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Sports Looking Back: Aug. 28, 2025

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IN LOCAL HISTORY

• 60 YEARS AGO — Brandon ANAF Vets captured the provincial Bantam A baseball crown with a 4-2 victory over Kenton. Pitching his third game in six days, Gerry Holmstrom sent a dozen batters down swinging to earn the pitching victory.

• 50 YEARS AGO — Nineteen-year-old Bruce North of Carman is this year’s Tamarack winner, beating Jimmy King in the men’s final.

• 40 YEARS AGO — Hamiota Red Sox sent 13 men to the plate in the sixth inning, scored seven runs and went on to defeat Souris Cardinals 12-7 in Manitoba Senior Baseball League playoff action. Ryan Scott, Randy Robertson and Mike Labossiere all doubled and singled for the Red Sox, while Ellis Woods rapped three singles.

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Chuback adds men’s title to Tamarack resume

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Chuback adds men’s title to Tamarack resume

By Thomas Friesen 6 minute read Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

WASAGAMING — Grady Chuback called the shot of the tournament.

After five sloppy holes in a row, with no signs of anything changing, he decided to take dead aim at the pin on the par-3 12th hole at Clear Lake Golf Course.

“I said, ‘I’m going to hit this within two feet.’ I knew it,” said Chuback, who did exactly that.

“I knew exactly where I wanted to play it and it worked out.”

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Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

Grady Chuback won the Tamarack golf tournament men's title in his first year eligible for it at Clear Lake Golf Course on Saturday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Oakden handles nerves, captures junior crown

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Oakden handles nerves, captures junior crown

By Thomas Friesen 2 minute read Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

WASAGAMING — Hunter Oakden felt his nerves build through the home stretch.

He was so close, just four good holes away from a Tamarack golf tournament junior title.

In the end, it came down to one four-foot downhill putt on one of the trickiest greens in Manitoba.

Oakden tapped it and let gravity do the rest.

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Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

Hunter Oakden won the Tamarack golf tournament junior title on Saturday at Clear Lake Golf Course. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Fawcett back atop Tamarack masters division

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Fawcett back atop Tamarack masters division

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

WASAGAMING — Keith Fawcett wasn’t necessarily expecting to reach another Tamarack golf tournament final, much less take the commanding lead he did on Saturday.

He figured Dale Murray would give him a run, and did he ever. The Gilbert Plains Country Club member roared back from 3 down with four to play to force a playoff. But Fawcett, who knows Clear Lake Golf Course as well as anyone around, bounced back to par the first playoff hole and claim the masters men’s title for the third time on Saturday.

“I didn’t think I’d get to 18 with him because he’s a very good golfer and a nice guy,” Fawcett said.

“Just my lucky day, I guess.”

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Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

Keith Fawcett, 75, won the Tamarack golf tournament masters men’s title on Saturday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Chuback, Sheard through to men’s final

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Chuback, Sheard through to men’s final

By Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

WASAGAMING — Grady Chuback has been itching for this moment and everything that comes with it.

The 19-year-old tees it up in his first Tamarack golf tournament men’s championship final today at Clear Lake Golf Course after growing up around the event and finally graduating from the junior ranks this year.

On Friday, he defeated Onanole native Cal Vanderschuit 5 and 4, while Ross Sheard downed Dustin Dyck 4 and 3 in the other semifinal.

While there were just a few people following along, that’ll change today as the final typically features hundreds of spectators by the end of the match.

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Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Grady Chuback is through to today's Tamarack golf tournament men's final after beating Cal Vanderschuit 5 and 4 at Clear Lake Golf Course on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Man dies despite golfers efforts to save him

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Man dies despite golfers efforts to save him

By Thomas Friesen 3 minute read Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

WASAGAMING — Tragedy struck the Tamarack golf tournament on Tuesday when a player died on the 18th hole at Clear Lake Golf Course.

Gudbrandur Gudbrandsson, 42, collapsed on the tee box after hitting his shot, and did not survive despite the efforts of many golfers who stepped up in attempts to save him.

“It was just tragic, for him and his family,” said Tamarack president Jason Curtis. “Very heartbreaking to those involved, and traumatic for those around that worked on him, that gave their best and did their all to give him a fighting chance.”

Gudbrandsson was playing in the same group as David Glenn, a doctor based out of Brandon, who immediately jumped in and co-ordinated efforts to perform CPR.

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Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

Tamarack golfers rallied around a man who collapsed on the 18th tee box at Clear Lake Golf Course during the tournament on Tuesday. Despite their efforts to perform CPR, the 42-year-old died. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

SHEARD DETERMINATION: Tamarack semifinals set

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SHEARD DETERMINATION: Tamarack semifinals set

By Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

WASAGAMING — Ross Sheard stood on the seventh tee box just a few swings away from a familiar fate.

Two holes later, he was in complete control.

For the first time, the Brandonite is off to the semifinals at the Tamarack golf tournament after a 1-up win over Darren Ritchie at Clear Lake Golf Course on Thursday.

“Certainly a lot to learn from and build off of. First quarterfinal on the A-side, I was nervous right from the start,” Sheard said.

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Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

Ross Sheard beat Darren Ritchie 1 up on Thursday to reach his first championship flight semifinal at the Tamarack golf tournament. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

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TAMARACK: Oakden rides roller coaster into junior final

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TAMARACK: Oakden rides roller coaster into junior final

By Thomas Friesen 3 minute read Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

WASAGAMING — Hunter Oakden couldn’t ask for a better birthday present.

The Brandonite won a Tamarack golf tournament semifinal on Wednesday, turned 15 today and will play for the junior trophy his father, Dean, captured in 1990 on Saturday.

Oakden defeated No. 2 seed Cole Temple 1 up at Clear Lake Golf Course, as medallist Jaxon Jacobson dropped Brayden Hamm 4 and 3.

“I feel good. I think it’ll be a fun day. I’ve played with him the last two days and it’s been fun,” Oakden said.

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Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

Hunter Oakden beat Cole Temple 1 up on Wednesday to advance to the Tamarack golf tournament junior final. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

North leads past champs into masters semifinals

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North leads past champs into masters semifinals

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

WASAGAMING — Bruce North is playing golf with a heavy heart and a lighter perspective on the game this year.

The seven-time Tamarack men’s champion is back in the masters men’s semifinals after a 3-and-2 victory over Rod Lindenberg on Wednesday, though it was tough to stay fully focused.

While he worked his way through Clear Lake Golf Course, his wife delivered a eulogy he wrote at his brother-in-law’s funeral.

“Here’s the absolute reality of it. I lost five friends since December that I was involved in a eulogy,” North said. “Being out here is an absolute pleasure. Yes, you focus and you try your best, but at the end of the day, it really is not that important at all.

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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

Bruce North congratulates opponent Murray Lindenberg on a birdie during Tamarack masters men’s quarterfinals on Wednesday. North beat Lindenberg’s brother Rod 3 and 2 to move on to Friday’s semifinals. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Cubs event hits record-high 101 players

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Cubs event hits record-high 101 players

Thomas Friesen 3 minute read Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

ONANOLE — The future of the Tamarack golf tournament looks as promising as ever.

On Wednesday, a record 101 golfers aged five to 12 teed off in the Cubs event at Poplar Ridge Golf Course.

“Just to see the smiles on their faces is awesome, and for some of the kids, this is their favourite part of the Tamarack, obviously,” said Tamarack president Jason Curtis.

“They watch their parents play, mom or dad, but then they get to have their day. We were thankful the weather turned out OK.”

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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

Bo Calvert, 7, lines up a putt on the seventh green. (Thomas Friesen/The
Brandon Sun)

Vanderschuit a growing force at Tamarack

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Vanderschuit a growing force at Tamarack

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

WASAGAMING — Cal Vanderschuit isn’t just a Tamarack golf tournament fan favourite anymore — he’s simply a favourite.

When he made the championship flight for the first time in 2019, the conversation around Clear Lake Golf Course was, “Cal’s in it?”

Now, it’s, “Cal could win it.”

The 34-year-old member of the host club beat Carter Sawchuk 7 and 5 in the first round of matches on Tuesday, the most dominant victory of the day.

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Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

LEFT: Cal Vanderschuit putts on the ninth green during Tamarack golf tournament men’s championship flight action at Clear Lake Golf Course on Tuesday. RIGHT: Brandon’s Ross Sheard beat Dustin Schneider 3 and 2 in men’s championship flight action on Tuesday. (Photos by Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Misener comes up clutch on last hole

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Misener comes up clutch on last hole

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

WASAGAMING — Deja vu hit Greg Misener at the worst time.

He missed a short putt on the 16th hole and felt his nerves get the best of him on the 17th. Suddenly, he went from comfortable to the brink of elimination at the Tamarack golf tournament.

But just like Sunday’s qualifying round, the Clear Lake Golf Course member made an ultra-tough breaking putt for birdie on the 18th hole to avoid a playoff.

On Tuesday, it was to beat No. 2 seed Nolan Tutkaluk 1 up in the first round of the championship flight, the biggest upset of the day.

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Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

Greg Misener putts on the fifth hole during Tamarack golf tournament men’s championship flight action on Tuesday. (Photos by Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Fulton, Matthews close qualifying strong in scramble

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Fulton, Matthews close qualifying strong in scramble

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Monday, Aug. 18, 2025

WASAGAMING — Dorelle Fulton didn’t realize the blessing she was about to receive when her brother married Kandis Matthews.

He gained a life partner, while Fulton gained a golf partner.

And they’ve developed into quite the team. Fulton and Matthews carded a 3-over 77 in ladies scramble qualifying at the Tamarack golf tournament on Monday, good for the No. 2 seed in the championship flight.

“I married into it for sure,” Matthews said of how she picked up the sport.

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Monday, Aug. 18, 2025

Kandis Matthews, right, sinks a birdie putt after teammate Dorelle Fulton chipped under a tree to within 10 feet of the hole on the par-5 14th hole during ladies scramble qualifying at the Tamarack golf tournament on Monday at Clear Lake Golf Course. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Jacobson beats buddies in pre-camp links battle

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Jacobson beats buddies in pre-camp links battle

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Monday, Aug. 18, 2025

WASAGAMING — Jaxon Jacobson did what he hopes to do at least once more this year: beat some of his best friends.

The Brandon Wheat Kings forward shot a 3-under 69 at Clear Lake Golf Course on Monday, edging Everett Silvertips teammates Cole Temple by one and Kaeson Fisher by three.

For the first time, Jacobson is the Tamarack golf tournament junior medallist.

“It’s pretty cool. It was a comfortable environment to play in here with two buddies, but it gets more important here on out,” Jacobson said. “I’ve been in champ flight a couple of times but haven’t had my way, so we’ll try to get it this year.”

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Monday, Aug. 18, 2025

Jaxon Jacobson, right, beat Cole Temple, left, by one shot to win Tamarack golf tournament junior medallist honours at Clear Lake Golf Course on Monday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Cornell claims men’s medal at Tamarack

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Cornell claims men’s medal at Tamarack

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025

WASAGAMING — Ron Cornell wanted to see if he could keep up with the big hitters at the Tamarack golf tournament.

He didn’t expect it to be the other way around.

But the 60-year-old shot the only sub-70 round of the weekend at Clear Lake Golf Course on Saturday with a 3-under 69, then kept it together to shoot 74 on Sunday.

Cornell not only made the men’s championship flight for the first time but is also the medallist and top seed.

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Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025

Ron Cornell shot 1-under 143 over two rounds of qualifying at the Tamarack golf tournament to claim men's medallist hours at Clear Lake Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Chuback, Cornell seek more Tamarack hardware

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Chuback, Cornell seek more Tamarack hardware

Thomas Friesen 7 minute read Friday, Aug. 15, 2025

While there won’t be a repeat champion in the Tamarack golf tournament men’s event this year, two men are vying for the trophy after winning other divisions in 2024.

Chris Knoop didn’t sign up after his impressive run to the men’s title last year due to family commitments. But the field still features plenty of proven winners.

Grady Chuback has graduated from the junior ranks after back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, while two-time masters men’s winner Ron Cornell decided to test his game against the best this year.

They begin qualifying for the 92nd annual match play tournament at Clear Lake Golf Course today with extra excitement.

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Friday, Aug. 15, 2025

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