Kozak college career best highlights another busy week south of the border

Ella Kozak has wrapped up her top collegiate performance with the Western Carolina Catamounts.

The Yorkton product was at Mimosa Hills Country Club in Morganton, North Carolina on March 31 and April 1 competing in the Mimosa Hills Invitational. Kozak opened the 54 hole event with a 78, she shot 80 in the second round, and 79 in the final round to tie for 16th, her best finish yet. The Catamounts were fourth out of 10 teams.

Their next event is the SoCon Championship in West Columbia, South Carolina at Solina Golf Club starting April 14.

Holly Knudsen of Chaplin continued her final spring season with the Minot State University (MSU) Beavers at Paradise Pointe Golf Club on March 31 and April 1. She shot 82 and 85 while in Smithville, Missouri for the 36 hole event and placed 34th. The Beavers were 13th in the team race.

MSU is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the NSIC Conference Preview at Elmwood Golf Course starting April 7.

Will Danielson tied for his team’s lead in 11th place and helped the Milsaps Majors to a third place performance this week in Bullard, Texas at the Eagle’s Bluff Intercollegiate. Danielson carded rounds of 79, 70, and 76 on March 31 and April 1 finishing at 12-over par.

The event was the lowest score for the Majors this season which will be Danielson’s last. Next up is the SAA Golf Championships at Greystone Golf Club in Dickson, Tennessee from April 25 to 27.

Two Saskatoon student-athletes were in the same field in Maryville, Missouri at the Mozingo Lake Golf Course. Caden Loeppky and Justin Miller were competing for the Waldorf Warriors and Southwestern Community College respectively on March 28 and 29 in the Graceland University Spring Invitational. Playing on Waldorf’s ‘B’ team, Loeppky shot 86 and 84, he was 39th, his team was eighth. Miller fired an 83 and an 82, he was 24th playing as an individual.

Waldorf will travel to Marshall, Missouri for the Missouri Valley Invitational starting April 7, Miller and Southwestern begin the Kishwaukee Intercollegiate at Kishwaukee Country Club in Dekalb, Illinois Saturday (April 5).

Alex Swinnerton and fellow Waskesiu Golf Course junior graduate Guillermo Salazar were in Old Hickory, Tennessee on March 31 and April 1 for the 54 hole Trevecca Men’s Spring Music City Invitational played at Hermitage Golf Club General’s Retreat Golf Course. Swinnerton added another top 10 finish to his record with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) after rounds of 72, 69, and 68 to lead the Crimson Hawks team in a tie for 10th. Salazar, from Calgary but spend his summers in Waskesiu and competing on the Saskatchewan junior circuit shot 75, 70, and 75, he was tied for 48th.

IUP placed 11th out of 17 schools in the event. The Crimson Hawks reload and prepare for the Dr. Edwin B. Cottrell Invitational in West Chester, Pennsylvania at Penn Oaks Golf Club starting April 7.

Cole Taylor of Nipawin and the Park University Gilbert Buccaneers hosted a small four school event from April 2 and 3 in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Taylor shot 78 and 74, he was tied for 13th.

The Bucs won the event being the only school under par shooting 10-under par on route to the win. The GSAC Conference Championships are next for Park, that begins on April 14 in Prescott, Arizona at Antelope Hills Golf Course.

Championship registration opening soon

Registration will open for the 2025 championships in just under two weeks.

Here is what competitors need to know ahead of the individual events in July, and the team events in August.

The Saskatchewan Junior Championships will be hosted by the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre from July 8 to 10.

For full details, click here.

For the Amateur Championships hosted by the Humboldt Golf Club from July 15 to 18, several parameters have been put in place due to a maxed field in 2024.

  • Exempted players include all amateur men that made the cut in in 2024
  • The last five champions (if amateur status remains)

Exempted players will have until May 15 (one month after opening) to secure a spot in the championship. On May 15, all spots will be open on a first come, first served basis. Credit card payments will not be processed until May 15.

The amateur details are here.

The Senior Championships are going to be in Swift Current at Chinook Golf Course from July 22 to 24. Full event information is here.

The Women’s 4-Ball (Rosebowl) Championship is set for Lynbrook Golf Club on Aug. 13 and 14, the Mixed will be in North Battleford at the Golf and Country Club on Aug. 23 and 24.

For information on the Rosebowl, click here, the Mixed Championship information is here.

Henderson heading to Illinois for collegiate golf

Sarah Henderson is the latest Saskatchewan junior golfer to commit to a college in the United States.

Henderson, 17, will attend Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois just outside Chicago. The Flyers compete in the NCAA Div. 2 ranks.

Henderson is the reigning Saskatoon Women’s Open champion and placed seventh at the Saskatchewan Junior Championships last season in Yorkton.

Henderson spoke to Golf Saskatchewan about the commitment, process, and her goals for the upcoming season.

Muleriders collect team silver to highlight college week for Sask. athletes

Will Blake (right) with teammate Logan McDonald following his win and a second place finish for SAU this week. (Tina Blake-Sartison)

Ella Kozak continued her spring season at Western Carolina University this week in Raleigh, North Carolina at the City Oaks Collegiate at Lonnie Poole Golf Club.

The Yorkton born standout tied for 48th in the NCAA Division 1 event. Kozak shot 83 in round one, followed by a 78, the Deer Park Municipal Golf Course member closed the 54-hole event with a 79 to finish at 240.

The Catamounts as a team were 14th. The next event for Western Carlina and Kozak is the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate in Morganton, North Carolina starting March 31.

Myles Johnson and the University of Victoria Vikes travelled to the United States for The Battle hosted by Wayland Baptist University on March 24 and 25.

Johnson improved every round at Laughlin Ranch in Laughlin, Nevada, the Martensville product opened with an 89, but then chopped seven shots off for round two shooting 82, Johnson then cut another seven strokes off closing with a 75. The Legends Golf Club member and staffer finished in 93rd place. The Vikes were 20th as a team competing in the NAIA ranks at the event. Johnson and the Vikes are in Abbotsford, British Columbia on March 31 for a match play event against the University of Fraser Valley.

The Minot State University Beavers were in action again this week at Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri competing in the NSIC Preview Invitational hosted by Winona State.

Estevan product Chase Gedak was again the top Beaver tying for 19th place. Gedak shot 72 and 73, his 145 was 10 shots back of the winner.

Fellow Estavanian Jace Carlisle tied for 39th, he shot rounds of 72 and 76. Winston Grayson of Kipling was in the field competing as an individual, he posted scores of 75 and 78, he tied for 70th.

Darien Herlick of Weyburn was also in the field for the Beavers, he fired rounds of 82 and 81, he was 107th.

The Beavers were 13th in the team standings, next up is the Augustana Spring Invite in Sioux Falls, S.D. starting on April 7.

The University of Waldorf Warriors were in Boonville, Missouri for the Central Methodist Invitational on March 24 and 25. Saskatoon’s Caden Loeppky was headlining the ‘B’ Warriors squad, he shot 83 and 81, that left Loeppky in 51st spot. The Warriors team was 11th.

Waldorf is in Maryville, Missouri for the Graceland Invitational that started Friday.

Regina duo Will Blake and Luke Cote and the Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Muleriders were in El Dorado, Arkansas on March 24 and 25 for the Arkansas Collegiate at Mystic Creek Golf Course.

Blake finished in 17th place, the Royal Regina Golf Club member shot 73, 80, and 79 for a 54-hole total of 232. Cote, also a member at the Royal posted rounds of 76, 81, and 77, he tied for 19th.

The Muleriders as a team were second beaten by Georgia Southwestern. SAU is in Mayetta, Kansas for the Firekeeper Open starting April 7 at the Firekeeper Golf Club.

In Sonoma, California on March 24 and 25, Saskatoon’s Carter Degelman wad on the course alongside the Dominican University of California Penguins competing at the Sonoma State Spring Invitational.

The Riverside Country Club shooter placed 80th after rounds of 84, 90, and 79 at Sonoma Golf Club. The team was 12th, their next event is the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational at the Turlock Golf and Country Club in Turlock, California beginning April 14.

Saskatchewan’s lone NCAA Division 1 male golfer, Chase Pochylko was in action this week, the Nicholls University Colonels were in Semmes, Alabama for the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate on March 24 and 25.

Pochylko shot 79, 75, and 76 to finish tied for 62nd at Magnolia Grove. The team was 11th overall. The Colonels will take on New Orleans in match play starting April 8.

2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Set for Calgary; Treaty 7 Territory

The 2027 NAIG will be hosted by Calgary, Alberta.

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Host Society is pleased to announce that the 2027 Games (NAIG) will take place in Calgary from July 25 to July 31.

Today, Indigenous leadership from across Alberta, including representatives from Treaty 6, Treaty 7, Treaty 8, and Otipemisiwak Métis Government, gathered together in anticipation of welcoming 756 Indigenous Nations from across North America to the largest sporting and cultural event for Indigenous youth.

With more than 6,000 participants competing in 16 sports, supported by 2,000 volunteers and thousands of spectators and dignitaries, NAIG represents a historic opportunity to celebrate Indigenous excellence in athletics, culture, and community.

“The North American Indigenous Games represent more than competition; they embody the spirit, resilience, and strength of our Nations,” said Chief Lee Crowchild, NAIG Board Member and former Chief of Tsuut’ina Nation. “We are excited to welcome young Indigenous athletes to Calgary and create an environment where they can thrive both on and off the field.”

Participating teams traditionally represent all provinces and territories of Canada, as well as multiple regions from the United States. The 2027 Games will feature 16 sporting events across two youth age categories:

  • U18 (Born 2009 or later)
  • U15 (Born 2012 or later)

“As one of the founding members of NAIG, I have witnessed firsthand the power of these Games to unite Indigenous youth in sport and culture,” said International Chief Wilton Littlechild, NAIG Founding Member. “This event provides young people a platform to showcase their talents while reinforcing identity, belonging, and self-determination through sport.”

“The 2027 Games will be a transformative moment for Calgary and Indigenous sport,” said Shannon Dunfield, Chair of the 2027 NAIG Host Society. “We look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and supporters from across the continent and ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.”

Canadian golf star Corey Conners highlights Synergy 8 event

Mark yours calendars golf fans, the Synergy 8 group in Saskatoon is bringing Canadian star Corey Conners to the Bridge City for their 2025 fundraising event at The Willows Club and Prairieland Park.

This year’s tournament and following “Dinner with Corey” will take place on Aug. 28. Prince Albert comedian Kelly Taylor will host the dinner.

Conners is currently one of the top players in the world, he is ranked 27th in the world as of March 24. He was recently part of the Presidents Cup team in Montreal and competed for Canada at the Olympics.

The Synergy 8 group consistently supports the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, this year a focus will be on Saskatchewan’s Air Ambulance. Saskatchewan Air Ambulance is based at the Saskatoon Airport and uses three Transport Canada-approved King Air B200 aircraft equipped for critical care transport. Flights are staffed by specially trained air medical crews that include critical care flight nurses and critical care paramedics. Over 1,400 patients are transferred to Saskatoon annually.

It’s customary for Synergy 8 to announce many more guests as the event nears. In the past Saskatchewan celebrities such as Kim Coates, Darcy Kuemper, Wendel Clark, and Connor Ingram have been involved.

For more information on the 16th Synergy 8 Drive for Kids Campaign and all their past guests, click here.

Fundraiser for Estevan woman raises more than $100,000

Nearly 500 people attended a fundraiser for Amanda Minchin.(Norman Mack/Facebook)

Originally published on SaskToday on March 17, written by David Wilberg.

ESTEVAN – A fundraiser for Estevan’s Amanda Minchin surpassed all expectations.

The event, held March 15 at the Wylie-Mitchell building, attracted an estimated 475 people. Estevan Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Luc, who was one of the organizers for the benefit, said the initial estimate is it raised more than $100,000 to help Minchin financially as she continues to battle medical issues. They won’t know for certain how much money it brought in for a few more days, as they still have some bills to pay.

“We didn’t expect to have what we had,” Luc said in an interview with SaskToday. “It was unreal to see the support of the community and everyone came together. So, we’re happy with the outcome and we can’t thank everyone enough.”

The event featured a supper, raffle, 50/50 draw, and silent and live auctions; the latter was conducted by Mack Auction Company.

“It was great to see all of the people out there bidding and buying these items that had been donated to us in support of Amanda. We raised $60,000 on the live auction alone,” said Luc.

The Estevan Wildcats hockey team, which Minchin plays for, sold drink tickets. Many people who couldn’t make it made cash donations.

Luc said when plans for the benefit first started, he would have been “blown away” to make $50,000. The event was initially slated to happen at the Beefeater Plaza but tickets sold out in an hour, so they switched to the larger Wylie-Mitchell hall. The extra tickets sold out within 24 hours.

“To see what came of this afterwards and the support of this community is absolutely amazing,” said Luc.

He noted Minchin was able to attend the event.

Luc, his wife Jenna, and EFRS members Brandon Frank and Tyler Stead took the lead on organizing the event. A lot of the other members from the Estevan Firefighters Association helped with the work behind the scenes, the cleanup and other tasks.

Kyle Luc said they wanted to host this event for Minchin because she is one of Estevan’s paid, on-call firefighters and “they’re like a big family”.

“We thought in her time of need, it would be best to do something for her to help get her through this time, so myself and a couple of the other officers decided we would plan the event,” said Luc.

He believes the immense support shown for the fundraiser reflects the impact that Minchin has had on the community. Not only is she part of the EFRS, but she has been the head professional and general manager at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course for years and is passionate about the junior golf program. She has also been part of a number of boards in the community.

“She’s just one of those people that’s always out in the community, and it was definitely shown when you showed up at the fundraiser and saw everybody [who came to] support it.”

Danielson’s runner-up and Swinnerton collecting another top-5 highlights busy college schedule

Will Danielson (left) just missed another college win this month with Millsaps University.

Will Danielson of Saskatoon has a runner-up finish on his solid post-secondary resume with the Millsaps Majors. Competing in his final season, Danielson was in Opelika, Alabama from March 12 to 14 for the LTU Spring Break Invitational at Grand National Golf Club. The Riverside Country Club member opened with a 66 in round one, the lowest score for any Millsaps player since 2016. Danielson followed the effort with a 77 in round two, he finished with a 72 in round three to tie for second at 215, two shots behind the event champion.

Danielson’s teammate with the Majors Davin Karst of Assiniboia was competing as an individual in the tournament, Karst shot rounds of 91, 87, and 99 to finish in 61st spot.

The Majors as a team were sixth led by Danielson. The team heads to Bullard, Texas for the Eagle’s Bluff Intercollegiate from March 31 to April 1.

Alex Swinnerton kicked off his spring season with the Indianna University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Crimson Hawks in Monroe, North Carolina at the Rolling Hills Country Club on March 17 and 18. The Saskatoon product was tied for first after rounds of 67 and 71, but couldn’t quite hold off a talented field, but still tied for fourth after a 72 on Tuesday.

Teammate and former Waskesiu junior Guillermo Salazar of Calgary struggled to an uncharacteristic tie in 79th place at 233 (80,81,72). The team placed 11th.

Next up for IUP is the Trevecca Men’s Spring Music City Invitational in Old Hickory, Tennessee at Hermitage Golf Club General’s Retreat Golf Course beginning March 30.

Also, in action this week was Luke Cote and Will Blake, both of Regina. The Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Muleriders travelled to Edmond, Oklahoma on March 17 and 18 for the Oak Tree Invitational at Oak Tree Golf Club.

The team was eighth out of 17 schools at the event, Cote led the way tying for 21st at 228 (73,75,80), Blake tied for 45th place at 234 (78,76,80). There were 100 players in the field.

SAU hosts the Arkansas Collegiate at Mystic Creek Golf Club next week.

The Minot State University Beavers women’s team led by Holly Knudsen opened their spring season in Litchfield Park, Arizona at well known Maple Leaf Junior Tour national host club Wigwam Resort on St. Patrick’s Day and March 18. She shot 79 and 81, finished tied for 13th to start her final season at MSU. The Chaplin resident was the top player for her team and aided them to an eighth-place finish.

Next on MSU’s calendar is the NCIS Conference Preview at Paradise Pointe Golf Club in Smithville, Missouri beginning on March 31.

Chase Gedak and Jace Carlisle have started their final college seasons with MSU men’s team.

The Beavers were in Goodyear, Arizona on March 10 and 11 for the Maverick Dessert Classic at Palm Valley Golf Club. The Estevan duo led the team with 24th and 37th placings. Gedak shot 71 and 77, Carlisle posted rounds of 72 and 79.

Darien Herlick of Weyburn tied for 52nd with a 36-hole score of 10-over par, 154 (73,81). Kipling product Winston Grayson went 81 and 88 for MSU, he was 78th, Cameron Schwab of Maple Creek was 80th at 30-over par, 174 after rounds of 84 and 90.

The Beavers were 12th in the team competition, next up is the NCIS Conference Preview at Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri starting March 24.

Autumn Neiszner has a top 20 finish after the Regina resident’s 18th overall result at the Kona Ice Keiser Cup hosted by the Seahawks at Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 9 to 11. The Wascana Country Club member went 81, 84, 81 competing as an individual with Keiser. Neiszner’s teammates won the team championship. The win was the Seahawks fourth victory of the season.

The team is currently in Pembroke Pines, Florida for the Barry Invitational, Neizsner is not in the field.

Cole Taylor of Nipawin and the Park University Buccaneers were in action on March 10 and 11 in Lubbock, Texas for the Top of Texas Invitational hosted by Wayland Baptist University. The Evergreen Golf Club staff shot 79, 83, and 75 to place 25th overall. The Bucs were second as a squad.

They are back on the course on April 2 for the Park University Gilbert Shootout in San Tan Valley, Arizona at Highlands Golf Club.

 Saskatoon products Carter Degelman and Carter Bell were competing for Dominican University of California also on March 10 and 11. The Penguins were in Alameda, California at the Corica Park Golf Course. Degelman opened with a 75, shot 72 in round two and 70 in the final round, the Riverside Country Club member was 29th.

Bell shot 84, 74, and 81 to finish in 94th place. The team was 14th in the field. Dominican will be in Sonoma, California for the Sonoma State Spring Invitational starting March 24 at the Sonoma Golf Club.

Chase Pochylko was in the Nicholls University match-play event against South Texas on March 10 and 11 in McAllen, Texas at the McAllen Country Club. The Saskatoon player helped the Colonels to a 4-1 win over New Orleans. Nicholls was defeated by UIW and UTRGV in the event.

Next up is the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate in Semmes, Alabama starting March 23 at Magnolia Grove.

U of Regina team competes in NCAA Div. 3 event

The University of Regina Cougars golf team is currently in North Carolina after competing in the Pfeiffer Colonial Shootout in Thomasville at Colonial Country Club.

Out of 14 NCAA Div. 3 schools, the Cougars placed 11th.

Jackson Wingert of Saskatoon led the team with an excellent showing tying for 14th and jumping nine spots on the leaderboard in round two. He shot 79 and 74. Micah Tangjerd also of Saskatoon placed tied for 48th with scores of 86 and 78. Gray product Reece Kuski was also tied for 48th with rounds of 78 and 86.

Carter Bell of Regina tied for 53rd at 167 (83,84), Josh Silverson of Regina was 68th (91,88) while fellow Regina product Jacob Lipp carded rounds of 90 and 92 for a tie for 71st.

That wraps up year for the Cougars with hopes of more events in the United States in the future.

Golf Saskatchewan finalizes Canada Games qualifiers

L TO R; HUNTER KUTCHER, ELLA KOZAK, HALLIE CROZIER, AND DARIEN HERLICK REPRESENTED SASKATCHEWAN AT THE 2022 CANADA SUMMER GAMES.

Golf Saskatchewan has outlined the three events to be used to qualify two females and two males to make up Team Saskatchewan at the upcoming Canada Summer Games.

The 2025 Canada Summer Games will be held in St. John’s, Nfld. with the golf championships being held form Aug. 19 – 22 at Bally Haly Country Club.

To be eligible players must be under 19 years old as of Aug. 1, 2025.

The events used to make the teams will be as follows:

  • Maple Leaf Junior Tour – Spring Classic | Elmwood Golf Club (Swift Current) | May 18 – 20 | REGISTER
  • Golf Canada – NextGen Prairie Championship | The Legends Golf Club (Warman) | June 13 – 15 | REGISTER
  • Golf Saskatchewan | Junior Championships | Lloydminster Golf & Curling Centre (Lloydminster) | July 8 – 10 | REGISTER (Will open April 15 – Payments processed May 15)

The teams will be announced shortly after the provincial championships.

If there are any ties among players eligible for a spot on the team, the player(s) with the better finish at the 2025 Golf Saskatchewan Junior Championships will be chosen.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the Games as the season nears opening day.

To view all the details of the Games golf championship, click here.

9 Storylines for the 2025 Championships Season

Written by Adam Stanley

One of the most exciting parts of Golf Canada’s calendar is when national championships pop up from coast to coast through the golf season. 

Winners get to hold everything from bragging rights to history – like Nick Taylor and Brooke Henderson.

The Golf Canada championship schedule will see 37 professional and amateur championships, and qualifiers, held across eight provinces at 36 different golf courses. 

In 2025, Golf Canada’s championships calendar is chalk full of exciting events at some of the most iconic courses in the country.

Plus, a few new additions as well.

“We look forward to hosting our tournaments at some incredible golf clubs across the country,” said Mary Beth McKenna, the director of amateur championships and rules at Golf Canada. “We could not be more appreciative of the support from each club’s membership and their continued interest and commitment in giving back to the amateur game.”

Here’s nine things to know about the 2025 Championships Schedule!

RBC CANADIAN OPEN DEBUTS AT TPC TORONTO

Set to be contested June 5-8, the RBC Canadian Open will be played for the first time at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley’s renovated North Course. The course will become the 38th layout in the event’s 121-year history to host Canada’s national open. The club underwent a major golf-course renovation project under the guidance of renowned architect Ian Andrew with consultation from the PGA Tour for the venue to host large-scale, global championship level competition.

“We have long envisioned that Osprey Valley would become one of Canada’s greatest golf destinations, and becoming the host venue for our country’s national championship is a tremendous component of that vision becoming a reality,” said Osprey Valley President Chris Humeniuk.

CPKC WOMEN’S OPEN RETURNS TO MISSISSAUGUA

The 51st playing of Canada’s National Open Championship returns to the Greater Toronto Area for just the third time since 2001, and in hosting the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, Mississaugua Golf & Country Club becomes only the eighth club in history to host Golf Canada’s four premier events: the CPKC Women’s Open, RBC Canadian Open, Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

MEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS TO OTTAWA FOR A RECORD TIME

The Royal Ottawa Golf Club will make history in 2025 when the club becomes the first in history to host 10 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championships.

With support from co-host, Club de golf Rivermead, the 264-player field will be put to the test to earn the national championship title and an exemption into the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.  

Royal Ottawa also hosted the 2000 CPKC Women’s Open.

WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WILL TAKE PLACE IN NEW BRUNSWICK

The 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship presented by BDO heads to Riverside Country Club in New Brunswick. Established all the way back in 1897, Riverside is a design from the iconic Donald Ross and hosted the 1929 Canadian Open.

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WORLD JUNIOR GIRLS

This year marks the 10th playing of the World Junior Girls Championship, set to be contested in 2025 at St. Catherines Golf & Country Club. The Republic of Korea will return to defend their title after beating Team Canada 1 via a tiebreaker last year. Emerging talent from around the world will once again compete for the team championship and, individually, for a spot in the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open.

Designed by the legendary Stanley Thompson, the club celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2024.

WOMEN’S CANADIAN COLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL ADDED

Added to the calendar for 2025 is the new Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational.

“The excitement is palpable this season with the addition of the new Canadian Collegiate Invitational women’s event,” McKenna said. “The invitational is being held at Beacon Hall Golf Club and will bring together 11 NCAA Division I teams and our 2025 Canadian University/College champions, as they compete for the team title and one 2026 CPKC Women’s Open exemption spot.” 

This unique event merges the top collegiate talent, with several Canadians in the field and our NextGen Junior Girls Selection camp running concurrently.

The Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will be the final event on the championships calendar for 2025.

The Men’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will return to Öviinbyrd Golf Club.

JUNIOR BOYS HEAD TO NEW BRUNSWICK

Gowan Brae Golf and Country Club will host its sixth national championship with the Canadian Junior Boys Championship presented by BDO heading to New Brunswick in August. It last hosted a Golf Canada event in 2018 – the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship. The course, opened initially as just a nine-hole club in 1958 but quickly expanded to 18 holes in 1962 by legendary Canadian architect Robbie Robinson, has long been ranked as one of the best in Eastern Canada

JUNIOR GIRLS TEE IT UP IN QUEBEC

The Canadian Junior Girls Championship presented by BDO heads to the Club de golf Sainte-Marie in mid-August. The club, which opened in 1962, is just outside of Quebec City. The club hosted the Canadian Junior Boys Championship all the way back in 1982. 

EASTERN CANADA WITH A BIG SPOTLIGHT IN 2025

Quebec and the Maritimes have prominent hosting duties for Golf Canada National Championships in 2025 with six of the events this year (Women’s Amateur, Men’s Amateur, Women’s Mid-Amateur, Junior Boys, Junior Girls, and Canadian Men’s Senior) being hosted at clubs in the eastern part of the country.