Golf Ontario is thrilled to announce the 2025 Next Wave Junior Development Program, a premier initiative designed to help young golfers in Ontario sharpen their skills and reach their full potential.
This program blends expert training with continuous support, providing a strong foundation for Ontario’s rising golf stars to thrive in competitive play.
“There are so many good, young golfers in Ontario and it is so valuable to expose them to the Team Ontario coaches, support systems and culture,” says Reggie Millage, Team Ontario Head Coach. “The athletes in our Next Wave program can choose the elements that are most important to them and fill out all aspects of their training regimen,” he says, adding, “We want Ontario to shine on the national and international stage and this group are definitely on their way to making that happen.”
Selected athletes will gain access to top-tier coaching, mental performance training, and strength conditioning, setting them up for long-term success.
Meet the 2025 Next Wave Athletes
The following talented junior golfers have been selected for the 2025 program:
Class of 2029:
- Ava Gilbert – Summit Golf & Country Club | Coach: Sean Burke (PGA of Canada)
- Andrea Lai – St. Thomas Golf & Country Club
Class of 2028:
- Regan Andrusyk – Hamilton Golf & Country Club
- Andrew Sudicky – St. Thomas Golf & Country Club | Coaches: Mark Elliott (Pga of Canada), Tristan Mullally (PGA of Canada)
- Payton Pattison – Colonnade Golf & Country Club | Coach: Matt Robinson (PGA of Canada)
- Stella Lim – Wyndance Golf Club | Coaches: Alexa Kim (PGA of Canada), Jason Helman (PGA of Canada)
- Chloe Hassberger – Vespra Hills Golf Club | Coaches: Shana Kelly (PGA of Canada), Doug Lawrie (PGA of Canada)
- Evelyn Ma – Station Creek Golf Club
- Cadence Tanouye – Lionhead Golf Club
Class of 2027:
- Sarah Du – Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club | Coach: Doug Lawrie (PGA of Canada)
- Zach Lederer – Emerald Hills Golf Club | Coach: Danny King (PGA of Canada)
- David Kowalewski – The Nest Golf Club | Coach: Terry O’Brien (PGA of Canada)
- Narisse Daye – Sarnia Golf and Curling Club | Coach: Mike Martz (PGA of Canada)
- Edward Li – Rocky Crest Golf Club | Coach: Gord Burns (PGA of Canada)
- Brennan Turner – Rockway Golf Club
- Gracie Vescan – Mississauga Golf & Country Club | Coach: James Hutchison (PGA of Canada)
- Karson Hurlbert – Camelot Golf and Country Club | Coach: Lee Curry (PGA of Canada)
Class of 2026:
- Michael Vivone – Royal Ottawa Golf Club | Coach: Matt DeJohn (PGA of Canada)
- Landon Van Loon – Upper Canada Golf Course | Coach: Tristan Mullally (PGA of Canada)
- Tristan Zhang – Summit Golf & Country Club | Coach: Trevor Wallman (PGA of Canada)
- Lucas Gilbart – Summit Golf & Country Club | Coach: Sean Burke (PGA of Canada)
- Ceilidh Spare – Rideau View Golf Club | Coach: Matt Robinson (PGA of Canada)
- Connor Kanellis – Coppinwood Golf Club | Coach: Gord Burns (PGA of Canada)
Class of 2030:
- William Chen – Bayview Golf & Country Club
- Chi-shen Lin
- Katherine Xia – St. Andrew Valley Country Club | Coach: David Fritz (PGA of Canada)
- Grace Kim – Glencairn Golf Club | Coach: Justin Kim (PGA of Canada)
- Kaeleigh Chung – Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club | Coach: Gord Burns (PGA of Canada)
Program Benefits
Next Wave athletes receive exclusive access to:
- Coaching support from Team Ontario Head Coach, Reggie Millage (PGA of Canada)
- Mental performance training with Dr. Charles Fitzsimmons
- Strength & conditioning coaching by Dr. Nick Martichenko
- adidas Golf Canada apparel
- Access to the TaylorMade Performance Lab
- Participation in Team Ontario programs like Training Days, March Break Training Camp, and Spring Training Camp
Selection Process
Athletes are chosen based on their competitive results and rankings from the previous season within the U13, U15, and U17 divisions of the Junior Golf Pathway.
