Back in Winnipeg following his Canadian Men’s Mid-Master Championship, St. Charles Country Club member Curtis Markusson chats with Golf Manitoba Director of Communications Brian Munz about his national championship and the 2022 Golf Manitoba season.

Winnipeg’s Jay Doyle shot a final round of 1 over par 73 to finish four days of play at the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship tied for seventh place on the leaderboard at 297.

The Niakwa Country Club member’s final round included two birdies, three bogeys and 13 pars.

Hodson Financial Men’s Senior Champion Rob Oliphant of Rossmere Country Club ended play with an 87 and 316 tournament total.

As the saying goes, there’s power in momentum. It’s a saying that Rusty Strawn knows all too well after securing back-to-back victories this September at the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship in Marion, Mass., and the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO in Red Deer, Alta. Nine days separated the two wins. Needless to say, the McDonough, Ga. resident is going to need a bigger trophy case.

Heading into the final round at Red Deer Golf and Country Club, the 59-year-old shared the lead with fellow American, Mike Lohner of Southlake, Tex. The pair went back and forth throughout the day, both beginning their round at 5-under-par. It wasn’t until the back nine when Strawn hit a groove, birdieing three of his last eight holes to pull away from the pack to secure the 60^th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship title.

“I was very fortunate last week to win the United States Senior Amateur,” said Strawn. “And of course, by doing it I got the exemption to the United States Mid-Amateur, and I told the people at the USGA, I said, there is no way I’m going to miss the Canadian Men’s Senior. I absolutely love it here.”

To celebrate, Strawn popped a bottle of champagne and toasted the volunteers, Red Deer Golf and Country Club staff, and fellow competitors “To my new Canadian friends!”. He also commented, “having my picture taken with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the coolest picture I’ve ever taken.”

Strawn was also highly complimentary of the host club.

“It’s just been a wonderful week here in Red Deer,” said Strawn. “When I arrived here for my practice round on Sunday – probably the strength of my game is my putting – and when I rolled those first few putts on the practice green, I was like, I have nobody but myself to blame because they were absolutely awesome.”

Low Canadian Ken Griffith, who is a member at Red Deer Golf and Country Club, placed third on the leaderboard, carding a total score of 288, his best finish ever at the national championship.  Fellow members, Grant Lee and Peter Innes also competed in the tournament and finished T7 and T15, respectively.

Frank Van Dornick ran away with the Super Senior division securing the title and the Governor’s Cup by 10 strokes.

Earlier in the week, host club Team Alberta won the 36-hole inter-provincial team competition in an impressive 11-stroke victory over runner-up Team British Columbia. Ken Griffith (Red Deer Golf & Country Club), Senan Foley (Public Player – Alberta), and Kelly Risling (Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club) shot a collective one-under to give Team Alberta the back-to-back victory as they defended their 2019 title and claimed the Phil Farley Memorial Trophy.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

Clear skies over Red Deer Golf and Country Club set the stage for a picturesque day in Red Deer, Alta. as the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, wrapped up its third day of play in the Energy Province.

For the third consecutive day, Mike Lohner continues to hold prime real estate at the top of the leaderboard, firing even par 72 to share the lead with fellow countryman Rusty Strawn. A resident of Southlake, Tex., Lohner finished second in the Carlton Woods Invitational earlier this year and is in the hunt for his first victory north of the border.

Strawn finished the first round tied for the top spot with Lohner, but dipped down to second place after navigating three bogeys during yesterday’s second round. After a steady performance today where the McDonough, Ga. resident made birdie on five holes, Strawn holds a share of the lead once again and will look to keep the momentum going after securing a victory at the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship last week.

Niakwa Country Club’s Jay Doyle shot a 4 over par 76 to sit T9 on the leaderboard at 224.

Rob Oliphant of Rossmere Country Club had a strong finish to his third round making four birdies on the back nine carding a 74. The Hodson Financial Men’s Senior Champion is T31 at 229.

Friday promises to be an exciting battle of top amateur talent with an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship on the line. Not only will the winner etch their name into the historic John Rankin Memorial Trophy, but also into Canadian golf history as the field of 156 top senior golfers comes down to one champion.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

A round of even par 72 during the second round of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Red Deer, Alberta has Jay Doyle of Niakwa Country Club T10 on the leaderboard.

Doyle carded five birdies and sits with a tournament total 4 over par 148.

Rob Oliphant of Rossmere Country Club shaved five strokes off his opening round and sits T51 (80-75-155) to make the cut by one stroke.

Other Manitobans who failed to make the cut:

Garth Collings (Breezy Bend Country Club) 81-83-164
Kevin Nicholson (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 82-83-165
Bill Moslenko (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 81-87-168
Gordon Kroeker (Pine Ridge Golf Club) 81-89-170
Gerald Diamond (St. Charles Country Club) 88-83-171

Moslenko is 32nd on the leaderboard in the Super Seniors Championship.

In the Inter-Provincial Team Competition, Manitoba (Doyle, Oliphant & Nicholson) finished in a tie for 5th place at +15. Alberta won the event at -1.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

Derrik Goodwin of Glendale Golf & Country Club shot a 2 under par 68 to claim the PGA of Manitoba Sigurdson Financial Fall Championship.

The 18 hole event was contested at Larters at St. Andrew’s Golf and Country Club.

Colwyn Abgrall of GolfTEC finished second on the leaderboard just two strokes back while Elmhurst Golf & Country Club’s Matt Lorenz and Bret
Thompson of Golf Mentor tied for third place with 71’s.

Jay Doyle of Niakwa Country Club carded a 4 over par 76 to sit T30 on the leaderboard after the opening round of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Red Deer, Alberta.

Doyle’s round, which included consecutive birdies on the third and fourth holes, has him seven strokes off the lead held by Mike Lohner of Texas and Rusty Strawn of Georgia.

Other Manitobans include:

Rob Oliphant (Rossmere Country Club) 80
Bill Moslenko (Golf Manitoba Public Players Club) 81
Garth Collings (Breezy Bend Country Club) 81
Gordon Kroeker (Pine Ridge Golf Club) 81
Kevin Nicholson (Southwood Golf & Country Club) 82
Gerald Diamond (St. Charles Country Club) 88

Moslenko is T23 in the Super Seniors Championship following his round, eight strokes off the lead.

In the Inter-Provincial Team Competition, Manitoba is in 8th place at +12, eight stroke behind first place Alberta.

For the complete leaderboard, click here.

Shelly Stouffer of British Columbia shot even par 72 Thursday to finish at 3 over par 219 for a one stroke victory in the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Breezy Bend Country Club.

Charmaine Mackid of the host course was the highest placing Manitoban on the leaderboard at T9 after a 2 over par 74 and a 230 total.

Mackid also placed T6 in the Mid-Masters Championship.

Rhonda Orr of Southwood Golf & Country Club finished T10 in the Senior Championship at 232 following a final round 73.

In the Super Senior Championship, Orr ended play 5th on the leaderboard, 12 strokes back of top spot.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Golf Manitoba would like to acknowledge and thank all of the volunteers for their efforts in hosting this national event in our province:

Don MacDonald 
Gord Hudson 
Rob Bell
Betty Grant 
James Gosman 
Roy Smith 
Lou Spado 
Florence Mehmel 
Brenda Mehmel 
George McLeod 
Peggy McLeod

Hannah Diamond of St. Charles Country Club, Kingswood Golf & Country Club’s Veronica van der Meer and Southwood Golf & Country Club’s Rhonda Orr carded the low rounds of the day for Manitoba’s entries in the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship at Breezy Bend Country Club.

All three ladies came in at 7 over par 79. For Diamond and van der Meer that’s good for T16 on the Mid-Amateur leaderboard while Orr is T12 in the Senior’s Championship and T6 in the Super Seniors.

Leanne Richardson of New Brunswick sits atop of the leaderboard at even par 72

Team Manitoba (Hannah Diamond, Veronica van der Meer & Charmaine Mackid) is tied for second place with Quebec in the Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Competition at +14. British Columbia leads at +2.

BC also leads the Senior Inter-Provincial Competition at +3. Manitoba (Rhonda Orr, Tammy Gibson & Matty Leung) is T5 at +18.

For the complete opening round leaderboard, click here.

The second round tees off Wednesday morning at Breezy Bend Country Club at 7:30.

We are just a couple of days away from the start of the 2022 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur & Senior Golf Championship and we couldn’t be more excited! Many of the top 100 women amateur golfers from across North America, aged 25 and over, will descend on Breezy Bend Country Club from August 29th to September 1st for the 51st playing of this event. 

Four individual trophies will be up for grabs at the 54-hole championship. Competitors over 25 will vie for the Mid-Amateur title, while players over 40 will be eligible to compete in the Mid-Master competition, and those over 50 will play for the Senior championship. Those over 60 will compete for the Super Senior title over the tournament’s first 36 holes. The golf course will be played at just under 6,000 yards. 

24 Manitobans will tee off Tuesday in the opening round. For tee times, click here.

The general public is most welcome to come out and watch all the action of the 2022 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur & Senior Golf Championship!  Free admission!

Please observe the following guidelines when watching the Championship:

– Stay behind gallery ropes and follow directions of Golf Canada officials at all times.

– Be mindful of players preparing to hit their shots. 

– Please try to stay in the rough and do not cross fairways. 

– All mobile devices must be set to silent or vibrate at all times.

– Stay quiet and stand still when players are about to hit their shots.

– Please wear appropriate footwear such as sneakers or golf shoes.

– Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.

– To provide protection from the sun, remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. 

– Please do not engage in conversation with competitors, unless they initiate the conversation. 

– Spectators are welcome to bring their own chair (camping chair works best).

The Crossroads Canteen, Members Lounge and Patio will be open all week for all your food and beverage needs.  

SCHEDULE

Monday, August 29

8:00am to 1:00pm – Official Practice Round (tee times off #1 tee)
6:00pm to 8:30pm – Opening Ceremonies & Reception

Tuesday, August 30

7:30am to 1:00pm – Round 1 (tee times off #1 tee)

Wednesday, August 31

7:30am to 1:00pm – Round 2 (tee times off #1 tee)

Thursday, September 1

8:00am to 10:00am – Final Round – Low 70 and ties (tee times off #1 & #10 tees)
3:00pm (approximate time) – Awards Ceremony 
4:00pm to 6:00pm – Volunteer Appreciation Event

A look at the Portage Golf Club with General Manager & Head Professional Deb Pritchard.

For more details on the Portage Golf Club, click here.