Wyndance Golf Club’s Dawson Lew delivered a clutch final-round 66 at Wooden Sticks Golf Club to win the 2025 Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Spring Classic, finishing at an impressive 11-under-par.

Lew’s stellar Tuesday performance pushed him past a competitive field, narrowly edging out the runner-up by a single stroke to claim the title. His consistency and composure under pressure were key in securing his latest victory.

In addition to winning the overall title, Lew also led the U17 category — finishing an impressive nine strokes ahead of the next closest competitor in that age group.

With the top-five finish, Lew, alongside Spencer Shropshire, Luke Smith, Rylan Hall, and Eric Zhao, has officially earned a spot in the 2025 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, set for August 12–15 at Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club in Bathurst, New Brunswick. Notably, all three podium finishers — Lew, Shropshire, and Smith — are members of Team Ontario.

Already a two-time champion — holding titles as the Ontario Juvenile Boys’ Champion and MJT Team Challenge winner — Lew’s latest win at the 2025 Spring Classic continues to solidify his status as one of the province’s top junior talents.

For the full leaderboard, Click Here.

With early-season momentum building, Ontario’s rising young golf stars are set to make their mark as the Junior Spring Classics return to the spotlight.

Two Venues, One Mission:

From May 18th-20th, 2025, Junior Spring Classics return at two distinct venues: FireRock Golf Club will host the Junior Girls, while Wooden Sticks Golf Club welcomes the Junior Boys.

FireRock’s course challenges players with mature trees, elevation changes, and a layout that demands strategic tee shots, while Wooden Sticks offers a creative test with holes inspired by some of golf’s most iconic designs.

“The Ontario Junior Girls Spring Classic is more than a competitive event; it is a cornerstone of Ontario’s Junior Golf Pathway” says Mason Cowan, Coordinator of Competitions. “It allows them to find confidence in their game early in the year. It’s also an honour to play in a provincial championship. These junior girls should be proud of this accomplishment and carry that momentum beyond the Spring Classic.”

Past Champions, Future Stars: 

The tournament has a history of showcasing emerging talent who progress to represent Ontario and Canada at higher levels. Notable past junior girls participants include:

• Michelle Xing: Team Canada member
• Shauna Liu: Team Canada member and Ontario Junior Girls’ Spring Classic past champion (2023)
• Nobelle Park: Team Ontario & Team Canada member, Defending Junior Girls’ Spring Classic Champion, 2025 Ontario Junior Players Invitational Champion

On the boys’ side, past participants include: 

Luke Smith, Spencer Shropshire, Chase Jerome, Dawson Lew, Jordan Hwang, Rylan Hall, Bode Stephen, Gabriel Mainella, Joseph Totino – all Team Ontario athletes.

Click here for pairings and leaderboard:

• Junior Boys : https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11289063469460015309
• Junior Girls:  https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11289174334209313123

For updates, highlights, and live scoring throughout the tournament, follow along @thegolfontario on Instagram, Facebook

Mark your calendars! On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Junior Golf Drive is BACK, offering an unforgettable day of golf at the prestigious Granite Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ontario.

After breaking records last year, thanks to our generous supporters and participants, we were able to raise over $100,000 to support junior golf programs across the province. This year, we’re aiming even higher, continuing our mission to nurture the next generation of golfers through initiatives like the Junior Golf Pathway, Next Wave Program, and Team Ontario.

A highlight for many participants was the chance to tee it up alongside a Team Ontario or Next Wave athlete. Playing with some of Ontario’s top junior talent created a memorable and inspiring experience – offering not only great golf, but meaningful connections with the next generation of champions.

Please join us for this highly anticipated event which features 18-holes of golf with carts, registration gifts, breakfast, three-course lunch meal, prizes, and an incredible online auction with exclusive golf experiences.

Don’t miss this opportunity to play on one of Ontario’s finest courses while supporting a worthy cause. Register your foursome today at juniorgolfdrive.ca and be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of golf in Ontario.

Six winners were crowned Wednesday at The Club at Bond Head for the 2025 Ontario Champion of Champions.

This championship featured a field of 230+ players—the largest of the season—drawn from various clubs throughout Ontario, with each participant a club champion from their respective home club. 

The event took place on the North and South courses at The Club at Bond Head, with competitors competing for titles in various divisions including Men’s, Women’s, Junior Boy’s, Senior Men’s, Senior Women’s, and Junior Girl’s.

Winners

Will Hindemit of The Club at North Halton won the Junior Boys’ Division after an 3-under-par 68. 

Riviera Lindholm of St. George’s Golf and Country Club won the Junior Girls’ Division after an 2-under-par 71. 

Jamaal Moussaoui of  Cataraqui Golf and Country Club won the Men’s Division after a 2-under-par 69.

Julia Alexander-Carew of Credit Valley Golf & Country Club won the Women’s Division after a 4-over-par 74.

Mark Brewer of Whitevale Golf Club won the Senior Men’s Division after a 1-under-par 71.

Carolyn Gallinger of Meadowbrook Golf Club won the Senior Women’s Division after a 4-over-par 77.

For the FULL LEADERBOARD, CLICK HERE.

View photos from the event here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1272215357920022&type=3

Golf Ontario congratulates The Club at Bond Head in Beeton, Ontario, on its 20th anniversary. Since opening in 2005, the club has established itself as a standout golf destination in Ontario golf, offering two distinct championship courses designed by Hurdzan-Fry. For the past 2 decades, Bond Head has been crucial in forming Ontario’s golf scene thanks to its panoramic views, innovative course design, and consistent commitment to hosting significant events.   

Early acclaim helped set the tone for Bond Head’s legacy, with the club earning national recognition as “Best New Course in Canada” by Travel & Leisure Golf and being named one of the “Top New Courses” by Golf Digest.

To commemorate this milestone year, Bond Head will maintain its tradition of organizing and hosting top-tier competition. In 2025, the club will host a number of events, including Golf Ontario’s prestigious Champion of Champions on May 14, a province-wide celebration of club champions, as well as several junior and amateur competitions throughout the season. These events demonstrate the club’s continuous dedication to developing the game and providing a platform for talent at all levels.

Bond Head’s unique dual-course design offers golfers two separate championship experiences on one property. The South Course is broad and open, modelled after classic links-style golf, but the North Course is more tree-lined, with numerous hills and dramatic elevation changes. This contrast provides golfers with a distinct option and contributes to the club’s status as a must-visit location for players of all skill abilities. 

In October of 2024, the club further showed its creative side by hosting the “400some”:  a one-of-a-kind event organized by Random Golf Club and Golf Town. The idea was simple but bold, to bring 400 golfers together to play the same hole at the same time. It wasn’t a competition, but a celebration of community, inclusivity, and the joy of the game. The event drew players of all skill levels and backgrounds, turning a regular fairway into a shared experience. It was a memorable moment that reflected Bond Head’s commitment to innovation and its ongoing efforts to make golf more inclusive and accessible for everyone.

As The Club at Bond Head celebrates 20 years of impact, it continues to reflect the values at the heart of Ontario’s golf community – excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. Its commitment to hosting events, welcoming all levels of play, and embracing bold ideas aligns closely with Golf Ontario’s Golf for All vision.

Golf Ontario is proud to announce applications for the 2025 Scholarship Program will officially open on May 16, 2025, and will close on June 30, 2025.

This annual initiative supports Ontario student-athletes who demonstrate excellence both academically and within the golf community.

Scholarship Overview

Since 1994, Golf Ontario has awarded scholarships to hundreds of deserving students, thanks to the generous support of donors and partners. These scholarships aim to ease financial burdens and empower recipients to pursue their academic and athletic goals.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for a Golf Ontario scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a resident of Ontario
• Maintain a minimum overall academic average of 75%
• Hold an active Golf Ontario or Golf Canada membership
• Demonstrate active involvement in golf through competitive play, community engagement, volunteerism, or industry experience

Required Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit:

• A completed online application form
• A one-page personal essay titled “How Golf Has Shaped My Life”
• An academic transcript
• Proof of college or university acceptance or enrollment
• A letter of recommendation
• A resume
• An additional letter of reference

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Special Scholarship Awards

In addition to general scholarships, Golf Ontario offers several named awards honouring individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport:

• Ken McKenzie Award: Recognizes a student who embodies McKenzie’s dedication to junior golf development.
• Christine Fisher Memorial Student Award: Awarded to a female golfer demonstrating academic excellence and community involvement, with preference given to applicants from the Waterloo Region or those attending the University of Waterloo.
• Craig Revell Scholarship: Honours a student who exemplifies Revell’s respect for the game and academic achievement.
• Helena Harbridge Scholarship: Supports a student-athlete who has overcome adversity, reflecting Harbridge’s perseverance and dedication.
• Dave Mills Scholarship: Celebrates a student pursuing post-secondary education, reflecting Mills’ lifelong commitment to golf development.
• Baka Mobile Scholarship: Supports one male and one female junior golfer pursuing post-secondary education in Ontario.
• Bill Bath Scholarship Award: Recognizes a student from The Regional Municipality of Durham who demonstrates Bath’s passion for golf and community service.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted online from May 16 to June 30, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and submit their applications HERE.

For questions or to learn more about supporting the scholarship program, please contact fundraising@golfontario.ca.

Golf Ontario remains committed to fostering the growth of student-athletes and looks forward to supporting the next generation of leaders in golf and beyond.

Disability golf has made a significant difference in my life. Four years ago, my brother encouraged me to sign up for the Ontario Open. At the time, I was struggling deeply with one of my lifelong disabilities. While you might look at me and not see someone with a disability—and growing up around only able-bodied people, I didn’t see myself that way either—I had been silently dealing with challenges that made many things, including golf, very difficult. Travelling by plane was out of the question, and even attending local tournaments in Ontario felt overwhelming.

About a week before my first round, my father passed away. My entire family was away at the time, and I was ready to withdraw. But my brother returned from his trip and convinced me to play. In that round, I was paired with Kurtis Barkley, the defending champion and a top-10-ranked golfer on the G4D Tour. Somehow, I shot my best-ever score—a 66, closing with birdie-eagle, with thoughts of my dad guiding that final putt.

After my first tee shot, Kurtis asked, “Have you heard about the G4D Tour?” He went on to explain how disability golf is growing, with the DP World Tour now hosting 8 to 10 events annually that showcase some of the best adaptive golfers in the world. I already knew I had surgery coming up to address the disability I’d been managing most of my life, and despite the grief I was carrying, I felt a sense of renewed opportunity.

My second-place finishes in both the Ontario and Canadian championships quickly pushed me into the top 30. My goal was to crack the top 10 and earn an invitation to play on the G4D Tour—something I’d long dreamed of, just to see how I’d measure up against the world’s best.

That fall, the R&A and the DP World Tour announced the inaugural G4D Open. I registered as soon as I could. My surgery was in December 2022, and while the disability is now more manageable, I hadn’t travelled in a long time. I kept the trip short—just a quick flight to the tournament and back.

The tournament was a great success. I finished in the top 15 and made new friends during both practice and competition. While I didn’t earn the high finish I’d hoped for or break into the top 10, I was proud of how I played and grateful for the sense of belonging I felt among fellow adaptive golfers.

From these experiences, I’ve learned that playing alongside others with disabilities has given me permission to take the time I need before every shot. Living with multiple invisible disabilities, I’ve always tried not to get in anyone’s way—not to let my hearing loss, hand dexterity challenges, or other conditions slow things down. During golf tournaments, that mindset would often cause me to rush, leading to mistakes. Disability golf has helped me realize it’s okay to take the time and space I need to perform my best.

Golf Ontario is proud to share a guest blog from Chris Willis—an adaptive golfer whose story speaks to the transformative impact of the game.

This week, Willis blogs from Woburn Golf Club in United Kingdom as he competes in the 2025 G4D Open, sharing his thoughts on what this event—and this path—has meant to him.

The countdown is on for one of the most distinguished events on Golf Ontario’s calendar—the 2025 Champion of Champions, set for Wednesday, May 14th at The Club at Bond Head.  This annual championship brings together many of the province’s top competitors for a day that celebrates achievement, competition, and provincial pride.

A Celebration of Club Champions

This year’s championship will welcome a full field of 240 players, with 120 playing on each course. Competitors will take on 18 holes of stroke play, with shotgun starts at 12:00 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. The North Course will feature the Men’s, Women’s, and Junior Boys’ divisions, while the South Course will host the Senior Men, Senior Women, and Junior Girls. ​With club champions from all corners of Ontario and talent spread across both courses, the stage is set for an exciting and memorable day of competition.

“The event celebrates our member club champions from each of their respective divisions,” says Rob Watson, Tournament Director. “It’s the largest one-day event we hold, with 236 golfers currently registered.”

Watson notes that the roster includes champions from six divisions: Men’s, Women’s, Senior Men’s, Senior Women’s, Junior Boys, and Junior Girls—highlighting the depth, diversity, and strength of competition within Golf Ontario’s membership.

👉Click here for full player roster: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11291891267035777202

Who to Watch

Returning champions:

• Lynn Lean of Spring Lakes Golf Club won the Senior Women’s division after a 12-over-par 84 in 2024 Champion of Champions.

• Julia Alexander-Carew of Credit Valley Golf and Country Club won the Junior Girls’ division after an even-par 72 in the 2024 Champion of Champions.

• Robert Gibson of Cedar Brae Golf Club won the Senior Men’s division after a 2-under-par 70 in 2024 Champion of Champions.
  

Stay Connected

For pairings, live scoring, and post-round results, follow along at https://www.golfontario.ca, and keep an eye on Golf Ontario’s social channels throughout the day for updates from the course.

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Women’s Try and Learn schedule is now live.

Whether you’re brand new to golf or looking to dust off the clubs after some time away, our Try and Learn events offer the perfect, welcoming environment to tee it up. No previous experience or equipment is needed — just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to have fun!

What to Expect:

• A fun, relaxed atmosphere designed for beginners
• Professional instruction to help you build confidence
• Friendly, supportive group settings
• Equipment provided (or bring your own if you prefer)
• A chance to make new friends and discover the joy of golf

Our 2025 schedule features Try and Learn events across Ontario, making it easy to find a location that’s convenient for you.

View the Full 2025 Women’s Try and Learn Schedule

Spaces are limited and spots fill up fast — don’t wait to register!

Scarborough, ON — This past weekend, Golf Ontario launched the season in style with the inaugural 1000 Ball Challenge Kickoff Event at Toronto’s premier indoor golf facility Metro Golf Sportsplex. The energy, excitement, and community spirit that filled the venue made it clear: the 1000 Ball Challenge is ready to soar to new heights in 2025.

A Day of Fun, Competition, and Giving Back

Over 100 passionate golfers gathered for a thrilling day packed with lively golf action, contests, incredible prizes, music, and a delicious lunch. The atmosphere buzzed with enthusiasm as players teed off and connected over their shared love for the game — all while supporting a great cause. Every dollar raised from the event will directly benefit Golf Ontario’s GOLF FOR ALL Fund, helping to break down barriers and create more inclusive golf opportunities across the province.

“It was amazing to see so many people come together to support the GOLF FOR ALL Fund and kickoff the 1000 Ball Challenge with such energy,” said Golf Ontario CEO Kyle McFarlane. “A great turnout, and the positive spirit throughout the day was truly inspiring.”

Participants left not only with memories of great shots and friendly competition but also with the pride of knowing they were making a difference in the future of golf.

Celebrating Our Contest Winners

Congratulations to all our contest winners who brought their best swings and skills to the competition!

• Doane Grant Thornton – Winner of the Target Contest
• Doane Grant Thornton – Winner of the Women’s Longest Drive
• RISE Bogey League – Winner of the Men’s Longest Drive

Your performances added an extra layer of excitement to an already incredible day!

New and Familiar Faces

This year’s kickoff event saw an amazing 30 groups registered and welcomed over 100 golfers to Metro Golf Sportsplex. Even more exciting, 36 individuals attended their very first Golf Ontario event, showcasing the growing enthusiasm and reach of the 1000 Ball Challenge. The vibrant mix from those in the Golf Ontario circle like Senior Men’s Champion Rob Gibson, Adaptive Champion Chris Willis and chapters from the LPGA Amateurs of Ontario and first-timers helped create an unforgettable atmosphere full of energy, camaraderie, and fun.

Thank You to Metro Golf Sportsplex

A huge thank you Jim Tsakalos and Jenn Topos and all the staff at the Metro Golf Sportsplex for hosting us at their world-class indoor golf facility. The venue’s spacious layout, cutting-edge technology, and welcoming environment set the perfect stage for an event of this calibre.