Jack Keller/Golf Canada
BATH, Ont. – The third edition of the Canadian U15 Championship, presented by BDO, will be held at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ont. from August 25 to 27.
The 36-hole stroke play competition gets underway with a practice round on Monday, August 24, and championship rounds beginning on Tuesday, August 25. Due to the championship being a 36-hole event there will be no cut prior to the final round that will be taking place on Wednesday, August 26.
Saskatchewan has four players in the field, Saskatchewan under-15 champions Natalie Maunula and Keaton Kreklewich plus runner ups Alyxa Melsted and Jun Lee.
The field of 96 players including 48 junior boys and 48 junior girls includes two players who have won on the NextGen circuit this season. From the Junior Girls division Florence Ho of Nepean, Ont. who won the 2026 NextGen Atlantic Championship and Keisha Han of Toronto, Ont. who won the 2026 NextGen Ontario Championship.
“We are extremely excited to have a great field for the third annual Canadian U15 Championship,” said Daniel Suppa, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “The staff and volunteers at Loyalist Country Club have been extremely helpful in ensuring they provide a memorable championship for all players in the field.”
Loyalist Country Club was designed by Ted Baker with five sets of tee blocks, to offer challenging play to all levels of golfers. Loyalist offers the best conditioned course in the region. Bent grass greens, tees and fairways are all constructed to USGA specifications. Colourful natural watercourse, strategic bunkering and native grasses contrasting the fine turf create a setting second to none.
“We are very proud to welcome Golf Canada’s U15 Championship to Loyalist Country Club in the upcoming weeks. Hosting this tournament is a significant opportunity for our club and our community of Bath, and we look forward to showcasing our course. It is an honour to be a part of the path for the next generation of young Canadian golf talent,” said Nekita Pilz, Operations Manager, Loyalist Country Club. “Over the years, several juniors who developed and played their games at Loyalist have gone on to compete in provincial, national, and other high-level championships, so it is especially meaningful for us to host an event that celebrates the future of Canadian golf. Our staff, members, volunteers and community are eager to welcome the participants and their families to the area, and ready to create a memorable championship experience for everyone involved.”
Established in 2024 to advance the development of Canadian junior golfers, the Canadian U15 Championship gives players the opportunity to gain valuable experiences as part of a talented field and compete at a high level. To be eligible to compete, players must have turned 15 no later than August 1, 2026, and must be a 14.0 or less handicap for the Junior Boys division and 20.0 or less for the Junior Girls division.
Along with playing for the U15 Canadian Championship trophy, the winner in the Junior Boys division will earn an exemption into the 2027 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, and the 2027 Canadian U15 Championship if eligible, the winner of the Junior Girls division will earn an exemption into the 2027 Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the 2027 U15 Championship if eligible.
A half-day educational summit will take place on Thursday and focus on a range of topics including, sport psychology, physical training for young golfers, parenting high-performance athletes, and talent development research. The session is available for players, coaches and parents and will take place on the course between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. local time.
To view first round tee times, pairings and find further information on the Canadian U15 Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.