Golf Manitoba is the governing body for amateur golf in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, supporting 11,000+ golfers and 100 clubs with official Handicap Index®, championships, and exclusive member benefits. In 1922, the Manitoba Ladies' Golf Association was formed. Effective April 1, 2004, the Manitoba Golf Association and the Manitoba Ladies' Golf Association amalgamated to form Golf Manitoba. Recognized by Sport Manitoba as the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for golf in the province, Golf Manitoba is responsible for promoting participation in and a passion for the game of golf in Manitoba and North West Ontario. Golf Manitoba is also involved in national golf affairs through its affiliation with Golf Canada. Golf Manitoba conducts championships, programs and services to help shape the present and future of golf in Manitoba and North West Ontario. Assisting in the delivery of the national Golf in Schools & Future Links Programs, training our young athletes for the Manitoba Games, Western Canada Games and Canada Games and supporting the University of Manitoba Bison Golf program are some examples of player development in our province. Golf Manitoba also administers the Rules of Golf and handicapping and course rating.
