Recapping the 2024 Presidents Cup held at Royal Montreal Golf Club with Winnipegger, past guest of the pod, and Executive Director of the Presidents Cup - Ryan Hart.  We recap the event, chat about how much involvement the PGA Tour had, the challenges Ryan and his team faced, beer sales, overall attendance, how many volunteers and staff it took to pull off the event, the 1st Tee grandstands, shuttle busses, and so much more! Enjoy!  18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St....

Thank a super! We celebrate another great superintendent in this province - Greg Mitchell. He’s a past president of the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association and current super at Glendale Golf & Country Club. We chat about how he got into golf and working on the greens crew, who picks the pin placements, the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association, how he handled all the water at the beginning of the year, how you prep the course for winter, Glendale renovations, pH levels,...

Recorded LIVE at 4th Line Pub & Grill on the corner of Sturgeon Rd. And Ness Ave. in St. James featuring Len and Todd Ritchot the owners of the brand new 4th Line Virtual Golf. Including a guest appearance from Dave Wheeler from Energy 106. We jump into how they got into golf, virtual golf, winning club championships, breaking ground, Foresight Falcon’s, the Legends Golf League, junior and senior hockey, supporting the community, St. James Jr. Canucks, Royal Assiniboine Golf Club, and so...

The voice of the Dauphin Kings & Sports Director on 730 CKDM Darnell Duff joins the show. He’s a new family man and the king of fun on the golf course. We dive into how he got into golf, adding to his family, being a dad, golfing in the Parkland, what’s different between Parkland golf and city golf, fast food in pockets, having an ass for social media, Gilbert Plains, Dauphin Kings, sports broadcasting, the upcoming MJHL season, Pine Ridge, being a caddie for the pros, and so much more!...

We’re joined by one of the newest PGA of Canada members – Aaron Ryback. He got his card last year and is currently a teaching professional at Breezy Bend Golf & Country Club. In the offseason he plays and coaches professional hockey overseas. We touch on how he got into golf, competing collegiately at hockey and golf, becoming a pro, his day-to-day at Breezy Bend, playing hockey and coaching overseas, DQ Nick, best lesson he has ever received, and so much more! Enjoy!  18 Over Par with...

One of the top hockey broadcasters in the country Sean Reynolds joins the show. When he’s not chatting hockey on Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada or the Kenny & Renny Podcast you can find him bashing balls around Granite Hills Golf Course in Lac du Bonnet. We chat about how he got into golf, playing with Mike & JR, Granite Hills, finding golf balls, getting lessons from past guest Marshall Paterson, frustrations with the game, the Kenny & Renny Podcast, Winnipeg Jets, growing up...

100th EPISODE!!!! One of the top amateur golfers in the province – Evan Nachtigall joins the show. He’s a short game wizard and one of the owners of EVO Golf in Brandon, Manitoba.Thank you so much for listening! We touch on how he got into golf, prepping for the Manitoba Amateur, EVO Golf and how it was started, short game tips, Westman Junior Tour, high school sports records, Aim Point, Google Earth, Wheat City, Shilo, winning on the Prairie Scratch Tour, golfing in Westman, and so much...

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 152nd Open Championship from Royal Troon. We also are joined by "The Weatherman" John Huillary!Recorded live at Southwood Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else Open Championship. We also discuss our favourite major championships, Southwood, A Walk on a heater, the weather, and so much more! Don't blame us...

2001 Manitoba Junior Champ, and former former elite junior golfer in the province representing Manitoba on numerous occasions across the country - Terry James joins the show. He's currently a Niakwa member, dentist, and huge supporter of golf in the province. We dive into how he got into golf, representing the province on a national level, the 2000 and 2001 MGA Junior Mundie Putter teams, Niakwa Country Club's renovations, golf tips, smoking rooms, supporting golf in the province, the...

Happy Canada Day! To celebrate we're joined by former Winnipegger, dynamite hockey player, and Glendale and Assiniboine Golf Course staffer – Jonathan Parker. He’s currently a low handicapper hitting bombs, selling cars, and living the life on the West Coast. We touch on how he got into golf, working at Glendale back in the day, working at Assiniboine Golf Course, tips from Eso and Jim Steep, working and playing golf with past guests on the show, what he’s up to now, being a top pick in the...

PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent Adam ‘A Walk’ Walker returns as we dive into the 2024 U.S. Open Men’s Golf Championship at Pinehurst No.2 in North Carolina. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long shots, Canadians in the field, sleeper picks, LiV Golf’s chances, and Mike shares his stories of Pinehurst, the weather, and Harambe. As always, 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...

He's back! Season 3 favourite Marshall Paterson returns to the show! Plenty has happened in the past year and your favourite Sturgeon Creek Schooner fills you in from Southern California. We discuss what’s changed in the past 12 months, how the pod changed his life, what he’s up to now, teaching Kenny & Renny, Breezy Bend, pink shafts, Antelope Valley Country Club, Titleist’s new driver, the difference between balls in the ProV line up, Winnipeg Jets, beer, and so much more. Enjoy!  18...

Former CPGA and current Golf Operations Coordinator for the City of Winnipeg Dave Comaskey joins the show. From being a Pro to staffing City golf courses we touch on it all. We discuss how he got into golf, growing up in Thompson, playing golf in Thompson, becoming a Pro, the original Southwood, his time at Golf Manitoba, how he ended up working for the City, what an Ops Coordinator does, staffing the City golf courses, future plans for golf in the City, the Municipal, budgets, and so much...

Adam "A Walk" Walker returns to the show this time with his 2024 PGA Championship picks played at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Recorded live from Assiniboine Golf Club in St. James. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long shots, Canadians in the field, sleeper picks, LiV Golf’s chances, beer, and Mike delivers the weather forecast.  As always, 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...

Dustin Wilson PGA of Canada Teaching Professional at Whitewater Golf Club just outside of Thunder Bay joins the show. He’s the winner of the PGA of Canada Warren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year award. We discuss how he got into golf, how he got into the business, playing hockey growing up, battling addiction, the PGA of Canada member assistance program, Raising the Barr golf tournament, working with Sean Foley, Glen Abbey, Canadian Open, teaching the game, Scotland, trips to Winnipeg,...

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 to Montreal, Rob & Nicole McMillan, TPC Sawgrass, Bell Centre, Tenors, Showing Jack the washroom, President’s Cup, President’s Cup,...

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 presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private Wealth, and...

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 when not flinging, representing USA at an international Fling Golf tournament, winning championships, being a teaching pro, how to get started in...

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 Steinbach Fly-In Championship, playing on the Prairie Scratch Tour and winning it all in 2023, Mundie Putter, repping Team Manitoba, Elmhurst, his...

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 of Fame, representing the province and the country, Assiniboine Golf Course, Breezy Bend, Clear Lake, the Grey Owl, tips on staying consistent,...

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, Glendale Golf and Country Club, Southwood, St. James Jr. Canucks, Invictus Golf and what makes it different, virtual golf, TwoVision, playing golf...

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 for Selkirk's Glen Hnatiuk on Tour, his radio show, Tiger's comeback, Roll Tide, Jets, Augusta, and so much more. Enjoy!  18 Over Par with Mike...

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, Homes for Heroes, Breezy Bend, peppers, pizza, beer, and so much more. Enjoy!  18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles...

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, tape, his favourite courses to play in Manitoba, Breezy Bend, Ottawa, Vegas, hockey (of course!), and so much more. Enjoy!  18 Over Par with Mike...