The final day of the 2024 Ontario Junior Boys and Girls Match Play Championships at Grey Silo Golf Course featured breathtaking finishes.
Taking home the Len Goldson Trophy on the boys’ side is Will Drewery, who faced fellow Whistle Bear Golf Club athlete, Rylan Hall of Team Ontario, in the finals.
It all came down to an extra 19th hole, where Drewery defeated Hall with a Birdie putt to complete a comeback from 3-down earlier.
En route to the finals, Drewery won the Round of 64 8&7, the Round of 32 3&2, the Round of 16 2 Up, the Quarter-Finals 2&1, and both the Semi-Finals and Finals in 19 holes.
Regardless of the outcome, an Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship title was in Whistle Bear Golf Club’s hands before the finals even began.
In the Junior Girls’ final, Kaylan Green of Scarboro Golf & Country Club took on Avery Nordman of Canadian Golf & Country Club.
After the two went back-and-forth all afternoon, their match came down to a 21st hole, where Green sunk her Par putt to clinch the victory.
Both contestants were playing in their first Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship and went through impressive lengths to make it all the way to the finals.
In the end, Green’s journey to the title included a 4&3 win in the Round of 32, a 3&1 win in the Round of 16, a 4&3 win in the Quarter-Finals, a 3&2 win in the Semi-Finals, and a 21 hole win in the final showdown with Nordman.
CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship.
CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship.
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Cam Burke of Golf Canada Club-Ontario captured the 2024 Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at North Bay Golf & Country Club.
Burke entered the final round leading with a total score of -4. As the final round came to an end, a thrilling sudden death playoff including Cam Burke of Golf Canada Club- Ontario, Charles Fitzsimmons of Summit Golf & Country Club and Ben Thompson of Scarboro Golf & Country Club was required.
Burke prevailed with a par on the second playoff hole to be crowned the 2024 Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion.
Michael Hospodar of Brantford Golf & Country Club was also crowned 2024 Mid-Master Champion of the tournament.
The top 34 players including the winner all qualify for the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship held at Carleton Yacht & Country Club on August 20-23rd 2024.
For final results of the championship, CLICK HERE.
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The 2024 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship takes place July 29 – 31 from North Bay Golf & Country Club.
The field will feature 144 of province’s top golfers aged 25- and- over competing for a provincial title.
Despite its young history, the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship has seen a number of notable past champions since its first playing in 1993.
Notable past winners include Garret Rank (2015, 2018), as well as Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Stu Hamilton (1993, 1998), Kelly Roberts (1997), and Dave Bunker (2007, 2011, 2014, 2021).
The first two rounds will see morning groups tee off at 8 a.m. and afternoon groups at 1 p.m. until the 36-hole-cut.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE
FIELD NOTES
Men’s Mid-Amateur Order of Merit Rankings: Charles Fitzsimmons, No. 1, Derek Dalziel, No. 2, Brett Nymeyer, No. 3.
PLAYER NOTES
Notable names in the 144-player field include:
Defending Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion of 2023, Simon McInnis (Cherry Hill Club).
Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club), who comes in fresh off winning the 2024 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship. He has won this championship four times (2007, 2011, 2014 and 2021).
Charles Fitzsimmons (Summit Golf & Country Club), who won this championship in 2019 and the Ontario Men’s Match Play Championship twice (2021 & 2022).
The past two Men’s Ontario Champion of Champions, Bradley Greenside (Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club) – 2023 – and Kyle Gordon (Coppinwood Golf Club) – 2024.
David Lang (Donalda Club), winner of the 2022 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2018 Ontario Men’s Champion of Champions.
Winner of the 2023 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship, Adam Creighton (Cherry Hill Club), who also finished second in the recent Ontario Senior Men’s Championship.
The reigning 2023 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Player of the Year, Phil Arci (The Pulpit Club).
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: North Bay Golf & Country Club
Championship Dates: July 29 – 31
Field: 144 players
Format: 54-hole Stroke Play (36-hole-cut – low 60 & ties)
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Four of the 144 players will represent North Bay Golf & Country Club: Jacob Udeschini, Michael Wellard, Ricky Allen and Rob Gribbons.
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Dave Bunker of the Cherry Hill Club wins the 89th Ontario Senior Men’s Championship at Brockville Country Club.
Bunker entered the final round on top of the leaderboard and finished on top after shooting 2-under-par-70 to finish three strokes ahead of fellow Cherry Hill Club competitor, Adam Creighton, who shot even-par-72 in the third round.
Overall, Bunker shot 209-7-under-par during an amazing week. The Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member can now add a second Ontario Senior Men’s Championship title to his legendary cabinet as part of an incredible Ontario golf career.
Larry Cooper of Mississauga Golf & Country Club claimed the 65 and Over division after shooting 219-par in three rounds while Burlington Golf & Country Club’s Jeff Fielding claimed the 70 and Over division, shooting 228-par.
For the final results of the championship, CLICK HERE.
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The 89th Ontario Senior Men’s Championship heads to Brockville Country Club July 23 – 25.
The top 156 province golfers aged 55 and over are set to compete for a provincial title.
On July 22, a qualifier will take place with tee times between 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to determine the final 24 players who will advance and compete in the 70 and over Championship.
Since its inaugural play in 1936, the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship has featured the best provincial senior golfers that either aim to or already have their names carved into the Ontario golfing legacy.
Notable past champions include Stu Hamilton (2001, 2006), Mike Jackson (2010, 2011 and 2013), Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Warren Sye (2012) and 11-time winner between 1968 and 1980, Canadian and Ontario Golf Ontario Hall of Famer, Nick Weslock.
The first two rounds will see morning start times at 7:30 a.m. and afternoon start times at 12:30 p.m. until the 36-hole-cut after the second round.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Senior Men’s Amateur Order of Merit Rankings: Rob Cowan, No. 1, Doug Brophy, No. 2, Dave Bunker, No. 3.
PLAYER NOTES
The 156-player field includes:
Last year’s Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, Adam Creighton (Cherry Hill Club).
Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club), winner of four different Golf Ontario championships, including the 2020 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship.
Rob Cowan (Westmount Golf & Country Club), winner of three different Golf Ontario Championships.
Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Inductee of 2024 and 2021 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood Golf Club).
The 2019 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, David Greenaway (Barrie Country Club).
Darren Shaw (King’s Forest Golf Club), who won the Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Championship earlier this year.
2023 Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Champion, Steve Fredericks (Kawartha Golf Club).
Robert Gibson (Cedar Brae Golf Club), who won the 2023 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion of Champions.
QUOTES
Adam Miller, Head Club Pro – Brockville Country Club: “The Brockville Country Club and its members are extremely proud and excited to be hosting the 2024 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship. We are looking forward to showcasing the best that our great town has to offer and to set the stage on our beautiful and challenging golf course for a fantastic, competitive event featuring some of the best senior players in the province.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Brockville Country Club
Championship Dates: July 23 – 25
Field: 156 players (Overall: 132, 70 and over Championship: 24)
Format: 54-hole Stroke Play (Overall: 36-hole-cut – low 60 & ties – 70 and Over Championship: 36-hole-cut
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Senior Men’s Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Cherry Hill Club will be represented by six players in this championship (Dave Bunker, Adam Creighton, Gord Henderson, Mark McBride, Joe Miszk, Mark Tomasello).
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The sixth annual Ontario Adaptive Championship heads to Weston Golf & Country Club July 15 – 16.
Nearly 50 of Ontario’s top golfers with a disability will compete for a provincial title.
Since its inaugural championship in 2019, the Ontario Adaptive Championship has allowed golfers with disabilities to showcase their skills as well as ensuring a proper pathway towards player development.
The first tee-off is set for 8 a.m. Monday.
For all pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
PLAYER NOTES
Of the female golfers, notable players in the field include:
Natasha Stasiuk (Heron Point Golf Links), who goes for a sixth consecutive Ontario Adaptive Championship. She comes off an eighth-place finish in the Women’s U.S. Adaptive Open.
Tess Trojan (Golf Canada Club – Ontario), a gold medalist at the 2015 World Games, twice National Games and once at Provincial Games.
Of the male golfers competing, notable names include:
Last year’s Men’s Ontario Adaptive Champion, Chris Willis (RedCrest Golf Club), who also finished tied for seventh at the Men’s 3rd Annual U.S. Adaptive Championship.
Chris Garner (ParaGolf Ontario), the 2022 ALD World Long Drive Champion in the Adaptive Division.
Team Ontario coach, and two-time winner of the Ontario Junior Boys Spring Classic, Reggie Millage.
QUOTES
Kyle McFarlane, Golf Ontario CEO: “We are excited to kick off the sixth playing of the Ontario Adaptive Championship next week at the amazing Weston Golf and Country Club. This championship consistently delivers memorable moments and exceptional play, underscoring the power of our sport and Golf Ontario’s commitment to Golf For All.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Weston Golf & Country Club
Championship Dates: July 15 – 16
Field: 45 players (42 Men, 3 Women)
Format: 36-hole stroke play
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Adaptive Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Arnold Palmer won his first professional tournament at Weston Golf & Country Club, the 1955 Canadian Open.
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Joline Truong of Mississauga Golf & Country Club secured the 89th Ontario Junior U19 Girls Championship at Beverly Golf and Country Club.
Truong entered the final round leading the way with a score of -5. Her lead held after shooting a 71 to finish the round ahead of runner up Julia Alexander-Carew of Credit Valley Golf & Country Club, and Natasha Korman of Hamilton Golf & Country Club who both finished at -2 for the championship.
Throughout this championship the level of competition has reached new heights.
“It has been a week filled with incredible excitement and intense competition. Witnessing the high-calibre performances of these young athletes is truly inspiring and bodes well for the future of Junior Golf in Ontario. Thank you to our wonderful hosts here at Beverly Golf & Country Club for their role in making the 89th Junior Girls Championship a resounding success,” said Kyle McFarlane Chief Executive Officer at Golf Ontario.
The Ontario Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden who was in attendance to present the Championship trophy believes these junior golfers are inspiring the next generation.
“These young golfers especially deserve praise for their hard work, sportsmanship and commitment to the sport, and for inspiring the next generation of golfers to pursue excellence on the course,” he said.
On top of that, “Our government applauds all participants of these championships-athletes, coaches, officials, the Beverly Golf and Country Club, and all the dedicated volunteers for making this event a success.”
The top three players of Joline Truong (Mississauga Golf & Country Club) Julia Alexander-Carew (Credit Valley Golf & Country Club) and Natasha Korman (Hamilton Golf & Country Club) will all represent Ontario at this year’s Canadian Junior Girls Championship held in British Columbia.
For final results of the championship, CLICK HERE.
Summit Golf & Country Club’s Gabriel Mainella won the 102nd Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Club.
Mainella came into the final round six strokes back of the lead after shooting 1-under-par 71 in each of the first three rounds.
However, after shooting 3-under-par 69 in the final round, Mainella finished with a total of 282-6-under-par and two stokes ahead of runner-up, Jager Pain of Station Creek Golf Club.
Along with his Ontario Junior Players Invitational title earlier in the year, Mainella can now add the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship to his 2024 seasonal checklist.
With top three finishes in the 102nd Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship, Mainella, along with Pain and Isaiah Ibit (Camelot Golf & Country Club) have qualified to represent Ontario’s Interprovincial team at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship in Innisfail, AB.
For all final results, CLICK HERE.
The 102nd Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship heads to Otter Creek Golf Club July 8 – 11.
A field of Ontario’s top 144 junior male golfers will put their skills to the test for the Junior Championship Trophy.
Since 1923, the Ontario Junior Boys Championship has seen plenty of talent put on display.
Notable past champions include Mike Weir (1988), Gary Cowan (1956), David Morland IV (1986), Gerry Kesselring (1945, 1946, 1948), Stan Baluik (1954), Jon Mills (1996), Ashton McCulloch (2019) and so many more.
Otter Creek Golf Club, which previously hosted the 2020 Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, features plenty of width off the tee, but also challenges players with angles into undulating greens.
The first two rounds will feature morning tee-offs starting at 8 a.m. and afternoon starts set for 1 p.m. from the first and 10th tees, followed by 7:30 a.m. tee-offs for rounds three and four after the 36-hole cut.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Team Ontario: All eight of Team Ontario’s male golfers will compete: Chase Jerome (Royal Ottawa Golf Club); Jordan Hwang (Emerald Hills Golf and Country Club); Ben Sheridan (Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club); Bode Stephen (Cataraqui Golf & Country Club); Dawson Lew (Players Club – Markham); Graydon Laughlin (Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club); Nathaniel Yoo (Meadowbrook Golf Club); Rylan Hall (Whistle Bear Golf Club).
Next Wave: Nine of the Next Wave program’s eleven male golfers will be in the field: Ben Julie (Sawmill Golf Course); Cole Thompson (Lookout Point Country Club); Matthew Simpson (Lambton Golf & Country Club); Aiden Pavey (Hidden Lake Golf Club); Bo Dong (Golf Canada Club – Ontario); Gabriel Mainella (Summit Golf & Country Club); Michael Vivone (Royal Ottawa Golf Club); Tristian Zhang (Summit Golf & Country Club); Josh Ye (Summit Golf & Country Club).
Team Canada: Four of Team Canada’s NextGen male golfers will also be at Otter Creek Golf Club: Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club); Isaiah Ibit (Camelot Golf & Country Club); Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club); Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club).
Top Junior Golf Pathway Ranking Players: Dawson Lew, No. 1, U19, U17; Matthew Javier, No. 2, U19; Aidan Talent, No. 3, U19.
PLAYER NOTES
Of the 144 players in the field, notable names include:
The defending Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Champion, Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club), who also won the 2022 Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship.
Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club), who is on a torrid streak this year, winning the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Spring Classic and recently, the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship.
Last year’s Junior Boys Spring Classic Champion and Ontario NextGen Champion, Isaiah Ibit (Camelot Golf & Country Club), who also ranked first in last year’s U19 Boys’ Junior Golf Pathway Rankings.
Winner of the 2024 Ontario NextGen Championship, Jager Pain (Golf Canada Club – Ontario).
Gabriel Mainella (Summit Golf & Country Club), who won this year’s Ontario Junior Players Invitational.
QUOTES
Connor Doyle, Tournament Director: “The Ontario Junior Boys Championship has been one of the most highly anticipated events on the Golf Ontario calendar for more than 100 years now. Otter Creek will be an excellent test for our players and will provide us with another competitive and exciting championship.”
John Hall, Director of Golf – Otter Creek Golf Club: “Otter Creek Golf Club is a beautiful piece of property and a unique golf course for the players; we are excited to present it to them. The rolling slopes and angles on the greens mixed with the severity of the fescue will definitely test their accuracy, creativity and skill. The Ontario Junior Boys Championship is an event that has a prestigious history attached to it, and our staff is looking forward to welcoming all players, staff and volunteers for its 102nd edition.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Otter Creek Golf Club
Championship Dates: July 8 – 11
Field: 144 players
Format: 72-hole, stroke play, (36 Hole Cut – Low 60 & Ties)
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Otter Creek Golf Course is one of four mid-western Ontario golf courses designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect, Dick Kirkpatrick.
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The Ontario Junior U19 Girls Championship heads to the Beverly Golf & Country Club July 8 – 11.
Starting off with a field of the top 90 Junior Girls in Ontario, this is Beverly Golf & Country Club’s second time hosting, the first being in 1963 when Nancy Stoddart of (Uplands Golf & Country Club) took home the championship.
Of these players participating in this championship, seven are Team Ontario Members.
Included in the seven are: Nobelle Park (RattleSnake Golf and Country Club), Kaprice Park (RattleSnake Golf and Country Club), Alexa Ouellet (Weston Golf & Country Club), Aryn Matthews (BigWin Island Golf Club), Bridget Yu (Golf Canada- Club Ontario), Shelby Hardwick (Summit Golf & Country Club), Wendy Li (Summit Golf & Country Club)
The first two rounds will see 7:30 a.m. start times until the 36-hole cut midway thru the championship.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Nobelle Park has claimed two wins so far in 2024: the Junior Girls Spring Classic and the Ontario Women’s Amateur. She is currently the top ranked player in the field according to the World Amateur Golf Rankings coming in at No. 193.
Joline Truong (Trafalgar Golf & Country Club) finished runner up last year and Aryn Matthews (BigWin Island Golf Club) finished third at the 2023 Ontario Junior Girls U19 Championship.
PLAYER NOTES
Julia Alexander- Carew (Credit Valley Golf & Country Club) won this year’s Champion of Champions, came in T3 at the 2024 Ontario Women’s Amateur, and was awarded second at the Women’s Canadian University/ College Championship.
Avery Nordman (Canadian Golf & Country Club) qualified for the USGA Junior Girls Championship.
Nobelle Park (1), Julia Alexander-Carew (T3), Grace Anderson (5), Ella Zanatta (T6), Kaprice Park (T6), and Bridget Yu (T6) all finished in the top 10 at this year’s Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship.
QUOTES
“This tournament will showcase the exceptional talents of the top junior girls from across the province. Beverly Golf & Country Club has provided us with excellent conditions for our players to test their abilities against each other.”- Tournament Director Mason Cowan
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Beverly Golf & Country Club
Dates: July 8-11
Field: 90 Players
Format: 72 Hole Stroke Play, 36 Hole Cut- Low 42 & Ties
Leaderboard Link: 24’ Ontario Junior U19 Girls Championship Event: Championship Information (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Three RattleSnake Point Golf Club members competing in this event: Nobelle Park, Kaprice Park, Grace Anderson, all came in the top 10 at last week’s Women’s Amateur Championship held at West Haven Golf Club.
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