COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCE PAGE

Introduction

Golf Manitoba is committed to fostering a safe sport environment. Through this difficult and unprecedented crisis, that commitment includes the health and well-being of golfers as well as every Canadian in the communities where we live and play. Our thoughts are with those personally affected by the virus including their families, our most vulnerable citizens and the incredible health care workers who are facing the pandemic on the front lines.

Our industry is fortunate to have a wide-ranging support network of provincial, national and international partners bringing together their expertise to help Canadian golf navigate through the uncertainty of COVID-19.

Collaboration and information sharing are critical during this challenging time and Golf Manitoba has created the resource page below with helpful links to support our member clubs, golfers and our many industry partners coming together during this crisis. The resource page will be updated regularly as information and updates become available.

(As of September 30, 2020)

Golf Manitoba Championships

Thank You to our 2020 Host Member Clubs!

As the competitive season officially comes to a close, Golf Manitoba wishes to express its sincere thanks to the following member clubs who made their golf facilities available to host a Golf Manitoba event in 2020. Given the circumstances of this year, these facilities did a tremendous job in allowing us to safely offer a competitive season for players, our volunteers and staff. Thank you for a great season, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Bel Acres Golf & Country Club
Carman Golf & Curling Club
Glendale Golf & Country Club
Grand Pines Golf Club
Minnewasta Golf & Country Club
Portage Golf Club
Winkler Centennial Golf Course
Selkirk Golf & Country Club
St. Charles Country Club

View 2020 championship results >>

Golf Services

COVID-19 Golf Relief Fund

Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation have joined together to launch the COVID-19 GOLF RELIEF FUND, to support golf courses in helping employees and golfers stay safe while also thanking front-line workers through encouraging additional play and welcoming juniors to further experience the game. Click here to learn more about the RELIEF FUND.

Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 GOLF RELIEF FUND Sweepstakes.
Click here to donate to the COVID-19 GOLF RELIEF FUND.

Golf’s Playbook for Canada

Golf’s Playbook for Canada is a collaborative effort between Golf Canada, Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada, Canadian Society of Club Managers, and Canadian Golf Superintendent Association. This is a resource for golfers to understand and navigate the golf experience through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click here for the Playbook >>

2020 Golf Canada Membership Kits

Golf Canada continues to enhance its digital platforms to provide members with a more convenient and seamless digital experience. Golf Canada is pleased to introduce a digital membership card that will be available through the Golf Canada Score Centre beginning Spring 2020.

Individual members can still request home delivery of their membership package through their Score Centre profile on Golf Canada’s website.

Handicapping Education

All learning and certification for the World Handicap System is available in webinar format and provided by Golf Ontario. Additional resources are now available on our updated Golf Manitoba World Handicap System webpage. Please click below for more.

Handicapping >>

Rules of Golf & Rules of Handicapping COVID-19 Guidelines

The information below provides guidance in response to questions received from golf course owners, administrators, tournament organizers and golfers. The following information has been provided to help golf course operators, committees and golfers better understand how the Rules of Golf and Rules of Handicapping apply to the various questions we have received.

COVID-19 Rules of Golf and Rules of Handicapping FAQs (Updated July 13, 2020)

Golf Canada Mobile

With limited access to Score Centre kiosks, you can continue to post scores with Golf Canada Mobile. Golfers can post scores, look up a golfers handicap index, find golf courses in Canada, compute their course handicap and more.

Free download for iOS and Android.

Player Development Programs

The 2020 Golf Manitoba junior development program has come to a close. It was another fantastic year of learning and competition despite the challenges faced from COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s program was led by Golf Manitoba’s Director of Player Development and PGA of Canada professional, Garth Goodbrandson. Golf Manitoba intern Seth McMahon also assisted throughout the season.

National Allied Golf Associations - Manitoba

The Manitoba Allied Golf Associations (Canadian Society of Club Managers, Golf Manitoba, Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association, National Golf Course Owners Association Canada and PGA of Canada Manitoba Zone) are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our members, golfers, staff, volunteers and industry stakeholders as well as every Canadian in the communities where we live, work and play.

GOLFER BEST PRACTICES during COVID-19 (Golf Manitoba, May 9, 2020)
NAGA – Manitoba Update (April 17, 2020)
Statement from ‘We Are Golf’ about COVID-19 (March 25, 2020)

Regional & National Resources

Support from Golf Canada’s Professional Advisors:

Resources from Golf Canada’s professional advisors outlining the various government programs being implemented to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This overview is subject to change as the pandemic progresses.

Webinar: Risk Management Strategies for the Golf Industry amid COVID-19 – VIDEO I PRESENTATION I WAIVER (Cowan Insurance Group, Sport Law & Strategy Group, Signature Risk Partners Inc. and Golf Canada, May 7, 2020)
Comparison of Financial Relief Measures Announced by Canadian Governments (Stikeman Elliott LLP, April 14, 2020)
Cash flow and Government Relief in the time of COVID-19 (BDO Canada & Golf Canada Webinar, April 20, 2020)