Manitoba Golf Guide | 2015

Advertising Supplement to the Winnipeg Free Press | Saturday, May 16, 2015 | View online at winnipegfreepress.com/publications

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FOR RESERVATIONS (up to 14 days in advance) 204-735-3000 EXT.1 OR BOOK ONLINE at www.bridgesgolfcourse.com & LOOK FOR OUR SPECIALS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY! BRIDGES GOLF COURSE Located just 17 min. west of Kenaston and McGillivray This sale will end on Sunday, May 24th and will not be reissued until the Spring of 2016. An unbelievable bargain and a perfect Father's Day Gift! To purchase yours and have it mailed out to you TODAY, ph: 204-735-3000 5 Game Pack: Golf, power cart and range use any day, any time, absolutely no restrictions whatsoever! $295.95 A saving of over $125!!! COME SPOIL YOURSELF AT BRIDGES GOLF COURSE! JUST 40 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG! BRIDGES, WITH ITS MAJESTIC WOODLANDS SETTING, ITS IMMACULATELY GROOMED CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE AND BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED TIMBER FRAME CLUBHOUSE MAKES BRIDGES A WONDERFUL MEMORY FOR ALL! WE KNOW HOW TO DO IT RIGHT HERE IN MANITOBA! COME OUT TO THE COUNTRY, RELAX AND ENJOY ALL THAT BRIDGES HAS TO OFFER. (only 17 minutes West of McGillivray & the Perimeter)

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Programs, the 100th Anniversary Celebra- tion, and annual Training Squad Programs, which prepare talented young athletes for Manitoba, Western Canada and Canada Summer Games. A contribution will also be made to the PGA of Manitoba to assist with their development programming and to enhance the provincial championships. As well, the Manitoba Golf Scholarship Fund will receive 20 per cent (of net pro- ceeds) to assist with scholarships to young golfers pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. A further 20 per cent will go to the University of Manitoba Bison Golf Team to assist with their annual programming. The remaining 10 per cent of proceeds from ticket sales will be awarded as a sell- er’s prize to the 2015 member club, facility or group (in good standing with Golf Mani- toba) that the grand prize winning ticket holder denotes on their ticket. Tickets can be purchased for $50 each, but there are only 3,000 available, so get yours soon. Early bird and grand prize draws will take place on June 30 and August 14, respectively, at the Sport for Life Centre on Pacific Avenue. Ticket sales and full details, including rules and regulations, and can be found on the Golf Manitoba website at www.golf- manitoba.mb.ca

By Rebecca Hadfield for the Free Press

Do you plan to do some golfing this summer? Can you clear your calendar for 40 rounds at some of Manitoba’s finest courses? To help celebrate its 100th anniversary, Golf Manitoba is holding a fundraising raf- fle, and up for grabs are a couple of fantastic prizes with a combined value of $13,000. One lucky ticket-holder will receive the ultimate Manitoba golf experience, valued at approximately $10,000. This incredible grand prize includes a tee-time for four players and the use of two power carts at 40 Manitoba golf clubs. This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to check out some of the province’s finest courses—from Assini- boine to Winkler—and enjoy the unique challenges that they each present. The winner of the early bird draw will take home a complete set of Titleist clubs, including eight irons, two sand wedges, three woods, a putter and a carry bag. This beautiful set is worth $3,000 and is sure to give you years of satisfying play. Your participation in Golf Manitoba’s an- niversary raffle will directly affect the future of the game in Manitoba and Northwest- ern Ontario through several important initiatives. Fifty per cent of net proceeds from the raffle will go to Golf Manitoba program- ming, such as Golf in Schools Kits and

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Golf Manitoba – Developing the Next Generation of Great Golfers By Rebecca Hadfield for the Free Press

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There is a simple trick to getting kids involved in golf—make it easy and make it fun. Every year, nearly 5,000 elementary-aged boys and girls are introduced to the game through Golf Manitoba’s Golf in Schools program. Just over five years old, the pro- gram has been offering safe, inclusive, no- cost golfing clinics to schools throughout Manitoba. Children are introduced to the game with larger plastic balls and specially-designed clubs, allowing them to begin hitting the ball almost immediately. Seeing the ball in the air quickly piques their interest, and that initial success is what starts to build their interest in the game. Garth Goodbrandson, Director of Player Development for Golf Manitoba, is tremen- dously excited by this program and sees it as a terrific way to increase interest in golf, for both boys and girls. “If we can start them young, give them a familiarity to the sport, and develop their

passion for the game,” says Goodbrandson, “we will see more kids playing golf down the road.” To keep kids in the game, Golf Mani- toba also supports programs such as CN Future links, a multi-level program which helps young golfers between six and 18 years of age develop their technical skills and gain confidence as players. As well, young players of all skill levels are given the opportunity to learn, play, and compete through week long camps, offered in partnership with PGA of Manitoba Professional Glen Sirkis and the City of Winnipeg. Involvement in the Canada Games and Western Canada Games has had a signifi- cant impact on Golf Manitoba’s player de- velopment programs. Since golf was intro- duced as a sport at the games, in 2009 and 2011 respectively, young players have been following a more extensive, year-round training program. Formed two years in advance of the

games, the training squads take part in regular weekly practices and fitness train- ing throughout the winter, and a busy summer schedule which includes the op- portunity to play against club-level teams. The boys and girls in the program are also given the chance to hone their competi- tion skills by participating on Golf Mani- toba’s Nassau and Mundie putter teams, a decades-long tradition in men’s and women’s golf. Goodbrandson enjoys seeing the young participants develop their skills as players, but is also touched by the close friend- ships that he sees fostered by the program. “These kids go from not knowing each oth- er when they come in, to building life-long memories together.” Information on Golf Manitoba’s player development programs, including Long- term Player Development (LTPD) pro- grams for adult athletes, can be found at www.golfmanitoba.mb.ca

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Rolling hills, undulating fairways and greens and nothing but challenging fun! A relaxing short drive south out of the city. Leave the rat race behind and challenge the Rat River on your tee shots! Friendly welcoming atmosphere and easy going fast pace of play! Great greens and just loads of fun! Maplewood Golf Club www.maplewoodgolfclub.com 204.433-3344 Just 30 minutes south on Highway 59

Ladies Only clinics every Wednesday Adult Learn to Play every Thursday CN Future Links Juniors every Saturday St.Vital Golf Centre www.mcgibbysgolf.com 204.254-7333 South Perimeter just east of St.Annes Rd

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High-Tech Hybrids: New Technology A Boon for Players of All Ability Levels By Todd Lewys for the Free Press

Once upon a time, hybrid clubs were seen as defensive clubs. My, how times have changed. Today—more than 10 years after the clubs first appeared on the market—a new breed of high-tech hybrids are us- ing technology that’s allowing golfers to do more than simply recover from errant shots. Over the past two or three years, manufacturers such as Adams, Taylor Made—and now Titleist—have built the same speed slot technology into their hybrids that’s been used in both woods and irons. To say the least, that technology has made a huge dif- ference in the playability of hybrids. Previous to the speed slot technology, hybrids featured weighting set low and back in the clubs. That was a great feature, as it enabled golfers to hit high, soft shots from the fairway and rough, and to use the big- ger heads and low-set weighting to hit longer, straighter recovery shots out of bad lies. While those shots were higher and straighter, distance was still roughly the same—okay, somewhat better—than the long irons that hybrids replaced. Distance derived from using hybrids was better, and shot dispersion was better, but it would be fair to say that distance wasn’t explosive. The advent of speed slot technology changed all that.

Today’s hybrids now employ the same technology as seen in drivers (and, yes, irons). How does that technology work? Simple: a pocket or chamber is created behind the clubface. That pocket al- lows the clubface to flex at impact, creating more COR (Co- efficient of Restitution), or trampoline effect. “It’s tremendous technology,” said Southwood Golf & Country Club’s director of instruction, Tom Kinsman. “As good as the older models were, the new ones are better. They’re even easier to hit, and are more powerful.” Granted, older-style hybrids were more forgiving than long irons, but the infusion of speed slot technology— Titleist’s new 915 hybrids also feature a compression chan- nel to generate more ball speed—has made them even more forgiving. Like drivers, you can now miss a shot on the heel or toe and still get decent distance, and accuracy. Hit it in the cen- tre, and you stand to hit a rocket that soars high, travels far and, unlike hard-to-hit long irons, lands soft as a butterfly with sore feet. Without question, this is a boon for the average golfer, who can now replace their three, four and five-irons with hybrids that allow them to get the ball up in the air and hit more greens when they’re in the 180 to 200-yard range.

For better players, the clubs can now be considered of- fensive weapons. Whereas a strong low-handicapper may have been able to hit a traditional three hybrid 230 yards, they can now hit it perhaps 250 yards (or better). The results for low and high-handicappers alike can be dramatic: better recoveries, more greens in regulation and shots finishing in birdie range. “I think the bottom line is that these clubs, with their technology, will help all sorts of golfers play better,” said Garth Goodbrandson, director of player development for

Golf Manito- ba.“Try out a few different models and see which one works best for you. The technol- ogy really does work, and will help you enjoy playing that much more.”

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Dress Code There’s no shortage of accessories to help knock a few strokes off your score. And you can look great doing it too with these items especially for women. Women’s golf accessories have come a long way By Shel Zolkewich for the Free Press 08 • MANITOBA GOLF GUIDE 2015

1. Women’s Skechers Gowalk 2 Golf-Lynx ($100) Skechers Stores

5. Nike Air Sport Golf Carry Bag ($159.99) Canadian Tire This sturdy bag features an eight-way, two full-length divider system plus nine functional pockets. There’s also a full-length apparel pocket and a scorecard/pencil pocket. It includes a comfortable revolving double strap system and matching rainhood. 6. Pinnacle Bling Multi-Colour Golf Balls ($22.99) Canadian Tire Add a bit of flare to your game! These balls promise exceptional distance from tee to green thanks to softer compression and a high velocity core. There’s a pearlescent finish on all four colours including white, pink, yellow and orange. 7. Columbia Women’s Saturday Trail Plaid Short ($64.99) columbiasportswear.ca These shorts liven up your wardrobe with a summery plaid pattern. They have a straight leg and mid rise with a comfort stretch. They also feature UPF 15 sun protection. Fixed up with Omni-Wick™ technology, these shorts will dry quickly and wick moisture, helping you stay dry. 8. Columbia Women’s Zero Rules Polo Shirt ($49.99) columbiasportswear.ca The Zero Rules line has sweat-activated, super- cooling technology, and that’s not all. It also wicks away moisture and has UPF 30 protection from the sun. The fabric is stretchy and comfortable.

9. Transparent Wind Full-Zip Jacket ($100)

Where Adidas golf equipment is sold This full-zip jacket keeps you competing at your highest level while keeping the wind at bay. It’s designed with lightweight fabrics and elastic at the back waist for a feminine fit without restriction during the golf swing. 10. Ladies Blue Monster Tattoo Golf Shirt ($66.15) mparker@tattoogolf.com Give your game an edge with this skull- emblazoned polo. Contrast top-stitching on the collar, shoulders and sleeves adds sporty character to this snag-resistant top. New technology ensures moisture-wicking performance of the super-smooth fabric. Also available in lime green.

Take care of your feet with these golf shoes fea- turing high-rebound cushioning. Designed with advanced Skechers Performance technology and materials specifically for walking and golf. The leather, mesh and synthetic upper is water resistant. 2. Nike Golf Lotte Women’s The undershorts are detachable in this skort, making it a great layering piece. Back pleats make this skirt ultra feminine and allow for max- imum range of movement. There’s a scorecard pocket in back and pocket inside the waistband for small items. Skort ($85) Sportchek

3. Nike Golf Cardinal Racerback Women’s Top ($70) Sportchek

The revolutionary fabric in this top wicks away sweat and helps keep you dry and comfortable. It features a racerback silhouette with 5-button neckline and back princess seams for a great fit. There’s a contrast colour on the armhole opening and underneath the collar for a sporty look. 4. Garmin Approach S2 GPS Golf Watch ($249.99) Shop.ca See the precise yardage to the front, back and middle of the greens, ability to measure shot distances and a course odometer—all on your wrist. The watch offers layup and dogleg distances to improve your score, plus a digital scorecard. It comes pre-loaded with over 30,000 golf courses worldwide and updates are free.

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Tips From Three Pros By Todd Lewys for the Free Press

Writer Todd Lewys asked three of Manitoba’s professional golfers for their tips on improving a game. Read on for your free lessons that are sure to shave a few strokes of your next round.

The Three Keys to Being on Target By Michel Pilon, Head Professional, Harbour View Golf Course To hit on-target shots, you must do three things. First, you must aim the clubface properly. To aim it accurately, don’t aim it at the flag. Instead, aim it at a divot or small piece of grass that lines up with the flag about a foot ahead of your golf ball. Aiming at an intermediate target is the best way to ensure accuracy. Second, step into the ball with your back foot square, and then aim the clubface. Set up in an athletic posture with your knees slightly flexed, butt out, back straight and arms hanging down naturally to the ball. Last but certainly not least, you need to complement that good set-up with a good finish. That means ending up in perfect balance with your spine angle the same at the finish as it was at address. If you can hold your finish, that means you swung under control, and likely hit a straight, solid shot. Finish out of balance to the left or right, and chances are you’ve missed your target well to the left or right. Think 1-2-3: set up right, aim properly, and then finish in balance. Do those three things, and you’ll play your best golf ever!

a longer club. The photo sequence shows this: you can see the ball remains two inches or so inside my front (left) foot. The only thing that’s changed is the width of my stance. One more thing: make sure your ball position doesn’t get too far forward, or too far back in your stance. A ball positioned too far forward, opens your shoulders and can promote a slice, while playing it too far back in your stance closes your shoulders and can promote a hook. Incorrect ball positioning will also affect the trajectory of a shot. Keep your ball position in one spot—and point your toes out to help your body turn naturally—and watch your scores improve this summer! How to Attain the Right Angle of Attack By Tom Kinsman, Director of Instruction, Southwood Golf & Country Club It’s a term that golfers hear often, yet are unsure of its meaning: angle of attack Simply put, angle of attack refers to the angle at which the clubhead approaches the ball on the downswing. Most golfers struggle with the driver because their angle of attack is too steep—more of a chopping, rather

than sweeping motion. To hit the driver well, you want the angle of attack to be upward at the ball, not downward. Why? Simple: an upward hit launches the ball with less spin, resulting in longer, straighter shots. Angle of attack is determined by how you address the ball. Many golfers set up with their weight favouring their left side, which makes you feel like you’re looking at the top of the ball. Proper address position for the driver involves setting up more behind the ball. When you do this, you feel like you’re looking at the back of the ball. To create a more upward angle of attack with the driver, try this drill: set up with your head more behind the ball and more weight on your right side. Then, place a towel or sleeve of balls in front of the tee ball. Work on swinging up over the towel or ball sleeve. Hit it, and your angle of attack is too steep. Miss it, and you’ll know your angle is more upward. The result will be longer, straighter drives.

Constant Ball Position: The Key to Lower Scores By Garth Goodbrandson, Director, Player Development, Golf Manitoba There’s a common misconception about ball position: that you should move it back in your stance as you go from the driver to shorter clubs. Actually, ball position should be constant— about a couple inches inside your front foot. It should remain in that position with every club. The only thing that changes is where your back foot goes. With short irons, your feet will be closer together. Then, as you graduate from short irons to mid-irons and then to the driver, your feet will naturally be wider apart. Visually, it may seem as if the ball appears to be farther back with a shorter club, and farther up with

GARTH GOODBRANDSON

TOM KINSMAN

MICHEL PILON

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Celebrating 100 years of amateur golf! In 2015, Golf Manitoba is celebrating the 100th anniversary of amateur golf. As a part of the celebration, a raffle is being conducted for the chance to win a tee time (4 rounds of golf) and the use of two power carts at 40 of Manitoba’s finest golf clubs. An early bird draw will also be conducted for a chance to win a complete set of Titleist golf clubs. 100 th Anniversary Celebration Raffle $50 per ticket Only 3,000 tickets available for purchase Lottery License Number LGA-6152-RF

Grand Prize: One Tee time for four people and the use of two power carts at each of the participating golf clubs Valid for the 2015 & 2016 Seasons. Total Value of Grand Prize: Approx. $10,000 Grand Prize Draw Date: Friday August 14th, 10:00am Sport for Life Centre Ticket Deadline: 11:59pm Wednesday, August 12th www.golfmanitoba.mb.ca Purchase your ticket now and get complete raffle details including Terms & Conditions and participating golf clubs at

Early Bird Prize: Complete Set of Titleist Golf Clubs 3 Woods | 8 Irons | 2 Sand Wedges | Putter | Carry Bag. Retail Value: Approx. $3,000 Early Bird Draw: Tuesday June 30th, 10:00am Sport For Life Centre Ticket Deadline: 11:59pm Sunday June 28th

34. St. Boniface Golf Club 35. St. Charles Country Club 36. Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club 37. Teulon Golf & Country Club 38. Transcona Golf Club

39. Wildewood Golf 40. Winkler Golf Club

Experience Bully Pulpit Golf Course

T here are thousands of golf courses in North America, but one stands apart for its unique blend of rugged, natural landscapes and meticulously-designed holes. That course is Bully Pulpit, found in the North Dakota Badlands just outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park in historic Medora. From taking the top spot in Golf Digest’s “Best New Affordable Courses” to joining the exclusive ranks of Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses”, Bully Pulpit is a world-class experience you won’t soon forget. While some courses impose themselves on the landscape, Bully Pulpit is ramatically different. You’ll find yourself climbing through captivating Badlands vistas, weaving through meadows and woodlands and meandering along the Little Missouri River, fully immersed in the beauty of the landscape all around you. Bully Pulpit was designed by Michael John Hurdzan, former president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and “triple crown” winner of the Old Tom Morris Award, Don A. Rossi Award and Donald Ross Award. Hurdzan said of Bully Pulpit, “Although I have seen thousands of potential golf course sites, this one near Medora, North Dakota, may be the best I have seen without ocean views.” Golfers of all skill levels will love playing at Bully Pulpit. The 18- hole course features five tees, ranging in length from a comfortable 4,750 total yards from the forward tees to a challenging 7,166 at the tips. It also has a state-of-the-art practice facility for dialing in your game before heading out to play. The course is open from early April through mid- October. Tee time reservations are available starting in mid-March at medora.com or by calling 1-800-MEDORA-1. At Bully Pulpit Golf Course, you’ll take your game to somewhere altogether different and have the golfing experience of a lifetime.

12 • MANITOBA GOLF GUIDE 2015

Tee oFF AT More THAN 125 Courses THis seAsoN THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF GREAT PLACES TO GOLF IN MANITOBA

Maplewood Golf Club 204-433-3344____________18 PU Manitou Town & Country Golf Club 204-242-2287_____________9 SP Mars Sandhills Golf Course 204-265-6444____________18 PU McCreary Golf & Country Club 204-835-2711_____________9 PU Granite Hills Golf Course 204-345-4653____________16 PU Melita Golf Course 204-522-3820_____________9 PU Miami Golf & Country Club 204-435-2756____________ 18 SP Meadows at East St. Paul 204-667-4653 ___________ 18 PU Minnedosa Golf & Country Club 204-867-3151____________18 PU Minnewasta Golf & Country Club 204-822-4992____________18 PU Neepawa Golf & Country Club 204-476-5711____________ 18 SP Netley Creek Golf & Country Club 204-738-4653____________18 PU Niakwa Country Club 204-256-7326_____________18 P Northern Pines Golf Course 204-728-6967_____________9 PU Oak Lake Golf Club 204-855-2641_____________9 PU Oak Island Golf Course 204-855-2262____________18 PU Oakview Golf & Country Club 204-327-5590_____________9 PU Oakwood Golf Course 204-422-8045____________18 PU Old Drover’s Run TBA___________________ 9 PU Phantom Lake Golf Club 204-687-3335_____________9 SP Pilot Mound Town & Country Club 204-825-2766____________ 9 PU Pinawa Golf Club 204-753-2294____________18 PU Pine Falls Golf Club 204-367-8463_____________9 PU Pine Ridge Golf Club 204-222-6477_____________18 P Pleasant Valley Golf Club 204-537-2487____________18 PU Poplar Ridge Golf Course 204-848-2382____________18 PU Portage la Prairie Golf Club 204-857-6177____________ 18 SP

Assiniboine Golf Club 204-988-9313____________ 9 SP Beausejour Golf Course 204-268-2010_____________9 PU Bel Acres Golf & Country Club 204-632-8337____________18 SP Birtle Riverside Golf Club 204-842-5364_____________ 9 P Black Bear Golf Course 204-345-9977_____________9 PU Boissevain Golf Course 204-534-2365_____________9 PU Breezy Bend Country Club 204-895-7205_____________18 P Bridges Golf Course 204-735-3000____________18 PU Carman Golf Club 204-745-2366____________18 PU Cartwright Town & Country Club 204-529-2260_____________9 PU CFB Winnipeg 17 Wing Golf Course 204-832-8436______________9 P Clear Lake Golf Course 204-848-4653____________18 PU Cottonwood Golf & Country Club 204-422-5540____________27 PU Crescent Drive Golf Course 204-986-5911_____________9 PU Dauphin Lake Golf Resort 204-638-9400____________18 PU Delahunt (Treherne) Golf & Country Club 204-723-2502 ____________ 9 PU Deer Ridge Golf Course 204-726-1545_____________9 PU Deloraine Golf & Country Club 204-747-2411_____________9 PU 204-848-2802_____________9 PU Elmhurst Golf & Country Club 204-224-2244_____________18 P Falcon Lake Golf Course 204-349-2554____________18 PU Fantasy Lake Golf Club 204-777-7273____________18 PU Fisher Branch Golf & Country Club 204-372-6855_____________9 PU Gilbert Plains Country Club 204-548-3030____________18 PU Girouxsalem Golf & Country Club 204-326-5722_____________9 PU Gladstone Golf & Country Club 204-385-2998_____________9 PU Elkhorn Resort & Conference Centre

Glen Lea Golf Course 204-728-9090____________ 18 SP Glenboro Golf & Country Club 204-827-2856_____________9 PU Glendale Golf & Country Club 204-832-1306_____________18 P Grand Pines Golf Course 204-756-2345____________18 SP Granite Hills Golf Course 204-345-4653____________18 SP Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club 204-627-2300_____________9 PU Hamiota Golf Club 204-764-2341_____________9 PU Harbour View Golf Course 204-222-2751_____________9 PU Heritage Golf Course 204-757-2830_____________9 PU Holiday Mountain Golf Course 204-242-2172_____________9 PU Inwood Golf & Country Club 204-278-3536____________18 PU John Blumberg Golf Course 204-986-3490____________27 PU Kildonan Park Golf Course 204-986-5679____________18 PU Killarney Lakeside Golf Club 204-523-8277____________18 PU Kingswood Golf & Country Club 204-736-4079____________18 PU Lake of the Sandhills Golf Course 204-437-4653____________18 PU Lakeside Golf Club 204-759-2002_____________9 PU Lakeview Hecla Golf Course 204-279-2072____________18 PU Lakewood Hills Golf Course 204-848-2450_____________9 PU Larters at St. Andrews Golf Club 204-334-2107____________18 PU LaVerendrye Golf Club 1-888-424-5046__________ 18 PU Links at the Lake Golf Course 204-642-8858____________18 PU Links at Quarry Oaks 204-326-4653____________27 PU Lorette Golf Course 204-878-2172____________ 9 SP Lundar Co-op Golf & Country Club 204-762-5877_____________9 PU MacGregor Town & Country Club 204-685-3100_____________9 PU Manipogo Golf & Country Club 204-646-2100_____________9 PU

Reston Golf Club 204-877-3511_____________9 PU Ridgewood Golf Course 204-326-6225_____________9 PU River Oaks Golf Course 204-261-4653____________18 PU Riverdale Golf & Country Club 204-328-7122_____________9 PU Riverview Golf & Country Club 204-746-2027_____________9 PU Roblin Golf & Country Club 204-937-4774_____________9 PU Roland Golf Club 204-343-2409_____________9 PU Rossman Lake Golf Club 204-859-2391_____________9 PU Rossmere Country Club 204-988-1530___________ 18 SP Russell Golf Club 204-773-2969_____________9 PU Sandhills Golf & Country Club 204-834-2325_____________ 9 SP Sands Beach Golf Club 204-268-3364_____________9 PU Sandy Hook Golf Club 204-389-5466____________18 PU Sandy Lake Golf Course 204-585-5227_____________9 PU Scotswood Links 204-436-2600____________18 PU Selkirk Golf & Country Club 204-482-2050____________ 18 SP Shilo Golf & Country Club 204-765-3623____________ 18 SP Shooters Family Golf Centre 204-339-2326____________18 PU Souris & Glenwood Golf Club 204-483-2956_____________9 PU South Interlake Golf & Country Club 866-496-7549___________ 18 PU Southport Golf Course 204-428-3174_____________ 9 SP Southside Golf Course 204-254-6709____________18 PU Southwood Golf & Country Club 204-269-7867_____________ 18 P St. Boniface Golf Club 204-233-4276____________ 18 SP St. Charles Golf & Country Club 204-889-4444____________ 27 P St. Malo Golf & Cabins 204-347-5514_____________9 PU Steinbach Fly-in Golf Club 204-320-4653____________18 PU

Sunnyside Golf Club 204-728-2374____________18 PU Swan River Golf & Country Club 204-734-3935___________ 18 PU Teulon Golf & Country Club 204-886-4653___________ 18 PU The Golf Dome 204-489-7776____________ n/a P The Players Course 204-697-4976_____________9 PU The Shamrock Golf Course 204-878-2098_____________9 PU Thompson Golf Club 204-778-5537_____________9 PU Transcona Golf Club 204-222-6171____________18 SP Tuxedo Golf Club 204-888-2867____________18 PU Victoria Beach Golf Course 204-756-2435_____________9 PU Virden Wellview Golf Club 204-748-1721___________ 9 PU Wheat City Golf Course 204-729-2177____________18 PU Wildewood Club 204-284-7385_____________9 SP Windsor Park Golf Course 204-986-3006____________18 PU Winkler Centennial Golf Club 204-325-7582____________18 PU Winnipeg Canoe Golf Course 204-233-1105_____________9 PU Winnipegosis Golf Course 204-656-4737_____________9 PU

COURSE INFORMATION INCLUDES: PHONE NUMBER, NUMBER OF HOLES, WHETHER THE COURSE

IS PUBLIC (PU) PRIVATE (P) OR SEMI-PRIVATE (SP)

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