2025 Men’s Senior Putter Qualifying

Please join me in thanking Ken Warwick for serving as Captain of the Senior Putter Team over the past decade. We appreciate all his efforts.

As Club Captain, I will manage the team until we identify a candidate and train them to take over as our new Captain.

If you are 55 or older and interested in qualifying for the Niakwa Men’s Senior Putter Team, please submit your name, email address, and handicap by February 28th.

The team is comprised of eight players, with two spots reserved for an over-65 team. Selection is based on the following criteria:

  • Senior Club Champion will be exempt from qualifying
  • Three qualifying spots
  • Four Captain’s picks, determined by:

             – Past performance
             – Course being played
             – Importance of the match
             – Weather conditions

To qualify, you must submit your scores into the team group chat, including:

  • Who you played with
  • The number of birdies or eagles
  • The tee you played from

Please note that qualifying rounds can be played from gold, blue/gold or blue tees. Players who qualify, or who are selected, will be notified via the team group chat on, or before, the Sunday evening prior to that week’s match. If you do not submit a score, we will assume you are not available or not performing at a qualifying level.

We encourage all members who enjoy competitive golf and camaraderie to participate. I look forward to hearing from everyone soon.

Thank you,

Jay Doyle, Club Captain
Jay@mcarthurfinancial.ca

Jay Doyle Selected as Co-Captain

Jay Doyle Selected as Co-Captain
         
We are pleased to announce that Jay Doyle has been selected as Co-Captain to serve alongside our current Captain, Bill Bench. Bill is in the final year of his term and as such, the Board wanted him to have the opportunity to work with Jay as he prepares for the role.

Jay has been a member of Niakwa for 28 years, during which time he served on the Board of Governors, chaired both the Social & Competition and Course committees, served as Club Captain, Captained the Niakwa Mundie Putter team and Commissioner of the Mundie Putter League. He is also recognized for his many playing accomplishments which include:

• Winner of multiple Club Match Play and Club Championships
• Winner of the Golf Manitoba Mid-Amateur and Senior Championships
• Representing Niakwa in Golf Canada Men’s Amateur, Mid-Amateur and Senior Championships

With his resume of club service and knowledge of the game, Jay brings a wealth of knowledge and experience which we feel will serve the Club and membership well.

On behalf of the Board and Management, I would like to thank both Bill and Jay for their commitment to Niakwa.

Thank you,
Wade Nybakken


2024 Handicap Letter to Membership

Golf Canada requires a Member Club, which uses the Golf Canada Handicap System, to have a formal Handicap Committee. The Niakwa Handicap Committee is comprised of the Club Captain (chair), the S&C Committee Chair, the Past Club Captain and the Head Professional. The Committee is required, by Golf Canada, to send a Notice to Members at the start of each season. Issues of importance for 2024:

1. Entering Handicap Scores

In 2023, there were over 30,000 rounds played at Niakwa.  Out of these rounds, only about half the scores were entered into the handicap system.  Yes, some of these rounds were from outside tourneys, guest play, etc.… but we can do much better!!  Every golfer, regardless of ability, should have an established handicap. Establishing a handicap will allow you to keep track of where you stand with your game at any given moment.

In 2024, Niakwa members will need to have an official Golf Canada handicap to be eligible to win prizes in any “flighted” event.  Examples would be the Men’s/Ladies Days, Monthly Medal, Club Championship, and any season long events such as the Bissett, Two Person Best Ball and Ringer Board.

   All scores should be entered into the Golf Canada Handicap System. Scores can be entered online at http://kiosk.rcganetwork.org/Default.aspx  or through the Niakwa website. You can also download the Golf Canada app to your phones. If you are having trouble entering your scores, please contact the Pro Shop and they will help you enter your score.

2. Winter Scores Played Away From Niakwa

All away scores from games played during your winter vacation must be entered into the Handicap System. The Pro Shop will be happy to assist members entering away scores in the Handicap System.

3. Local Rules

The local rules for 2024 will be the same as 2023.  These local rules can be found on the scorecards

  1. Out of Bounds: Defined by white stakes or fence post at ground level. Inside the Driving Range is out of bounds as defined by the white stakes
  2. Ground Under Repair may be marked by white paint of signage
  3. Flower Beds and Newly Plated Trees are NO Play Areas and relief must be taken. Flower Beds are defined as cultivated beds containing flowers or shrubbery.  Newly planted trees are defined by surrounding wood chips
  4. Penalty Areas are defined by red lines or red stakes
  5. Irrigation control boxes and the driving range fence are defined as immovable obstructions. Relief is available under Rule 16.1
  6. Local Rule E-5. If a player’s ball has not been found or is virtually certain to be out of bounds, the player may take relief for two a two stroke penalty by dropping the original ball of replacement in the relief area

4. Temporary Local Rule

Due to the condition of some of the fairways, we will be implementing a temporary rule that allows you to “roll your ball” with your club head up to 1 club length, no nearer to the hole.  This rule applies only to balls that are on the fairway of the hole you are playing. This rule will be in effect until further notice.

For more information or any questions that you may have, please contact the Pro shop or any member of the Handicap Committee.

Sincerely,

Niakwa Handicap Committee
Bill Bench, Club Captain (Handicap Committee Chair)
Andrew Maslyk, Social and Competition Chair
Rob Sproule, Past Club Captain
Terry Reilly, Head Professional

Construction Updates – Winter 2023

Renovations are underway on the clubhouse interior, including the member’s dining room, bar, and private dining room. It’s important to note that this area is now a full construction zone. To maintain safety and minimize disruptions, we kindly request that members do not enter this area, which spans from the double door in the foyer to the back stairs going from the locker room to the golf course.

Click Here – Member Update – November 10, 2023 – Construction Update
Click Here – Member Update – November 4, 2023 – Clubhouse Interior Renovation

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