Inter-Provincial Team Championship to take place concurrently over the first two rounds of 54-hole competition

NANAIMO, B.C. – A proven field heads to Nanaimo Golf Club in Nanaimo, B.C. August 26-28 to contend for the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, as well as the concurrent Inter-Provincial Team Championship.

Team Saskatchewan will be led by Kim Walker of Regina, the five time Saskatchewan senior champion will be joined by Swift Current’s Kathy Hopfner and Sue Skinner of Rosetown. Also in the field from the province is Kathy Ziglo (Saskatoon), Maureen Bowerman (Saskatoon), Pauline McDougall (Prince Albert), and Dana Kidd (Saskatoon), and Jo-Anne Schiiler (Lloydminster).

Two-time Senior winner Judith Kyrinis of Thornhill, Ont. headlines the field in Nanaimo and will look to accomplish the brace of winning both the Canadian Women’s Mid-Am Championship and Canadian Women’s Senior Championship in the same season for a second time in her career. Kyrinis last pulled off the double in 2019 and has since been joined by Shelly Stouffer of Nanoose Bay, B.C. who claimed both titles in 2022.

Stouffer is the second of six past champions teeing off at this week’s event and will look to add a third title to her resume at the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship. The 55-year-old enters the tournament with momentum, having won her sixth-consecutive British Columbia Women’s Senior title in June as well as the Irish Senior Women’s Amateur Championship a month later.

Four-time champion Mary Ann Hayward of St. Thomas, Ont. will join Stouffer and Kyrinis in the field alongside two-time champion Sue Wooster of Phoenix, Australia, 2014 champion Hélène Chartrand of Salaberry de Valleyfield, Que. and two-time champion Jackie Little of Procter, B.C.

“We are thrilled to welcome a strong field with several past champions to compete for our Canadian Women’s Senior Championship title this week at Nanaimo Golf Club,” said Golf Canada Tournament Director, Madeline MacMillan. “We’d like to sincerely thank the course staff and volunteers for their warm hospitality in the buildup to this national championship and we can’t wait to get action started this week.”

The Canadian Women’s Senior Championship features a pair of competitive divisions, the Senior division and the Super Senior division that run concurrently throughout the competition’s 54 holes. Female with a handicap index of 16.4 or less are eligible to compete in the 2026 Canadian Women’s Senior Championship

An Inter-Provincial Team competition is held throughout the event’s first 36 holes as players accumulate scores for their province over the course of their opening two rounds. Each day, the two lowest scores of the three players representing each province will count towards the team’s total score, with Team British Columbia leading that charge in 2024 to claim their second Katherine Helleur Trophy in the last three years. The province will look to add another title this week when they tee off in front of a home crowd at Nanaimo Golf Club.

“Nanaimo Golf Club is proud and honored to host Canada’s top senior women golfers, families, and fans for the Canadian Senior Women’s Championship, August 25–28, 2025, bringing national-level competition to Vancouver Island,” said Nanaimo Golf Club General Manager, Charles Stephen.

Opening in 1962 with 14 of their 18 holes ready for action, Nanaimo Golf Club has since become one of the finest courses on Vancouver Island through its championship-caliber test and year-round accessibility. Designed by revered course architect A.V Macan, Nanaimo Golf Club features superior putting greens and exceptional course conditioning that continues to stand as a true reflection of the vision set out by the well-known Pacific Northwest designer from the early 1950’s. 

“This premier event brings together elite competitors from across North America, showcasing both exceptional talent and the camaraderie that defines the sport. Spectators will enjoy the opportunity to watch world-class golf up close while experiencing the club’s renowned hospitality and scenic beauty,” added Stephen.

The course has undergone several major renovations over the years, to maintain the excellence that Nanaimo Golf Club is known for and as of 2025, features a covered driving range, two putting greens and a 12-year-old clubhouse that offers a picturesque view of the Strait of Georgia.

Conducted since 1971, the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship has featured many of the country’s top senior golfers. Canadian Golf Hall of Fame members Marlene Streit, Gayle Borthwick, Marilyn O’Connor and Margaret Todd all own senior championship titles.

The event’s historic past is paired with a notable list of exemptions awarded to the winner of the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship, including a spot in the field at the 2025 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship set for September 13-18 at the Cascades Course at Omni Homestead Resort. Additionally, a spot in the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and 2026 Canadian Women’s Senior Championship will be claimed by the winner. This week’s champion will also earn a 10-year exemption into the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship and can compete in the competition if eligible.

To follow live scorings and view tee times throughout the duration of the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

For the second year in a row Alex Schmidt is a mixed champion, but the Regina product had a new partner in the co-ed formatted event this year.

Last summer Schmidt won the event at Golf Kenosee alongside her father Wayne, this year Joergen Viken joined the Royal Regina Golf Club member and the duo won the event by a whopping 16 strokes.

Schmidt and Viken shot a 7-under par 65 on day one at North Battleford Golf and Country Club (NBGCC), during the second round Sunday they shot 5-under 67 to claim the 26th Saskatchewan Mixed Championship.

Second place was much more dramatic, a four hole playoff was needed between Elanne Krainyk and Colton McAllister and Holly Knudsen and Keaton Kelln. Krainyk and McAllister were able to earn second place thanks to a par on hole three after two attempts to break it on hole 18 at NBGCC and one try on three where they finally decided the silver medalists.

There were 32 teams in the field this year with 64 players in the alternate shot format championship.

To see the compete results click here.

It’s been nine years between championships, but Abra Thompson is a Ladies Lobstick winner again.

The Saskatoon golfer was the third seed this passed week at Waskesiu and defeated Beth Davis, Kathy Ziglo, and Kim Brown to win her second Ladies’ Lobstick and first since 2016.

The final match against Brown went to a playoff that Thompson won with a birdie on the first hole, 17 at the Waskesiu Golf Course. Brown started the match up two after the first couple holes, but Thompson bounced back even being down by three holes at one point. Brown tied the match on hole 18 to force a playoff Thompson won.

To see the complete results of the Ladies’ Lobstick click here.

Thompson spoke to Golf Saskatchewan after the win.

Ethan Hunter will be bringing home some hardware from the Canada Summer Games (CSG).

In St. John’s, Nfld., the Casa Rio, Sask. product carded rounds of 74, 75, 80, and 74 to finish third in the men’s golf championship hosted at Bally Haly Golf and Country Club, good enough to reach the podium. Hunter’s achievement is the first medal for a Saskatchewan player at the CSG since golf’s inception in 2009.

Ryan Mosher of Saskatoon placed eighth in the championship.

In the women’s event Saskatoon’s Grace Odnokon was eighth at 322 (81,86,77,78) while Tayla Perry of Regina was 15th at 351 (94,89,88,80).

In the overall team championship Saskatchewan was sixth.

To see all the results click here.

A fundraising initiative started in 2015 in the United States is coming to Saskatoon in support of Golf Canada’s Youth on Course program.

Youth on Course is an program that allows members to play participating courses for just $5. On August 28 at Silverwood Golf Course, participants will raise funds and walk 100 holes all in support of Youth on Course. Golf Canada’s National Manager of Youth on Course and Events, Nathalie Mihalek said the program helps provide youth with access to affordable golf.

“The funds raised support Youth on Course, helping to break down financial barriers by subsidizing rounds of golf for youth. All the funds raised will support Youth on Course on the prairies,” she said.

The par-3 course in Saskatoon’s northeast end will open their front nine holes for the day. Participants will play 11 rounds and then all attendees will conclude the event with the 100^th hole.

“Hikers will rally support from their network to help raise funds and donate to their challenge of playing 100 holes. This is all to support the mission of making golf more affordable and accessible.” Mihalek added.

Three golf courses in Saskatchewan currently offer Youth on Course. Valleyview Golf Club in Delisle, Deer Valley Golf Club north of Regina and Harbor Golf and RV Park in Elbow. Mihalek said the long-term benefit for clubs is juniors continuing to play into their adult years.

“For clubs, the benefit is to create positive relationships with juniors so when they age out of Youth on Course, they will continue to play the track with friends and family,” she said.

To register for the 100 Hole Hike click here.

Gold, silver and bronze medals are up for grabs across individual and team competitions

ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – The 2025 Canada Summer Games gets underway this week at Bally Haly Country Club in St. John’s, Nfld. and will feature a field of 44 players, 10 provinces and a territory battle for gold in the tournament’s golf event August 19-22.  

Both a team and individual competition will run concurrently over 72 holes, the former grouping a pair of male and female players from the same province together to battle for medals in a mixed-gender team competition. The lowest score from a player of each gender will represent the team’s total score following the conclusion of each round.  

“We are thrilled to be involved with Canada Summer Games and gather some of our country’s best young talent for four days of competition at the Bally Haly Country Club,” said Daniel Suppa, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “The Games is a world-class competition, with hospitality and elite performance across multiple sports and we are excited to be part of their delivery of these experiences through the energy and excitement that golf brings to this country.”  

Competing for Saskatchewan is Grace Odnokon, Tayla Perry, Ethan Hunter, and Ryan Mosher.

Golf debuted at the Canada Summer Games in 2009 and has featured in every summer program since, fostering a growing list of alumni over the years that currently boasts the likes of five-time RBC Canadian Open participant Eugene Wong and current Team Canada members Myles Creighton, Étienne Papineau, Brigitte Thibault and Monet Chun.  

Team British Columbia (B.C.) will look to defend their top spot on the podium for a second-consecutive Games after clinching gold in the team competition at both the Winnipeg 2017 Canada Summer Games and Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games. The province’s latest trip to the tournament reeled in a historic performance that saw Team B.C. win gold in all three competitions for the third time in four attempts.  

The defending champions will be represented by Yanling (Elaine) Liu of Vancouver, B.C., Yeeun (Jenny) Kwon of Vancouver, B.C., Alex Zhang of Richmond, B.C. and Austin Krahn of Christina Lakes, B.C. Krahn is a member of Team Canada’s NextGen program and has pocketed a trio of wins this summer ahead of the Summer Games. Liu and Kwon have also garnered wins in 2025, topping the leaderboard at the NextGen Pacific Championship and NextGen Western Championship respectively.  

The group will be rivaled both in their individual and team endeavors by a strong field that includes past provincial winners and experienced competitors making their second appearance at the tournament.  

Carlee Meilleur of Lansdowne, Ont. and Leonie Tavares of Saint-Jérôme, Que. each teed off in the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, the former securing bronze in the women’s individual competition and securing one of three podium finishes for her province. Both players will represent Ontario and Quebec respectively at this year’s Summer Games in St. John’s.  

Other notables on the male front include Spence Mott of Brandon, Man. and Cole Stewart of Fall River, N.S. The two enter the Summer Games with momentum having each claimed a junior championship last month in their home province, including a title for Mott at the 2025 Manitoba Junior Boys Championship and a NextGen Atlantic Championship for Stewart. 

Yukon will be the only territorial representation at the Summer Games and will feature Alayna May Mortimer, Sloane Tarapaski and two brothers: Braylen and Sawyer Tessier. Braylen won the territory’s Junior Golf Championship in 2024 and is the younger brother to Sawyer.   

Additionally, the field will feature a sister duo as Mila and Freya Snook of Portugal Cove, Nfld. who are set to represent Newfoundland and Labrador at this week’s Summer Games. The twins have the rare luxury of playing the 2025 Summer Games at their home course and enter the tournament with more familiarity of the course than any other player in the field. Both have won the Ladies Club Championship at Bally Haly Golf Club in the past in addition to claiming notable awards and honors in their community.  

Bally Haly Country Club will kick off 72 holes of competition on Tuesday, August 19. Throughout the week, players will descend on the property’s South Championship Course, a par-72 course that provides a diverse and dynamic layout through its picturesque natural surroundings.  

To view the full list of participating players, tee times and updated leaderboards on each of the three competitions throughout the week, please click here.  

Dade Bernatchez has been attending the Junior Lobstick at Waskesiu for eight years, now the Sucker River is a champion.

Bernatchez, 18, was the 12th seed after the qualifier earlier this week. He went on to Greyson de Padua, Braeden Kozak, Wyatt Nelson, and Bennett Scissons to win the historic championship.

He spoke Friday after the championship.

To see the complete result of the junior men’s Lobstick click here.

This year’s winners of the Saskatchewan Women’s Rosebowl is the Regina area team of Karen Weisbrod and Karen Mario.

The long running women’s 4-ball event was hosted by Lynbrook Golf Club in Moose Jaw on Aug. 13 and 14 with 36 players and 18 teams registered. That’s the largest field in the event since 2021.

Using the Stableford Scoring System, Weisbrod and Mario earned 148 points over 36 holes to win the 53rd Rosebowl.

Diana Kerr of Regina and Lori Bernt of Moose Jaw placed second with 139 points, Karen Lowe and Daph Kenville, both of Regina took third place just behind at 138 points.

To see the complete results click here.

Golf Saskatchewan is once again happy to announce the annual Saskatchewan Academic and Golf Excellence (SAGE) Scholarship recipients.

The SAGE Scholarship program annually presents scholarships to assist deserving member golfers in their pursuit of high school and post-secondary academic excellence. 

The successful Golf Saskatchewan recipients were selected based:

1. academic average | grade point average (GPA), and
2. a small percentage based on the individual’s sports excellence.

The 2025 SAGE & High School Bursary recipients include:

Graham DeLaet Scholarship (valued at $1,000) | Will Blake (Regina) Royal Regina Golf Club

Golf Saskatchewan Scholarship #1 (Valued at $1,000) | Cole Taylor (Nipawin) Evergreen Golf Course

Golf Saskatchewan Scholarship #2 (Valued at $1,000) | Luke Cote (Regina) Royal Regina Golf Club

Fletcher-Reid Scholarship (valued at $1,000) | Carter Bell (Saskatoon) Riverside Country Club

Ron Young Memorial Scholarship (valued at $1,000) | Chase Pochylko (Saskatoon) Riverside Country Club

Cooke-Kinnear Scholarship (values at $1,000) | Aiden Walker (Regina) Royal Regina Golf Club

Kozy Scholarship (valued at $1,000) | Alex Swinnerton (Saskatoon) Riverside Country Club

Leddy-Heywood Scholarship (valued at $1,000) | Mitchell Minier (Prince Albert) Cooke Municipal Golf Course

Dr. Garry Hayes Memorial Scholarship (valued at an amount TBD by SCF) | Chloe Wills (Kyle) Saskatchewan Landing Golf Resort | Hudson Heistad (Avonlea) Long Creek Golf and Country Club  

Meredith MacPherson-Stalwick Memorial Scholarship (valued at an amount TBD by SCF) | Dane Giesbrecht (Warman) Saskatoon Golf & Country Club

Golf Saskatchewan High School Bursary (valued at $400)

• Tayla Perry (Regina) Royal Regina Golf Club
  • Kealy Mitchell (Regina) Royal Regina Golf Club

For more information on our scholarship program or any of our other programs please visit the Golf Saskatchewan website at www.golfsaskatchewan.org or contact our office.

*SCF – Saskatoon Community Foundation

Canadian golfers were busy racking up numbers this summer — and not just on their scorecards.

July 2025 set a new record for scores entered into the Golf Canada Score Centre, with members logging a whopping 2,082,814 rounds for the month.

That’s a 6.6 per cent jump over the previous July high of 1,953,807 set in 2024. Compared with 2019, July score entries are up more than 44 per cent — a sign that more golfers than ever are tracking their play and keeping their Handicap Index® current.

The mid-summer surge came as golfers across the country took advantage of long daylight hours, prime course conditions and a busy stretch of club, provincial and national events. With the Golf Canada app and web platform making score entry quicker than ever, members are keeping their stats up to date from the clubhouse, the parking lot — even right on the 18th green.

July has traditionally been the biggest month for score posting in Canada, but 2025’s total pushes the benchmark to new heights. The upward trend in recent years shows no signs of slowing, with steady growth in score entries across nearly every province.

With August and September still ahead — and plenty of fairways yet to be played — there’s every chance golfers will post another banner stretch before the season wraps.

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