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Canadian All Abilities Championship

Hammerback, Dyck and Sandhu move up the leaderboard at Canadian All Abilities Championship

Brian Munz

With a 6-over par 77 during Wednesday’s second round of the Canadian All Abilities Championship, Kristian Hammerback (Southwood Golf & Country Club) moved up four spots into 9th place at Timber Ridge Golf Course in Brighton, Ontario.

Hammerback’s two round 161 total is 19-over par, 20 strokes back of leader Chris Willis of Ontario, who shot a 4-under par 67, to sit at 1-under par 141.

Shane Dyck (Pine Ridge Golf Club) moved up 11 spots and is now T20 following an 84 while Gurmit Sandhu (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) shot a 97 to sit 35th.

For the full leaderboard, click here.

University of Manitoba Bisons

Bisons finish T8 at BSU Invite

Brian Munz

The University of Manitoba Bisons Men’s golf team finished T8 on the leaderboard in Bemidji, Minnesota this week.

With a combined team score of +43, they ended the 36 hole competition 37 strokes back of the first place Bemidji State.

Individually, Eric Prokopowich (Dauphin Lake Golf Club) earned a 10th place finish at 5-over par 147 (74-73).

T32: Trent Robertson (Niakwa Country Club) +11 (74-79-153)
T41: Jack Rudick (St. Charles Country Club) +13 (75-80-155)
T45: Derek Benson (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) +14 (75-81-156)
T56: Brent Ingram (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) +21 (82-81-163)

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Canadian All Abilities Championship

Hammerback leads Manitoba through opening round of Canadian All Abilities Championship

Brian Munz

Kristian Hammerback (Southwood Golf & Country Club) carded a 13-over par 84 and was Manitoba’s Top Performer following the opening round of the Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO at Timber Ridge Golf Course in Brighton, Ontario.

Hammerback is T13 on the leaderboard, 10 strokes back of co-leaders Chris Willis, Reggie Millage and Josh Hunke, all of Ontario.

Shane Dyck (Pine Ridge Golf Club) shot a 93 while Gurmit Sandhu (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) had a 99.

For the full leaderboard, click here.

Canadian All Abilities Championship

Dyck, Hammerback & Sandu set to tee off Canadian All Abilities Championship

The 2024 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO is set for September 10-12 with a field of 60 amateur golfers competing at Timber Ridge Golf Course in Brighton, Ontario.

Representing Manitoba are Shane Dyck (Pine Ridge Golf Club), Kristian Hammerback (Southwood Golf & Country Club) and Gurmit Sandhu (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club).

For the opening round tee times, click here.

For the leaderboard, click here.

The fourth playing of the national championship will see an additional tournament round added, increasing to a 54-hole competition, featuring players with neurological, intellectual, sensory, and physical impairments.

There are four different divisions in the Canadian All Abilities Championship that players will compete in, regardless of disability classification: Women’s Gross Stroke Play; Women’s Net Stableford; Men’s Gross Stroke Play and Men’s Net Stableford.

The field of competitors includes three-time Women’s Gross Stroke Play defending champion Natasha Stasiuk of Oakville, Ont., who is currently the no. 1 ranked female golfer with an intellectual disability on the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD) and three-time Women’s Net Stableford winner, Tess Trojan of St. Catharines, Ont.

Stasiuk has enjoyed a successful season thus far, she finished third overall and first in her sports class at the USDGA Championship at the PGA Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla in April. She followed that up by finished first in the intellectual disability category and eighth overall at the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kan. in July. Stasiuk also placed fourth with two-time Canadian All Abilities men’s champion, Kurtis Barkley at the G4D Tour Nations Cup at Betfred British Masters at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, England last month. In addition to three straight national championships, Stasiuk has also won the Ontario Adaptive Championship four times and won the bronze medal at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.

On the men’s side, defending champion, Chris Willis of Aurora, Ont. currently ranked no. 14 on the WR4GD, 2022 Men’s Net Stableford winner Kevin Delaney of Windsor, Ont. Russell Aide of Stirling, Ont. currently ranked no. 61 on the WR4GD will be competing at Timber Ridge.

Earlier this season, Willis finished third at the G4D Open at the Duchess Course at Woburn in Milton Keynes, England. Along with winning the national championship last year, Willis also won the 2023 Ontario Adaptive Championship.

In January, Stasiuk, Willis and Aide were among 12-golfers that were invited to Quinta do Lago, Portugal for the first Player Development Camp created by the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA), which was supported by the European Tour Group.

“We are very proud and excited to host the largest field in tournament history for the fourth playing of the Canadian All Abilities Championship,” said Golf Canada Tournament Director Sam Meek. “This year also sees our national championship expand to a 54-hole competition and is a signature event on the Golf Canada tournament schedule. We are proud to feature both a gross stroke play championship and a net stableford championship which provides equitability for the field competing in this national championship and demonstrates our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are looking forward to a great week at Timber Ridge Golf Course and thank the staff for their efforts in making this championship a memorable one.”

Designed by Stephen Ward and opened for play in 2001, Timber Ridge offers a unique challenge to all levels of players. With wildly undulating greens and rolling fairways, the layout at Timber Ridge offers a variety of links and parkland style holes, offering two distinct styles that somehow flow together perfectly. Located in Brighton, about an hour east of the GTA, Timber Ridge offers an escape from the confines of the city to a calm, quiet country setting.

“It is an honour to have the opportunity to host an event like the Canadian All Abilities Championship and play even a small role in growing the game of golf,” said Nolan Walsh, Head Golf Professional, Timber Ridge Golf Course. “We are excited to welcome the participants to the property and hope that Timber Ridge offers the perfect setting for such an exciting national championship.”

First conducted in 2021 at Humber Valley Golf Course in Toronto, Ont., the competition supports Golf Canada’s commitment to create a more inclusive and respectful sport environment across the Canadian golf community.

The stableford scoring format of the Canadian All Abilities Championship awards set points based off a golfer’s net score for the hole. The points will be awarded as follows: Albatross (5 points), Eagle (4 points), Birdie (3 points), Par (2 points), Bogey (1 point), Double Bogey or higher (0 points). The golfers with the highest total of accumulated points over 54-holes will win their respective divisions.

Golf Canada is grateful for the financial support of the Government of Ontario for the All Abilities Championship from the Ontario Sport Hosting Program.

“Our government is proud to support the 2024 Canadian All Abilities Championships through the Ontario Sport Hosting Program,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “This event offers amateur golfers with a disability an opportunity to showcase their skills in competition with their peers from across the country. I applaud Golf Canada for their unwavering commitment to accessibility and inclusion and wish all players the best of luck for a successful tournament.”

For the full player field competing in the Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund Inside Golf Manitoba

Golf Manitoba announces 2024 scholarship award recipients

Brian Munz

The Board of Directors of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund are pleased to announce its award recipients for 2024.

These students are active in the Manitoba golf community either through participation or employment, have demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing post-secondary studies at Canadian universities and colleges.

In 2024, the Fund awarded $17,500 in scholarships to 11 deserving students.

DR. DWIGHT PARKINSON AWARD – Keira Krahn

The Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award has been made possible by Mr. Dave Hill of the St. Charles Country Club. The award recognizes Dr. Parkinson’s long-time commitment to the sport of golf. This $2,000 award is available to a student entering their first year of studies at a post-secondary institution.

Keira graduated from Carman Collegiate with Honours and Distinction, and is set to begin her freshman year in Kinesiology at the University of Manitoba. The Carman Golf & Curling Club member has worked at her home club since 2021 while excelling in academics and assisted with coaching and mentoring junior curlers during the winter months.

BRIAN GILHULY AWARD – Mackenzie Forsythe

The Brian Gilhuly Memorial Scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the estate of the long-time Golf Manitoba volunteer, Mr. Brian Gilhuly. Brian started his volunteerism with Golf Manitoba in 1986 where he served in a variety of capacities for over 30 years until his passing in 2017. This $2,000 award is available to students who are currently in the process of continuing with post-secondary studies.

Mackenzie, a member at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, is enrolled at the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba where she is majoring in International Business. In addition to her studies, Mackenzie plays the piano achieving Level 8 status through The Royal Conservatory and serves on the Board of Director for Manitoba ALIVE (A Leadership Initiative in Voluntary Efforts).

GOLF MANITOBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Golf Manitoba scholarship awards are made possible each year by the Scholarship Fund. These awards are made available to both high school and post-secondary students who are pursuing studies in Canada. Scholarships are awarded based largely on academic achievement; however, golf ability and community involvement are also considered.

CRAIG YAHIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Craig Yahiro Memorial Scholarship Award is made possible through the generosity of the Yahiro Family and participants in an annual fundraising event at Rossmere Country Club in memory of the late Craig Yahiro. Craig Yahiro was a long-time member of the PGA of Canada where his skillful instruction and great personality and sense of humour helped many improve their game. These awards are available for students who are either Golf Manitoba members or who are currently involved with golf either through employment or participation.

The Board of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund extends its sincere congratulations to the 2024 recipients and wishes them all the best in their post-secondary studies.

About the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund
The Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund (GMSF) is a registered charity that provides financial assistance to young golfers entering or continuing in a post-secondary educational institution in Canada. Since 1986, the Fund has awarded over 200 scholarships and over $257,000 to students throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

For more information about the Scholarship Fund including information on how to apply or to make a donation, please visit golfmb.ca/scholarship.

Inside Golf Manitoba

In Memory of Mabel “Lorraine” MacLeod

Golf Manitoba

Golf Manitoba remembers Lorraine McLeod who passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 91.

Lorraine had a long history of volunteerism in golf that began with the Manitoba Ladies’ Golf Association in 1982 where she chaired several committees and became president in 1987-88. She was instrumental in the development of golf clinics, target fitness, sport psychology and a winter golf school with members of the Manitoba PGA. She was on the board of directors of the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum from 2001 to 2008 and was on the selection committee from 2001 to 2003.

MacLeod was involved with the conducting of several Canadian Ladies’ Golf Association championships from 1981 to 2001 including Chairing the 1991 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship at Glendale Golf & Country Club. She received a CLGA Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contributions in 2000. Other awards included most outstanding member from Winnipeg Canoe Club in 1986, MLGA outstanding volunteer award in 1989, Gal of the Year award from Southwood ladies’ section in 1996 and Volunteer Service Award for 25 years of service from Golf Manitoba in 2007.

In recognition of Lorraine’s outstanding service and dedication to the development of amateur golf, she was inducted into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum Inc. on September 29, 2014.

A celebration of Lorraine’s life was held in August. Her obituary and photo-biography is available here.

Golf Manitoba extends its sympathies to Lorraine’s family, friends and colleagues.

Inside Golf Manitoba Media Release

In Memory of Al Macatavish

Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, are deeply saddened by the loss of Frederick Alvin (Al) Macatavish, who passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the Selkirk District Health Centre at the age of 84.

Macatavish had a long history of dedicated service to golf, both in Manitoba and on the national and international stages.

He had been a member of Elmhurst Golf and Country Club since 1964 and served on the club’s Board of Directors from 1967 to 1979, including a term as President from 1976 to 1977.

Provincially, he was Elmhurst’s representative to Golf Manitoba from 1978 to 1979 and served on the Board of Directors from 1980 to 1988, including a term as President in 1985 and Past President from 1986 to 1988. He was the non-playing captain for Manitoba’s 1983 junior men’s team and the 1985 Willingdon Cup team.

Al was a past member of Golf Canada’s Board of Directors serving the association for many years in various capacities, including the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Selection Committee and a term as President in 1997. He was appointed an Honorary Life Governor in 2000.

He served as Canada’s delegate to the World Golf Council from 1997 to 2000 and was a rules official at international events on four continents, as well as at numerous events across Canada and in Manitoba.

He was inducted into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum on September 25, 2006.

Al will be missed by many, as both he and his wife Cathy made significant contributions to Golf Manitoba, Elmhurst Golf and Country Club, Golf Canada, the former Canadian Ladies Golf Association and the golfing community at large. Both Al and Cathy were also very supportive of the Golf Canada Foundation and its growth for many years.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

To view the full obituary, click here.

Men's Senior Four-Ball Championship

St. Boniface Golf Club wins Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship at Shilo Country Club

Brian Munz

Al Briscoe and Mike Walker (St. Boniface Golf Club) captured the Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship at Shilo Country Club.

At 6-under par 66, they finished strong with a birdie on holes 16, 17 and 18 to edge John Mackinnon and Brad Moore (Pine Ridge Golf Club) by a single stroke.

Jason Groshak and Derrick Smyth (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) earned the bronze medal at 4-under par 68.

For the final Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba would like to acknowledge our Official Performance Partners:

Manitoba Blue Cross

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries

PUMA GOLF – Ryan Sommerfeld, Territory Manager

Sport Manitoba

Taylormade Canada – Eric Johnson, Sales & Marketing Territory Manager

We appreciate the time and effort of the host club, Shilo Country Club led by General Manager and Superintendent Scott Ramsey, PGA of Manitoba Head Professional Dave Scinocca, Pro Shop Manager Mike Martin, Facility Manager Karen Gero, Kellen Gero and the maintenance staff, Fringe Restaurant Manager Ray Benedict, their staff, club members and volunteers for their warm welcome.

New and exclusive Golf Manitoba coverage, presented by Manitoba Blue Cross, is available by following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and online at www.golfmb.ca.

Men's Senior Four-Ball Championship

Shilo Country Club to host Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship

Brian Munz

32 two person teams will be at Shilo Country Club Thursday to compete in the Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship.

The 18 hole event features teams representing Breezy Bend Country Club, Carman Golf & Curling Club, Clear Lake Golf Course, Delahunt Golf & Country Club, Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, Kenora Golf & Country Club, Kildonan Park Golf Course, Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, Pine Ridge Golf Club, Portage Golf Club, Rossmere Country Club, St. Boniface Golf Club, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, Shilo Country Club, Southwood Golf & Country Club, Wheat City Golf Course, Windsor Park Golf Course and Transcona Golf Club.

For tee times, click here.

For live scoring on the Manitoba Blue Cross leaderboard, click here.

Golf Canada

Pendrith, Conners, Hughes named to International Team for upcoming Presidents Cup

Canadians Taylor Pendrith, Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes have been named to the International Team’s for the upcoming Presidents Cup in Montreal.

It’s the first time three Canadians have played in the prestigious international event at the same time.

Canadian golf legend Mike Weir used three of his six captain’s selections on Pendrith, Conners and Hughes. He also picked South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout, South Korea’s Si Woo Kim and Australia’s Min Woo Lee.

Fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin had also been vying to join the team but missed out.

Pendrith finished the 2024 season on a heater, earning his way into the PGA Tour’s playoffs and finishing the Tour Championship tied for 14th.

Corey Conners

2024 Highlights: Has notched three top-10 finishes in 2024 including a season-best, solo-sixth-place effort at the RBC Canadian Open.

Captain Weir on Conners: “Corey is one of the best ball-strikers on the PGA TOUR and his ability to consistently put himself and his playing partner in a position to attack is invaluable in team competition. He has looked towards the 2024 Presidents Cup for two years now, and I know he’s eager to compete in front of his fellow Canadians.”

Mackenzie Hughes

2024 Highlights: Has recorded three top-10 finishes including a season-best T3 at the Valspar Championship. Only missed four cuts in 22 starts, marking a career best.

Captain Weir on Hughes: “Canadian golf fans have followed Mackenzie’s career for nearly two decades and it’s incredible to know he’s going to make his Presidents Cup debut in his home country. He is steady and calm under pressure and is without doubt one of the best putters on the PGA TOUR, which is a great combination for our team.”

Taylor Pendrith

2024 Highlights: Picked up the first win of his PGA TOUR career at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. Recorded five additional top-10 finishes while advancing to the TOUR Championship for the first time.

Captain Weir on Pendrith: “Taylor is in the midst of his best year on the PGA TOUR, and it was great to see him breakthrough for his first win in Dallas and advancing to the TOUR Championship. He has built a reputation as one of the longest hitters in our game, and that length should be advantageous in match play competition at Royal Montreal.”

Weir’s International side will face off against Jim Furyk’s U.S. squad in the match-play competition, Sept. 24-29, at The Royal Montreal Golf Club.

Pendrith and Conners — close friends — also played for the International Team at the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.

That was the first time two Canadians had played at the elite event.

Ultimately, the Internationals lost 17 1/2 to 12 1/2 to the United States.

The International team has only won once in the event’s history, emerging victorious at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in 1998 when captain Peter Thompson led them to a 20 1/2 – 11 1/2 triumph over Jack Nicklaus’s American squad.