Alex Swinnerton of Saskatoon has started his senior fall season at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) on a strong note.

On Sept. 4 and 5 the Crimson Hawks were in St. Clairsville, OH. for the Wheeling Invitational. Swinnerton shot back-to-back rounds of 71 to tie for fourth overall and lead IUP into a second place finish in the team competition.

The Crimson Hawks then headed to Canton, OH. for the Malone-Glenmoor Fall Invitational at Glenmoor Country Club. The Riverside Country Club member had a rollercoaster event on Sept. 8 and 9. Swinnerton opened with an 83 in round one but bounced back with a 69 in the middle round. In the third round he shot 74 to finish tied for 20^th overall. IUP was fifth in the team standings.

Next up is the Hannastown Collegiate Invitational on Sept. 22 and 23 in Greensburg, PA.

Chase Pochylko’s third season at Nicholls University is underway.

The Colonials were in Choudrant, LA. for the Argent Financial Classic at Squire Creek Country Club on Sept. 7 to 9. Pochylko opened with a 76, his second round was 77, and the final round he shot even par 72. Nicholls was 17^th in the team standings, Pochylko was tied for 87^th.

The Colonials are on the course Monday and Tuesday in Memphis, Tenn. for the Grover Page Classic. To follow Pochylko’s score click here.

Saskatoon’s Justin Miller is getting plenty of rounds and competitions in with Southwestern Community College (SCC).

The Spartans’ fall season began in August with the Highland 36 hosted by Highland Community College at Park Hills West Course on the 22^nd. Miller carded rounds of 75 and 83 leaving him in a tie for 32^nd overall in Freeport, Ill. Southwestern had two teams in the one day event, the ‘B’ team with Miller was fifth place.

SCC travelled to Creston, IA. for the War at the Moor on Friday, Aug. 29 at Crestmoor Golf Club. Miller tied for 10^th with a 73 in the 18-hole tournament. His team was seventh.

On Sept 9, Miller and the Spartans had one team in the NIACC Invitational at Highland Park Golf Course in Mason City, IA. Miller carded a 75 in the one round event which tied him for 38^th place. SCC was first overall in the team category.

On Sept. 18 the team heads to Lamoni, IA. for the Graceland Fall Invitational at Lamoni Golf and Country Club.

Also competing in Mason City was Saskatoon’s Anthony Pesenti. The Riverside Country Club member is just starting his collegiate career at Waldorf University. He shot 83 in his college debut. The Warriors were seventh as a school.

Pesenti and the Warriors headed to Monmouth, Ill. for the Monmouth Invitational on Sept. 13 and 14. The Warriors team won the event, however Pesenti was in his second event as an individual. Playing at Gibson Woods Golf Course Pesenti carded rounds of 87 over 36 holes to place 51^st.

Sept. 20 is Waldorf’s next event, that’s in Storm Lake, IA. for the Buena Vista Invitational.

Hudson Heistad of Avonlea had to transfer schools after his original commitment, but the change of scenery has left the Long Creek Golf and Country Club member with plenty of opportunities.

Heistad made his debut for Earlham College on Aug. 29 and 30 in Battle Creek, Mich. for the Lou Collins Invitational. He shot rounds of 82 and 76 over two days to secure a tie for 15^th in his first ever event. The Quakers were tied for sixth out of 10 schools.

On Sept. 5 Earlham was in Muncie, Ind. for the one day, 36 hole Delaware Community College Shootout. With rounds of 77 and 74 Heistad was 17^th overall. The team was seventh.

Heistad had another top 20 finish over the weekend as well. In Richmond, Ind. for the Forest Hills Fall Invitational Heistad shot 81 and 77 at Forest Hills Country Club leaving him in 16^th place.

The Quakers again were seventh as a team. Earlham will take a break before hitting the road to Harrison, OH. for their next event on Sept. 27 and 28.

Saskatchewan Amateur Women’s champion Chloe Wills made her collegiate debut last week. The Kyle product and the Drury Panthers were in Henryville, Ind. for the UIndy Fall Invitational at Champions Pointe Golf Course. Wills shot 80, 80, and 82 in her college debut leaving the Saskatchewan Landing Golf Resort player in 48^th place. The Panthers were 10^th as a team.

Wills is in action again on Sept. 15 and 16 in Springfield, Ill. for the Dan Salisbury Memorial Collegiate Invitational at Piper Glen Golf Course. To follow along click here.

Adam Husli of Regina was in action for the first time this fall with the University of Providence Argos on Sept. 8 and 9. The Spartans hosted four schools and five teams at Eagle Falls Golf Club in Great Falls, Mont. Husli shot rounds of 86, 76, and 80. Providence was fourth out of five teams.

The Spartans are in Dickinson, N.D. on Monday (Sept. 15/16) for the Dickinson State Invite.

Many more players will make their fall debuts this week, to see more click here.

Golf Saskatchewan has donated $10,000 to the Youth on Course program in the prairies.

The donation coincides with the recent Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike at Silverwood Golf Course in Saskatoon. Golf Saskatchewan Executive Director Brian Lee hiked the 100 holes at the par three course on Aug. 28 and announced the donation.

“Youth on Course is a fantastic organization that allows juniors to get on the course for $5, we have three clubs signed up in Saskatchewan right now. Between promotion of the 100 Hole Hike and this donation we can get more involvement from courses in the province and the prairies,” Lee said.

Valleyview Golf Club in Delisle, Deer Valley Golf Club north of Regina and Harbor Golf and RV Park in Elbow are the three courses that offer the program.

The Prairies 100 Hole Hike has brought in over $15,000 in funding. Golf Canada’s National Manager of Youth on Course and Events, Nathalie Mihalek was thankful to the participants.

“Thanks to Silverwood Golf Course, our hikers were able to play 100 holes on foot in one day and rally their networks to raise crucial funds to make golf more affordable and accessible. These funds will give more youth the chance to experience the game we love and its life-changing opportunities.”

For more information on Youth on Course or to donate to the 100 Hole Hike click here.

Former Canadian National Open Championship venues,
Wascana Country Club and TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
to host prestigious national amateur championships

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada is excited to announce the host venues for the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship and 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, both presented by BDO and running August 10 – 14, 2026.

The Canadian Junior Boys Championship will take place at Wascana Country Club in Regina, Sask. and the Canadian Junior Girls Championship will be contested at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands course) in Caledon, Ont. The 2018 CPKC Women’s Open, won by Brooke Henderson was contested at Wascana, while the 2025 RBC Canadian Open was held at TPC Toronto on the North course.

“Golf Canada is incredibly proud to hold both of our Canadian Junior Championships at properties with such prestige and experience hosting both the CPKC Women’s Open and RBC Canadian Open,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Director, Amateur Championships and Rules, Golf Canada. “We appreciate all the work and enthusiasm from both Wascana and TPC Toronto for their continued support of our amateur championships and we are excited for both fields to compete at two of the top venues in our country next summer.”

The Wascana Country Club has a proud history dating back to 1911. Founded by a small group of Regina residents, Wascana was envisioned as more than a golf course, it was created as a true country club, a place for recreation, relaxation, and connection just beyond the growing city.

Today, the lush par-72 Wetlands Course stretches over 6,900 yards from the Championship tees, spanning 170 acres of natural beauty. Designed to both challenge and inspire, the course offers multiple tee options, ensuring an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.

“Wascana Country Club is honoured to host the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, one of Golf Canada’s premier national events and a proud milestone for our club. This championship is a chance to showcase our championship-calibre course, vibrant membership, and commitment to developing Canada’s next generation of golf talent,” said Craig Prentice, General Manager, Wascana Country Club. “We look forward to welcoming players and families to Regina for a true prairie experience, and to delivering a first-class event through the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and entire Wascana community.”

Inspired by Ireland’s Portmarnock Golf Club, the Heathlands course’s fescue-covered dunes, pot bunkers and severely sloped greens pay homage to classic golf design with one of the truest tests in Ontario. 

Opened in 1992, the Heathlands course harkens back to golf’s beginnings and the dune-swept hills of traditional Irish links. Once the carefully guarded secret of local aficionados, the course has become a favourite of those seeking a traditional golf experience and a stirring challenge that pays homage to the simple-yet-brilliant creativity of classic golf design. Heathlands is ranked in the top 25 for public golf courses in Canada and has been the long-time host venue of the Osprey Valley Open, a PGA TOUR Americas event.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome these outstanding young golfers to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley for the 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship. Hosting this prestigious event on our Heathlands course is a tremendous honour, and we look forward to showcasing not only our championship venue but also the warm hospitality of our community. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the global growth of the game and inspire the next generation of players,” said Chris Humeniuk, President, TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

The Canadian Junior Boys Championship was established in 1938 and has seen those who claimed the Silver Cup go on to serve memorable careers in the game of golf, including Canadian Golf Hall of Famers Doug Silverberg (1950), George Knudson (1955), Gary Cowan (1956) and Doug Roxburgh (1970), as well as current PGA TOUR stars Nick Taylor and Adam Svensson who each won the tournament in 2006 and 2012 respectively. The Juvenile division has featured in the tournament since 1970, with the winner receiving the Jack Bailey Trophy. Only 12 players have claimed both the Juvenile and Junior championship in the same year, with Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont. the most recent to accomplish the feat last month.

The Canadian Junior Girls Championship was first contested in 1955 and operated by the former Canadian Ladies Association (CLGA) until the amalgamation of CLGA and Royal Canadian Golf Association (now Golf Canada) in 2005. The Canadian Junior Girls Championship has a long list of distinguished past champions that have etched their name on the Brokenshire Trophy. Past champions include Canadian Golf Hall of Famers Sandra Post (1964-66), Betty Stanhope (1956), Judy Darling (1957), Gail Harvey Moore (1958-1960) and Gayle Borthwick (1961). In addition, LPGA Tour players, Alena Sharp (1999), Brooke Henderson (2012) and Maddie Szeryk (2013). Stollery Family Team Canada Women’s Head Coach Salimah Mussani (1996) is also a past Canadian Junior Champion. Last month, Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. successfully defended her title to become the ninth multi-time winner of the national championship and the first back-to-back winner since Heather Kuzmich in 1982.

The full 2026 Canadian Amateur Championship schedule will be announced in the new year.

The Order of Merit Tours (OMT) have concluded for 2025 with eight players receiving exemptions into a Golf Saskatchewan championship next season.

Saskatchewan under-15 champion Yoyo Zhu (Saskatoon) is the winner of the OMT division. She competed in seven events this season winning six of them. The 14-year-old also represented Saskatchewan at the Canadian U15 Championships in Pitt Meadows, B.C. placing 40th overall.

The under-19 women’s winner is Tayla Perry of Regina. The Royal Regina Golf Club (RRGC) junior also played seven events on the OMT this summer. A second place finish at the Saskatchewan Junior Championship helped her hold off junior winner Grace Odnokon by just under 300 points.

The under-13 men’s age group was dominated by 10-year-old Hudson Deibert. Another RRGC star, Deibert played seven events collecting wins in five of them including the Saskatchewan championship in Lloydminster.

Another provincial junior champion is also the OMT winner in the under-15 age group. Austin Nesbitt of Pilot Butte is the 2025 champion. The Wascana Country Club junior was busy playing eight tournaments plus the U15 Canadian Championship for the second year in a row. Nesbitt won the Saskatchewan bantam title as well as three Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) events this year.

The closest race this season was the under-19 men’s category. Ethan Hunter had an incredible year capped by a bronze medal at the Canada Summer Games. Hunter placed second at the Saskatchewan Junior Championships and won once on the MJT. He finished just 81 points ahead of Brady Guenther.

The remaining three winners are Saskatchewan champions.

The women’s OMT champion is Kim Walker of Regina. She dominated the category this summer. The Wascana Country Club player won the Saskatchewan Senior Women’s Championship plus the Saskatoon Ladies Open and the The Ladies Northern. She was second at the Regina Ladies Open.

Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Men’s Champion Corey Bailey used a strong week at provincials in Humboldt to win the men’s OMT. His championship at the Humboldt Golf Club and second place tie in the amateur helped him hold off Mitch Matichuk of Regina, who also had a great week at the Saskatchewan championships. Bailey won by 176 points.

Rick Hallberg is the senior men’s winner. The Weyburn product also had an impressive season. Currently in Nova Scotia for the Canadian Senior Men’s Championship, the Golf Kenosee member won every event he competed in sweeping half a dozen events including provincials.

To see the full results click here.

Final national championship of the season features a field of 156 golfers competing for the senior title along with a super senior division and an inter-provincial team competition

NEW MINAS, N.S. – The 2025 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO is set for September 9-12 with a field of 156 amateur golfers competing over four rounds at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas, N.S.

The field competing for the John Rankin Memorial Trophy features four past champions including Doug Hanzel of Savannah, Ga. (2023), Rusty Strawn of Eatonton, Ga. (2022), Darren Ritchie of St. John, N.B. (2021) and two-time winner, Gene Elliott of Norwalk, Iowa (2019, 2017).

Saskatchewan has eight players in the field led by provincial champion Rick Hallberg. Joining the Weyburn product on the team is Brad Phelps of Saskatoon and Marty Ring from Prince Albert. The remaining five players are making their senior national debuts. Mark Folk, Ron Swan, and Mike Ryan, all of Regina will compete. Wymark’s Rod Grose and Dean Edwards of Meadow Lake round out the Saskatchewan contingent.

Along with the past champions, among those in the field are Ronnie Clark of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Clark is a two-time Scottish Senior Men’s Open champion (2018, 2022) and recently won the 2025 Italian Senior Men’s Open Championship and the French Senior Men’s Open Championship in 2024. Rupert Kellock of Basingstoke, England will also be in the field. Kellock won the 2020 English Senior Men’s Amateur Championship and progressed into the semifinals of this year’s event. In addition, the 2024 Ontario Senior Men’s champion, Dave Bunker of Ridgeway, Ont., who has four consecutive top 10 finishes at the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship will also be in the field.

“We are very excited to welcome a strong field featuring four past champions and a number of accomplished players competing for our Canadian Men’s Senior Championship this week at KenWo Golf Club,” said Daniel Suppa, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “We appreciate everything that the staff, volunteers and host committee at KenWo have done to ensure the field experiences a great test and a memorable Maritime experience.”

Located in the heart of the beautiful Annapolis Valley, KenWo Golf Club was formed in 1921. This member-owned course has been welcoming guests to its championship location for years and continues to be recognized as one of the friendliest places to play in the Maritimes. Being one of the oldest clubs in Nova Scotia, KenWo boasts a challenging 18-hole layout over 6,300 yards.

In recent years, the club has played host to the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, recognizing its reputation as a challenging course. KenWo hosts the annual Apple Blossom Invitational in May, a tournament that attracts several of the province’s top male amateurs. KenWo has a course rating of 71.7 and a slope of 137 from the Championship tees.

The immaculately groomed and tree-lined traditional layout originally consisted of 6-holes in 1921 and by 1924, a 9-hole course was in operation. KenWo grew to an 18-hole course in 1964 and now plays host to approximately 40,000 rounds annually. KenWo Golf Club prides itself on delivering golfers of all levels a very welcoming and enjoyable experience. It has been recognized by the golfing community as “a must-play in the Maritimes” for many years.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship to KenWo—our sixth national championship and a proud moment in our club’s storied 104-year history. It’s an honour to host the country’s top senior players, along with some international players, and provide them with the true test of golf that our golf course is known for,” said Rene MacKay, Director of Golf & Operations, KenWo Golf Club. “We look forward to showcasing not only our challenging layout, but also the warm hospitality and strong community that make KenWo so special.”

The Canadian Men’s Senior Championship was established in 1962 for golfers aged 55-and-over and includes a Super Senior division for golfers 65-and-over that was introduced in 1995. The national championship consists of 72 holes of stroke-play with a cut to the low 70 plus ties and at least five Super Seniors after 36 holes. The Super Senior Championship is contested concurrently over the four rounds of the championship. In addition, the Senior Inter-Provincial Team Championship was added in 1977 and runs concurrently through the first 36 holes of the tournament.

Team Alberta will be seeking its fifth consecutive Inter-Provincial Team Championship and seventh in the past eight playing’s of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship. Brian Laubman of Edmonton, Alta. and David Schultz of Calgary, Alta. are returning to defend the team title and are joined this year by Kevin Temple of Calgary.

A trio of Canadian Golf Hall of Famers lead the way having won the most Canadian Men’s Senior Championships in tournament history including, Bob Wylie of Calgary, Alta. with seven (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1995). Nick Weslock of Oakville, Ont. with six (1973, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983) and Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que. with four (2001, 2002, 2008 and 2009).

The champion will receive exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, 2026 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship (plus a 10-year exemption, if eligible) and the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.

For the full player field competing in the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

TORONTO, Ont. — Canadian golf star Nick Taylor is no stranger to thrilling golf fans and inspiring the next generation of players. All it took was draining a historic 72-foot putt on a fourth playoff hole to become the first Canadian in 69 years to win Canada’s National Open Golf Championship.

Now the five-time PGA TOUR winner and 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion is giving back to youth golf, becoming an official ambassador for First Tee – Canada and taking on a leading role alongside his wife Andie and their family in inspiring children from all backgrounds to experience the sport and its core values.

As the program’s newest ambassador, the 2024 Olympian will carry the First Tee – Canada logo on his TOUR bag in support of the national youth development program delivered by Golf Canada which has introduced nearly 200,000 youth to the sport since launching in 2021.

“Being part of First Tee – Canada is an incredible opportunity to give back to the game that has given me so much,” said Taylor, the only Canadian male golfer to have won the Canadian Junior, Amateur and National Open trifecta. “Golf has shaped my life in many ways, and I want kids across our country to experience the values of discipline, friendship, integrity and the joy of competing which they can carry into everything they do. Andie and I are humbled to be able to support First Tee – Canada through our annual charity event.”

First Tee – Canada, a program designed to make golf more accessible by providing equipment, coaching and inclusive spaces, has quickly expanded into schools, community centres and golf facilities nationwide. Many of the program’s nearly 200,000 youth participants have joined from communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to play the sport. Along with golf instruction, participants learn about perseverance, integrity, teamwork and respect — skills that reach beyond the fairway.

With First Tee – British Columbia as one of the charitable beneficiaries of the Nick Taylor Charity Classic since 2024, Taylor strives to make the sport he loves more accessible and inclusive for youth. His support for the program has helped the BC chapter expand no-cost programming to Cultus Lake Golf Club, reaching hundreds of participants near his hometown of Abbotsford, B.C.

Fundraising for First Tee – Canada is led by the Golf Canada Foundation, and the program is proudly supported by RBC and other contributing partners.

As a member of Team RBC, Taylor’s ambassador role also builds on his involvement with the RBC Community Junior Golf initiative, launched by RBC in partnership with Golf Canada in 2022, which brings affordable and community-based golf opportunities to children across Canada.

“Golf Canada has been fortunate to know Nick and the Taylor family since he was a young teenager,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. “He has excelled at every level of golf, from junior through his amateur young pro career and now being one of the top professionals on the PGA TOUR. What has been equally amazing to witness is Nick’s commitment to making an impact when he’s off the golf course. In becoming a First Tee – Canada ambassador, it further demonstrates Nick’s incredible contribution to golf, to Canada and to the youth and families whose lives he will shape and inspire.”

With the shared commitment of Taylor as a proud ambassador, Golf Canada will continue to expand the First Tee – Canada program across the country, encouraging more equity-deserving youth to discover the game, embrace its values and develop skills for life.

For more information about First Tee – Canada, visit firstteecanada.ca.

Heritage Pointe Golf Club will serve as co-host of the prestigious national championship

CALGARY, Alta. – Golf Canada is excited to announce that the playing of the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO will be held at the Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. July 27 – 30, 2026.

The Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship returns to Alberta for the first time since 2008, where the nation’s best amateur talent competed at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort in Lethbridge, Alta. for the playing of the 104th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

“Golf Canada is extremely proud to hold one of our country’s most prestigious amateur events at Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Director, Amateur Championships and Rules, Golf Canada. “We are thrilled to be able to work with Mickelson National and Heritage Pointe’s hospitable staff and volunteers ahead of and during the tournament and can’t wait to see some of the best amateur talent in the world compete next year in Calgary,” she added.

Mickelson National Golf Club will host play during all four rounds of the national championship. Mickelson National has rapidly become a popular space for recreational and professional golfers since opening its doors in 2020, having already hosted Canada’s elite competitors at the 102nd playing of the PGA Championship of Canada in 2024. Hailing its name and design from six-time Major winner Phil Mickelson, the course features a 25,000 square foot clubhouse as well as Canada’s largest 18-hole putting course, known as The Crater.

The property boasts a raw, natural aesthetic, nestling its operations between prairie vistas, rolling hills and snow-capped mountains to accurately capture the course’s identity in western Canada. Oscillated elevations – including a 90-foot drop between the tee box and the green on the par-4 16th – makes the course a championship-level test and forces players to get creative with their shot making choices.

Heritage Pointe Golf Club will serve as the co-host venue to help accommodate for the tournament’s larger field and will host play for the opening two rounds of the championship. Heritage Pointe has previously hosted a wide array of professional and amateur events since opening in 1992.

The competition will be held on the Desert and Heritage courses, frequently ranked as one of SCOREGolf’s Top 59 Public Courses in Canada. The Desert Course, a traditional links style course with ample length and challenge, weaves back and forth across the plateau overlooking the Bow River, Calgary and the Rocky Mountains beyond. Players will then make the dramatic drop down to the Pine Creek Valley floor for the Heritage Course, a parkland style course renowned for its peaceful surroundings and challenging green sites. Every round culminates on the famous 18th hole, a risk reward par 5, complete with a full island green.

From windswept fescue to dramatic elevation changes and lush parkland, Heritage Pointe rewards a combination of power and precision and will be an excellent test for the competitors of the 121st Canadian Amateur Championship.

“Windmill Golf Group is honoured to host the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club.,” said Barry Ehlert, CEO, Windmill Golf Group. “This prestigious event showcases some of the finest amateur golfers from around the world, and we are excited to welcome them to our facilities next summer for an exceptional week of championship golf.”

The Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship is the third oldest amateur championship in the world, having debuted at the Ottawa Golf Club – modernly known as The Royal Ottawa Golf Club – in 1895. Initially contested as a match play competition, Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George S. Lyon won the Amateur eight times between 1898 and 1914 while fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Sandy Somerville captured six championships between 1924 and 1938.

The 1969 championship marked the event’s initial shift to stroke play and was held under that format until 1994 when it reverted to match play in honour of the Royal Canadian Golf Association and the championship’s centennial in 1995. In 2010, the tournament adopted to a double-field format to account for larger field sizes and held its last match play competition in 2007, where five-time PGA TOUR winner Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. claimed the title at Riverside Country Club in Saskatoon, Sask.

Other Canadians currently playing on the PGA TOUR have secured victories at the prestigious championship as well, including Mackenzie Hughes of Hamilton, Ont. winning back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012. Declan O’Donovan of Sydney, Australia claimed the 120th playing of the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in July, becoming the first Australian to accomplish the feat in 32 years.

The final Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) event in Saskatchewan of 2025 has wrapped up at The Legends Golf Club in Warman.

Highlighting the sold out event with 132 players entered was 14-year-old Ryder Bourassa acing hole 17 on Sunday during round two.

Yuna Lee of Regina was the winner of the 15-19 girls age group with rounds of 86 and 82. Onion Lake golfer Ada Dillon was second in the category (177), Miranda Merriman of La Ronge was third.

In the under-15 girls division Yoyo Zhu of Saskatoon was the champion. Zhu, currently competing in Pitt Meadows, B.C. in the Canadian U15 Championships, shot rounds of 79 and 80 at the Legends winning by 12 shots over Natalie Maunula of North Battleford. Alyxa Melsted of Wynyard was third.

The overall champion on the boys’ side was Brady Guenther of Saskatoon. He won the junior (U19) age group with back-to-back rounds of 69. Griffin Blanch, also of Saskatoon was seven strokes back. Prince Albert’s Lincoln Rogers was third.

The under-17 age group champion is Kai Kriekle of Regina. The Wascana Country Club player opened with a 75 on Saturday and shot 70 on Sunday to claim the win by two shots. Humboldt junior Tryce Wallin and Swift Current player Matty Schmiess were tied for second at 147.

The under-15 boys champion is Jun Lee. The 12-year-old was five shots better than Austin Nesbitt of Pilot Butte. Lee shot 71 and 70, Nesbitt carded two rounds of 73. Both Lee and Nesbitt are also in Pitt Meadows at the bantam national event.

Rounding our the championship was the under-13 boys division. Hudson Deibert of Regina capped his impressive season with another win. The Royal Regina Golf Club star shot 76 and 72 to win the age group by seven shots. Caleb O’Brien of Melville was second (155), Corman Park’s Cohen Bridge was third.

To see the complete results click here.

Next up for the MJT is the national championship in Kissimmee, Flo. from Nov. 6-9.

The 36-hole event features a talented field of players aged 15 and under 

PITT MEADOWS, B.C. – The Canadian U15 Championship, presented by BDO, returns for a second season and is set to descend on Pitt Meadows Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, B.C. August 27-28.  

Last season, the 36-hole competition gathered 78 junior golfers under the age of 15 at Elmira Golf Club in Elmira, Ont. for a successful debut and will once again boast an exciting field in 2025, featuring the likes of 48 Junior Girls and 48 Junior Boys.  

Saskatchewan has three players in the field, under-15 Saskatchewan champions Yoyo Zhu and Austin Nesbitt are there, as is Jun Lee of Regina.

Team Canada NextGen member Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. claimed the inaugural championship in the U15 Girls division by five strokes, adding a national championship to her milestone 2024 campaign that featured ten wins.  

Carter Lavigne of Moncton, N.B. captured the Canadian U15 Championship in the Boys division, doing so in thrilling come-from-behind fashion with a birdie on the final hole to edge out Justin Chu of North York, Ont. by a single stroke.  

Though both reining champions will not be in the field in 2025, their titles will be rivaled by a series of notable players from across the country. Alexis Card of Cambridge, Ont. enters the tournament a month removed from claiming the NextGen Quebec Championship at Rideau View Golf Club in Manotick, Ont. for her first win of 2025. Card also collected a victory on the MJT Adidas Golf Series at Grey Silo Golf Club in Waterloo, Ont.  

Maggie Zhang of Richmond, B.C. will also compete this week as another notable player in the field and will join Card as the only other player to win on the NextGen Championship circuit this season, having decisively claimed the NextGen Prairie Championship in June with consecutive rounds of 67 and 66.  

“We are excited to have a tremendous field once again tee off at the Canadian U15 Championship,” said Sam Brown, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “The wonderful staff and volunteers at Pitt Meadows Golf Club never fail to provide first-class hospitality to players from across the country and we extend our gratitude to their services in making this national championship memorable.”  

Draped in front of the picturesque Golden Ears Mountains, the Pitt Meadows Golf Club blends a championship caliber challenge with an unmatched setting enjoyed by casual and competitive golfers alike.  

“Pitt Meadows Golf Club is proud to host the Canadian U15 Junior Championship,” said Wes Doka, Head Golf Professional at Pitt Meadows Golf Club. “Supporting and growing junior golf is an important part of our commitment to the game, and this event is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our course to a new group of juniors and their guests,” he added.  

Operational since 1963, the property has held several marquee provincial golf events on its ground, including the 2024 B.C. Women’s Open Championship, 2025 B.C. Seniors Championship and numerous tournaments on both the Maple Leaf Junior Tour (MJT) and Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) as well.  

“Our traditional-style, tree-lined layout puts a premium on accuracy off the tee, as the small greens demand precise, controlled approach shots. Competitors will be challenged to showcase both strategy and skill throughout the championship. We look forward to welcoming competitors, families, and spectators for an exciting event,” added Doka. 

Established in 2024 to advance the development of Canadian junior golfers, the national championship offers players the opportunity to gain invaluable experience 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, 2025, and must meet specific handicap requirements dependent on the division they compete in. Full information of eligibility and the format of the tournament can be found here.  

The first round of the Canadian U15 Championship, presented by BDO, gets underway on Wednesday, August 27 before crowning a winner at the end of the second and final round on Thursday, August 28. The female champion will receive an exemption into next year’s Canadian Junior Girls Championship as well as a chance to defend their title at the 2026 Canadian U15 Championship if eligible.  

The winner of the U15 Boys division will also be given a spot in next year’s championship and can compete if eligible. They will also be given an exemption into the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship and an invitation to the Boys NextGen Selection Camp. Additionally, the top five finishers in each division will earn exemptions into two NextGen Championships in 2026. There will be no cut throughout the tournament due to the nature of the event’s smaller field.   

A half-day educational summit will take place on Friday 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 a.m. and 1 p.m. local time.  

To view first round tee times, pairing and find further information on the Canadian U15 Championship presented by BDO, please click here. 

Earlier this month Jackie McEwen of Regina was the first Saskatchewan competitor ever at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Mid-Masters Championships.

Golf Canada expanded the age groups a couple years ago and Golf Saskatchewan followed alongside other provinces. The first year the 25 and over age group was available was 2023, Saskatchewan had two competitors entered, in 2024 at Regina, McEwen’s first provincial event there was 10 players, this season in Humboldt seven players competed.

McEwen was the lone Saskatchewan representative at nationals in Lachute, Que. and placed tied for 42nd in the mid-am division and tied for 26th in the 40 and over age category.

The Wascana Country Club player had high praise for the national event and encourages more women to try competitive golf and grow the game.

McEwen spoke to Golf Saskatchewan about the experience and making the jump back into tournament play.