drew Tyschinski, Dauphin Lake.. 83-86-0-0–169 6. Camryn Roadley, Glendale...... 85-85-89–259 30. Josh Neufeld, Golf MB...... 74-81-74-77–306 Brett Janz, Golf MB...... 83-86-0-0–169 7. Stefanie Lasuik, St. Boniface.... 89-83-92–264 31. Jon Schroeder, Quarry Oaks.78-75-81-73–307 Donovan Dow...... , Glendale 8. Bobbi Uhl, Shilo...... 93-85-88–266 31. Jeff Bleue, Elmhurst...... 76-77-80-74–307 ...... 81-89-0-0–170 9. Rebecca Kuik, Niakwa...... 89-92-97–278 31. Troy Kehler, Steinbach...... 73-76-78-80–307 Jeremy Marvin, Shilo CC...... 90-80-0-0–170 10. Brynn Todd, St. Charles...... 101-95-86–282 34. Noel Ngo, Pine Ridge...... 79-76-76-77–308 Taylor Reilly, Niakwa...... 11. Angela Dueck, Winkler GC...... 105-93-99–297 34. Stefan Lavallee, Quarry Oaks...... 88-82-0-0–170 ...... 75-78-74-81–308 Brian Campbell, Golf MB...... 86-84-0-0–170 13-14 years old 36. Ken Warwick, Niakwa...... 80-78-78-73–309 Al Kehler, Steinbach...... 86-84-0-0–170 1. Bobbi Uhl, Shilo...... 93-85-88–266 36. Tyler Friesen, Breezy Bend.80-74-78-77–309 Manny Schulz, Wildewood...... 86-84-0-0–170 36. Scott Mazur, Elmhurst...... 74-76-75-84–309 Aaron McIntyre, Rossmere...... 83-87-0-0–170 15-16 years old 36. Brodie Gobin, Pine Ridge... 79-81-76-74–310 Luke Valgardson, Assiniboine...... 87-84-0-0–171 1. Alexandra Demko, Whitewater.84-84-84–252 39. Adam Guenther, Steinbach.73-79-80-78–310 Glen Ford, Golf MB...... 82-89-0-0–171 2. Katherine McGlenen, St. Charles...... 39. Daley Peters, Golf MB...... 74-78-76-82–310 Derek Dent, Elmhurst...... 83-88-0-0–171 ...... 92-85-78–255 39. Tyler Rolfe, Red Lake Area.76-77-73-84–310 Ryan Bonni, Rossmere...... 80-92-0-0–172 3. Marissa Naylor, Bel Acres...... 88-83-85–256 43. Jesse Grant, Niakwa...... 69-90-73-79–311 Aaron Ogrodnick, Golf MB...... 89-83-0-0–172 4. Camryn Roadley, Glendale...... 85-85-89–259 43. Wade Wetelainen, Eagles Landing...... Jason Roy, Golf MB...... 80-94-0-0–174 5. Rebecca Kuik, Niakwa...... 89-92-97–278 ...... 77-78-74-82–311 Bill Derkson, Golf MB...... 86-88-0-0–174 6. Brynn Todd...... St. Charles 43. Shane Uzelmann, Niakwa....74-82-72-83–311 Blair Goodwin, Golf MB...... 82-92-0-0–174 ...... 101-95-86–282 46. Jack Werhun, Elmhurst...... 80-74-82-76–312 Edward Matias, Golf MB...... 90-85-0-0–175 46. Delwyn Doerksen, Golf MB.75-85-74-78–312 Sean Hazen, Transcona...... 85-91-0-0–176

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Darryl Manchulenko, Pine Ridge..91-86-0-0–177 3rd Flight Winner: Ab Guanlao, Golf MB 3. Bailey Bjornson, Niakwa...... 80-79–159 Ted Petz, Southwood...... 92-88-0-0–180 3rd Flight Runner-up: Les Forbes, Wildewood 4. Zane MacDonald, Minnedosa...... 83-83–166 David Glenn, Shilo CC...... 96-86-0-0–182 4th Flight Winner: Dwight Hildebrand, Sioux 5. Riese Gaber, Golf MB...... 81-87–168 Jason Jewett, Eagles Landing...... 87-95-0-0–182 Lookout 6. Zachary Wasylik, Breezy Bend...... 88-81–169 Gavin Neufeld, Portage GC...... 95-90-0-0–185 4th Flight Runner-up: Laird Hickaway, South- 7. Caydon Klassen, Winkler...... 87-84–171 Say Thavisone, Glendale...... 100-85-0-0–185 wood 8. Nic Fanning, Niakwa...... 86-89–175 Eddy Goertzen, Golf MB...... 94-94-0-0–188 9. Jake Gill, Breezy Bend...... 91-86–177 Josh Hofer, South Interlake...... 89-103-0-0–192 SENIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR 9. Neel Soni, St. Charles...... 91-86–177 Steven Bleue, Elmhurst...... 90-104-0-0–194 at Larters, July 28-30 9. Lawson Yates, Clear Lake...... 90-87–177 Colin McDonald, Pine Ridge...... 99-95-0-0–194 1. Rhonda Orr, Southwood...... 76-77-74–227 12. Brent Ingram, Elmhurst...... 96-85–181 Dustin Sas, Swan River G&CC..99-104-0-0–203 2. Diane Eyford, St. Charles...... 78-77-74–229 13. Nathan Vigfusson, Links at the Lake...... 3. Diane Dolan, Hylands...... 75-79-78–232 128-113–241 SENIOR MEN’S AMATEUR 4. Tammy Gibson, Maplewood Golf Club...... at Larters, July 28-30 ...... 79-77-80–236 13 & 14 Winner: Zane MacDonald, Minnedosa 1. Brent Armstrong, St. Charles...... 73-72-69–214 5. Karen Foster, Minnewasta...... 78-82-82–242 12 & Under Winner: Bailey Bjornson, Niakwa 2. Garth Collings, Breezy Bend...... 75-72-69–216 5. Matty Leung, Blumberg...... 87-75-80–242 3. Mark Olson, Breezy Bend...... 69-73-75–217 5. Maria Funston, Blumberg...... 79-81-82–242 WOMEN’S INTERCLUB B CHAMPIONSHIP 4. Barry Minish, Niakwa...... 68-73-78–219 8. Jennifer Finch, Blumberg...... 82-77-84–243 at Glendale, Aug. 21 5. Ken Warwick, Niakwa...... 71-74-75–220 9. Janice Young, St. Charles...... 80-86-78–244 Net results 6. Menno Zacharias, Wildewood...75-73-74–222 10. Trish Jordan, Southwood...... 81-84-81–246 1. Colleen Dalton, Larters...... 102-128–230 7. William Parker, Niakwa...... 78-73-73–224 11. Bonnie Stephenson, Niakwa...... 83-83-81–247 Glenda Deforel, Roberta Campbell, Bev Tytgat 7. Jack Zacharias, Elmhurst...... 73-73-78–224 12. Gail Kennedy, St. Charles...... 78-83-88–249 1. Sharon Weinstein, Glendale...... 100-130–230 9. Carl Lechman, Elmhurst...... 71-73-81–225 13. Nancy Porth, Grand Pines...... 85-81-84–250 Brenda Winch, Bettie Johnston, Stella Morris 10. Doug Lavallee, Niakwa...... 76-76-74–226 14. Barb Lafleche, eulonT ...... 79-84-89–252 3. Connie Chudley, Shilo...... 103-130–233 10. Ab Guanlao, Golf MB...... 73-76-77–226 15. Bev Mehmel, Niakwa...... 91-86-85–262 Susan Ash, Judy Prange, Dawn Choy 12. Tom Humniski, Elmhurst...... 75-82-70–227 15. Kim Ross, St. Charles...... 85-95-82–262 4. Joanne Davidson-Jury, Elmhurst.100-135–235 12. Ken Mould, St. Charles...... 74-75-78–227 15. Susan Wright, Emerald Greens.85-89-88–262 Carol Abbott, Judie Roberts, Patricia Dansen 14. Dwight Hildebrand, Sioux Lookout...... 18. Michelle Lee, St. Charles...... 92-90-91–273 5. Marj Babuik, Grand Pines...... 102-135–237 ...... 80-69-79–228 19. Gertie Barron, Blumberg...... 93-95-91–279 Tracy Sutherland, Sherill Zellis, Maggie Tagliaferri 15. Dean Herak, Elmhurst...... 76-77-76–229 20. Karen Yamada, Southwood.....95-93-93–281 6. Joanne McGinn, Kildonan Park...100-139–239 16. Mike Berney, Transcona...... 74-77-79–230 21. Anne Marie Grant, St. Charles.100-96-90–286 Maria Zorko Vigfusson, Sue Kostuik, Lyla Betker 17. Michael MacKay, Breezy Bend....81-74-76–231 22. Sharon Mould, St. Charles...... 102-98-93–293 7. Joanna Lemaistre, Southwood.... 109-136–245 17. Tom Wilson, Niakwa...... 79-76-76–231 23. Ruth Schappert, Southwood.103-99-95–297 Nora Losey, Linda Mulvey, Candace Katsaronas 19. Steve Jones, Elmhurst...... 78-74-80–232 24. Margaret Styles, St. Charles.109-108-102–319 7. Joyce Neufeld, Winkler...... 106-139–245 20. Bill Zeweniuk, St. Boniface...... 79-77-78–234 24. Jane Gammon, Golf MB...... 100-123-96–319 Shirley Leatherdale, Helene Kuhl, Vi Wiebe 20. Les Forbes, Wildewood...... 71-80-83–234 26. Barb McLean, St. Charles..... 110-105-107–322 7. Patricia Robinson, Pinawa...... 100-145–245 22. Al Kehler, Steinbach...... 79-80-76–235 27. Florence Mehmel, Breezy Bend...... Fay Campbell, Shirley Pellow, Marg Zach 23. Allan Wheeler, Rossmere...... 75-79-82–236 ...... 105-109-115–329 10. Madge Meakin, Teulon...... 108-138–246 24. Imre Nyiri, Elmhurst...... 80-78-79–237 Laurie Deprez, Kerry Vande, Debbie Deprez 24. Grant Foster, Niakwa...... 80-75-82–237 Super Senior Winner (60+): Bonnie Stephen- 11. Stephanie Cole, Selkirk...... 113-136–249 24. Wayne McLeod, Southwood... 72-79-86–237 son, Niakwa Wendy Rand, Kathy Bird, Georgetta Kirkness 27. Barry Coffin, Selkirk...... 79-81-78–238 1st Flight Winner: Tammy Gibson, Maplewood 12. Maureen Watchorn, St. Charles.109-143–252 28. Rod Klassen, Clear Lake...... 82-78-80–240 1st Flight Runner-up: Maria Funston, Blumberg Candy Nahorny, Elaine Swan, Margaret Styles 29. David Sired, Wildewood...... 88-77-77–242 2nd Flight Winner: Karen Foster, Minnewasta* 13. Donna Riddell, Breezy Bend...... 114-139–253 30. Bill Moslenko, Golf MB...... 80-82-81–243 2nd Flight Runner-up: Matty Leung, Blumberg Florence Mehmel, Lorraine Giles, Laurie Guest 30. Steve Wallace, Transcona...... 84-81-78–243 3rd Flight Winner: Gertie Barron, Blumberg 14. Eileen Hay, Windsor Park...... 112-142–254 32. Edward Matias, Golf MB...... 85-80-81–246 3rd Flight Runner-up: Karen Yamada, South- Gisele Treflin, Bonnie Dolhun, Joy French 33. Laird Hickaway, Southwood... 86-80-81–247 wood 15. Bronwen Yewdall, Tuxedo...... 109-146–255 34. Philip Intac, Golf MB...... 87-81-81–249 *won by matching scorecards Myrna Bodnarchuk, Elaine Delannoy, Doreen, McCallum 35. Pat Manuel, Transcona...... 82-91-78–251 16. Lynda Aikenhead, Southside...... 110-147–257 36. John B. Thorpe, Golf MB...... 87-85-80–252 BANTAM GIRLS’ AMATEUR Lisa Geres, Marilyn Klimczak, Regina Ramos-Urbano 37. Bob Chapman, Golf MB...... 86-83-84–253 at Maplewood, Aug. 7-8 38. Ted Hunt, Elmhurst...... 85-86-84–255 1. Bobbi Uhl, Shilo...... 80-79–159 Gross results 39. Keith Fawcett, Clear Lake GC.89-82-85–256 2. Reece Carter, Larters...... 84-90–174 1. Colleen Dalton, Larters...... 154-165–319 40. Craeg Parker, Golf MB...... 100-80-81–261 3. Hayley Shanks, Shilo...... 92-97–189 Glenda Deforel, Roberta Campbell, Bev Tytgat 41. Dennis Langrell, Golf MB...... 95-90-84–269 4. Ryan Carter, Larters...... 116-112–228 1. Connie Chudley, Shilo...... 154-165–319 42. Gary Brown, Bel Acres...... 96-87-93–276 Susan Ash, Judy Prange, Dawn Choy 43. Gus Tsouras, Golf MB...... 98-86-104–288 13 & 14 Winner: Hayley Shanks, Shilo T1 Joanne McGinn, Kildonan Park....152-167–319 12 & Under Winner: Ryan Carter, Larters Maria Zorko Vigfusson, Sue Kostuik, Lyla Betker 1st Flight Winner: Ken Warwick, Niakwa 4. Joanne Davidson-Jury, Elmhurst.154-167–321 1st Flight Runner-up: Menno Zacharias, Wilde- BANTAM BOYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP Carol Abbott, Judie Roberts, Patricia Dansen wood at Maplewood, Aug. 7-8 5. Sharon Weinstein, Glendale...... 155-172–327 2nd Flight Winner: Ken Mould, St. Charles 1. Ryan McMillan, Elmhurst...... 78-70–148 Brenda Winch, Bettie Johnston, Stella Morris 2nd Flight Runner-up: Tom Wilson, Niakwa 2. Wesley Hoydalo, Selkirk...... 72-77–149 5. Patricia Robinson, Pinawa...... 154-173–327

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Fay Campbell, Shirley Pellow, Marg Zach 3. Kim Ross, St. Charles...... 99-124–223 7. Dennis Nodrick, Portage...... 132-125–257 7. Madge Meakin, Teulon...... 157-172–329 Laureen Johnstone, Nancy Barkwell, Sonja Barbaza Barry Hooke, Andy Fletcher, Don Spriggs Laurie Deprez, Kerry Vande, Debbie Deprez 3. Hope Peterson, Larters...... 106-117–223 7. Fred Bauer, Teulon...... 131-126–257 8. Joyce Neufeld, Winkler...... 159-177–336 Cathy Smolinski, Kim Ward, Shirley Mofter Gerry Mercier, Dennis Vande, Bill Johnston Shirley Leatherdale, Helene Kuhl, Vi Wiebe 5. Kathryn McKenzie, Elmhurst...... 98-126–224 10. Dennis Smith, Pinawa...... 131-130–261 9. Joanna Lemaistre, Southwood.....163-176–339 Karen Nistico, Alicia Michalchuk, Susan Swan Carl Roberts, Tom Kearns, Mike Veilleux Nora Losey, Linda Mulvey, Candace Katsaronas 6. Carrie Nemeth, Niakwa...... 104-122–226 9. Maureen Watchorn, St. Charles....162-177–339 Bonnie Stephenson, Bev Mehmel, Clare Whitaker City championship Candy Nahorny, Elaine Swan, Margaret Styles 7. Carol Martel, Transcona...... 105-124–229 1. Ken Warwick, Niakwa...... 117-107–224 11. Marj Babuik, Grand Pines...... 159-182–341 Darlene Marion, Fran Rebeck, Louisa Panciera Barry Minish, Doug Lavallee Tracy Sutherland, Sherill Zellis, Maggie Tagliaferri 8. Mindy Lichtman, St. Boniface...... 114-117–231 2. Mike Berney, Transcona...... 115-112–227 12. Bronwen Yewdall, Tuxedo...... 163-181–344 Joni Shaw, Sue Bryner, Trudy Wall Steve Wallace, Randy Delavau, Lorne Gardiner Myrna Bodnarchuk, Elaine Delannoy, Doreen McCallum 9. Jean Kunitski, Tuxedo...... 117-121–238 3. Alan Brownridge, Elmhurst...... 115-115–230 13. Eileen Hay, Windsor Park...... 166-180–346 Jeannette Dutchak, Maureen Switzer, Beverly Harris Doug Sexsmith, Ernie Ewasko, Paul Thorimbert Gisele Treflin, Bonnie Dolhun, Joy French 10. Kathleen Spalding, Assiniboine... 117-122–239 4. Brent Clague, St. Boniface...... 119-113–232 14. Stephanie Cole, Selkirk...... 171-179–350 Gillian Ryan, Andrea Francis, Karen Cox Don Ellard, Gary Shibata, Greg Kuleza Wendy Rand, Kathy Bird, Georgetta Kirkness 10. Cheryl Thobaben, Breezy Bend...121-118–239 5. Dewar McKinnon, Breezy Bend...... 116-119–235 15. Donna Riddell, Breezy Bend...... 168-183–351 Maury Hill, Joanne Bloomer, Ruth MacEachern Jeff Delaney, Roy Smith, Ole Larsen Florence Mehmel, Lorraine Giles, Laurie Guest 12. Val Zwarich, Minnewasta...... 107-134–241 6. Neil Okumura, Southwood...... 119-122–241 16. Lynda Aikenhead, Southside...... 175-185–360 Bev Sheldon, Karen Foster, Lynda Mutton Denis Carpentier, Wayne McLeod, Jason Robinson Lisa Geres, Marilyn Klimczak, Regina Ramos-Urbano 7. Carl Wiebe, Rossmere...... 127-116–243 Gross results Walter Galagan, Clarence Peters, Allan Wheeler JUNIOR MEN’S INTERCLUB 1. Rhonda Orr, Southwood...... 124-117–241 8. Larry Lagace, Assiniboine...... 127-130–257 at Transcona, Aug. 26 Fran Povoledo, Noreen Stewart, Trish Jordan Warren Reynolds, Al Bristow, Lorne Heinrichs City championship 2. Kathryn McKenzie, Elmhurst...... 120-131–251 1. Myles Panciera, Pine Ridge*...... 123-110–233 Karen Nistico, Alicia Michalchuk, Susan Swan MEN’S INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Elliott Panciera, Tyler Hall, Riley Hall 3. Bethany Luptak, Glendale...... 124-131–255 at Pinawa, Sept. 5 1. Ryan McMillan, Elmhurst...... 118-115–233 Camryn Roadley, Christine Scalena, Amanda Anderson Rural championship Brett Multan, Wyatt Brooks, Josh Shuster 4. Carrie Nemeth, Niakwa...... 135-134–269 1. Travis Fifi, Shilo...... 119-114–233 3. Blake Burr, Rossmere...... 122-122–244 Bonnie Stephenson, Bev Mehmel, Clare Whitaker Jared Gossen, Brad Pardy, Andrew Ratt Chad Boyle, Cameron McIntyre, Daniel Frick 5. Mindy Lichtman, St. Boniface...... 137-134–271 2. Ryan Coffin, Selkirk...... 115-124–239 4. Ben Giesbrecht, Assiniboine...... 123-126–249 Joni Shaw, Sue Bryner, Trudy Wall Don Drew, Michael Frost, Donald C. Schledwitz Cole Ferguson, Tehvv Rudd, Carter Bradley 6. Hope Peterson, Larters...... 139-137–276 3. Farrol Asham, Portage...... 125-118–243 4. Cole Uzat, Transcona...... 128-121–249 Cathy Smolinski, Kim Ward, Shirley Mofter Gavin Neufeld, Preston Meier, Kenny Keeler Nick Holben, Nick Sawatzky, Hunter Anderson 7. Kathleen Spalding, Assiniboine....144-133–277 4. Greg Sinclair, Kenora...... 127-120–247 6. Steven Young, St. Charles...... 128-127–255 Gillian Ryan, Andrea Francis, Karen Cox Rob Worsnop, Kevin Walkoski, Don Pernsky Rayan Soni, Anthony Leicht, Will Moncrieff 7. Kim Ross, St. Charles...... 132-145–277 5. Justin Mikulik, Larters...... 123-125–248 7. Eric Corrigal, Southwood...... 127-129–256 Laureen Johnstone, Nancy Barkwell, Sonja Barbaza Brent Jesson, Tony Cooper, Marco Trstenjak Colwyn Abgrall, Ted Glass, Brandon Marques 9. Carol Martel, Transcona...... 135-146–281 6. Kevin Wall, Winkler...... 130-131–261 8. Brendan Kesterke, Breezy Bend..133-126–259 Darlene Marion, Fran Rebeck, Louisa Panciera Corey Derksen, Andrew Wall, Bob Derksen Jake Gill, Braxton Kuntz, Graeme Shingleton 10. Cheryl Thobaben, Breezy Bend.148-137–285 7. Rob Reimer, Minnewasta...... 132-138–270 9. Justin Dyck, St. Boniface...... 138-129–267 Maury Hill, Joanne Bloomer, Ruth MacEachern Bob Agnew, Matt Victor, Scott Rempel Riley McMillan, Jeremie Nantel, Owen Briscoe 11. Val Zwarich, Minnewasta...... 145-147–292 8. Harvey Vandersteen, Granite Hills.135-138–273 10. Cameron Kidd, Glendale...... 140-131–271 Bev Sheldon, Karen Foster, Lynda Mutton Dwain Ste. Marie, Scott Rankmore, Gord Law Eric Wankling, Christian Henry 12. Jean Kunitski, Tuxedo...... 149-144–293 11. Nic Fanning, Niakwa...... 142-133–275 Jeannette Dutchak, Maureen Switzer, Beverly Harris City championship Sly Ruest, Bailey Bjornson, Justin Carriere 1. Nathan Wazney, Elmhurst...... 116-118–234 * won by matching scorecards SENIOR MEN’S INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Jeff Bleue, Jordy Lutz, Ben Bandura at Winkler, Sept. 2 2. Jay Doyle, Niakwa...... 118-121–239 Rural championship Rural championship Burke Wiebe, Daniel Munroe, Shane Uzelmann 1. Ryan Kehler, Quarry Oaks...... 117-108–225 1. Ron Lyman, Minnewasta...... 129-113–242 3. Alan Ediger, St. Boniface...... 118-132–250 Lucas Pappal, Stefan Lavallee, Cole Peters Sheldon LeBlanc, John Dell, Gary Loewen Al Briscoe, Jason MacDonald, Dave Weseen 2. Travis Fredborg, Selkirk...... 118-119–237 2. Donald C. Schledwitz, Selkirk...... 121-122–243 4. Mike Berney, Transcona...... 125-131–256 Wesley Hoydalo, Timmy Cromarty, Trayton Smith Bill Christiansen, Don Drew, Len Heft Steve Wallace, Sean Hazen, Brian Zadro 3. Jade Klassen, Winkler...... 143-135–278 3. Glen Torgerson, Grand Pines...... 120-127–247 4. Dwayne Heinrichs, Assiniboine....127-129–256 Caydon Klassen, Andrew Lane, Devon Thiessen Chris Jensen, Ted Lebaron, Randy Palmquist Tim Miller, Luke Valgardson, Scott Ribble 4. Kevin Walkoski, Kenora...... 127-124–251 6. Michael Goldberg, Glendale...... 134-137–271 WOMEN’S INTERCLUB A CHAMPIONSHIP Richard Miller, Brent Taylor, Kerry Westlund Reid McLeod, Thomas Janzen, Tyler Kearns at Links at the Lake, Aug. 27 4. Bill Key, Shilo...... 122-129–251 Net results Bill Bolley, Dan LeBarron, Wayne Lafourne 1. Bethany Luptak, Glendale...... 99-122–221 6. Harold Cherwinski, Larters...... 128-124–252 Camryn Roadley, Christine Scalena, Amanda Anderson Rudi Shartner, Don Bilsky, Sheena Shetty 2. Rhonda Orr, Southwood...... 105-117–222 7. Gerald Graham, Winkler...... 136-121–257 Fran Povoledo, Noreen Stewart, Trish Jordan Jake Giesbrecht, Hank Hildebrand, Herb Dick

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Manager: Ben Smirnov Manager: Ben Smirnov WINNIPEG REGION ASSINIBOINE GOLF CLUB KILDONAN PARK RIVER OAKS ST. CHARLES 2045 Ness Avenue GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE COUNTRY CLUB at Mandeville St. 2021 Main Street 117 Edgewater Dr. 100 Country Club Blvd. Club: (204) 988-9310 Club/ProShop: (204) 986-5679 West of Waverley St. Club: (204) 889-4444 Pro Shop: (204) 988-9313 Manager: Jim Kurtz Club/Pro Shop: (204) 261-4653 Pro Shop: (204) 888-8229 Director of Golf: Glenn Mills Superintendent: Pat Appleyard General Manager: Jason Munroe Head Pro: Cory Kartusch Superintendent: Andre Dufresne 18 holes - Par 69/72 - Public Head Pro: Brad Reimer General Manager: Cameron Gray 9 holes - Par 72 - Semi-Private Superintendent: Don Gagnon Superintendent: Braydon Gilbert 18 holes - Par 72 - Public 27 holes - Par 72 - Private THE MEADOWS AT EAST BEL ACRES GOLF ST. PAUL GOLF COURSE & COUNTRY CLUB 2511 McGregor Farm Rd. N Sturgeon Road, 4 km north East St Paul, MB ROSSMERE TRANSCONA GOLF CLUB of North Perimeter Highway Club/Pro Shop: (204) 667-4653 COUNTRY CLUB 2120 Dugald Road Club/Pro Shop: (204) 632-8337 Director of Golf: Jim Stevenson 925 Watt St. at Leighton Ave. Club: (204) 224-5927 Director of Golf: James Wood Superintendent: Vic Peters Club: (204) 988-1530 Pro Shop: (204) 222-6171 Superintendent: Dave Linstead 18 holes - Par 72 - Public Pro Shop: (204) 988-1540 Head Pro: Ed Boge 18 holes - Par 72/73-Semi-Private Head Pro: Steve Wood Superintendent: Greg Haus General Manager: Scott Parker 18 holes- Par 70/72- Semi-Private NIAKWA COUNTRY CLUB Superintendent: Greg Mitchell BREEZY BEND 620 Niakwa Road 18 holes - Par 70/73-Semi-Private COUNTRY CLUB Club: (204) 256-7326 7620 Roblin Blvd. Pro Shop: (204) 256-2013 TUXEDO GOLF COURSE Headingley, MB. Head Pro: Wade Nybakken 400 Shaftesbury Blvd. Club: (204) 895-7205 Superintendent: Craig Campbell SOUTHWOOD GOLF Club/Pro Shop: (204) 888-2867 Pro Shop: (204) 895-7206 18 holes - Par 72 /74 - Private & COUNTRY CLUB CPGA Master Professional: Head Pro: Kris Ennes 80 Rue des Ruines du Monastère Harry Brotchie General Manager: Cory Johnson St. Norbert Executive Pro: Jason Duncan Superintendent: Ralph Schofield Superintendent: Eric Meier PINE RIDGE GOLF CLUB Club: (204) 269-7867 ext 203 18 holes - Par 69/71 - Public 18 holes - Par 72 - Private Garven Rd. & Pine Ridge Rd Pro Shop: (204) 269-7867 Springfield, MB. ext 204 or 205 Club: (204) 222-6477 Senior Associate Golf Professional: ELMHURST GOLF Pro Shop: (204) 222-1573 Brian Dagg & COUNTRY CLUB Head Pro: Shane Dick General Manager: Jeff Scott WILDEWOOD GOLF Garven Road, Springfield General Manager: Jason Ludke Superintendent: Dustin How 761 North Drive East of Highway 59. Superintendent: 18 holes - Par 70 - Private Club: (204) 474-1389 Club: (204) 224-2244 Derrick Chlopecki Pro Shop: (204) 284-7385 Pro Shop: (204) 222-5511 18 holes - Par 72/75 - Private Senior Golf Manager: James Roy Director of Golf: Dave McMillan Superintendent: Jim Barr Superintendent: Dan Ciekiewicz ST. BONIFACE GOLF CLUB 9 holes - Par 72 - Semi-Private 18 holes - Par 71/74 - Private THE PLAYERS COURSE 100 Youville Street Club: (204) 233-2497 2695 Inkster Blvd Pro Shop: (204) 233-4276 East of Route 90 GLENDALE GOLF Director of Golf Operations/ Club/Pro Shop: (204) 697-4976 WINDSOR PARK & COUNTRY CLUB General Manager: Darren McMillan General Manager: Rob Damsgaard GOLF COURSE 400 Augier Avenue Head Pro: Gavin March Superintendent: 10 Des Meurons Ave. Club: (204) 832-1306 Superintendent: Darren Kalyniuk Garth Recksiedler Club/Pro Shop: (204) 986-3006 Pro Shop: (204) 837-8383 18 holes-Par 72 /74- Semi-Private 9 holes - Par 68 - Public Manager: Gail Phillips General Manager: Robert Klombies Superintendent: Nolan Winters Head Pro: Andrew Steep 18 holes - Par 68/69 – Public Superintendent: Craig MacLeod 18 holes - Par 73 - Private

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CLEAR LAKE GOLF COURSE Wasagaming, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 848-4653 Head Pro: Matt Nylen Manager: Ian Sarna Superintendent: Greg Holden 18 holes - Par 72/75 - Public

DAUPHIN LAKE GOLF CLUB Dauphin, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (306) 638-9400 Manager/Head Pro: Kevin Sebulski Superintendent: Ken Schulz 18 holes - Par 70 - Semi-Private

GILBERT PLAINS GOLF CLUB GILBERT PLAINS, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 548-3030 Manager/Head Pro: Scott McCallum Superintendent: Don Senyk 18 holes - Par 71/74 - Semi-Private

RUSSELL GOLF CLUB WESTMAN REGION Russell, MB. NORMAN Club/Pro Shop: (204) 773-2969 MINNEDOSA OAK ISLAND GOLF Manager: Gail Clement COUNTRY CLUB Oak Lake Beach, MB. REGION Superintendent: Cory Lowe Minnedosa, MB. Phone: 1-888-855-2262 9 holes - Par 71/72 - Public Club/Pro Shop: (204) 867-3151 Director of Golf: Dan Halldorson Director of Golf: Deb Pritchard Superintendent: Desmond Koop Superintendent: Dan Baily 18 holes - Par 72 - Public THOMPSON GOLF CLUB SWAN RIVER GOLF 18 holes - Par 72 - Public Thompson, MB. & COUNTRY CLUB Club/Pro Shop: (204) 778-5537 Swan River, MB. Manager: Dave Turpie SHILO COUNTRY CLUB Club: (204) 734-3935 Superintendent: Matt Kellas Shilo, MB. Pro Shop: (204) 734-9393 9 holes - Par 74 - Public Club/Pro Shop: (204) 765-3623 Manager: Ken Treasure NEEPAWA GOLF Head Pro: Dave Scinocca Superintendent: Mike Smith General Manager/ Superintendent: & COUNTRY CLUB 9 holes - Par 72 – Public Scott Ramsay Neepawa, MB. 18 holes - Par 71 - Public Club/Pro Shop: (204) 476-5711 Head Pro/Manager: Landon Cameron Superindendent: Kirby Ashcroft WHEAT CITY GOLF CLUB 18 holes - Par 72 - Semi-Private 3500 McDonald, Brandon, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 729-2177 Manager: Bryce Wilson 18 holes - Par 71 - Public

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EASTMAN REGION

BEAUSEJOUR GRANITE HILLS PINAWA GOLF CLUB SOUTHSIDE GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE GOLF CLUB Pinawa, MB. Grand Pointe, MB Beausejour, MB. Lac du Bonnet, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 753-2294 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 254-6709 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 268-2010 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 345-4653 Manager: Don Francis Manager: Wendy Mandryk Superintendent: Cory Froehlich Manager: Sarah Mackenzie Head Pro: Greg Love Director of Golf: Tracy Kibsey 9 holes - Par 68/70 - Public Superintendent: Jeremy Sokal Superintendent: Richard van Gend 18 holes - Par 63 - Public 18 holes - Par 72 - Public 18 holes- Par 72 - Semi-Private

FALCON LAKE PINE FALLS GOLF CLUB STEINBACH FLY-IN GOLF COURSE LORETTE GOLF COURSE Pine Falls, MB. GOLF CLUB Club/Pro Shop: (204) 367-8463 Falcon Beach, MB. Lorette, MB. Steinbach, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 349-2554 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 878-2172 Manager: Susan Lazaruk Club/Pro Shop: (204) 320-4653 Director of Golf: Sandy Kurceba Golf Operations Manager: Superintendent: Richard Neydley Manager: Brian Reimer Superintendent: Dave Turner Gareth Tanswell 9 holes - Par 70/72 - Public Head Pro: Brian Guenther 18 holes - Par 72/73 - Public Superintendent: Darryl Kopp Superintendent: Rob Fast 9 holes - Par 72 - Public 18 holes - Par 72/73 - Semi-Private THE LINKS AT QUARRY OAKS GRAND PINES Steinbach, MB. GOLF COURSE Club: (204) 326-9864 Traverse Bay, MB. MAPLEWOOD GOLF CLUB Pro Shop: (204) 326-4653 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 756-2345 St. Pierre-Jolys, MB. Head Pro: Robin Henderson CPGA Master Professional: Club/Pro Shop: (204) 433-3344 Superintendent: Wilf Peters Harry Brotchie Manager: Ray Hebert 27 holes - Par 72/74 - Public Director of Golf: Al Scott Head Pro: Barry Gibson Head Pro: Tom Betz Superintendent: Mike Greenwood Superintendent: Bruce Gray 18 holes - Par 72 - Public 18 holes - Par 72 - Public

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CENTRAL REGION

BRIDGES GOLF COURSE MACGREGOR TOWN & MINNEWASTA GOLF & WINKLER GOLF CLUB Starbuck, MB. COUNTRY GOLF CLUB COUNTRY CLUB Winkler, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 735-3000 MacGregor, MB. Morden, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 325-7582 Head Professional: Larry Robinson Club/Pro Shop: (204) 685-3100 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 822-4992 Head Pro/Manager: Superintendent: Tony Feheregyhazi Superintendent: Chris Brown General Manager/Head Pro: Greg Hesom 18 holes - Semi Private 9 holes - Par 70/76 - Public Geoff Kehler Superintendent: Marcel Deneer Superintendent: Marcel Deneer 18 holes - Par 71/72 – Public 18 holes - Par 72 - Public KINGSWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB MIAMI GOLF PORTAGE GOLF CLUB LaSalle, MB. & COUNTRY CLUB Portage la Prairie, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 736-4079 Miami, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 857-6177 Director of Golf: Gary Curtis Club/Pro Shop: (204) 435-2756 Head Pro: Brad Young Head Pro: Darren Hayden Manager: Christine Kornelson Manager: Donna Bottcher Superintendent: Adam Junkin Superintendent: Nevin Martens Superintendent: Ed Larkin 18 holes - Par 71/73-Semi-Private 9 holes - Par 70/71 - Public 18 holes-Par 70/72-Semi-Private

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INTERLAKE REGION HECLA GOLF COURSE LINKS AT THE LAKE SELKIRK GOLF & TEULON GOLF Hecla Island, MB. Gimli, MB. COUNTRY CLUB & COUNTRY CLUB Club/Pro Shop: (204) 279-2072 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 642-8858 Selkirk, MB. Teulon, MB. Superintendent: Lloyd Davies CPGA Master Professional: Club/Pro Shop: (204) 482-2050 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 886-4653 18 holes - Par 72 - Public/Resort Harry Brotchie Head Pro: Brad Poleschuk Head Pro: Shawn Coe Director of Golf: Al Scott Manager: Rosey Martin Manager: Lynn Willis Head Pro: Rana MacLeod Superintendent: Ian Brooks Superintendent: Kito Nishibata Superintendent: Russ Parry 18 holes - Par 71/73-Semi-Private 18 holes - Par 72 - Semi-Private LARTERS at ST. ANDREWS 18 holes - Par 72 - Public GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SOUTH INTERLAKE GOLF This directory lists 30 River Road SANDY HOOK GOLF CLUB & COUNTRY CLUB golf clubs and St. Andrews, MB. Sandy Hook, MB. Warren, MB. Club/Pro Shop: (204) 334-2107 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 389-5466 Club/Pro Shop: (204) 322-5335 courses which are Director of Golf: Peter Ewert Superintendent: Byron Doyle Head Pro: Steve Witiuk members of Superintendent: Tim Larter Club President: Pat Doyle Manager: Debra Baldwin 18 holes - Par 70 - Semi-Private 18 holes - Par 70/73 - Public Superintendent: Michael Dearman GOLF MANITOBA 18 holes - Par 70/74 - Semi-Private only NORTH WEST ONTARIO REGION ANDERSON HOMESTEAD EAGLES LANDING KENORA GOLF & RED LAKE AREA GOLF & GOLF COURSE GOLF CLUB COUNTRY CLUB COUNTRY CLUB Dryden, ON. Dryden, ON. Kenora, ON. Balmertown, ON. Club: (807) 223-4653 Club: (807) 223-4218 Club/Pro Shop: (807) 468-7995 Club/Pro Shop: (807) 735-2698 Manager: Bernice Anderson Pro Shop: (807) 223-3433 Director of Golf/Manager: Manager/Superindentent: Superintendent: Jason Anderson Manager: Rob Alderice Jennifer Ross-Hollins Chris Globush 9 holes- Par 72 - Public Superintendent: David Cluett Superintendent: Doug Novak 18 holes - Par 72/73 – Public 9 holes- Par 72 - Semi-Private 18 holes - Par 71/72-Semi- BEAUTY BAY GOLF CLUB Private SIOUX LOOKOUT GOLF & Kenora, ON. HERON LANDING CURLING CLUB Club: (807) 548-4777 GOLF COURSE LITTLE FALLS Sioux Lookout, ON. Head Pro: Darryl Spence Fort Frances, ON. GOLF CLUB Club/Pro Shop: (807) 737-1800 Superintendent: Bob Turcotte Club: (807) 274-5678 Atikokan, ON. Head Pro: Bob Norman 9 holes- Par 72 - Semi-Private Head Pro/Manager: Club/Pro Shop: (807) 597-6638 Manager: Grant Legros Brian Johnstone Manager: Nicole Halasz Superintendent: Kyle Darante Superintendent: Mitch Perrault Superintendent: Harvey Walker 9 holes - Par 70 - Public 9 holes- Par 72 - Semi-Private 9 holes - Par 72 - Public GOLF MANITOBA WOMEN’S DIVISION ONLY MEMBERS Male sections of the following clubs are members of the Golf Association of Ontario

CENTENNIAL FORT WILLIAM PENINSULA GOLF CLUB THUNDER BAY GOLF COURSE COUNTRY CLUB Marathon, ON. COUNTRY CLUB Thunder Bay, ON. Thunder Bay, ON. Club/Pro Shop: (807) 229-1392 Thunder Bay, ON. Club/Pro Shop: (807) 767-4600 Club/Pro Shop: (807) 475-8925 Manager/Director of Golf: Club/Pro Shop: (807) 345-8225 9 holes - Par 72 - Public Head Pro: Jim Szturm Brett Redden Head Pro: Craig Morton Manager: Bill French Superintendent: Paul Jordan Manager: Frances Gaudino 18 holes - Par 72 - Public CHAPPLES Superintendent: Greg Hollins Superintendent: Ryan Miniely 18 holes - Par 72 - Public 9 holes - Par 72 - Public GOLF COURSE STRATHCONA GOLF CLUB Thunder Bay, ON. Thunder Bay, ON. Club/Pro Shop: (807) 65-2582 KENOGAMISIS WHITEWATER GOLF CLUB Club/Pro Shop: (807) 683-8251 18 holes - Par 72 - Public GOLF CLUB Rosslyn, ON. Geraldton, ON. 18 holes - Par 72 - Public Club/Pro Shop: (807) 475-4653 Club/Pro Shop: (807) 854-1029 Director of Golf: Matthew Simmons EMERALD GREENS Manager: Wanda Brown Superintendent: Jeff Parker GOLF COURSE Superintendent: Jay Bailey 18 holes - Par 72 - Semi-Private Thunder Bay, ON. 18 holes - Par 72 - Public Club/Pro Shop: (807) 767-4511 Manager: Nancy Brewer 9 holes - Par 72 - Public

50 MANITOBA GOLFER 2015 EDITION Reaching the century Mark Requires Knowledge Beyond Your Years.

Congratulations to Golf Manitoba on your 100th Anniversary. The game of golf in Manitoba is in good hands and here’s to the next 100 years.

On behalf of Golf Canada staff and volunteers, the other nine Provincial Golf Associations and golfers from coast-to-coast, congratulations to Golf Manitoba on celebrating your centennial.