We’re joined by former tournament director of The Player’s Cup in Manitoba to now being the Executive Director of the 2024 President’s Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club – Mr. Ryan Hart. We discuss how he got into golf, starting out as a tournament director at The Player’s Cup, moving up to the PGA Tour, what he does as Executive Director, moving …

Adam Walker returns to the show this time with his 2024 Masters picks. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else Masters from Augusta National. He also shares his recent PGA Tour betting wins. Don’t blame us if you take our picks and lose a bunch of money. 18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly pr…

We take a bit of a detour with golf on the prairies and focus on an emerging golf style...Fling Golf. We connect with Fling Golf champion, "Fling King," and Golf Course Manager at American Classic Golf Club in Delware Austin “Showtime” Ebersole. We discuss how he got into golf, how he got into Fling Golf, what Fling Golf is, managing a golf course …

Last year's Prairie Scratch Tour Champion Adam Guenther joins the show. He’s a former CPGA and current member at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club. Recorded Live at Avid Golf on Taylor Ave in Winnipeg. We discuss how he got into golf, his golfing family, getting his CPGA card, teaching with Derek Ingram, reclaiming his amateur status, winning the Steinb…

We kick off Season 4 with THE amateur golfer in Manitoba – Garth Collings. The Breezy Bend member has won it all in the province and was inducted into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame in 2008. Recorded live at Breezy Bend Golf & Country Club. We discuss how he got into golf, his amateur championships (he's won A LOT), getting inducted into the Hall o…

PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional and Manager of Invictus Golf Ashton Romanuik and his St. James Jr. Canucks Teammate and Glendale Golf and Country Club Mundie Putter regular Rory Neill join the show. You’ll also hear from the owner of Invictus Golf. We discuss how they got into golf, getting a PGA of Canada card, La Broquerie Golf Course, Glen…

Former Winnipegger and Golf Manitoba Junior Team Member – John Racciatti joins the show. He’s a low handicapper currently living outside Mobile, Alabama. He hosts The Miller Lite John Racciatti Golf Show on ESPN Radio. We discuss how he got into golf, how he ended up in Alabama, playing competitively in Manitoba, Elmhurst, Terry Hashimoto, caddying…

Low handicapper, Mr. jiu-jitsu, and hot pepper connoisseur Allan McDonald joins the show. When he’s not in the office, choking people out, or picking peppers, you can find him at Breezy Bend. We dive into how he got into golf, what’s in his bag, playing competitively, his great uncle Ab McDonald, winning the 2020 Mid-Am, jiu-jitsu, choke holds, Hom…

Captain of the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights – Mark Stone joins the show. On top of being a world class hockey player the Winnipegger is a low handicapper when it comes to golf. We chat about how he got into golf, his first set of clubs, growing up in Westwood, clubs he has in his bag and how he got them, playing with Tour Pros, bread, …

In celebration of Thank a Superintendent Day we sit down with the Superintendent of Falcon Lake Golf Course – Dave Turner. As always we'll be extending Thank a Superintendent Day into Thank a Superintendent Month! We dive into how he got into golf, how he ended up on the turf care side of the business, working at Falcon, drainage, how to properly f…

Our first ever father/son duo to sit down and chat golf...Ken & Mike Porteous join the show. Ken recently authoured a book around the history of Sandy Hook Golf Course. His son Mike...when not serving cold bevvies can be found at Rossmere Golf & Country Club. We jump into how they got into golf, what inspired the book about Sandy Hook, the history …

One of the original rebels of the golf industry here in Manitoba – Terry Hashimoto joins the show. Now a Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer he won numerous Manitoba amateur championships growing up, played professionally, and is the founder and inventor of countless golf related equipment and technologies. We get into how he got into golf, Manitoba Amateu…

Another McMillan brother joins the show...this time it's Darren McMillan. He’s been everywhere and now you can find him as Director of Golf Ops and Head Golf Pro at John Blumberg. Blumberg is back!! We get into how he got into golf, sibling rivalries, how he ended up down south, what brought him back home, Shooters, Selkirk, St. B, Blumberg, AVID G…

Veteran, caddy, and scratch golfer Andre Martel aka Frenchy joins the show. When he’s not travelling around the country as a caddy you can find him at Glendale Golf & Country Club. We get into how he got into golf, competitive golf, how he ended up at Glendale, dealing with PTSD, how caddying helped with his mental health, being a veteran, Caddie S…

Adam Walker our PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent returns to the show this time with his picks for the last major of the year - the 151st Open Championship from Royal Liverpool. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else Open Championship. We also discuss Beyonce, Toronto, home invasions, Mike p…

Amateur golf historian and PGA of Canada Director of Golf at Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay – Matt Simmons joins the show. He also sits on the board of Golf Manitoba and the PGA of Manitoba. We get into how he got into golf, how he ended up in Thunder Bay, golf history, golf balls old and new, golf clubs old and new, different types of golf, t…

Modern Golf VP – Stewart Bannatyne joins the show. Now residing in Ontario, he grew up and played competitively as a junior and collegiately in Manitoba before moving south of the border. He is the son of Manitoba Golf Hall-of-Famer Steve Bannatyne. We get into how he got into golf, his dad Steve, his endless connections to Manitoba, PXG, Manitoba …

Adam Walker our PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent returns to the show this time with his 2023 US OPEN picks from Los Angeles Country Club. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else US OPEN. We also discuss the RBC Canadian Open winner Nick Taylor, Southwood Match Play, Mike playing Assiniboine,…

We're joined by former PGA of Canada Candidate Cam Preston. He’s a single digit handicap player now and has been sober for well over a year. Recorded live from Breezy Bend - we get into how Cam got into golf, working at Assiniboine Golf Course growing up, shagging the range at Tuxedo, learning the game, working with Dale Esopenko, his player abilit…

Mundie Putter regular and some might say the fastest player in the province - Justin McDonald joins the show. In 2018 he was crowned Golf Manitoba Male Amateur Golfer of the Year. We get into how he got into golf, mundie putter, junior wins, his stellar 2018 year, the Mid-Am, the Am, Breezy Bend, playing with Danger Dave, what’s in his bag, the Gre…

The pride of St. Adolphe – Brendan Baldwin joins the show. He played Collegiate golf in Illinois and has worked around the province from Granite Hills to Old Drovers Run to his current home as Assistant Golf Professional at Southwood Golf & Country Club. We get into how he got into golf, life in St. Norbert, The Nob, goose attacks, how he ended up …

Adam Walker our PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent returns to the show this time with his 2023 PGA Championship picks from Oak Hill Country Club. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else PGA Championship. We also discuss the Assiniboine Golf Club's Men's Night, Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls, …

One of the most fashionable golfers in the province – Randy Skulsky joins the show. He’s got shoes, he’s got pants, he’s got belts, and he loves golf. When he’s not on the fashion runway or golfing at Links at the Lake – you can find him as the President of Auto Chase. Mike also recaps his day at the PGA Tour's Mexico Open. We get into how Randy go…

Under the weather, but when the Executive Director of the PGA of Manitoba makes a tee time...you show up for that tee time! Deb Pritchard joins the show. On top of being the Executive Director of the PGA of Manitoba, she's also a PGA of Canada golf professional, and dog lover. We get into how she got into golf, her first set of clubs, why she wante…

Your friendly neighbourhood Acushnet rep – Rob McMillan joins the show. He was the 1996 Manitoba Open champion as an amateur before turning pro. As an amateur he won just about every title in the province and country. We get into how he got into golf, playing against his brothers, how often he plays now, getting to meet Teemu Selanne in California,…

Adam Walker returns to the show this time with his 2023 Masters picks from Augusta National. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else Masters. The team also downs a few pimento cheese sandwiches. Don't blame us if you take our picks and lose a bunch of money. 18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudl…

A roller coaster ride of a show thanks to Sturgeon Creek alum and current golf teacher extraordinaire - Marshall Paterson. He's the Director of Instruction at Rancho Vista Golf Course just north of Los Angeles. We get into how he got into golf, playing against Jamie Wilkie and Rob McMillan growing up, playing the Manitoba Open, working at St. Charl…

Big time golfer and former professional ball player - Brent Zarney joins the show. When he’s not slinging vehicles at McNaught Cadillac Buick GMC in the Waverley Automall you can find him on the greens or toeing the bump in a ballpark. We get into how he got into golf, where he plays now, how often he plays, his trip to the desert to play golf and …

2021 PGA of Manitoba Club Professional of the Year and current General Manager of Glendale Golf and Country Club James Chapman joins the show. He's also the incoming President of the PGA of Manitoba. We get into how he got into golf, why he decided to become a professional, working out West, what brought him back to Manitoba, Bel Acres, Glendale’s …

Breezy Bend member Charmaine is a regular at the top of amateur leaderboards across the province. She’s also represented the bison province at national championships. Darren is the CPGA head golf professional at Quarry Oaks and former head of teaching at GolfTown. He’s also a golf simulator aficionado. We get into how they got into golf, their wedd…

Season 3 kicks off with the General Manager of The Tee Box Virtual Golf - Patrick Perrin. We get into how he got into golf, going to PGA school in Arizona, Oakwood Golf Course, teaching the game, working at Southwood and Niakwa, how he ended up at The Tee Box, the Lofto family, building The Tee Box, managing the beer inventory, a Kegerator, and so …

AVID GOLF Simulators and Lounge founder, Glendale member, and entrepreneur Luc Bohunicky joins the show for the final pod of 2022. You can also catch AVID GOLF on Instagram. We get into how he got into golf, his life as an entrepreneur, how AVID GOLF came about, Foresight golf simulators, Prairie Scratch Tour partnership, where the name AVID GOLF c…

We’re joined by Golf Manitoba Player of the Year award nominee – Curtis Markusson. He won the Canadian Mid Master Championship this past season. Outside of golf he’s a model, art curator, and candy connoisseur. We get into how he got into golf, Gimli, St. Charles, the St. Charles Match Play Championship, the Canadian Mid Master Championship, travel…

THE golf guy with the City of Winnipeg Ben Fey joins the show. His official title is General Manager Golf Services, so when it comes to courses in the city...he’s the guy. You can check out the PAR Loyalty Program here. More on the Winnipeg Golf Courses app here We get into how he got into golf, how he ended up at the City, working at Kildonan Park…

Southwood Golf and Country Club Superintendent Dustin How joins the show. September is Superintendent appreciation month, so make sure you thank a super and their staff! We get into how his career as a superintendent started, how often he plays the game, Swan River, the TurfCentre at Southwood, prepping the course for the Manitoba Open, fertilizing…

Kris Ehnes – Head Golf Professional at Breezy Bend Country Club and PGA of Manitoba Retailer of the Year for the past six years. He's also won numerous other awards which we dive into during the show. We get into how he got into golf, his first set of clubs, the golf management program in Lethbridge, stocking a pro shop, helping top amateur golfer …

General Manger of Oak Island Golf Des Koop joins the show. Before becoming the GM he was the Director of Golf and Course Superintendent. Just for mentioning 18 Over Par you'll get 20% off all Oak Island Resort & Golf Stay & Play Packages this September. Learn more by checking out the notes below. We get into how he got into golf, what he has in his…

One of the top golfers in Manitoba Braxton Kuntz joins the show. He’s the first player in Golf Manitoba history to win back-to-back Junior and Amateur titles accomplishing the feat in 2021/2022. He played in his first professional tournament this past week at the Manitoba Open. We get into how he got into golf, what he has in his bag now, junior ti…

Bel Acres course marshal and all-around superstar – Al McLean joins the show. He’s also one of the few guests we’ve had on to card an albatross. When not on the course you can find him chucking stones at Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club or cheering on the Bombers and Jets. We get into how he got into golf, what clubs he has in the bag now, how he …

We’re joined by former Kelvin High School and Glendale junior golfer – Zach Thompson. He left town at 18 to take a golf management program in Vegas before touring around the US as a collegiate golfer and Pro. He’s currently back in Winnipeg with his family and owns ProZach Training. We get into how he got into golf, golf battles with some of the be…

Former Manitoba Junior Champ - Jake Armstrong who will be representing Team Canada at the upcoming World University Golf Championship in Italy joins the show. We get into how he got into golf, winning the Manitoba Junior, playing Junior Links and MJT events, Southwood, St. Boniface, competing on an international level, nicknames, how he hooked up w…

Adam Walker returns to the show this time with his 2022 Open Championship picks from the Old Course in St. Andrews. It's the 150th Open Championship and Mike starts with his stories from playing the Old Course a few years ago. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else Open Championship. Don't bla…

Sticks Podcast co-host and 2018 Golf Manitoba Men's Match Play Champ - Jordy Lutz joins the show. He's also the current Vice President of the Prairie Scratch Tour and multiple Club Champ winner at Elmhurst. We get into how he got into golf, what it’s like to be a plus handicap, getting prepared for competitive golf, practice routines, podcasting, h…

Long time St. Charles Country Club PGA of Manitoba Professional – Cory Kartusch joins the show. He currently holds down the titles of Director of Golf and COO. We get into how he got into golf, what he does on a day-to-day basis, running a pro shop, legendary pro Dale Esopenko, the MacKenzie nine restoration currently underway, the MacKenzie Societ…

General Manager of Breezy Bend Country Club – Cory Johnson joins the show. Starting at Breezy as a junior he worked his way up the ranks to where he is now. We get into how he got into golf, what a GM of a Country Club does, golf course improvements including updates to 3 & 6 at Breezy, updating the clubhouse, goaltending, handling membership, hiri…

Hot off his first PGA Tour appearance at the RBC Canadian Open - Aaron Cockerill joins the show. Current DP World Tour Pro and 2010 Golf Manitoba Men's Amateur Golfer of the Year. We get into how he got into golf, his stellar 2010 Amateur year, University of Idaho golf, deciding to turn pro, Q School, golfing overseas, travel, golf psychology, nutr…

Adam Walker returns to the show this time with his 2022 US Open picks from The Country Club at Brookline. He fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, maybe some surprises, and everything else US Open. Don't blame us if you take our picks and lose a bunch of money. He also breaks down the Canadians in the field and THE course itself. 18 Over Par …

Brad Kirton who won Manitoba Men’s Golfer of the Year honours in 2007 and 2008 when he won both the Amateur and Mid-Am titles joins the show. He also won the Manitoba Match Play and later the PGA of Manitoba Championship. We get into his golfing family, winning every Amateur tournament, turning pro, life on the road, playing competitively in Texas,…

2021 Golf Manitoba Men’s Match Play Champion – Lyle MacKenzie joins the show. From stud junior golfer to taking some time away from the game - he got back to his winning ways last season. We get into how he got into golf, MJT golf, playing in China, taking a break from golf then winning the Golf Manitoba Men’s Match Play Championship in 2021, Junio…

Adam Walker returns to the show this time with his 2022 PGA Championship picks from Southern Hills in Tulsa, OK. He fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, in-betweeners, and everything else PGA Championship. Don't blame us if you take our picks and lose a bunch of money. He also breaks down the Canadians in the Championship. 18 Over Par with M…