The 2026 Ontario Women’s & Women’s Senior Match Play Championship is set to return to Cataraqui Golf & Country Club from Saturday June 6th – Monday June 8th welcoming a strong field of the province’s top female amateurs and senior competitors for three days of match play action.
Match Play Format
The championship will once again feature one of golf’s most competitive and unpredictable formats. Each hole is played against a single opponent rather than the full field.
“Match play places a premium on adaptability and patience,” said Iain Reston, Head Professional at Cataraqui Golf & Country Club. “Players must balance aggressive play with smart course management depending on the situation of each hole and match.”
The championship will begin with 18-hole stroke play qualifying to determine the match play draws. A total of 44 players are registered to attempt to qualify for the Women’s Match Play Division, with the top 16 players from Saturday’s round advancing to match play competition.
The Women’s Senior division features 23 competitors attempting to qualify, with the top eight players from Saturday’s round advancing to match play.
About Cataraqui Golf & Country Club
A fixture on Ontario’s championship golf calendar, Cataraqui Golf & Country Club continues its tradition of welcoming elite amateur competition.
“Hosting the Ontario Women’s and Women’s Senior Match Play Championships once again is a tremendous honour for Cataraqui Golf & Country Club and a reflection of the Club’s longstanding reputation as one of the premier championship venues in the province,” said Iain Reston. “It speaks to the quality of our Stanley Thompson design, the condition and presentation of the golf course, and the commitment of our staff, volunteers, and membership to delivering a first-class championship experience.”
Notable Players in the Field
Women’s:
- Amelia McFarlane – Team Ontario. 2025 Ontario U17 Girls Champion
- Avery Nordman – Defending Women’s Match Play Champion
- Carlee Meilleur – 2022 Ontario Women’s Amateur Champion, former member of Team Canada’s Next Gen & Team Ontario
Women’s Senior:
- Nachcha Perkins – Defending Women’s Senior Match Play Champion
- Mary Ann Hayward – Has won the Eastern Provinces Championship 8 times. Member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, Ontario Golf Hall of Fame, and Quebec Golf Hall of Fame.
Stay Connected
Live Scoring, Pairings & Results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12385915246571735290
Full Player Roster: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12385927389115369727
For updates, highlights, and live scoring throughout the tournament, follow along @thegolfontario on Instagram, Facebook.
