The 2026 Ontario Men’s & Men’s Senior Match Play Championship is set to return to Tarandowah Golfers Club from June 1- 4, bringing together many of the province’s top amateur golfers for four days of head to head competition.
Match Play Format
The championship will once again feature one of golf’s most intense formats. Match play is decided hole-by-hole, where momentum can shift quickly and every match presents a new challenge.
Unlike Golf Ontario’s traditional stroke play championships, match play creates a different style of competition, with players competing directly against one opponent rather than the entire field.
“Match play requires players to approach their game differently,” said Antony Cluroe, Tournament Director. “It is a proper match and there is a lot more strategy in terms of the overall format that players must consider”
The Men’s Senior division has expanded to 64 players for the first time this year, matching the Men’s division and bringing the championship field to a total of 128 competitors.
About Tarandowah Golfers Club
Tarandowah Golfers Club has earned a strong reputation as a championship‑ready venue in Ontario and will once again provide a challenging test for players throughout the week.
“The links style course is a strong test for match play and it will be interesting to see how each player approaches their respective matches,” said Cluroe.
General Manager Ted Pease says the club is proud to once again welcome the province’s top amateurs.
“We are proud to host events which feature some of the best players in the province in a very prestigious tournament. We feel that Tarandowah is perfectly capable of challenging these players and it plays a significant role in attracting some of the best players to take on our course.”
Pease also adds to what makes this course a distinctive test.
“The golf course was designed by Martin Hawtree and this is his only original design in Canada. The links design is instantly recognizable in the shaping, bunkers, and firm fast conditions which are representative of true links golf. Tarandowah offers a truly unique and memorable golfing experience.”
Notable Players in the Field
Men’s:
- Charles Fitzsimmons – Three-time Men’s Match Play Champion – including 2025 Champion.
- Peter Blazevic – 2025 runner-up
Men’s Senior:
- Mike Kray – 2025 Men’s Senior Match Play Champion
- Darren Shaw – 2024 Men’s Senior Match Play Champion
- Steve Fredericks – 2023 Men’s Senior Match Play Champion
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