Donald Craig, James Scollan and Danny Stack along with the 1995 Willingdon Cup Team of Garth Collings, Dale Goehring, Derron Magda and Rob McMillan will be inducted as honoured members in the spring of 2025.
DONALD CRAIG – Builder
Born: March 11, 1938
From 1959 to 1989 was employed at Kildonan Park Golf Course, Windsor Park Golf Course, Crescent Drive Golf Course, John Blumberg Golf Course, Harbourview Golf Course, Tuxedo Golf Course
In 1989 was named the Non-Playing Captain for Team Canada at the Simon Bolivar Cup in Venezuela
From 1991 to 1996 was the Executive Director of the Manitoba Golf Association
From 1997 to 2003 was the Tournament Director for Manitoba Golf Association
Involved with various committees within the Manitoba Golf Association Scholarship Fund, Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Manitoba Open, Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation and Royal Canadian Golf Association
Recipient of the Manitoba Sportswriters Association Dallas Beck Memorial “Good Guy” Award
Recipient of the Royal Canadian Golf Association Honourary Award
Honourary Director, Canadian Professional Golfers Association
JAMES SCOLLAN – Athlete & Builder
Born: May 12, 1942
1985 Club Champion: Elmhurst Golf & Country Club
From 1989 to 1994 served on the Golf Manitoba Board of Directors, serving as President from 1991 to 1992.
From 1995 to 2004 served on the Royal Canadian Golf Association’s Board of Directors
1997 Champion of the 55 to 59 age group in the Manitoba Senior Championship
1998 Champion of the Manitoba Senior Championship and represented Manitoba at the Canadian Championship
In 1998 received the Province of Manitoba Sporting Excellence Recognition Award
DANNY STACK – Athlete / Builder
Born: October 11, 1908
From 1929 to 1974 competed in numerous provincial amateur and national championships.
Won the 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 Kildonan Municipal Tournament. During that final championship he set a new course record of 63.
Two time Willingdon Cup team member.
Won the 1935 Nelson, British Columbia Club Championship, 1936 Labour Day Open, 1937 City Mixed Four-Some at Niakwa Country Club, 1937 Inter City Team Match Play Championship, 1943 Merchant Navy Trophy, 1945 Quebec Medal, 1945 Manitoba Open and four time recipient of the Seagram’s Trophy.
Also set a course record of 63 in 1951 at Windsor Park Golf Course and 62 at Birtle Riverside Golf Club.
Recorded 13 Holes in One
Contributed / volunteered countless hours of teaching, coaching and mentoring beginner and junior golfers.
Two time President of the MPGA Board of Directors, served on the CPGA Board of Directors
1995 WILLINGDON CUP TEAM
Garth Collings, Breezy Bend Country Club
Dale Goehring, Breezy Bend Country Club
Derron Magda, Rossmere Country Club
Rob McMillan, Pine Ridge Golf Club
On Wednesday, August 16, 1995, the team captured the National Team Championship played at the Canadian Men’s Amateur at the Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ontario.
Manitoba edged the host province by two strokes with a score of 2-over par 422.
This was the second time that a Manitoba team won the Willingdon Cup.
INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Induction Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Glendale Golf & Country Club.
Tickets for the event will be available early in 2025.
Individual members and member clubs wishing to nominate an individual (amateur or professional golfers, superintendents, builders, media, etc.) for the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame may obtain nomination forms through any of the three member organizations or at manitobagolfhalloffame.com.
PGA TOUR Americas and the Manitoba Open announced today a dynamic five-course host rotation for the Manitoba Open starting in 2025.
In addition to the rotation, James Richardson & Sons, Johnston Group and Princess Auto have all committed to becoming Proud Partners of the Tournament.
Breezy Bend Country Club will be the first facility to host the event in 2025 (August 19-24), with four other clubs hosting in the ensuing years.
“We are thrilled and deeply honored to have been selected as the host course for the PGA TOUR Americas 2025 Manitoba Open,” said Cory Johnson, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Breezy Bend Country Club. “This is an exciting opportunity to welcome some of the world’s best golfers to our club and to showcase our course, and the many improvements that have been made in recent years, on an international stage.
Breezy Bend Country Club has a proud and storied history with the Manitoba Open, having hosted the championship in 1969, 1975, 1981, and from 1991 to 1993. Our members, volunteers and staff are committed to making the 2025 Manitoba Open an unforgettable experience for players, fans and sponsors alike. We look forward to a memorable event.”
“This unique partnership couldn’t have happened without the commitment of our Proud Partners have shown to this event in addition to many other local partners,” said Scott Pritchard, Vice President of PGA TOUR Americas. “We are very excited about the future of the Manitoba Open and feel fortunate to have the support of these five preeminent clubs and their members.”
Helping to usher in the new era of the Manitoba Open, Brendan Baldwin will transition into a full-time role as Tournament Director. Baldwin previously served in the same role for the 2024 Manitoba Open.
Baldwin, who played collegiate golf at Chicago State University, has been recognized as one of the top golf professionals in Manitoba. Baldwin will lead a tournament committee made up of representatives from each club and will provide strategic leadership to execute the needs and visions of the tournament and host organizations.
The three proud partners of the Manitoba Open – James Richardson & Sons, Johnston Group and Princess Auto – and all three are eager to see the continued support for the True North Youth Foundation who will continue as the charitable partner for tournament.
Established in 1857, Richardson & Sons is a private, family-owned and operated Canadian corporation involved primarily in the international grain trade and has been a partner of Manitoba Open for over 10 years. Johnston Group provides employee benefits solutions to over 30,000 Canadian businesses and has been a partner dating back many years. Princess Auto is a private, Canadian-owned company that employs over 3,400 team members. Founded in 1933 in Winnipeg, Princess Auto has been a proud partner of the Manitoba Open for over 10 years.
Past participants of the Manitoba Open include PGA TOUR members Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes, Jake Knapp, and Hayden Springer.
Since the tournament became a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event in 2013, over $910,000 has been raised for local charities and has brought nearly $16 million in economic activity to the province of Manitoba. The True North Youth Foundation will remain the primary charitable partner of the event.
The Manitoba Open is a 72-hole event where 156 PGA TOUR Americas members compete for a $225,000 purse and to earn points toward the season-long Fortinet Cup points list. At the conclusion of the 16-event season, the top-10 players in the Fortinet Cup points list will earn Korn Ferry Tour cards for the 2025 season.
About PGA TOUR Americas
PGA TOUR Americas is an international tour that provides professional golfers with competitive opportunities and prepares them to advance their careers on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR. The 2024 schedule consisted of 16 events – six in Latin America and 10 in North America – and the inaugural season culminated in September with the Fortinet Cup Championship, where the top-10 players on the season-long points list earned Korn Ferry Tour membership for the 2025 season.
Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce its 2025 Championship Schedule.
As the Provincial Sport Organization and governing body of golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, Golf Manitoba conducts premier amateur golf championships to support the development of the province’s competitive golfers at Golf Manitoba member clubs.
The 2025 championship season begins May 24th at Winkler Golf & Country Club with the Manitoba Match Play Qualifier presented by St. Vital Dental Centre and concludes with the Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship September 4th at the Pinawa Golf & Country Club.
“We are excited to officially announce our 2025 Championship Schedule” said Director of Competition and Rules David Borowski. “2024 once again showed a record number of golfers enjoying our sport at both the recreational and competitive levels. With the courses we have set to host our 2025 championships, there will be a lot of excitement. I would like to thank our member clubs for working these championships into their very busy calendars.”
Early registration will open from April 1st to April 15th for select players and based on their finish in 2024 Golf Manitoba Championships. These players will receive an email informing them of their status.
General registration will open on April 16th.
To view Golf Manitoba’s 2025 Championship Schedule, including all host venues and registration requirements, click here.
2025 Golf Manitoba Championship Season Calendar at a glance:
For the sixth time is course history, Elmhurst Golf & Country Club will host the championship matches from May 29th to June 1st. The last time it was played at Elmhurst was 2016 when Tom Humniski of the host club won his second consecutive Men’s Senior Championship.
Carman Golf & Curling Club will host the All Abilities Championship, Women’s City & District Championship and U15 Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation June 7th and 8th.
The Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur and Women’s Amateur Qualifier will be contested at Transcona Golf Club June 20th. The 54 hole Championship will be played at St. Charles Country Club July 2nd to 4th where Addison Kartusch looks to defend her 2024 Women’s Amateur Championship at her home course.
The Junior Boys & Girls Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation will be played July 7th to 9th at Quarry Oaks Golf Course.
The Men’s Four-Ball Championship is scheduled for August 28th at Wheat City Golf Course in Brandon.
The Men’s Senior Four-Ball Championship on September 4th at Pinawa Golf & Country Club concludes our championship summer of competition.
Manitoba Amateur Championships
Golf Manitoba annually conducts provincial golf competitions and qualifiers – which play host to more than 900 golfers who play over 1,700 rounds.
In partnership with our host clubs, volunteers, and corporate partners, Golf Manitoba is dedicated to supporting player development through first-class competition.
Golf Manitoba announces 2024/25 Board of Directors
Golf Manitoba
The 2024/25 Golf Manitoba Board of Directors was announced at the Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF at St. Charles Country Club. The twelve-member board was elected during the associations 22nd Annual General Meeting that was held on October 29, 2024.
The Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated volunteers from across the Golf Manitoba jurisdiction of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario.
The Board’s duties are to direct the business affairs of the association.
The members of the 2024/25 Golf Manitoba Board of Directors are:
OFFICERS
President: Susan Wright-Cassan, Emerald Greens Golf Course President Elect: Bob Peters, St. Charles Country Club Vice-President:Matthew Simmons, Whitewater Golf Club Past-President:Wayne McWhirter, Southwood Golf & Country Club Treasurer:Janice Rees, Windsor Park Ladies
DIRECTORS
Rob Bell, Breezy Bend Country Club Michael Berney, Delahunt Golf & Country Club John Braun, Pine Ridge Golf Club D’Arcy Lachance, Elmhurst Golf & Country Club Craig Martin, Minnewasta Golf & Country Club Justin Price, Glendale Golf & Country Club Blake Russell, Niakwa Country Club
In addition to the election, Golf Manitoba also released its 2024 Annual Report, which includes a recap of the past season, as well as the Association’s 2023/24 Financial Statements.
About Golf Manitoba – Golf Manitoba is the governing body for golf in the province of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the game of golf for the benefit of all participants.
For more information:
Brian Munz Director of Communications & Development Golf Manitoba brian@golfmb.ca
Harvey & Marion Goehring honoured as 2024 Distinguished Service Award winners
Brian Munz
(courtesy Michelle Lee)
As stewards of the sport of golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, Harvey and his late wife, Marion Goehring have a combined for over six decades of volunteer dedication to the golfing community and association.
As a mother, Marion started her volunteer journey and overseeing a program that included over 100 Juniors at the John Blumberg Golf Course. She organized and ran the Junior championships. Throughout her life Marion was a potent advocate for, and to, the youth of Manitoba golfers; she held an unwavering commitment to their development and she derived great joy from watching their growth both on and off the golf course.
She became President of the Breezy Bend Country Club Ladies League and volunteered her time as a Golf Manitoba championship starter, scorer, fundraiser, and representative. In an unofficial role, Marion also maintained all historical archives.
As a role model for others, Marion would always offer support and encouragement to all players of all levels, took on her volunteer responsibilities with absolute dedication, enthusiasm and positivity. The quiet support she offered may have initially gone unnoticed but the longstanding positive impact is undeniable. Indeed, many golfers today speak so kindly and respectfully of Marion. Without question, one of her contributions was to work together with her husband while advocating for the enhancement of the philosophy, spirit and goals of Golf Manitoba.
Harvey has held numerous roles and positions with both the Manitoba Golf Association and Golf Manitoba proudly provided over 30 years of volunteerism. His portfolio ranges from the club level through to the National level. As with his wife, Harvey always saw great benefit in giving his efforts to player development – especially at the ground level. He, too, ran the junior program at his home club.
Harvey spent several years serving on the Board of Directors of both the MGA & Golf Manitoba. He was a member of every committee of Golf Manitoba with the exception of one. He believed it was important to fully understand the functioning and purpose of each and every facet of our association. Truly dedicated to the mission, philosophy and spirit of our association, Harvey fulfilled several terms on the Board of Directors and became President of Golf Manitoba in 2009-2011.
A brief synopsis of his busy Golf volunteer life includes:
Non-playing captain at the National level 3 times.
Manitoba representative on the RCGA Provincial Council at the inception of this committee and continued on for several years.(governance, strategic & policy issues affecting all provincial associations).
Golf Canada Governance Committee (Regulatory and structural aspects of the Board of Golf Canada)
Board member of Golf Manitoba with contributions &/or chair of all but 1 committee
President 2009 – 2011
Past President 2012 – 2014
Active volunteer throughout his 30 years with refereeing, starting, scoring, fund raising, player development and advocate.
For 20 years, and to this day, sits on the Board of Directors for the Golf Manitoba Hall of Fame Committee.
Harvey believes that golf is a ‘sport for a lifetime’ and his volunteering has been a ‘lifetime experience’. Having devoted well over 1/3 of his almost 90 years of life, he continues to be a staunch advocate for the sport of Golf in Manitoba & Northwest Ontario.
Without question, Marion & Harvey embrace the ideals of Golf Manitoba’s Mission statement. Their longstanding and dedicated volunteerism attest to those principles. Their goal of introducing more people to our sport, their encouraging and positive attitudes, their humble but enthusiastic participation, leadership, dedication, team work, and lifetime contributions have made the Goehrings the most deserving recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award.
Honoring a Community of Volunteers
In addition to the Goehrings, this year’s awards ceremony celebrated the dedication of twelve outstanding volunteers who have reached significant milestones in their service to Golf Manitoba. These individuals have been recognized for their continuous contributions of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years of service.
5 YEARS Brad Beghetto Wally Jackson Bo Kampmann Scott Kaler Wayne McLeod Lloyd Pluschow Steve Wallace
20 YEARS Susan Wright-Cassan
25 YEARS Roy Smith 35 YEARS Irv Benne Barbara Hamill Lou Spado
All volunteers were honoured during the 2024 Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF Tuesday, October 29 at St. Charles Country Club.
About the Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award
The Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recognizes volunteers who have gone above an beyond in making a positive impact on the golf community locally, regionally and/or nationally. The ideal candidate will display qualities of a positive role model to fellow volunteers through leadership, creativity, mentorship, excellent communication skills and dedicated service to the sport of golf and to Golf Manitoba.
About Golf Manitoba – Golf Manitoba is the governing body for golf in the province of Manitoba and North West Ontario. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the sport of golf in Manitoba and North West Ontario for the benefit of all participants.
WATCH | Kartusch & Kuntz named Female & Male Amateur Golfer of the Year
Brian Munz
On behalf of Selection Committee members Clayton Dreger, Jill Hardy, Rob McMillan, Adam Speirs and Ken Wiebe, Golf Manitoba is pleased to recognize the 2024 Amateur Golfer of the Year Award winners.
This year’s recipients were announced on October 29, 2024, at the annual Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF that was held at St. Charles Country Club.
Addison Kartusch of St. Charles Country Club is the 2024 Female Amateur Golfer of the Year.
Kartusch, 18, from Winnipeg, won the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre, the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and the Junior Girls Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. The St. Charles Country Club member also finished T3 at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship and T48 at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.
According to available records, Kartusch is the first golfer in Manitoba history to win the Women’s Match Play Championship, Women’s Amateur Championship and Junior Girls Championship in the same season.
With the selection, it is the first time that Kartusch has been recognized as Female Amateur Golfer of the Year.
Braxton Kuntz of Breezy Bend Country Club is the 2024 Male Amateur Golfer of the Year. Kuntz, 20, from Winnipeg, won the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship and was T2 on the leaderboard at the Elmhurst Invitational. The Breezy Bend Country Club member finished T3 at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, the NCAA Bryan National Collegiate Championship and at the NCAA Butler University Don Benbow Invitational. He also placed T12 at the NCAA Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate Championship.
Kuntz is the first player in Manitoba history to win the Men’s Amateur Championship in four consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) surpassing the previous record of three consecutive years held by Todd Fanning (1990, 1991, 1992) and R.J Reith (1935, 1936, 1937). He was also the first player to win both the Junior Boys Championship and Men’s Amateur Championship in back-to-back seasons (2021 and 2022).
With the selection, it is the fourth time in as many years that Kuntz has been named Male Amateur Golfer of the Year (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
About the Golf Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year Award – The Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year award recognizes outstanding performance by Manitoba golfers in all levels of competition with the first award presented in 1975. In 2015, the award was re-established to include both a female and male category.
For a complete list of all previous winners, click here.
About AVID GOLF – Located at 1580 Taylor Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, AVID GOLF houses 6 indoor simulators using Foresight Sports technology, has an indoor putting green and a bar and lounge. AVID GOLF caters to both serious and recreational golfers in addition to providing a social venue for people looking for a fun and interactive experience. About Golf Manitoba – Golf Manitoba is the governing body for golf in the province of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the sport of golf for the benefit of all participants.
Golf Manitoba, in association with Golf Canada, is pleased to welcome Deer Ridge Golf Course as our newest member club.
Located just north of Brandon along Highway #1, this locally owned and operated 9 hole course can be played from two sets of tee boxes ranging from 2,563 to 2,766 yards.
Deer Ridge Golf Course features a driving range, chipping green and putting green. The fully licensed clubhouse is available to host fundraisers, weddings and corporate gatherings.
As an official Golf Manitoba / Canada member club, all rounds played at Deer Ridge Golf Course are acceptable for handicap purposes and may be recorded toward establishing or maintaining an official Golf Canada Handicap Index.
To reserve a tee time or for more information, call the proshop at (204) 726-1545 or click here for their website.
Harvey and Marion Goehring announced as 2024 Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Golf Manitoba
Golf Manitoba is proud to announce Harvey Goehring and the late Marion Goehring as co-recipients of the 2024 Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award.
This special recognition will be presented on Tuesday, October 29, during the Golf Manitoba Awards, presented by AVID GOLF, at the St. Charles Country Club in Winnipeg.
Marion & Harvey Goehring
“Harvey and Marion’s contributions are nothing short of extraordinary,” said Susan Wright-Cassan, President of Golf Manitoba. “They not only demonstrated exceptional leadership but also brought a personal commitment that has had a lasting impact on golfers across the province. It’s an honour to celebrate their legacy.”
Honoring a Community of Volunteers
In addition to the Goehrings, this year’s awards ceremony will also celebrate the dedication of twelve outstanding volunteers who have reached significant milestones in their service to Golf Manitoba. These individuals have been recognized for their continuous contributions of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years of service.
5 YEARS Brad Beghetto Wally Jackson Bo Kampmann Scott Kaler Wayne McLeod Lloyd Pluschow Steve Wallace
20 YEARS Susan Wright-Cassan
25 YEARS Roy Smith 35 YEARS Irv Benne Barbara Hamill Lou Spado
For more information about the 2024 Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF and to join the celebration, please click here.
About the Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award
The Golf Manitoba Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recognizes volunteers who have gone above an beyond in making a positive impact on the golf community locally, regionally and/or nationally. The ideal candidate will display qualities of a positive role model to fellow volunteers through leadership, creativity, mentorship, excellent communication skills and dedicated service to the sport of golf and to Golf Manitoba.
About Golf Manitoba – Golf Manitoba is the governing body for golf in the province of Manitoba and North West Ontario. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the sport of golf in Manitoba and North West Ontario for the benefit of all participants.
For more information:
Brian Munz Director of Communications & Development Golf Manitoba (204) 223-1119 brian@golfmb.ca
Finalists announced for 2024 Female & Male Amateur Golfer of the Year
Brian Munz
Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 Female and Male Amateur Golfer of the Year Awards.
This year’s female and male award finalists were chosen by the selection committee of former Golf Manitoba Champions Jill Hardy, Rob McMillan and Adam Speirs along with Clayton Dreger of Golden West Radio and Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.
The winners will be announced at the Golf Manitoba Awards presented by AVID GOLF on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at St. Charles Country Club.
During the awards ceremony, we will also honour the Golf Manitoba Volunteer Distinguished Service Award winner.
The 2024 Female Amateur Golf of the Year Finalists are Charmaine Hayden,Addison Kartusch, Jeri Lafleche and Rhonda Orr.
Charmaine Hayden
Hayden, 47, from Winnipeg, won the Women’s City & District Championship. She finished second in the Diamond Athletic Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and lost in the semi final of the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre. The Breezy Bend Country Club member also placed T4 at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Masters Championship, seventh in the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and T11 at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
Addison Kartusch
Kartusch, 18, from Winnipeg, won the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre, the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and the Junior Girls Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. The St. Charles Country Club member also finished T3 at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship and T48 at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.
Jeri Lafleche
Lafleche, 17, from Winnipeg, won the NextGen Prairie Championship and Manitoba Summer Games. She finished second in the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre, the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and Junior Girls Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. The Niakwa Country Club member also placed T58 on the leaderboard at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship.
Rhonda Orr
Orr, 63, from Winnipeg, won the Diamond Athletic Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, Hodson Financial Women’s Senior Championship and Super Senior Championship. She finished sixth in the Diamond Athletic Women’s Amateur Championship and ninth a the the Canadian Women’s Mid-Masters Championship. The Southwood Golf & Country Club member also finished T17 at the Canadian Women’s Super Senior Championship, 22nd at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and T24 at the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship.
The 2024 Male Amateur Golfer of the Year finalists are Zostrianos Giordani-Gross, Braxton Kuntz, Allan McDonald and Marco Trstenjak.
Zostrianos Giordani-Gross
Giordani-Gross, 18, from Brandon, won the Junior Boys Championship presented by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. The Shilo Country Club member also finished T13 on the leaderboard at the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship and T56 at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship.
Braxton Kuntz
Kuntz, 20, from Winnipeg, won the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship and was T2 on the leaderboard at the Elmhurst Invitational. The Breezy Bend Country Club member finished T3 at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, the NCAA Bryan National Collegiate Championship and at the NCAA Butler University Don Benbow Invitational. He also placed T12 at the NCAA Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate Championship.
Allan McDonald
McDonald, 32, from Winnipeg, won the Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. His opening round 10-under par 62 set a new course record at Minnedosa Golf & Country Club. The Breezy Bend Country Club member also finished T6 at the Elmhurst Invitational and T7 in the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship.
Marco Trstenjak
Trstenjak, 24, from Winnipeg, won the Match Play Championship presented by St. Vital Dental Centre and the Elmhurst Invitational. He finished T7 at the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship. The Elmhurst Golf & Country Club member also placed T74 on the leaderboard at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
A limited number of general admission tickets are available for purchase until 10am on Monday, October 21st.
Tickets are $25 per person, appetizers and food stations included. To purchase tickets, click here.
About the Golf Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year Award – The Golf Manitoba Amateur Golfer of the Year award recognizes outstanding performance by Manitoba golfers in all levels of competition with the first award presented in 1975. In 2015, the award was re-established to include both a female and male category.
About Golf Manitoba – Golf Manitoba is the governing body for golf in the province of Manitoba and North West Ontario. Its mission is to develop, promote, govern and service the sport of golf in Manitoba and North West Ontario for the benefit of all participants.
For more information:
Brian Munz Director of Communications & Development Golf Manitoba (204) 223-1119 brian@golfmb.ca
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.
