The 62nd Ontario Senior Women’s Championship takes place August 6 – 8 at The Golf Club at Lora Bay in Thornbury.
The field consists of 93 of Ontario’s top female golfers aged 50 and over compete in 54-hole stroke play for Champ Flight and ‘A’ Flight titles.
Since 1962, the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship has featured the best provincial senior female golfers that either aim to carve their names onto the walls of greatness or look to cement their legacies as current Ontario Golf Hall of Famers.
Notable past champions include Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Mary-Ann Hayward and Judith Kyrinis, who have both won this championship five times, Terrill Samuel and Ivy Steinberg who have won this championship twice, and Marion Reid, the 2022 Champion.
As well, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Famers, Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick, are both six-time winners of this championship.
Tee-offs begin at 7:40 a.m. tomorrow. For all pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Senior Women’s Amateur Order of Merit Rankings: Terrill Samuel, No. 1. Judith Kyrinis, No. 2. Mary-Ann Hayward, No. 3.
PLAYER NOTES
Notable names in the 90-player field include:
Mary-Ann Hayward (St. Thomas Golf & Country Club), five-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019).
Judith Kyrinis (Granite Golf Club), also a five-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023).
Two-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion in 2011 and 2020, Terrill Samuel (Weston Golf & Country Club).
The 2022 Ontario Senior Women’s Champion, Marion Reid (The Links at Dover Coast).
The 2023 and 2024 Ontario Senior Women’s Champion of Champions, Lynn Lean (Spring Lakes Golf Club) and Nancy Vamvakas (Beacon Hall Golf Club).
Loraine Elijah (Echo Valley Golf Club), the 2023 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship ‘A’ flight Champion
QUOTES
Connor Doyle, Tournament Director: “The Ontario Senior Women’s Championship has annually featured many legendary Ontario female golfers who have significantly contributed to women’s golf throughout their careers. The 62nd playing of this championship features multiple past champions and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame members, to go along with largest field we have had in this championship in many years. We are in for an exciting week at Lora Bay Golf Club.”
Brad Brown, The Club at Lora Bay Golf Professional: “Lora Bay Golf Club offers a unique atmosphere and challenge to players with its stunning views and total distance of 7,034 yards. We are thrilled to welcome the Senior Women’s Championship, and our team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience for all its participants.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: The Golf Club at Lora Bay
Championship Dates: August 6 – 8
Field: 93 players
Format: 54-hole, stroke play
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Senior Women’s Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Judith Kyrinis and Mary-Ann Hayward can tie Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick’s six Senior Women’s Championship titles record with a win.
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