Round two of the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship wrapped up earlier today at Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course, as all 156 players returned to the course looking to secure a spot inside the Low 60 & Ties.

Leading the field heading into Friday’s third round is Domenic De Luca (The National Golf Club of Canada), who holds the outright lead at 4-under-par (70-70-140). A California State University golfer and former College of the Canyons standout, De Luca helped capture two state championships during his time in California. Originally from Toronto, he was also part of the 2020 OFSAA-winning team while at St. Michael’s College. He’ll look to keep that consistency rolling heading into Round 3.

Just one shot back in a tie for second at 3-under-par (141) are Garrett Rank (Westmount Golf & Country Club), Charles Fitzsimmons (The Thornhill Club), Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club), and Zachary Smith (Brampton Golf Club). Fitzsimmons, a past Ontario and Canadian Mid-Amateur champion, brings valuable experience into Friday’s round. Zhao, the 2025 NextGen Ontario Champion, continues his strong season, while Smith, now competing for Penn State, has captured titles at the 2022 Golf Ontario Tour Championship and HJGT at Penn State, along with a consistent record across provincial and national events.

With a stacked leaderboard, the stage is set for an exciting moving day. Round 3 tees off Friday, June 27 at 8:00 a.m. with players going off both the 1st and 10th tees as the race for the title heats up.

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Round 2 Tournament Photos

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After a week of top-tier competition at the scenic Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, two champions have been named at the 2025 Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships. Kelsey Fuchs of Summit Golf & Country Club captured the Mid-Amateur title after 54 holes, while Lindsay McGrath of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club secured the Women’s Amateur title following 72 holes of stroke play.

Fuchs Captures Mid-Amateur Title

The Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, open to players aged 25 and older, concluded Wednesday with Kelsey Fuchs earning her first provincial title. Fuchs posted a three-round total of 224 (+8), highlighted by a bounce-back 70 in Round 2, the lowest round of the Mid-Amateur championship. She followed it with a composed 75 on Wednesday to finish ten shots ahead of the field.

Alexandra Taylor, the 2024 champion, finished runner-up at 234 (+18), while Vicki Appleton secured third place with 236 (+20).

“This win means a lot. I worked a lot on my game over the last couple of years and it just reaffirms what I have been doing—and I feel pretty special,” said Fuchs following her victory.

McGrath Claims Women’s Amateur Title

The Women’s Amateur Championship concluded Thursday after 72 holes of stroke play, with Lindsay McGrath emerging as the 2025 champion. McGrath finished with a total score of 282 (-6), capping off a steady and confident performance across four rounds.

McGrath opened with a 72 in Round 1, followed by a 69 in Round 2 to move into a strong position heading into the weekend. She kept her momentum with a 70 in Round 3, then sealed the win with a final-round score of 71, finishing just one stroke ahead of 2024 champion Nobelle Park.

Park finished second at 283 (-5) after a hard-fought final round, while Julia Alexander-Carew rounded out the top three at 284(-4).

This marks McGrath’s first Women’s Amateur title, a milestone that cements her status among Ontario’s top rising talents.

“It means everything to be here. I’ve always wanted to win this tournament, so I’m just super happy,” said McGrath.

For full results, click HERE.

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156 players teed off today at Deerhurst Highlands, the acclaimed course located within Deerhurst Resort, for Round One of the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship—marking the beginning of what promises to be one of the most exciting weeks in Ontario amateur golf.

After 18 holes of stroke play, four players sit tied atop the leaderboard at 4-under-par (68):

• Matthew Whitehead (Whistle Bear Golf Club)

• Andre Zhu (Granite Golf Club)

• Traynor Turkiewicz (Brantford Golf and Country Club)

• Garrett Rank (Westmount Golf and Country Club)
  

Close behind at -3 (T5) are Team Ontario members Spencer Shropshire (Hawk Ridge Golf Club) and Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club), while four others are tied at -2 (T7): Domenic De Luca (The National Golf Club of Canada), Ellis Kinnaird (Mississippi Golf Club), Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club), and Team Ontario’s Chase Jerome (Royal Ottawa Golf Club).

The second round of the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship will begin at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, June 26) off both the 1st and 10th tees, as players aim to position themselves above the 36-hole cut line.

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Round 1 Tournament Photos

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Championship season is heating up as Ontario’s best female golfers get ready to tee it up at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club for the 2025 Women’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships, two key titles on the provincial women’s golf calendar, taking place June 23 to 26. 

The event features 90 players competing in 72 holes of stroke play. After 36 holes, the top 50 in the Amateur division and the top 15 in the Mid-Amateur division move on to the final rounds, all aiming to make their mark over four days of elite provincial competition.

A Scenic and Strategic Championship Test

Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, located in Fenwick, Ont., is built on a former sand and gravel quarry, offering a distinctive layout with dramatic elevation changes and water features throughout the course. 

Peninsula Lakes is also a nationally recognized facility, earning a 4½ star rating from Golf Digest and ranking among GolfPass’s Golfer’s Choice 2023 – Best Hidden Gems in Canada.

​​The course’s mix of challenge and scenery makes it a great place to host four rounds of competitive amateur golf.

Names to Know at Peninsula Lakes

• Returning Champions:
  
  • 2024 Amateur Champion: Nobelle Park
  • 2024 Mid-Amateur Champion: Alexandra Taylor
  • 2023 Mid-Amateur Champion: Mary Ann Hayward
• Team Ontario Athletes Set to Compete: 
  
  • Nobelle Park
  • Kaprice Park
  • Alexis Card
  • Amelia McFarlane
  • Sadie Wu
  • Kaylan Green

With a strong mix of past champions and up-and-coming athletes, the 2025 field promises plenty of exciting competition.

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Live Scoring, Pairings & Results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11300379951733197069

Full Player Roster: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11300379929587271921

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Golf Ontario is thrilled to be partnering with the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario for the 1000 Ball Challenge! This powerful fundraising initiative will help power local golf programs for youth and children with the YMCA access essential resources like tee times, coaching, and equipment—ensuring they have every opportunity to grow their skills and passion for golf. Teams will attempt to hit 1000 golf balls in a single day while raising critical funds for this important cause!

On Friday, August 1, participants will take on the ambitious feat of hitting 1,000 golf balls in a single day at Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins, Ontario.

The goal? To raise $10,000 to support accessible golf opportunities for the Northeastern Ontario community.

“We’re teaming up with the YMCA to do something special here in the Timmins and area. YMCA has always been a fabric of our community by offering youth opportunities to succeed and develop healthy habits. This 1000 Ball Challenge is not just about hitting balls, it’s about helping more people get exposed to the game that generates so many positive values in young people. The game has given me an incredible sense of purpose and if we can lend a hand to raising money for the YMCA and the Golf for All program, we are really delivering on our message that we truly are Shaping Lives Through Golf,” said Owen Rigg, Regional Manager at Golf Ontario.

Where the Funds Go

Proceeds raised through the 1000 Ball Challenge directly support the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s golf programs for youth and children. These fund contribute to power the programs by helping with costs for tee times, equipment and coaching—creating pathways for kids to discover the game, develop essential life skills, and build confidence.

By providing these accessible opportunities, the YMCA is helping introduce the sport to kids who may never have had the chance to step onto a course. This mission aligns perfectly with Golf Ontario’s GOLF FOR ALL vision, which seeks to make the game more inclusive and welcoming across all communities. Together, the YMCA and Golf Ontario are working to ensure golf is not a game for a few—but a game for everyone.

How You Can Get Involved

Community members can support the cause in two meaningful ways:

• Donate directly to help us reach our fundraising goal:
  https://www.1000ball.ca/o/northeastern-ontario
• Create a team under the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario page and collect pledges yourself:
  https://www.1000ball.ca/o/northeastern-ontario

Those who fundraise and create a team are invited to join us on August 1 for a fun and inspiring day at the driving range!

For any questions on the 1000 Ball Challenge, please reach out to Raphael Root at rroot@golfontario.ca.

Golf Ontario is thrilled to announce the return of the 1000 Balls for the 1000 Ball Challenge Raffle – your chance to win 1,000 TaylorMade TP5/TP5x golf balls! That’s 84 dozen, valued at more than $7,000, enough to keep your bag stocked for years.

This raffle supports the 1000 Ball Challenge a fundraiser to grow the Golf For All Fund, helping make golf more inclusive and accessible across Ontario. Even better? Your raffle entry can also count toward helping a 1000 Ball Challenge participant reach their peer-to-peer fundraising goal. That’s a win for you, and a win for them.

How to Enter

Raffle tickets can be purchased here: https://www.golfontario.ca/1000ballraffle/

Raffle Ticket Prices:
1 for $20
3 for $50
10 for $100

Raffle Closes: October 31, 2025
Winner Announced: November 3, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special. Support GOLF FOR ALL in Ontario, and walk away with 1,000 brand-new TP5/x golf balls!!

Questions? Please reach out to fundraising@gao.ca

KINGSTON, ON – The 2025 Ontario Women’s and Senior Women’s Match Play Championship wrapped up at the historic Cataraqui Golf & Country Club, where two players emerged victorious after a weekend of high-level head-to-head competition.

In the Women’s Match Play Championship, Avery Nordman of Canadian Golf & Country Club claimed the title after a thrilling final match against Kelly Zhao, securing a 2 & 1 victory.

Entering the bracket as the 8th seed, Nordman battled through each round, including a hard-fought semifinal match against Sadie Wu, before sealing the championship Monday afternoon. 

Over in the Senior Women’s division — making its official debut this year — Nachcha Perkins  (Golf Ontario Players Club – Halton Hill) made history as the inaugural Ontario Senior Women’s Match Play Champion winning 7 & 6. 

Entering the tournament as the top seed, Perkins delivered consistent, composed play throughout the event. Her dominant final match performance against Lise Jubinville secured a decisive 7 & 6 win and imprinted her name in the record books.

For full results, click HERE.

From June 7th-9th, the 2025 Ontario Women’s and Senior Women’s Match play Championship will be held at Cataraqui Golf & Country Club in Kingston, Ontario. This prestigious event brings together top female amateur golfers from across the province for three days of head-to-head competition in match play format.

This year marks the debut of the Senior Women’s Match Play Championship, open to players aged 50 and older. With a shorter yardage setup, it’s a great way to make the competition more accessible while giving senior women more chances to play and compete. 

“We have 57 players altogether attempting to qualify through Saturday’s round,” said Tournament Director Rob Watson. “The top 16 women will move on to the Women’s Match Play, and the top 8 senior women will advance in their division.”

Players to Watch

Women’s Division

• Riviera Lindholm – won our 2025 Junior Girls Champion of Champions

• Carlee Meilleur – 2023 Ontario Women’s Amateur Champion

• Emma Hansen, Sadie Wu, Amelia McFarlane, Avery Nordman, Kaylan Green – Team Ontario athletes 

Senior Women’s Division 

• Marion Reid – 2022 Senior Women’s Stroke Play Champion 

• Ivy Steinberg – 2008 & 2009 Senior Women’s Champion 

The match play format introduces a dynamic layer of strategy, as players go head-to-head in individual brackets. Unlike stroke play, each hole is a separate contest, momentum can swing in an instant, making for thrilling finishes and intense competition across all three days.

Live Scoring, Pairings & Results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11291936409625086275

Full Player Roster: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11291936388519348513

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SPRINGFIELD, ON: The 2025 Ontario Men’s and Senior Men’s Match Play Championship saw two standout performances at Tarandowah Golfers Club, as both champions rose to the occasion against elite competition.

Charles Fitzsimmons (Summit Golf & Country Club) claimed the Ontario Men’s Match Play Championship, defeating Peter Blazevic (Greystone Golf Club) 1UP.

This marks Fitzsimmons’ third title at the event, having previously won in 2021 and 2022. With three championships in five years, his reign of dominance at the Ontario Men’s Match Play continues.

On the Senior Men’s side, Mike Kray (RattleSnake Point Golf Club) edged out Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club) 1UP to secure the Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Championship.

Kray entered the tournament as the 8th seed and advanced smoothly through the bracket. In the final, he faced Golf Ontario legend Dave Bunker — a four-time Men’s Match Play champion — making his debut in the Senior Men’s division.

Kray ultimately prevailed, defeating the seasoned champion to become the Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Champion — capping off an incredible run and writing a memorable chapter in his golf journey.

For final results, click HERE.

June 4–8 | TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley 

The RBC Canadian Open returns to Ontario this summer, bringing PGA tour excitement to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon from June 4-8. 

As Canada’s national championship, the RBC Canadian Open has long been a celebration of the country’s top golfing talent. With a deep field of Canadian players, including several with strong ties to Golf Ontario programs, fans can expect a thrilling week of competition on home soil.

Ontario Athletes in the Field

This year’s field features a remarkable group of Ontario-born players, many of whom rose through the ranks of Golf Ontario’s provincial championships or Team Ontario program:

• Taylor Pendrith 
• Corey Conners
• Mackenzie Hughes
• Ben Silverman
• Mike Weir 
• Sudarshan Yellamaraju
• Matthew Anderson
• Ashton McCulloch
• Richard T. Lee
• David Hearn
• Cougar Collins
• Matt Scobie
• Matthew Javier
• Matt Hoffman
• Justin Matthews

A Strong Canadian Contingent

Beyond Ontario, the 2025 RBC Canadian Open will feature a deep lineup of Canadian talent from coast to coast. Fans will recognize several national standouts, including: 

•  Nick Taylor, Adam Hadwin, Adam Svensson, Hunter Thomson, Myles Creighton, A.J. Ewart, Wes Heffernan, Roger Sloan, Brett Webster

With a blend of PGA tour veterans and rising stars, the Canadian presence in this year’s field highlights the depth of talent across the country. Whether it’s a familiar face or a new name on the leaderboard, fans can expect exciting performances from Canadians and Ontarians throughout the week.

Notables: Mike Weir (31st appearance) Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes

🎟 Get Your Tickets: Tickets for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open are available now. 2025 Canadian Open Tickets 

📲 Instagram Feature: Check out our Instagram post highlighting the Ontario players in this year’s field. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfBznIMnZN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==