ITOBA aOLF UAL '84 PUBLISHED BY MANITOBA GOLF ASSOCIATION However you serve it, rest assured: The Wolf never bites. WoIfschmIdt Vodka. lingdon Cup team is chosen. The A Message from the M GA President month of August will also see the what golfers think and feel about the Manitoba Inter-Club and Western Junior "B" competition in Vancouver MGA. and the Manitoba-Minnesota One of the more significant devel­ opments this season will be the matches which will be held in Win­ nipeg. We are the defending champ­ changes to the Rules of Golf adopted by the RCGA. USGA and the R & A on ions in both competitions. Over the past year, we formed the January 1. These new rules are the first major revision since substantial Manitoba Golf Foundation Inc. The international uniformity was achiev­ express purpose of the Foundation is ed in 1952. We think these changes, to present scholarships to Manitoba which are highlighted in a report golfers to assist in furthering their starting on page 8, represent an im­ education. The Initial funding for the provement over the old rule book. Foundation came from the friends and family of the late Earl Storey, a We encourage all golfers to obtain a valued member of the Assiniboine rule book and become acquainted Club for many years. These amounts with the ru les in view of the extent of were augmented by a matching the changes. The many activities of the Associa­ donation from the MGA, a Sports The Manitoba Golf Association tion, such as our provincial champ­ Special Grant from the Department takes great pride in being able to ionships, the Manitoba Open, our of Fitness, Recreation and Sport, a reach its some 9,000 members rural competitions, senior events, donation from the Manitoba Ladles throughout the Province of Manitoba etc., are well documented in this edi­ Golf Association as well as several and Northwestern Ontario through tion. We are indeed proud of our ef­ private donations. Any additional donations to the fund will be greatly the pages of this, the 1984 Golf An­ forts to promote the game of golf appreciated and duly receipted for nual. This is the fifth edition and with through our junior development pro­ the co-operation of our advertisers, grams. For example, we stage four tax purposes. With our early spring, 1984 should we're able to produce a publication Sunday Junior Inter-Clubs through • which highlights the many activities the month of June. The first week of be a long banner season for golf. I of your Association. July sees the Junior Golf Camp at wish all members of the Manitoba The MGA was founded in 1915 and Shilo, followed by the Manitoba Jun­ Golf Association a fine year of golf­ ing, We all enjoy a common goal - exists for the purpose of promoting ior competition. This year, we will in­ the best interests and the true spirit troduce a new method of picking our the development and promotion of golf. of the game of golf. It isn't easy to team for the Canadian inter-provin­ meet everyone's legitimate expecta­ cial championships with a format KEITH D, ARMSTRONG tions, but we try; and we care about similar to the way in which the Wil- President, Manitoba Golf Association Best Wishes from Greetings from RCGA President Province of Manitoba It is my pleasure, on behalf On behalf of the Govern­ of the Royal Canadian Golf ment of Manitoba, it is my Associ ation, to extend warm pleasure to extend warmest wishes to the Manitoba Golf greetings to the Manitoba Association and all Manitoba Golf Association. golfers for a most successful It Is gratifying to know that golfing season in 1984. my department is working Over the years, Manitoba co-operatively with the Man­ has produced some of Can ­ itoba Golf Association and ada's finest amateur and communities in providing professional golfers - and golf opportunities for people some outstanding golf ad ­ throughout the province, ministrators as well. I wou ld Golf is a special game like to publicly acknowledge which draws people from all and thank Mr. Manuel Bricker walks of life and provides fun for his distinguished service and fellowship as well as the to the RCGA as a Governor challenge of athletic profici- and as its President in 1963. ency. Many of our national championships have been hosted May I pay tribute to the many volunteers who offer their by clubs in Manitoba and we look forward to working with time, energy and talent so others can enjoy this pleasant your local committees again in the future. and rewarding sport. May I take this opportunity to extend congratulations to Best wishes for '84. the Manitoba Go lf Association for its Initiative in pub­ lishing the M.G.A. Golf annual for th e information and ~7f:O ' , rea ding pleasure of its mem bers. It Is indeed a very worth­ ~, ;r"re£ while and meaningful publication. WILLIAM A. FARLINGER L. L. DESJARDINS President, Royal Canadian Golf Association Minister Responsible for Sport MANITOBA GOLF ANNUAL '84 1984 MGA COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITIEE President Keith Armstrong, Niakwa President-Elect Past President AI Macatavish, Elmhurst Michael Averbach, Glendale First VIce-President Second VIce-President Jim Bristow, Breezy Bend Rick Thain, City Municipal Courses Treasurer Executive Director Rudy Boivin, Southwood Ken Hanford, Niakwa COMMITIEE CHAIRMEN Tournaments - Rick Thain, Municipal Junior Development - Jim Bristow, Breezy Bend Manltobs Open - AI Macatavish, Elmhurst Rural Events - Dave Turpie, Thompson Course Rating - Don MacDonald, Pine Ridge OTHER MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Jim Berry, Reston Lome Kingyens, Bel Acres Ron Cassels, Assiniboine AI Maxwell, St. Charles Ted Chopp, Northernaire Mike Mykytyn, Six-Thirty Club Brian Crampton, Rossmere Larry Nahachewsky, Shilo George Delorme, Transcona Bi ll Nicholson, Wildewood Ray Dring, Boissevain Weldon Ridley, Morden Keith Elvers, The Pas Barrie Sanders, Carman Keith Fawcett, Neepawa Warren Scott, St. Boniface Bob Forcand, Breezy Bend Alex Smaluk, Elmhurst Peter Guenther, Steinbach Sonny Solmondson, Charleswood Siggi Goodbrandson, Southwood Jim Sorenson, Portage la Prairie Lloyd Goodman, Pi';le Ridge Bob Stafford, Niakwa AI Gray, Charleswood Don Thompson, Swan River Ralph Hamovich, Glendale Ken Toland, Winnipeg Canoe Club David Hill, St. Charles Stan W itwicki, Selkirk Joe Kachor, Carman MGA YEARBOOK COMMITIEE Genersl Chairman - Rudy Boivin Editorial Director - Ralph Bagley Advertising - Don MacDonald, Gord Pattison, Gavin McFadzean, Keith Armstrong, Michael Averbach, Rick Thain, Bil l Dunford, Ken Hanford, Barb Palleva. 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DELIVERED Carman golf course expands . .. .............. 42 • GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP :me • WAITING LOUNGES Steinbach boasts 18-hole course ... ... .... .. 48 • COMPLETE STOCK ON HAND Manitoba Golf Foundation established . ... .. 50 • MOBILE SERVICE Falcon Beach course 25 years old ... .. .... .. 51 • OPEN ON SATURDAYS III Manitoba Sports Federation report ........... 52 Female golfers enjoy successful year .. ... .. 60 The Cover Allan Boos of Southwood. the first golfor Inducted Into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, is the featured individual on NOW 7 LOGA TIONS TO SERVE YOU this year's cover. At top right is a view of the clubhouso ar8a at Niakwa. sce ne of this year's Manitoba Open championship. Centre right shows some of the crowd watching Dan Helldorson win last year's Open at Ross· mere. Scenic course views at the bonom feature the 14th 6 WINNIPEG LOCATIONS holo at John Blumberg. along the Ass iniboine River, on tho 950 St. James St... .. ... 786-5551 ioh, and the 18th green and clubhouse at th e Winkler golf course on the right. 354 Sherbrook ... ....... .. 775-8131 948 St. Mary's Rd. .... ..... 257-3447 25 Derby at Jarvis .......... 586-9727 The Pictures 250 York at Garry . ... .... 943-4451 Most of the photogaphs appearing in this book were 704 Scotland .. .......... .. 452-4745 taken by freelance photographer Hugh Allan and SELKIRK MANITOBA LOCATION special thanks also go to the Winnipeg Free Press 620 Sophia .... ............ 785-8244 and other sources. MANITOBA GOLF ANNUAL 1984 is published by the MANITOBA GOLF ASSOCIATION 1700 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Man. R3H OBl This magazine was produced by WALLINGFORD PRESS LIMITED 358 Ross Avenue DON'T JUST GET IT FIXED ... GET IT "KILLEEN ED" Winnipeg, Man. MANITOBA GOLF ANNUAL '84 3 ~n ilrntortam DONALD NUTL EY WILLIAM DUNFORD Th e Manitoba golf scene lost two long-time ad­ Wi'lI iam Thomas James Dunford died March 28, ministrative workers during the past year. 1984, after serving about 17 years with the Manitoba Don Nutley and Bill Dunford were both tireless Golf Association.