From Five Strokes Down to Five Strokes on Top; Luke Smith Completes the Comeback to Win Junior Boys Championship
Golf Ontario
July 7, 2023
Beeton, ON – Just when you think the odds were against him, Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club) reversed the narratives to win the 101st Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship in dramatic fashion. Smith spoke about the win; “It’s really cool, especially because I have a lot of pride in my province and playing for my province’s trophy and it’s been a really cool experience,” he said.
Smith entered the final round in second place but trailed by five strokes. However, he shot 65 in the final round to complete one of the most tremendous comebacks in tournament history to win with a 14-under par score. Smith said his putting is what led to his success today. “I just needed to make some putts. I’ve been missing a lot the whole week. I just knew if the putter was working then I think I would have a really good chance,” he said.
Smith surpassed Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club), who had an amazing tournament himself. Javier finished second place (9-under par) after shooting 75 in the final round. In third place comes Finn Meister, who moved up on the leaderboard today after shooting 68 in the final round.
Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, officials and volunteers for their support of the 101st Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship. Golf Ontario would also like to thank all members, staff and board of directors at The Club at Bond Head for hosting this championship and supporting the players over the course of these four days.
Lastly, a huge thank you to all Golf Ontario sponsors; Adidas, TaylorMade, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, Solo Golf, and Tournkey. We are grateful for your continued support.
For media coverage of the 101st Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page to view our photo albums. To view the full leaderboard, visit our Golf Genius page.
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
July 7, 2023 North York, ON – The sun and heat returned during the 108th Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship at Donalda Club.
Winning the Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship for the fifteenth time is Mary-Ann Hayward (St. Thomas Golf & Country Club Ltd). Hayward shot a (77) with two birdies.
We are proud to announce Golf Ontario team member Alexandra Taylor (Cherry Hill Club) took home second place in the Mid-Amateur Championship after shooting a (79) with one birdie. Following behind, tied for third place is; Jessica Levy (Donalda Club), Elizabeth Tong (Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto), and Meredith Fairbairn (Cutten Fields). Hayward, Taylor, and Fairbairn will represent Ontario as the Interprovincial team at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship later this month in Creemore, ON.
Joline Truong (Golf Ontario Member) continued to hold onto her first-place position today on the Amateur leaderboard after shooting a (74) with two birdies. Jasmine Ly(Golf Ontario Member) follows in second place with a (72) with four birdies. Tied for third place is Alissa XU (Station Creek Golf Club) and Shauna Liu (Station Creek Golf Club).
The fourth and final round of the Women’s Amateur Championship will tee off at 7:30 am tomorrow, July 8. To view pairings & starting times for each round and live leaderboard updates please visit the Official Tournament Website here.
About the Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship
First played in 1904, the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship is Ontario’s oldest provincial championship and is the pinnacle of women’s golf in the province. 96 players will compete from across Ontario in a 72-hole stroke play format.
The Women’s Amateur has produced a rich history of champions throughout the tournament’s long and cherished existence. Past winners include 1968 LPGA Tour players Sandra Post (1964), Alena Sharp (1989), Jennifer Kirby (2009, 2010), Augusta James (2011), Brittany Marchand (2012), Brooke Henderson (2014), Maddie Szeryk and Brigitte Thibault (2019). World, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member, Marlene Stewart Streit, holds the record for the most titles with 11 (’51, ’56, ’57, ’58, ’68, ’69, ’70, ’72, ’74, ’76, and ’77).
First played in 1989, the Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is open to female golfers aged 25 and over. In honour of her outstanding accomplishments at the Mid-Amateur level in Ontario, the trophy is rightfully named after 14-time champion Mary Ann Hayward. The Mid-Amateur championship will be awarded after 54 holes of play.. Other notable past champions of the event include 2012 Canadian Senior Women’s Champion Terrill Samuel (1991, 2000,2010, 2020), Casey Ward (2015) and Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Gayle Borthwick Hitchens (1992, 1993), and Judith Kyrinis (2017).
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
July 6, 2023 North York, ON – Rain and wind met competitors this afternoon with a brief threat of lightning suspending play for an hour during the 108th Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship at Donalda Club.
The biggest jump up the leaderboard today saw 2020 Women’a Amateur champion Sydney Naro (Golf Ontario Member) move up 21 spots after shooting a (68) today with three birdies and is now tied in second place with Jasmine Ly (Golf Ontario Member) shooting a (70) and Erin Kim (Golf Ontario Member) shooting (72). Joline Truong (Golf Ontario Member) has held onto her first-place position today on the Amateur leaderboard after shooting a (67) with five birdies. Truong’s fellow competitors that she shared the leadership position with yesterday have slid into seventh and ninth place.
Holding onto the top position on the Mid-Amateur leaderboard is 14-time Women’s Mid-Amateur champion Mary-Ann Hayward (St. Thomas Golf & Country Club Ltd). Following behind Hayward on the Mid-Amateur leaderboard is Elizabeth Tong (Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto) shooting a (76) for five-over-par with one birdie. Meredith Fairbairn (Cutten Fields) finished the day in third with 2 birdies shooting a nine-over-par (80).
The third and final round of the Mid-Amateur as well as the third round of the Amateur Championship will tee off at 7:30 am tomorrow, July 7. The Amateur Championship has been cut to Low 54 & Ties, and the Mid-Amateur has been cut to the Top 15 & Ties. To view pairings & starting times for each round and live leaderboard updates please visit the Official Tournament Website here.
About the Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship
First played in 1904, the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship is Ontario’s oldest provincial championship and is the pinnacle of women’s golf in the province. 96 players will compete from across Ontario in a 72-hole stroke play format.
The Women’s Amateur has produced a rich history of champions throughout the tournament’s long and cherished existence. Past winners include 1968 LPGA Tour players Sandra Post (1964), Alena Sharp (1989), Jennifer Kirby (2009, 2010), Augusta James (2011), Brittany Marchand (2012), Brooke Henderson (2014), Maddie Szeryk and Brigitte Thibault (2019). World, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member, Marlene Stewart Streit, holds the record for the most titles with 11 (’51, ’56, ’57, ’58, ’68, ’69, ’70, ’72, ’74, ’76, and ’77).
First played in 1989, the Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is open to female golfers aged 25 and over. In honour of her outstanding accomplishments at the Mid-Amateur level in Ontario, the trophy is rightfully named after 14-time champion Mary Ann Hayward. The Mid-Amateur championship will be awarded after 54 holes of play.. Other notable past champions of the event include 2012 Canadian Senior Women’s Champion Terrill Samuel (1991, 2000,2010, 2020), Casey Ward (2015) and Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Gayle Borthwick Hitchens (1992, 1993), and Judith Kyrinis (2017).
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
Javier Heads into Final Round with Sole Possession of Lead; Round 3 Recap
Golf Ontario
July 6, 2023
Beeton, ON – Despite wet and stormy weather conditions resulting in a brief suspension of play, the third round of the 101st Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship at The Club at Bond Head was nothing short of competitive.
With a lot of the competition trying to catch him, Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club) continues to hold first place at 12-under par. Javier shot 73 in round three and will take a five-stroke lead into the final round. Behind him are Isaiah Ellis (Lookout Point Country Club), Ben Sheridan (Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club) and Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club), who are all tied for second place at seven-under-par. Ellis moved up two spots on the leaderboard today after shooting 70 in the third round. Sheridan moved up three spots after shooting 69, which included an eagle on the 16th hole. Smith shot a 71 in round three.
With the fourth and final round on the horizon, many players will be eager to finish this tournament strong and catch up to the leaders. First tee-off tomorrow is at 7:30 a.m. For media coverage of the 101st Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page to view our photo albums. To follow along with the leaderboard, visit our Golf Genius page.
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
OTTAWA VALLEY GOLF ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME 2023 INDUCTION CEREMONIES
Golf Ontario
Uxbridge, Ontario – The Ottawa Valley Golf Association (OVGA) recently announced the dates of induction ceremonies for Lisa & Kevin Haime, Allen McGee, Brad Fritsch and Susan Pearl, members of the OVGA Hall of Fame, Class of 2023.
Lisa & Kevin Haime (Builder Category)
Lisa & Kevin Haime will be inducted into the OVGA Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 8, 2023 on Tee it Up with Kevin Haime on Team 1200 between 10:00 – 12:00 in the morning.
Allen McGee (Player Category)
Allen McGee will be inducted into the OVGA Hall of Fame on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in the afternoon at Eagle Creek Golf Club following the prize presentations for the OVGA City & District “A” Class Championship.
Brad Fritsch (Player Category)
Brad Fritsch will be inducted into the OVGA Hall of Fame on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in the evening at Rideau View Golf Club.
Susan Pearl (Player Category)
Susan Pearl will be inducted into the OVGA Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the Rideau View Golf Club.
For further information, contact Dru Lafave at admin@ovga.org.
About the OVGA
The Ottawa Valley Golf Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth and development of amateur golf in the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais regions through its junior development programs and amateur competitions. The OVGA Hall of Fame was established in 2021 to recognize, honour and perpetuate the memory of individuals and organizations that have made a significant and positive contribution to golf in the area served by the Association. Inductees include players, both amateur and professional, as well as builders within the area.
Javier Continues to Impress Halfway Through 101st Junior (U19) Boys Championship; Round 2 Recap
Golf Ontario
July 5, 2023
Beeton, ON – Another hot and sunny day at The Club at Bond Head, featured another round of competitive golf at the 101st Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship. Round two featured more impressive scores from the field as competitors battled to make the cut for the final two rounds of the championship.
Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club) extended his lead on top of the leaderboard with another terrific performance today. Firing a second-round 65, including five birdies on the back nine. Javier is now 13-under par for the tournament and leads by seven strokes ahead of Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club) and Finn Meister, who are tied for second place at 6-under par. Smith shot 69 in the second round while Meister shot a 71.
Following the second round, 68 players made the cut for the final two rounds. Headed into the third round, which begins tomorrow with the first tee-off at 7:30 a.m., the rest of the field will be eager to catch the leaders. For media coverage of the Ontario Junior Boys (U19) Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page to view our photo albums. To follow along with the leaderboard, visit our official tournament website.
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
Mix of Youth and Experience at the Top of the Leaderboard
Golf Ontario
July 5, 2023 North York, ON – Determined to conquer the course and prevail in the face of the scorching heat golfers came out flying during the 108th Ontario Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship at Donalda Club.
Leading the way on the Amateur and Mid-Amateur leaderboard is 14-time Women’s Mid-Amateur trophy namesake champion Mary-Ann Hayward (St. Thomas Golf & Country Club Ltd), who finishes the first-round shooting plus-two (73) with an eagle on hole 6. Following behind Hayward on the Mid-Amateur leaderboard is Elizabeth Tong (Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto) shooting a (76) for five-over-par with one birdie. Meredith Fairbairn (Cutten Fields) finished the day in third with 2 birdies shooting an eight-over-par (79).
Three competitors are currently tied for first place on the Amateur leaderboard with a score of two over par (73). Mary-Ann Hayward (St. Thomas Golf & Country Club Ltd), Alissa XU (Station Creek Golf Club) shot three birdies, and Joline Truong (Golf Ontario Member) with one birdie.
Round 2 will tee off at 7:20 am tomorrow, July 6. After Round 2 the Amateur Championship will be cut to Low 54 & Ties, and the Mid-Amateur will be cut to the Top 15 & Ties. To view pairings & starting times for each round as well as live leaderboard updates please visit the Official Tournament Website here.
About the Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship
First played in 1904, the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship is Ontario’s oldest provincial championship and is the pinnacle of women’s golf in the province. 96 players will compete from across Ontario in a 72-hole stroke play format.
The Women’s Amateur has produced a rich history of champions throughout the tournament’s long and cherished existence. Past winners include 1968 LPGA Tour players Sandra Post (1964), Alena Sharp (1989), Jennifer Kirby (2009, 2010), Augusta James (2011), Brittany Marchand (2012), Brooke Henderson (2014), Maddie Szeryk and Brigitte Thibault (2019). World, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member, Marlene Stewart Streit, holds the record for the most titles with 11 (’51, ’56, ’57, ’58, ’68, ’69, ’70, ’72, ’74, ’76, and ’77).
First played in 1989, the Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is open to female golfers aged 25 and over. In honour of her outstanding accomplishments at the Mid-Amateur level in Ontario, the trophy is rightfully named after 14-time champion Mary Ann Hayward. The Mid-Amateur championship will be awarded after 54 holes of play.. Other notable past champions of the event include 2012 Canadian Senior Women’s Champion Terrill Samuel (1991, 2000,2010, 2020), Casey Ward (2015) and Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Gayle Borthwick Hitchens (1992, 1993), and Judith Kyrinis (2017).
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
Javier Emerges On Top of Tight Leaderboard to End the Day; Round 1 Recap
Golf Ontario
July 4, 2023
Beeton, ON – Golfers came out flying during the 101st edition of the Ontario Junior U19 Boys Championship at The Club at Bond Head. Players battled through the extreme heat and posted many impressive scores. We look to be in for another exciting day at the 101st Ontario Junior U19 Boys Championship.
Leading the way after round one is Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club), who finishes the first-round shooting 66-par (-6). Javier was consistent throughout the round, with seven birdies on the day. Right behind Javier is Matthew Lyons (Summit Golf & Country Club) and Finn Meister, who are in a two-way tie for second place after both shot 67-par (-5) on the first day. Lyons had a strong day where he had seven birdies. Meister finished the day with 8 birdies and 1 eagle. Competitors played great today and are looking to make a run for the top before the cut after tomorrow’s second round.
We are back early tomorrow for round 2, as the boys are set to tee off at 7:30 am off of holes 1 and 10. For media coverage of the Ontario Junior Boys (U19) Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page to view our photo albums. To follow along with the leaderboard, visit our Golf Genius page.
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
The 108th Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship Takes Centre Stage in the Heart of Toronto
Golf Ontario
July 4, 2023
As the picturesque fairways of the Donalda Club prepare to welcome the best female amateur golfers in the province, anticipation and excitement are reaching new heights for the upcoming Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship. One of the most prestigious events in the country. Many players have kick-started their journey to professional golf through the event. Since the inaugural event, the Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships have enjoyed an illustrious history of great champions.
This year’s championship boasts an impressive lineup of participants, featuring both seasoned veterans and rising stars eager to make their mark on the golfing landscape. Past Champions Sydney Naro (2020) and Jasmine Ly (2021) who are teammates at Northern Illinois University will be ones to watch for well as Kennesaw State’s Nyah Kelly, fresh off winning the Ontario Women’s Match Play, Kelly looks to maintain her momentum going into this tournament.
Other Notable players to watch out for include Shauna Liu, a talented young golfer whose remarkable talent and drive propelled her to win the Junior Girls (U19) Spring Classic. With a string of impressive performances in recent tournaments, Team Ontario’s Aryn Matthews enters the Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship with immense confidence, aiming to claim the title for herself. Team Canada Next Gen Team Member Alissa Xu looks to leave her mark on the competition with a victory to add to her already impressive resume.
The tournament will also showcase the skill and experience of other prominent contenders, such as Mary-Ann Hayward, a seasoned golfer with a remarkable record of success in previous championships. Her extensive knowledge of the game and ability to stay calm under pressure makes her a formidable adversary for any opponent. The Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship trophy is also named after Hayward and she looks to etch her name on the trophy once again with this year’s tournament.
About the Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship
First played in 1904, the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship is Ontario’s oldest provincial championship and is the pinnacle of women’s golf in the province. 96 players will compete from across Ontario in a 72-hole stroke play format.
The Women’s Amateur has produced a rich history of champions throughout the tournament’s long and cherished existence. Past winners include 1968 LPGA Tour players Sandra Post (1964), Alena Sharp (1989), Jennifer Kirby (2009, 2010), Augusta James (2011), Brittany Marchand (2012), Brooke Henderson (2014), Maddie Szeryk and Brigitte Thibault (2019). World, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member, Marlene Stewart Streit, holds the record for the most titles with 11 (’51, ’56, ’57, ’58, ’68, ’69, ’70, ’72, ’74, ’76, and ’77).
First played in 1989, the Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is open to female golfers aged 25 and over. In honour of her outstanding accomplishments at the Mid-Amateur level in Ontario, the trophy is rightfully named after 14-time champion Mary Ann Hayward. The Mid-Amateur championship will be awarded after 54 holes of play.. Other notable past champions of the event include 2012 Canadian Senior Women’s Champion Terrill Samuel (1991, 2000,2010, 2020), Casey Ward (2015) and Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Gayle Borthwick Hitchens (1992, 1993), and Judith Kyrinis (2017).
The Donalda Club’s Associate Golf Professional, Taras Humeniuk had this to say regarding the upcoming event; “We are very excited to be hosting the 108th Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship here at the Donalda Club. Having been preparing our course for the past couple weeks, it is in fantastic condition and welcomes the competitors with pure fairways and challenging greens”.
The action will begin at 7:20 am on July 5. To view pairings & starting times for each round as well as live leaderboard updates please visit the Championship Tournament Website here.
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship Returns for 101st Edition
Golf Ontario
July 3, 2023
Beeton, ON – Golf Ontario is pleased to welcome back the Junior (U19) Boys Championship at The Club at Bond Head between July 4-7. 156 of Ontario’s top junior male golfers 18 and under will compete for the Junior Championship Trophy.
The Ontario Junior Boys Championship, which enters its 101st year running, has a prominent history attached to it. Since 1923, when Donald Day was its first champion, this tournament has allowed the best male junior golfers across the province to showcase their talent against one another. As well, there have been many champions of this tournament that went on and achieved more success in their careers. Past champions include Mike Weir, Gary Cowan, David Morland IV, Gerry Kesselring, Stan Baluik, Jon Mills and so many more.
Competition is expected to be fierce given the talent on display as well as course conditions. The tournament will be held on the South Course at The Club at Bond Head – The Club at Bond Head will prove to be a true test of golf to all competitors. The course will give players room to drive the ball with wide-open fairways, but will test the other components of their games due to their thick fescue and well-placed, yet challenging bunkers.
Golf Ontario CEO, Kyle MacFarlane, highlights the importance of this experience for the young golfers set to take the stage in this championship. “We are thrilled to welcome a remarkable lineup of young athletes to Bond Head for the Junior Boys (U19) Championship,” he said. “This tournament will showcase the exceptional talents of the top junior boys from across the province, and present them with the opportunity to test their abilities against fellow competitors.”
Leading the wave of competitors is Team Ontario member Isaiah Ibit (Camelot Golf and Country Club), who is the current number 1 ranked U19 Junior Boy on the Ontario Junior Golf PathwayU19 rankings. Ibit has been off to a fantastic start this season, winning the Ontario Junior Players Invitational Presented by Play Golf Myrtle Beach, the Ontario Junior U19 Boys Spring Classic, as well as the NextGen Ontario Championship. Ibit will be tested by his fellow teammate Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club) who won the 2022 Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship and finished as the 2022 #1 ranked Junior U19 Boy. Andrew Aquino (The National Golf Club of Canada), has had a strong start to the year coming off two third-place finishes at the Ontario Junior Boys Spring Classic and the NextGen Ontario Championship. Finally, Zachary Smith (Brampton Golf Club) another Team Ontario member is coming off an impressive 2023 Ontario Men’s Match Play Championship where he finished as the runner-up. Zachary also won the 2022 Ontario Junior Tour Championship last fall.
Each competitor will test their skills over the course of this four-day stretch with only one emerging on top. The weather is expected to be in their favour the entire week with clear skies and the sun lighting up the whole course.
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
