Championship golf continues at eQuinelle Golf Club from July 6 – July 9 as almost 100 players gather for the Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championship, Golf Ontario’s oldest provincial championships.
The annual event brings together players from across the province for a week of competition, continuing a tradition that has long been a fixture on Ontario’s amateur golf calendar.
The championship will feature competition in both the Women’s Amateur and Women’s Mid-Amateur divisions. A unique aspect of the week is the opportunity to crown two provincial champions, with players competing for both the Ontario Women’s Amateur and Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur titles. The Mid-Amateur division is open to players aged 25 and older and features many of the province’s experienced amateur golfers.
The Women’s Amateur Championship will be played over 72 holes, with the field reduced to the low 50 players and ties after 36 holes. The Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship will be played over 54 holes, with the field reduced to the low 15 players and ties after 36 holes.
A Championship Rich in History
The 2026 championship marks the 111th playing of the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship. Throughout its history, the event has welcomed many of the country’s top female golfers and remains one of Canada’s most respected amateur titles.
The championship’s list of past winners includes some of the most influential names in Canadian golf. Brooke Henderson, Alena Sharp, Ada Mackenzie and Marlene Stewart Streit have all claimed the title.
Marlene Stewart Streit’s impact on the game continues to be recognized through the championship trophy that bears her name
Players to Watch
This year’s field includes several accomplished competitors, ranging from past provincial champions to players who have already found success during the 2026 season.
- Carlee Meilleur – the 2022 Ontario Women’s Amateur Champion.
- Mary Ann Hayward – Five-time Ontario Women’s Amateur Champion (one of the most accomplished competitive records in the province’s history), the Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship trophy is named in her honour.
- Kaprice Park – 2026 Ontario Junior Players Invitational Champion, 2026 Ontario Junior Girls’ Spring Classic Champion.
- Amelia McFarlane – 2026 Ontario Women’s Match Play Champion.
- Stefi Markovich – past Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Champion and 2026 Ontario Women’s Senior Match Play Champion.
About the Course
eQuinelle Golf Club, located in Kemptville, Ontario, is one of Eastern Ontario’s premier championship venues and provides a complete test of a player’s game.
Tournament Director, Rob Watson believes the course will reward players who make smart decisions and stay patient throughout the championship.
“The course rewards strategic decision-making off the tee, precise iron play, and strong course management throughout the round. While there are opportunities to score, the combination of well-positioned hazards, demanding approach shots, and challenging green complexes places a premium on consistency and patience over four rounds. eQuinelle’s championship-calibre layout is well suited to identifying the most complete player in the field”
With four rounds of championship golf ahead, eQuinelle will provide a fitting stage as players compete for two provincial titles.
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