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Several golfers from Dauphin have teed it up this season on the Westman Junior Tour and that will continue throughout the summer. Next week's event is at the Poplar Ridge Golf Course.
It'll include Jackson Delaurier who will look to win his third straight tournament.
After next week's event, the Tour will take a two-week break from singles play; however, they will be hosting an event on Tuesday, June 30 at the Minnedosa Golf and Country Club.
It'll be a two-person scramble and it's open to anyone aged 16 and under.
"Most the kids that play in it play every week on the Tour and it gives them a different feel," said Gary Poole. "It gives everyone a bit of a break from playing single golf and you get to play with a friend and play the best ball. It's a fun little format for everyone."
It's $40 per player which includes your round, meal, and a chance at some prizes. Up for grabs will be wedges, golf shoes, balls, and more.
If you'd like to register with your friend today, call Gary at 204-573-4686. You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Just like it is for so many junior golfers in the Parkland in the spring, summer, and fall, Luke Myhre has been all golf. The young man from Dauphin has played just about every day since the season opened back on May 4.
Most of his rounds have come at the Gilbert Plains Country Club; however, he's played at different courses around the Parkland and just outside. Myhre's best round of the season so far is a 79.
"I'm not hitting the ball very well right now, but it's just the start of the season," said Myhre. "I expect to be better and I know I'll improve as the summer goes on."
Myhre said he's spent countless hours on the driving range as he looks to improve his swing and consistency.
On top of his non-competitive rounds, Myhre has also played on the Westman Junior Tour this season, a tour that includes nine different events around the Parkland.
Back on June 10, Jackson Delaurier won the 14 and under age group as he fired an 82. Myhre was just behind with a 90 in his first competitive round of the season.
Earlier this week in Killarney, Myhre improved his score as he fired an 86 to finish in third place, just two strokes behind Delaurier who once again won the age group.
Myhre will now hit the road to play in next week's event at the Poplar Ridge Golf Course and shortly after next week's event; it's time for a Golf Manitoba championship. Luke has signed up to compete in the Bantam Championship presented by the Alex and Peggy Colonello Foundation.
The event will take place at the Portage Golf Course, a track that plays to just over 6100 yards. He'll also be joined by Delaurier who plays most of his golf at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club.
"I think it's going to be a great experience. I want to play on the Manitoba Junior Tour in the future, so I think this is a great start," continued Myhre. "I try to play as many tournaments as possible in the summer and I'm also really looking forward to playing alongside Jackson."
Luke adds keeping his mental game intact is the most important thing moving forward.
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The Dauphin Kings have announced that they will hold their Annual General Meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Aspen Lodge inside of the Parkland Rec Complex.
Due to COVID-19, the Club has announced that the capacity will be 25 and physical distancing will be respected.
"We're going to review the 2019-2020 season both from the hockey side of things and financially as well," said Dean Cooley, President. "We will also have an opportunity to take a look at what next year's team will look like and various other things."
As is the case for many junior teams, Dean does note that the books will have taken a hit. Dauphin was guaranteed at least one more playoff game on top of their spring camp as well as their golf tournament.
"We do know that we're down some very important revenue," concluded Cooley. "We're going to have to be careful moving forward into next year in terms of what our expense structure looks like."
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Baseball fans likely won't have the opportunity to buy some Cracker Jack, peanuts, or a cold beverage at Shaw Park this season. The home of the Winnipeg Goldeyes, the "Fish" will be playing this summer; however, it's unlikely that they'll be playing any games in Winnipeg.
The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball has announced that six of the league's times will compete in a 60-game season in three hub cities this summer. Winnipeg will be heading to Fargo, the home of the RedHawks to play their season.
The announcement has Winnipeg playing 42-of-60 games at Newman Outdoor Field.
"It's honestly bitter-sweet. We were hoping things would get better and we would be able to play games at Shaw Park," said Andrew Collier, General Manager. "With that being said, just to be able to play baseball is great. And with the number of releases that Major League Baseball has done, the talent pool is going to be great. I think the quality of baseball is going to be some of the best that we've seen."
You may be wondering why only 42 of Winnipeg's games will be played in Fargo. That's because the league has said that teams can return to their home fields for the remaining games if local health authorities allow them to do so. That means that there is a very slim chance that Winnipeg could play some games at Shaw Park this season.
"A lot of things would have to go extremely right for us to play in Winnipeg this summer," continued Collier.
Winnipeg won the league in back-to-back years dating back to 2016 and 2017. Prior to that, their last league championship was in 2012. The Kansas City T-Bones and St. Paul Saints have won the past two seasons, respectively.
As mentioned above, Collier says the talent pool will be very deep this season. After a tough 2018 campaign, Winnipeg went 57-43 last year; however, they weren't able to get it done in the end. Collier is expecting this year's team to make another run for it.
"It should be good. I know Rick Forney has been hard at making sure we have a top-notch roster to field every game," continued Collier. "I know some guys that had committed to play in Winnipeg won't play now, so he has some holes to fill, but we're very confident that he will do just that."
A short spring training will begin on June 25 while Opening Day will take place on July 3. The Goldeyes begin their season with a three-game set against Fargo.
This year's league will only consist of six teams with the Cleburne Railroaders, Gary SouthShore RailCats, Kansas City T-Bones, Lincoln Saltdogs, Sioux City Explorers, and Texas AirHogs announcing that they are going to suspend operations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. All plan on returning in 2021.
This means, Winnipeg will be joined also by Chicago, Sioux Falls, St. Paul, and the Milwaukee Milkmen. In other news, fans will be allowed in the stands.
"It's very exciting that the season will get going soon. It's like we've gone from 0-100 in 10 days," concluded Collier. "I sort of accepted that we wouldn't be playing this summer. Now, we have less than 10 days to get everything set."
You can see Winnipeg's complete 2020 schedule at Goldeyes.
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The Westman Junior Tour continued yesterday at the Killarney Golf Course and once again, Jackson Delaurier finished on top. After winning last week's season-opening event, he outlasted Micky Giordani-Gross by one stroke to win this week's event with an 84.
Luke Myhre was just behind as he carded an 86 in the 14 & under age group as he finished in 3rd. In the 12 & under age group, another Dauphinite finished on top to join Delaurier in the winner's circle.
Boston Karlson, who plays most of his golf at the Gilbert Plains Country Club, fired an 88 to capture the top spot as he got by Carson Craig by two strokes.
It was Boston's first tournament of the season and it was quite the rollercoaster between the Dauphinite and Craig of Sandy Lake. After nine holes, Karlson was one behind after shooting a 45.
Entering the 16th hole, Craig had what most would think would be a commanding lead of four strokes.
However, that wasn't the case as Karlson stormed back. He made three straight pars to end the match while Craig struggled. In the end, Karlson held off Carson by one stroke to claim the back-and-forth victory in his tournament debut this season. Karlson's final score was an 88 while Craig fired a 90.
"It felt good, especially because it was my first tournament of the year," said Karlson. "I felt pretty confident and it was a great feeling hearing my name called at the end to get a prize. I'm happy with how things went, that's for sure."
Boston joined the Westman Tour because his friends played in it last year and he wanted to try it out. The tour travels across the province for tournaments every Tuesday throughout the summer.
Next week's tournament is right here in the Parkland as the Poplar Ridge Golf Course will play host to the third event. Karlson will be back as will Carson Craig.
"My goal is to continue getting points every week and I want to win the entire tour," concluded Karlson. "I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do the rest of the way. I also know my family really supports me, so that helps me."
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Logan Chapman opened up his golf season by making a statement and increasing his confidence while doing so. Playing at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club late last month, the Dauphinite aced the 9th hole as he joined the "Parkland Hole-in-One club".
Shortly after, Daryl Lacquette joined the club as he aced the 8th hole at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club. Now, the Parkland and Dauphin specifically have another member of the club.
This time it's Owen Connolly. Connolly chucked a dart into the 6th hole with an 8-iron to record the ace, the second at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club this season.
It was also Owen's second of his career, the first of which came at the Quarry Oaks Golf Course.
"I just hit my shot and I was fortunate that it bounced a couple of times and went into the hole," said Connolly.
Owen admitted that he doesn't get that excited on the golf course, but golf's perfect shot changed that within seconds of the ball hitting the club and launching into the air. If you haven't played the 6th hole in Dauphin, you have to hit it over a creek into a tough green.
"It's a thrill for sure, it doesn't happen very often," added Connolly. "I think everyone in my group was pretty pumped up, perhaps even more excited than I."
Connolly played alongside Bart Michaleski, Darren Ripmeester, and Ray Karlson.
"It was a beautiful evening, there was no wind or mosquitos," concluded Connolly.
Parkland Hole-in-One Club:
- Owen Connolly
- Daryl Lacquette
- Logan Chapman
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Registration is heating up for the Parkland girls volleyball camp.
Originally set to take place in early September, the camp will now take place on August 27 and 28 at the DRCSS. The camp is open to girls in grade 6 to 10 and it's $100 for the two days which includes a t-shirt.
If you're in grade 6 to 8, you'll be at the school from 9-12 on Thursday and Friday. Grade 9 and 10 girls will take part in the camp from 1-4 both days.
"It's a really good opportunity to get warmed up for the regular season and school tryouts," said Ted Rea. "Most girls are from the Vipers club and also some from out of town. It's just a great way to hone your skills and get some practice in."
Rea says the camp is open to everyone; however, he recommends that if you're going to sign up, you should have some sort of volleyball experience as the camp welcomes many experienced players.
Each camp will have a maximum of 20 players as of right now and Rea will have a waiting list. He does say; however, if restrictions continue to ease and bigger gatherings are allowed inside, the camp could increase in the number of players allowed to take part in each camp.
You can get your registration form at Parkland Source for Sports or you can text Ted at 648-4433.
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It was an event that started with 74 hopeful golfers, all of which had a goal of making the top 32 that would take part in the Manitoba amateur match play championships at the St. Charles Country Club.
The top 32 hit the course this past weekend and it included Dauphin's Eric Prokopowich who lost his first-round match against Derek East. So the 32 were trimmed down to 16, which was trimmed down to eight and now, only four golfers remain.
One of the four golfers that remain won the tournament last year and he's a man from Brandon by the name of Austin Dobrescu.
The Brandonite entered the match play portion of the event as the #2 seed and he beat Jordon McDonald, 3-1, in the round of 32. In his Sweet 16 matchup, Dobrescu took down Ryan Terdik, 3&2.
A spot in the Final 4 was on the line as Austin hit the course against Braxton Kuntz, also from Brandon. Dobrescu sealed the win after 15 holes with a 4&3 victory.
"I've been playing pretty good and I've been playing better each day," said Dobrescu. "I wasn't familiar with the course going into Friday, so I was playing pretty conservatively. My matches haven't gotten any easier, but I'm playing pretty well and getting the job done."
The Sweet 16 of this year's event provided golf fans in the province with an upset. Marco Trstenjak went in as the #1 seed; however, Jack Werhun won the 18th hole to eliminate the top-seed, 1UP. Werhun is now in the Final 4 as he'll play Justin McDonald.
Dobrescu, meanwhile, will play Wesley Hoydalo who is the 11th seed. The winner of both matches will play a 36-hole championship final.
"I know we're at the point where basically anyone can beat anyone, it's whoever shows up," continued Dobrescu. "I'll show up on Saturday and I know if I play how I can, I should have a pretty solid chance of advancing to the final."
On his way to the Final 4, Austin has drained 14 birdies and one eagle. A few more on Saturday could book his berth to the 36-hole final, which will be played on Sunday afternoon.
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Many people are wondering when the Gary Brandon Memorial Tournament will take place at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club and now, the date has been set along with some changes.
First of all, the event will now be called the Home Hardware Best-Ball Challenge in support of the Gary Brandon Sports Bursary. The event will now tee it up from September 25-27.
The decision was finalized yesterday in hope that everything will return back to normal by then.
"We're going to make sure that it happens and it's going to be the same tournament that we run every year," said Ray Karlson.
The entry fee will be $110 per player which includes four rounds guaranteed, three meals, and a chance at prizes. That means it'll be $220 per team.
Ray is hoping that this year's tournament will feature at least 100 players. Registration will open up later this summer.
And if you haven't played before, Ray says it's a tournament that you don't want to miss and it's for a great cause.
"I think that's the biggest thing, all of the money raised is going to a sports bursary locally," said Karlson. "Also with the meals, it's such a tremendous value."
Clayton Carefoot and Derek Stykalo won the event last season.
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The Manitoba Junior Hockey League announced that it would be hosting its first ever Roundtable Webinar series later this month.
When they do, the Parkland will be very well represented.
On June 23, Ryan Pulock will begin Session 3. He’ll provide insight on his path to becoming a professional hockey player.
At the same time which is 6:30 p.m., Barry Trotz will be joining Ryan. He’ll share the dynamics between a coach and player.
On Monday June 22 at 6:30 p.m., Mallard’s Brigette Lacquette will join the program.
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You wanted tournament golf at the Gilbert Plains Country Club and you're about to get it.
The Men's Open is slated for next Saturday, June 20, with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.
It'll be $80. You must pay your entry fee prior to next Saturday. If you try to pay at the course on June 20, you won't be allowed to tee it up and you can sign up with a complete foursome.
"We're really excited abouttournament golf. We're going to be very careful and cautious," said McCallum. "We're also going to be very careful when it comes to carts when players arrive on that day."
Your entry fee includes a meal and prizes and McCallum confirms social distancing will be respected during dinner time.
"I think it's safe to say that all clubs rely on tournaments throughout the season," continued McCallum. "We believe we have the space to make this event very successful while also making sure everyone stays safe."
The good thing about this tournament is that it's open to everyone. Whether you're a scratch golfer or you play three times a season, you can play and you'll have a good chance at winning a prize.
The event is flighted and each cash prize is the same whether you finish in first overall or first in the fifth flight.
"That's what we pride ourselves on here at the Gilbert Plains Country Club," concluded McCallum. "There's a place for everyone. Don't let the calibre of your golf game deter you from playing. It's about getting out with some friends, socializing, and enjoying the great day that it will be."
Just a reminder, you can't signup to play on June 20, you must signup and pay prior to that day or else you won't be permitted to play. 548-3030 is the number to register today or stop by the proshop.
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