18 Over Par

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 titles followed by Amateur titles in the same year, preparing for his first Pro event, Nicholls State University, amazing grades, Breezy Bend, and so much more, Enjoy!

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

Shout out to Oak Island Resort & Golf for being the 18 Over Par Destination Partner. For the entire month of September you get 20% off Stay and Play packages...just mention 18 Over Par. Shoot Bea an email [email protected] to book your September 2022 Stay & Play package!

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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 ended up marshalling at Bel Acres, Pinawa, Hooters golf tournament, golf lessons from Dale Esopenko, his albatross story, curling, Winnipeg Blue Bombers football, his radio days, and so much more, Enjoy! 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

Shout out to Oak Island Resort & Golf for being the 18 Over Par Destination Partner. For the entire month of September you get 20% off Stay and Play packages...just mention 18 Over Par. Shoot Bea an email [email protected] to book your September 2022 Stay & Play package!

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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 best in the province, Kelvin High School, what it took to play golf in the US, leaving town to attend UNLV, playing D1 golf, turning pro, recovering from multiple injuries, meeting Tiger, what he’s up to now, and so much more, Enjoy! 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

Shout out to Oak Island Resort & Golf for being the 18 Over Par Destination Partner. For the entire month of September you get 20% off Stay and Play packages...just mention 18 Over Par. Shoot Bea an email [email protected] to book your September 2022 Stay & Play package!

https://eighteenoverpar.podbean.com/ 

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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 with UFV, finishing 2nd at the Canadian Uni Championship, Italy, representing Team Canada, and so much more, Enjoy! 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

Shout out to Oak Island Resort & Golf for being the 18 Over Par Destination Partner. For the entire month of September you get 20% off Stay and Play packages...just mention 18 Over Par. Shoot Bea an email [email protected] to book your September 2022 Stay & Play package!

https://eighteenoverpar.podbean.com/ 

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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 blame us if you take our picks and lose a bunch of money. 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

Shout out to Oak Island Resort & Golf for being the 18 Over Par Destination Partner. Book online or over the phone and tell 'em 18 Over Par sent you and Mike & JR will buy you a round of bevvies aka Fireball's.

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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, how the Prairie Scratch Tour came about and where it’s headed, multiple Elmhurst Club Championships, St. Louis, The Open Championship, and so much more. Enjoy! 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

Shout out to Oak Island Resort & Golf for being the 18 Over Par Destination Partner. Book online or over the phone and tell 'em 18 Over Par sent you and Mike & JR will buy you a round of bevvies aka Fireball's.

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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 Society, routing a golf course, a brief history of St. Charles Country Club, food, drinks, his golfing daughter, and so much more.  Enjoy! 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

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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, hiring staff, weddings, smoking Fireballs, practice facilities, and so much more. Enjoy! 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

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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, nutrition, RBC Canadian Open, his caddy, his family, and so much more. Enjoy! 

18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

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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 with Mike & JR is proudly presented by Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. You can contact Bryce at 204-515-3446 or connect with him here

HUGE thanks to DQ Northgate, DQ Polo Park in the food court, DQ St. Anne's Road, and DQ Niverville. Get them on Instagram @dqmanitoba

https://eighteenoverpar.podbean.com/ 

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