Manitoba Golf Guide

03 GOLF GUIDE 2023 M A N I T O B A 4 FOR 3 GREEN FEES Based on regular rates. Valid anytime. Must bring in coupon. Not valid with other coupons or promotions. Expiry date: Oct. 31, 2023. 2 FOR 1 GREEN FEES Valid 7 days per week, between 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Must bring in coupon. Not valid with other coupons or promotions. Based on regular rates. Expiry date: Oct. 31, 2023. 18 Holes La Broquerie, MB | 1-204-424-5046 Toll Free: 1-888-424-5046 Book tee times online: www.labgolf.ca MONDAY MADNESS SPECIAL $ 28 WALKING $ 40 RIDING 2:00 pm FRIDAYS 3:00 pm DAILY TWILIGHT RATES Start @ TAXES INCLUDED Continued from Page 02 Come July 15, Golf Manitoba will also host its third annual Junior Skills Challenge. "It's similar to the Drive, Chip and Putt competitions that are popular in the United States," says Ladobruk, adding that entry to the Challenge is free. "It's open to any junior that's a Golf Canada member and focuses on developing the key golf skills of putting, chipping and driving." During the competition, an online leaderboard allows site coordinators to upload players' scores so they can track their improvement. The data is then compiled and used to rank players nationally by age group and by scores posted on the national leaderboard. Top regional competitors are then invited to compete in the annual Junior Skills Challenge national event. "It's a fun event," he says. "Parents caddie for the kids, and they can go over how they did when they get a bite to eat after. For us, it's a neat opportunity to connect with the kids. And who knows – some may go on to compete at a higher level." Speaking of the next level, Golf Manitoba also runs a Performance program that's designed to provide juniors with the coaching, competition and physical and mental training required to compete successfully in regional and national tournaments. "This year, we'll have 13 girls and 12 boys on the competitive side and eight boys aged 13 and under on the developmental side. Kids have a lot of fun with it, and it represents a nice way for us to connect with them on coaching and developmental levels." Over the course of the spring and summer, coaches Sean Murray and Bri- ann Tokariwski lead the juniors through the program, which also offers strength and conditioning, nutritional and strategic instruction. "We provide a support system if the kids choose to compete," says Ladobruk. "We have a network in place if they want to move on." Overall, the programs share a common goal, he concludes. "Of course, we'll provide the assistance to help kids go as far as they can. But most of all, we want kids to become lifelong golfers." Golf Manitoba's Golf in Schools program saw approximately 7,000 elementary students get introduced to the game through it in 2022. "Most of all, we want kids to become lifelong golfers." — Jared Ladobruk Executive Director, Golf Manitoba Photo courtesy of Golf Manitoba

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