Nathan Liewicki
The Brandon Sun
Brandon, MB, Canada
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Enshrinement truly meaningful for Al Scott
Elmhurst Golf and Country Club holds a special place in Al Scott’s heart, so it’s fitting that he will be inducted into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony there on Monday evening. Scott, who grew up in the Wheat City, began his career as a golf professional at the Winnipeg-area private course in 1982 and remained there through the end of the 1988 season. → Read More
Plinths honour military at Shilo
If you have played a round of golf at Shilo Country Club this season there’s a good chance you noticed something new by each of its 18 tee boxes. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War so the club embarked on a campaign to establish plinths and tee markers that forever memorialize significant contributions the Canadian military has made across the globe. → Read More
Neepawa’s course ready to host senior men’s interclub provincials
The Neepawa Golf and Country Club is the lone Westman course that has hosted the Golf Manitoba men’s amateur championship. That was five years ago, so head professional Landon Cameron was very much looking forward to having one of this summer’s two men’s amateur qualifiers come to Neepawa. → Read More
Zaporzan brings Longball to Manitoba
Since joining Longball Athletics as the Manitoba representative in 2015, Joshua Zaporzan thought about the possibility of one day taking on a bigger role with the company. But even Zaporzan didn’t think that step would be this big this soon. → Read More
'Turf' Holden heads to Golf Hall of Fame
Greg Holden’s passion for environmentalism in turf management was vibrant throughout his 25 years as the superintendent at Clear Lake Golf Course. His desire to produce the best product for golfers of all ages and skill sets to play on was never more apparent than the day he garnered his nickname. → Read More
Wheat City club hosting inaugural tournament
Tennis continues to gain traction across the country and Andrew Arksey hopes the Wheat City club’s new event will lead to more players in Westman. The inaugural Wheat City Tennis Club Open Championship, which features competitors between ages 18 and 70, begins today and runs until Sunday. → Read More
Schulz's game growing after playing in three provincial events
Golf Manitoba championship leaderboards were peppered with the name Dalen Schulz this summer. A relatively unknown commodity on the golf scene, the 18-year-old Russell product found his way into early contention at a trio of events. → Read More
Sutherland ends season on top
Savannah Sutherland’s outstanding summer of sprinting and hurdling concluded Sunday morning with another step onto the podium. The 15-year-old from Borden, Sask. → Read More
Newfoundland duo traces family roots back to Binscarth
Thirty-eight years after bidding farewell to the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships, Michele Ledevehat returned on Friday.Only this time, instead of racing down the track toward a medal in the 4x400-metre relay in a Newfoundland and Labrador singlet, Ledevehat was cheering on her daughters from afar at UCT Stadium. → Read More
Dyck 0.05 of a second from the podium
Fresh off smashing her previous personal-best time in the 100-metre dash, Daniele Dyck nearly reache... - Local Sports - Brandon Sun. → Read More
Rody learning lots with Rifles
WINNIPEG — There was never any doubt Mason Rody wanted to continue his athletic career in the Canadian Junior Football League after graduating from high school. The only question that remained was which organization would he wind up with. → Read More
Ladies Western Open celebrating 80 years and its history
Fresh off claiming a record-tying fifth Ladies Western Open title in 2008, Shauna Danyluk immediatel... - Local Sports - Brandon Sun. → Read More
Uhl keeping goals simple for junior nationals
Bobbi Uhl is on the cusp of completing a storied junior golf career but she has one more goal in mind before she jets off to Virginia in early August. The Erickson product claimed her second Golf Manitoba junior women’s title in three years earlier this month courtesy a record-tying 16-stroke victory over Kate Gregoire of Ste. → Read More
Marathon tournament helps the fight against cancer
The cure for cancer is a work in progress but a pair of guys who grew up in Glenboro continue to do ... - Local Sports - Brandon Sun. → Read More
Oak Island putting on event in honour of Halldorson
Imagine a PGA Tour winner and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member properly aligning your shoulders on the driving range in an effort to try fixing the massive slice you’ve developed over the past two weeks. Members of Oak Island Golf Resort had that privilege during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. → Read More
Sheard looking for better results at amateur
Ross Sheard’s first Golf Manitoba men’s amateur championship at Quarry Oaks didn’t go that well but he’s hoping his second trip to the 27-hole facility for an amateur will be better. Sheard posted two rounds in the 80s and missed the cut in the 2014 edition, which was held just northeast of Steinbach. → Read More
Uhl adds another provincial golf crown
WINNIPEG — Six years ago Bobbi Uhl left St. Charles Country Club after finishing last in her Golf Manitoba junior women’s championship debut with scores of 100, 108 and 109. The Erickson product concluded the 54-hole event with a score of 100-over 317 on the par-72 layout. On Friday, Uhl left the course with the trophy and a berth into the Canadian junior girls’ championship. → Read More
Uhl adds another provincial golf crown
WINNIPEG — Six years ago Bobbi Uhl left St. Charles Country Club after finishing last in her Golf Manitoba junior women’s championship debut with scores of 100, 108 and 109. The Erickson product concluded the 54-hole event with a score of 100-over 317 on the par-72 layout. On Friday, Uhl left the course with the trophy and a berth into the Canadian junior girls’ championship. → Read More
Brandonite climbed way to superintendent at Bel Acres
WINNIPEG — Dave Linstead’s ascension into the role of superintendent at one of Winnipeg&... - Local Sports - Brandon Sun. → Read More
MacDonald ready for more at junior men's
Zane MacDonald hopes the experience of last year’s Golf Manitoba men’s junior championship serves him well during his second go-around in the 72-hole tournament. The Minnedosa product finished tied for 33rd last year at Rossmere Country Club in Winnipeg with scores of 86, 82, 79 and 83 on the par-70 layout. → Read More