Neepawa, Carberry ready to host Desert Classic
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- Published on Friday, July 29, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Golfers from across the province will test their skills against a pair of Westman’s most challenging courses this weekend, as part of the 2016 Desert Classic. The two day tournament will begin on Saturday, July 30 at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC) and conclude on Sunday, July 31 at Carberry’s Sandhills Golf & Country Club.
The Classic features both a men’s and women’s competitive category, and has just over 100 players already confirmed this year, though spaces are still available for any late entries.
Jason Falk, who along with Ryan Robson is organizing this year’s event, said that the Classic has been a longstanding tradition for Sandhills, as it’s been ongoing since the mid 1980s. Falk said the partnership with NGCC, which first began in 2014, has added a new and interesting layer to the weekend.
“We have a strong core of players who participate in the Classic every year, but this partnership with [the Neepawa Golf and Country Club], added a new challenge for our regulars, as well as attracting new players from Neepawa and surrounding area,” said Falk. “It’s really great to see an event, like the Classic, evolve as it has.”
NGCC general manager and CPGA golf professional Landon Cameron said they’re very pleased to be a part of the Desert Classic. He added that the two day tournament is able to provide a rare challenge for local golfers.
“It’s a great event and partnering with the Carberry Sandhills Golf Course makes the competition a unique challenge for the participants because both courses play differently. Our course plays a little more open. It’s very target oriented, while Carberry provides a different look. It’s a tight course that’s tree lined. So, you’re getting two golf courses that are fairly different, so it tests all your skills as a player,” said Cameron.
Entry fee for the Desert Classic is $90.00 and late entries will be accepted at the clubhouse of the Sandhills Golf and Country Club until July 30th. Interested players are asked to contact (204) 834-2325 in order to register.
