Golf Ontario is pleased to offer a first look at the 2026 Championship Schedule, showcasing a season built on momentum, expanded pathways, and greater access for athletes across Ontario. Spanning juniors to seniors, the lineup reflects our commitment to delivering competitive experiences that are meaningful, inclusive, and accessible to golfers throughout the province.
Championship Opportunities Across Ontario
The 2026 schedule reflects both the growth in participation and the ongoing evolution of Ontario’s competitive pathway. Spanning March through October, the calendar provides a balanced mix of major championships, developmental events, and inclusive competitions that honour the diversity of Ontario’s golfing community.
“As we look ahead to the 2026 season, I’m incredibly excited about the momentum building across our Competitions calendar,” says Golf Ontario’s Director of Competitions & Performance John Lawrence. “Golf Ontario produces a highly diverse championship schedule, delivering world-class competitions for golfers across the province. Our 2026 member facilities are ready to unveil yet another exceptional season, and we cannot thank them enough for their contributions.”
Key Championship Updates for 2026
Ontario U15 & U13 Championships Combine at Erie Shores’ Centennial Year
To celebrate its 100th Anniversary, Erie Shores Golf & Country Club will host the newly combined Ontario U15 & U13 Boys’ and Girls’ Championship.
Key updates include:
- 120-player field (84 U15 | 36 U13)
- U13 Champion crowned after 36 holes
- U15 Championship expands to 54 holes for the first time—an important step in the competitive pathway
- U13 competitors complete National Testing ID, reinforcing early-stage development focus
- Two local open qualifying opportunities will be added to the schedule, with additional exemptions allocated through junior tours
This combined format brings two cornerstone junior competitions together, while creating a stronger developmental progression during Erie Shores’ milestone season.
Men’s Senior Match Play Expands to a Round of 64
For the first time in its history, the Men’s Senior Match Play Championship will expand from a 32-player field to a Round of 64.
This enhancement increases player access and strengthens the competitive landscape for senior golfers. The larger field also elevates the Player of the Year Rankings, awarding points to more athletes and deepening competitive depth across the senior category.
Ontario Summer Games Return
The Region of Waterloo will host the 2026 Ontario Summer Games, bringing this marquee junior team competition back onto the Golf Ontario calendar.
Each Junior Golf Pathway Member Junior Tour will field a team of 6 boys and 3 girls, competing across a 54-hole, 3-round championship, awarding both team and individual titles.
The event remains a key pillar in Golf Ontario’s Junior Golf Pathway, showcasing top emerging players from across the province.
Featured Host Sites & Milestones
Otter Creek – Host of the 104th Ontario Men’s Amateur
Otter Creek Golf Club returns to host its third major provincial championship in six years, following the 2020 Ontario Men’s Amateur and 2024 Ontario Junior Boys’ Amateur.
Recent bunker restorations and course conditioning improvements have elevated the championship-standard presentation of the course, supporting the decision to return in 2026.
Notable past champions at Otter Creek include PGA TOUR player Cougar Collins and past Team Ontario standout Gabriel Mainella, underscoring the course’s track record as a proving ground for elite amateur golfers.
Islington Golf Club – First-Time Host of the Ontario Adaptive Championship
Islington Golf Club will host the Ontario Adaptive Championship for the first time in 2026, marking an important milestone in Golf Ontario’s commitment to inclusive competition and expanded playing opportunities for athletes of all abilities. With a strong championship pedigree and a welcoming environment for competitive golf, Islington becomes a key new venue in the continued growth of adaptive golf in Ontario.
2026 Championship Milestones
• Oakdale Golf & Country Club – 100th Anniversary
• Hosting the Men’s Four-Ball for the 67th time
• Sawmill Golf Course – 50th Anniversary
• Hosting the 2026 Ontario Junior Boys’ Amateur
• Maple City Country Club – 5th time hosting the Ontario Junior Girls’ Amateur
• Indigenous Ontario Championship – 5th Annual Event
• Pointe West Golf Club – Hosting its 3rd Major Championship in 7 years
• Ontario Women’s Amateur held in the Ottawa Valley for the first time in its event’s history
• Season launches March 17–18 in Myrtle Beach with the Ontario Junior Players Invitational
• Registration now live
Key Schedule Dates
Monday, January 26
Full 2026 Championship Schedule released
Qualifier Schedule (dates & host sites) posted
Monday, February 2
Tournament websites updated & available
Eligibility information posted for all championships and qualifiers
Friday, February 13 at 12:00 p.m.
Registration opens for championships and qualifiers
Staggered entry schedule continues as additional host sites are finalized
Golf Ontario is thrilled to celebrate the momentum heading into an outstanding 2026 season. Our commitment to delivering exceptional championship experiences—for athletes, families, coaches, and member facilities—continues to guide our mission of Shaping Lives Through Golf.
For more information about the 2026 Golf Ontario Championship Schedule, please email tournaments@golfontario.ca
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