GIRLS LEADERBOAD | BOYS LEADERBOARD | PHOTOS

Thornton, ON – Greeted by fog and a misting of rain, the final round of the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ and Girls’ Match Play Championship got underway at 8:00 a.m. today, with two Team Ontario athletes claiming the titles. Owen Kim (Blue Springs GC) and Alissa Xu (Station Creek GC) conquered the challenging Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club while enduring less than ideal weather conditions, for a total of 108 (90) holes of golf over three days.

The Semi-Final round teed off at 8:00 a.m. this morning, with Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club), Ethan Irvine (Hamilton G&CC), Andreas Diogenous (Whistle Bear), and Owen Kim (Blue Springs GC) fighting for a spot in the final round. In a well fought battle, bronze medals would be awarded to Smith and Diogenous. Irvine took Smith in 2&1 to advance to the final round, while the other Boys’ match would continue to five playoff holes. Kim went head-to-head against Team Ontario teammate, Andreas Diogenous (Whistle Bear), to come out on top. In the final round, Irvine and Kim were even at the turn, with Kim winning two holes on the back nine to take the title 2&1.

Taking home his third 2021 Ontario Championship title, Kim said “I knew going in that I didn’t want to be too aggressive. I didn’t want to go birdie hunting, I just tried to make as many pars as I could and it worked out.” Over the three days of competition, Kim agreed that day two was the most challenging weather wise, but commented that he “was able to stay dry, and hit decent shots to the green to make par.” Since our last interview with Kim at the Ontario Juvenile Boys’ Championship, he’s participated in the National Junior Selection Camp. He added that “I thought it was pretty cool seeing meeting all the coaches for Golf Canada out there and just being able to play with the best players in Canada. Just being there was a really cool experience.”

The first Girls’ Semi-Final match of the day took place at 8:16 a.m., against Team Ontario teammates, Alissa Xu (Blue Springs GC) and Sarah Gallagher (Blue Springs GC). Xu would take Gallagher 2&1 to move through to the Final round. The second semi-final match occurred between Myranda Quinton (Blue Springs GC) and Lindsay McGrath (Rattlesnake Point GC), which would go into four playoff holes with Quinton taking the win in a sudden death defeat. The final match of the day would be won by Xu, with an impressive 6&4 takedown over Quinton.

Claiming her first Ontario Championship win, Xu said “it feels really good! I think it’s a great stepping stone for me.” She also added, “the weather was tough. I played pretty well, as I felt like I was stable out there which is very important in this kind weather.” When asked what the strongest part of her game was, Xu commented that “I think my putting was really good. I made a lot of clutch putts.” Having a strong 2021 season, Xu qualified for the USGA Junior Girls Championship earlier this summer and experienced her first year on Team Ontario. Both Owen Kim and Alissa Xu will be attending the Provincial Super Camp and Ontario Tour Championship at Ambassador Golf Club from October 4^th to 8^th.

Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, rules officials, and staff for their support of the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Match Play Championship. To Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club and your team – General Manager & Managing Partner Richard Edmonds, Superintendent Mike McDevitt, F&B Manager & Managing Partner Andrew North, Executive Chef Ian Brown, and Golf Services Manager Amy McDevitt – Thank you for being such amazing hosts through these three days of challenging weather conditions.

Lastly, a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners; Adidas, TaylorMade, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, Solo Golf, and Sport Travel. We are grateful for your continued support.

To view the leaderboards from the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship information, visit our Golf Genius page. Information for the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship can be found on our Golf Genius page here.

About the Ontario Junior Boys & Girls (U19) Championship

The Junior Boys’ Match Play Championship has been contested since 1998 featuring Ontario’s top 16 amateur male golfers age 18 and under. The field is determined by results from four qualifiers. Notable past champions include Matt McQuillan, Justin Shin, Stephane Dubois, and Jon Boncoddo.

The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship is contested annually and features Ontario’s top 16 amateur female golfers age 18 and under. Players can earn their way into the championship through the Jr. Girls Spring Classic and the Ontario Jr. Girls Championship. Notable past champions include Alena Sharp, Stefi Markovich, Christina Yoon, Elizabeth Tong and Grace St-Germain.

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of September 22^nd, 2021)

• Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses, plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
  • The Ontario Government has indicated that as of September 22, valid proof of vaccination will include either the paper or PDF vaccine receipt (received following 2nd shot), along with a government-issued photo ID.
• Proof of vaccination IS required for:
  • Indoor Golf Simulators
  • Indoor Dining
  • Indoor Sports and Recreation Facilities
  • Indoor Meeting and Events Spaces
• The Ontario Government has indicated that there are exceptions:
  • Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate.
  • Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from these requirements.
• You can find more information in this Ontario Government News Release.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

GIRLS LEADERBOAD | BOYS LEADERBOARD | PHOTOS

Thornton, ON – The weather was not in our favour for day two of the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ and Girls’ Match Play Championship. With heavy rain through the night, we were extremely lucky to have playable conditions today at Tangle Creek G&CC. Throughout 36-holes of golf for both the boys and girls, the rain continued and the temperature decreased, creating challenging conditions for the Round of 16 and Quarter-Final round.

The action got underway at 8:00 a.m. with the Boys Match Play taking to the course first for the Round of 16. The Quarter-Final round took to the course at 1:00 p.m., with players continuing to battle the weather conditions. Making it through to the Semi-Final round is Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club), Ethan Irvine (Hamilton G&CC), Andreas Diogenous (Whistle Bear GC), and Owen Kim (Blue Springs GC). Kim has won both the Ontario Juvenile Boys and Ontario Junior Boys Spring Classic Championship in 2021, while Diogenous is Kim’s teammate on Team Ontario and Smith claimed runner-up at the 2021 Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys Championship.

The Girls Match Play teed off at 9:04 a.m., with the Round of 16 taking place first. Weather conditions made for a slow round, pushing the Quarter-Final round to 2:05 p.m.. The girls had to hustle in the Round of 8 as the final match got underway at 3:06 p.m.. With all four matches completing just before dark, the competitors advancing to the Semi-Final round tomorrow include Alissa Xu (Station Creek GC), Sarah Gallagher (Blue Springs GC), Myranda Quinton (Blue Springs GC), and Lindsay McGrath (Rattlesnake Point GC). McGrath is the 2021 Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls’ Champion, while Xu and Gallagher are both Team Ontario athletes.

Action from the Semi-Final round starts at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, with the Boys teeing it up first. The Girls take to the course at 8:16 a.m.. The Final round will take place later in the afternoon at approximately 1 pm, with official tee times to be found on our Golf Genius pages. For Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship information, visit our Golf Genius page. Information for the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship can be found on our Golf Genius page here.

About the Ontario Junior Boys & Girls (U19) Championship

The Junior Boys’ Match Play Championship has been contested since 1998 featuring Ontario’s top 16 amateur male golfers age 18 and under. The field is determined by results from four qualifiers. Notable past champions include Matt McQuillan, Justin Shin, Stephane Dubois, and Jon Boncoddo.

The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship is contested annually and features Ontario’s top 16 amateur female golfers age 18 and under. Players can earn their way into the championship through the Jr. Girls Spring Classic and the Ontario Jr. Girls Championship. Notable past champions include Alena Sharp, Stefi Markovich, Christina Yoon, Elizabeth Tong and Grace St-Germain.

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of September 22^nd, 2021)

• Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses, plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
  • The Ontario Government has indicated that as of September 22, valid proof of vaccination will include either the paper or PDF vaccine receipt (received following 2nd shot), along with a government-issued photo ID.
• Proof of vaccination IS required for:
  • Indoor Golf Simulators
  • Indoor Dining
  • Indoor Sports and Recreation Facilities
  • Indoor Meeting and Events Spaces
• The Ontario Government has indicated that there are exceptions:
  • Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate.
  • Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from these requirements.
• You can find more information in this Ontario Government News Release.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

GIRLS LEADERBOAD | BOYS LEADERBOARD |
PHOTOS

Thornton, ON – A light misting of rain greeted the first day of competition at the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ and Girls’ Match Play Championship. With the weather cooperating throughout the day at Tangle Creek G&CC, players were able to complete the Round of 64 and Round of 32.

The Junior Boys’ Match Play competed over 36-holes of golf today, with the Round of 64 starting at 8:00 a.m. this morning and the Round of 32 teeing off at 1:34 p.m. this afternoon. Past Golf Ontario champions making it through to the Round of 16 include 2021 Ontario Junior Boys’ Champion, James Newton (Royal Ottawa GC), 2021 Ontario Junior Spring Classic and Ontario Juvenile Boys’ Champion, Owen Kim (Blue Springs GC), as well as 2020 Ontario Juvenile Boys’ Champion, Andreas Diogenous (Whistle Bear GC).

Following the Boys’ Round of 64, the Junior Girls’ Match Play took to the course at 12:30 p.m. today with a split start tee time, to play out the Round of 32. Previous Golf Ontario champions making it through to the Round of 16 include 2021 Ontario Junior Girls’ Champion, Peyton Costabile (Whistle Bear GC), 2021 Ontario Juvenile Girls’ Champion, Joline Truong (Trafalgar G&CC), and 2021 Ontario Bantam Girls’ Champion, Shauna Liu (Station Creek GC).

The Round of 16 gets underway at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, with the Boys teeing it up first. The Girls take to the course at 9:04 a.m.. The Quarter-Finals/ Round of 8 will take place later in the afternoon, with tee times to be found on our Golf Genius pages. For Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship information, visit our Golf Genius page. Information for the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship can be found on our Golf Genius page here.

About the Ontario Junior Boys & Girls (U19) Championship

The Junior Boys’ Match Play Championship has been contested since 1998 featuring Ontario’s top 16 amateur male golfers age 18 and under. The field is determined by results from four qualifiers. Notable past champions include Matt McQuillan, Justin Shin, Stephane Dubois, and Jon Boncoddo.

The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship is contested annually and features Ontario’s top 16 amateur female golfers age 18 and under. Players can earn their way into the championship through the Jr. Girls Spring Classic and the Ontario Jr. Girls Championship. Notable past champions include Alena Sharp, Stefi Markovich, Christina Yoon, Elizabeth Tong and Grace St-Germain.

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of September 22^nd, 2021)

• Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses, plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
  • The Ontario Government has indicated that as of September 22, valid proof of vaccination will include either the paper or PDF vaccine receipt (received following 2nd shot), along with a government-issued photo ID.
• Proof of vaccination IS required for:
  • Indoor Golf Simulators
  • Indoor Dining
  • Indoor Sports and Recreation Facilities
  • Indoor Meeting and Events Spaces
• The Ontario Government has indicated that there are exceptions:
  • Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate.
  • Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from these requirements.
• You can find more information in this Ontario Government News Release.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

Aryn Matthews (Bigwin Island GC) and Nyah Kelly (Lindsay G&CC) claim the title while Angela Penfound and Gail Bishop (Midland G&CC) win net division 

LEADERBOARD | PHOTOS

Thornhill, ON — Summer like conditions welcomed 68 players in teams of two at the Ladies GC of Toronto for the 67th annual Ontario Women’s Four-Ball Championship. With warm weather came hot play, and the day proved to be competitive just like most years in the past.

After 18 however, it was Aryn Matthews (Bigwin Island GC) and Nyah Kelly (Lindsay G&CC) who prevailed. The duo finished the tournament with an impressive six-under (65), including 7 birdies on their card to leave as four-ball champions.

“We came out hoping to just have a good time,” said Kelly. “We ended up playing really well and having lots of fun”. Matthews ended, “I feel like together we make a good team and encouraged each other. We both made good approach shots throughout the round.”

Trailing just two strokes behind in second place, was Sarah Yang and Michelle P. Ding (both of Station Creek GC), who recorded a solid four-under (67). Finishing in third was the duo of Emily Zhu (Public Player) and Cynthia Zhao (Station Creek GC), after firing a three-under (68).

As for the Low Net portion of the tournament, it was the team of Angela Penfound and Gail Bishop (Midland G&CC) who came out on top after a three-hole playoff against fellow club players Susan Rooney and Mary Sallinen, also of Midland G&CC.

Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, starters, referees, scorers, and volunteers for their support of the 2021 Ontario Women’s Four-Ball Championship. Thank you as well to Ladies GC of Toronto and your staff, volunteers, and members for being such fantastic hosts and continued support of this historic event.

Lastly, a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners; Adidas, TaylorMade, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, Solo Golf, and Sport Travel. We are grateful for your continued support.

For more leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here.

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of July 21st, **subject to change)

At all times, and in all places, 2-metre physical distancing should be respected.

Coaches and spectators are permitted at Golf Ontario Championships and Qualifiers with capacity limits. Spectators must check in at registration, complete a wellness check and pick up accreditation before being allowed on the course.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

Note this was moved from September 23rd to September 30th
due to heavy rain and conditions

Uxbridge, ON – The last stop on this week’s busy coverage of championship play is the Ontario Senior Men’s Better-Ball Championship at Brampton Golf Club.

Celebrating their centennial anniversary in 2021, the timeless parkland creation is excited to welcome competitors to the classic course. Hosting for the sixth time in the past seven years, Head Golf Professional Patrick Yashar, expressed that “the club is very pleased to continue to host and support this championship. The golf course is in great shape. The greens will be smooth, and the rough is fairly thick.” The meandering fairways into a river valley below, will be a “fair but difficult test of golf that will challenge all competitors”.

With the return of the championship after no tournament was held in 2020, the defending champions from 2019, Bruno Ardito and Gary Parker (Brampton GC), return to defend their title on home soil. Also in the mix could be 2017 champions, Frank Morris (Cutten Fields) & Tim Lee (Public Player). The winning duo will need consistent play and strong teamwork to walk away with the coveted hardware.

The players will take to the course starting at 8am on Thursday morning. A full list of previous champions of the event can be found on our website here. More information on the Ontario Senior Men’s Better-Ball Championship can be found on our Golf Genius page here

About the Ontario Senior Men’s Better-Ball Championship

The Ontario Senior Men’s Better-Ball Championship was first contested in 1982. It is open to players aged 55 and older as of the date of the tournament. The championship trophy was originally donated by the Oakdale Golf & Country Club, who annually hosted many Men’s Better-Ball Championships. Notable champions include Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Nick Westlock and Stu Hamilton.

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of July 21^st, **subject to change)

• At all times, and in all places, 2-metre physical distancing should be respected.
• Coaches and spectators are permitted at Golf Ontario Championships and Qualifiers with capacity limits. Spectators must check in at registration, complete a wellness check and pick up accreditation before being allowed on the course.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

Uxbridge, ON – The next stop on Golf Ontario’s fall coverage of the 2021 championship season is the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ and Girls’ Match Play Championship at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club from September 21-23.

Since opening in 2002, Tangle Creek has gained recognition as Barrie’s #1 public golf facility and one of the premier golf courses in the Greater Toronto Area. General Manager, Richard Edmonds, explained that “Tangle Creek is excited to be hosting the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys and Girls Match Play Championship. Our club is dedicated to growing the game through allowing access to our course for events such as the provincial match play championship.” With an all bent grass layout combining the best characteristics of classic and links style courses, the course “will play hard and fast and the green speed will be quick, especially with all the undulations. The course becomes even more difficult when the wind blows. This will have a huge impact on the club selection during the competitors’ rounds.”

The match play format for the boys will consist of a split tee start for the first match, with the top ten seeds getting a bye to the round of 32. The round of 32 will take place in the afternoon, following the girls round of 32. Wednesday morning will see the round of 16 take place, with quarter-final matches in the afternoon. Thursday has action from the semi-final matches and the final match of two contending for the championship.

The junior girls will start with the round of 32 on Tuesday afternoon, with the round of 16 and quarter-final matches taking place on Wednesday. Semi-final matches will start on Thursday morning, with the final round of the two remaining competitors playing in the afternoon for the match play title.

Action from Tangle Creek will get underway at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21^st, with the Boys teeing it up first. The Girls take to the course at 12:30 p.m.. For Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship information, visit our Golf Genius page. Information for the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship can be found on our Golf Genius page here.

About the Ontario Junior Boys & Girls (U19) Championship

The Junior Boys’ Match Play Championship has been contested since 1998 featuring Ontario’s top 16 amateur male golfers age 18 and under. The field is determined by results from four qualifiers. Notable past champions include Matt McQuillan, Justin Shin, Stephane Dubois, and Jon Boncoddo.

The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship is contested annually and features Ontario’s top 16 amateur female golfers age 18 and under. Players can earn their way into the championship through the Jr. Girls Spring Classic and the Ontario Jr. Girls Championship. Notable past champions include Alena Sharp, Stefi Markovich, Christina Yoon, Elizabeth Tong and Grace St-Germain.

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of July 21^st, **subject to change)

• At all times, and in all places, 2-metre physical distancing should be respected.
• Coaches and spectators are permitted at Golf Ontario Championships and Qualifiers with capacity limits. Spectators must check in at registration, complete a wellness check and pick up accreditation before being allowed on the course.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

Uxbridge, ON — On Monday, September 20th, the prestigious Ladies GC of Toronto welcomes the Ontario Women’s Four-Ball Championship. The field of 84 talented players of all ages, playing in twosomes, will take to the challenging course in hopes of leaving as champions.

Notables in the field include Terrill Samuel (2021 Women’s Mid-Am Champion, 2020 Senior Women’s Champion), Emily Zhu (2018 Junior Spring Classic Champion, Team Canada National Junior Squad), and past champions of the event including Ivy Steinberg, Marion Reid, Debbie Court, and Leslie Ferrari.

A Stanley Thompson design, the 18-hole course from the back tees is just over 6,000 yards. It’s long and narrow fairways, and small greens make it no easy task to perform well. The prestigious course located in Thornhill is “thrilled to be hosting this year’s Women’s Four-Ball Championship,” expressed Jaime Steedman, Head Golf Professional of Ladies GC of Toronto. “It’s always exciting to welcome some of the best golfers in the province to Ladies’, and showcase the incredible mid-September course conditions we’ve been enjoying.” Steedman added, “the club is fresh off hosting the PGA of Ontario Women’s Championship (Sept 13) and the course is in the best shape I’ve seen it, and I am thrilled that the players will get to enjoy it in peak form.”

Samuel, Reid, Steinberg, and the rest of the field take to the course starting at 9am. The duo who can handle the tough conditions and tight greens the best, will leave after 18 holes with some special hardware in their possession. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Golf genius page here.

About the Ontario Women’s Four-Ball Championship

First played in 1953, the Ontario Women’s Four-Ball Championship is contested annually and features two-woman teams competing in a better-ball 18-hole format. In total, 46 teams and 92 players took part in the 2018 event.

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Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of July 21^st, **subject to change)

• At all times, and in all places, 2-metre physical distancing should be respected.
• Coaches and spectators are permitted at Golf Ontario Championships and Qualifiers with capacity limits. Spectators must check in at registration, complete a wellness check and pick up accreditation before being allowed on the course.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

LEADERBOARD | PHOTOS

Tottenham, ON – The final round of the 2021 Ontario Disability Championship was greeted by beautiful weather today, as competitors took to the stunning Legacy course at Woodington Lake Golf Club. Returning to defend their titles and walking away as 3-peat champions, is both Natasha Stasiuk (Heron Point Golf Links) and Kurtis Barkley (Cedar Glen GC).

With her lowest round of the championship, Stasiuk shot a 92 to secure the title with an overall 188. Silver medalist Tess Trojan (Public Player) also had a strong round, tackling a couple of holes that were giving her a challenge in round one. Taking home the bronze medal following her first provincial championship is Samantha Lemieux (Hamilton G&CC), who bravely took on the challenging course with the support of her playing partners.

In the post win interview, Stasiuk felt confident heading into the championship this week. “My scores weren’t as strong as I know I can play, but I knew I could accomplish it.” Disappointed in her putting, Stasiuk commented that “the greens are very hard to play on.”  Barkley and Stasiuk actually discussed how challenging the greens were following the practice round on Tuesday. Stasiuk added that she would love to have more female competitors in the event. “There was a girl from England who completed a couple of years ago, so it would be nice to see more players from around the world.” Keeping a level head over challenging conditions, Stasiuk was just happy she got out to play golf with her dad as caddy. The next championship Stasiuk will be competing in is the inaugural Canadian All Abilities Championship, taking place next week at Humber Valley Golf Course.

After firing two-over in today’s final round, Barkley finishes just six-strokes ahead of silver medalist Russell Aide (Public Player). Aide, a Bantam aged player, tied with Barkley for the low round of the day after shooting a stellar 74. Oshawa Golf and Curling Club’s Geoffrey Beecroft finished in the bronze medalist position with an overall 160.

When asked if this year’s championship win feels any different, Barkley expressed that “today and yesterday was a challenge all together. It was a grind from the first shot till the end because this course can just take good shots and eat them up. You’ve got to take the good with the bad and just play one shot at a time.” Barkley said the overall course conditions were great, but “the greens are very tough for the speeds they play at.” Playing three times a week, Barkley’s motto is to take it one shot at a time. “That’s the beauty of golf, every shot is different.” This year Barkley qualified for the EDGA Dubai Finale, taking place alongside the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai in November. We wish him the best of luck in Dubai and at the inaugural Canadian All Abilities Championship, which he’ll be attending as well.

We would also like to highlight those who placed in the Men’s and Women’s Net Stableford divisions. Finishing in a tie for the gold medal is defending net Stableford champion, Gary Bos (Public Player), and silver medalist in the gross stroke play, Russell Aide (Public Player). Bronze medalist of both gross stroke and net Stableford divisions is Geoffrey Beecroft (Oshawa G&CC). On the women’s side, Tess Trojan secures her defending net Stableford champion title, with silver medalist Samantha Lemieux (Hamilton G&CC) finishing just eight points back. Natasha Stasiuk (Heron Point GL), winner of the gross stroke play, takes home the bronze medalist position. Congratulations to all the players who competed in the 3^rd annual Ontario Disability Championship!

Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, rules officials, staff and volunteers for their support of the 2021 Ontario Disability Championship. To Woodington Lake Golf Club and their team – Head Golf Professional Scott Loosely, Superintendent Delky Dozzi, General Manager John Chetti, Marketing & Sales Manager Olivia Traetto, and the Food & Beverage Team – Thank you to you and your staff for the warm welcome and continued support of the Ontario Disability Championship.

Lastly, a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners; Adidas, TaylorMade, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, Solo Golf, and Sport Travel. We are grateful for your continued support.

To view the leaderboards from the 2021 Ontario Disability Championship, visit our Golf Genius page.

About The Ontario Disability Championship

In 2019, Woodington Lake Golf Club hosted the inaugural Ontario Disability Championship. Played over a 36-hole competition for Men and Women, the Ontario Disability Championship is an inclusive event in which athletes with disabilities compete in a provincial championship environment. The championship promotes awareness and participation for golfers with disabilities and provides a platform for future talent identification. The Ontario Disability Championship is a counting event on the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD).

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of July 21^st, **subject to change)

• At all times, and in all places, 2-metre physical distancing should be respected.
• Coaches and spectators are permitted at Golf Ontario Championships and Qualifiers with capacity limits. Spectators must check in at registration, complete a wellness check and pick up accreditation before being allowed on the course.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca

LEADERBOARD | PHOTOGRAPHY

Springfield, ON – Day 2 of the 2021 BAKA Ontario Public Amateur Championship saw some spectacular golf at Tarandowah Golfers Club. 3 winners were crowned today, with Robert McLean taking the A flight with a gross score of +4 (144). Joel Niles won the B flight with a net score of even par (140) and Jeff Roberts won the C flight in a playoff with a 2-under (138)

The overall champion and A flight winner was Robert McLean who fired a spectacular 1-under 69 which included 4 birdies and just 3 bogeys. When asked about his winning performance after the round, McLean enthused “I felt great, a good front nine yesterday and a bad back nine, but I wanted to come out strong today. I knew putting was going to be key today and I showed up 45 minutes early to focus on my putting and it paid off. The course was really great with greens running very true”

The B flight came down to the wire and Joel Niles came out on top with a 2-day total of even par (140). Tied for second only 1 stroke back were Colin Edwards and Kyle Stolys who both carded a 2 day total of 1-over (141). The win for Niles was a result of a very strong day 2 net score of 5-under 65 which enabled him to jump 9 spots in the standings. Niles was thrilled with the win saying “My driving was the key for me today. Yesterday I was spraying it a little bit off of the tee but today I was very solid and kept my tee shots on the fairway which really helped with this course”. Niles also attributed the win “to my wife who showed up on the back nine and was my good luck charm, being Irish and all”

A playoff was needed to crown the C flight champion. Jeff Roberts and Mike Murphy finished regulation play with identical 2-under (138) scores and went to a 3-hole playoff. Both players were lights out in the playoff with Roberts’ firing 3 pars to take the championship. Finishing in 3^rd at even par (140) was Andrew Schlegel with a sizzling net 64 on day 2. Roberts’ was very happy with his win, saying “that while I hit the ball well, it was my putting who was the star today. The course was great and making some great up and downs with strong putting was key”

Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, volunteers, rules officials, staff and members for their support of the 2021 Ontario Women’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championship. To Tarandowah Golfers Club and their passionate team –
Owner Rashad Ayyash, Head Professional and GM Andy Shaw, Assistant of Operations and Golf Services Charlie Richard, Superintendent Dan Lavis, and Head Chef Guillaume Danoizel: thank you to your staff and volunteers for being such welcoming hosts on a stunning links-style golf course.

Lastly, a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners; Baka Mobile who have been consistent supporters of the Ontario Public Player Championship, as well as Triple Bogey who were presenting sponsors of the event and help provide refreshments to the players. As well, adidas, TaylorMade, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, Solo Golf, and Sport Travel. We are grateful for your continued support.

*FINAL ROUND LEADERBOARD

To view the leaderboards from the 2021 Baka Ontario Public Amateur Championship, presented by Triple Bogey, visit our Golf Genius page.

About The Baka Public Amateur Championship

The Baka Ontario Public Amateur Championship was first played in 1958 at Don Valley Golf Club. Past winners include: Ken Trowbridge (1970), 2018 Ontario Golf Hall of Fame inductee Dave Bunker (2009, 2010) and Craig Loughry who has won a record four times (1997, 2001, 2005, 2006). Play of the tournament was suspended from 1984-1995. Mill Run Golf and Country Club (Uxbridge, ON) has hosted the tournament a record 9 times.

The Baka Public Amateur Championship provides the perfect opportunity for those interested in trying a competitive tournament while providing gross and net flights. This allows higher handicap players to play against players in their handicap grouping.

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Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of July 21^st, **subject to change)

• At all times, and in all places, 2-metre physical distancing should be respected.
• Coaches and spectators are permitted at Golf Ontario Championships and Qualifiers with capacity limits. Spectators must check in at registration, complete a wellness check and pick up accreditation before being allowed on the course.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher, Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario; BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar, Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario; PMacKellar@gao.ca

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Bath, ON – Early heavy fog delayed a dramatic final round of the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship, from Loyalist Golf & Country Club. An hour delay exactly, saw the men start at 9:00 am before being able to tackle the challenging course on their quest for gold. That quest came down to a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18^th hole to decide our champion.

Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood) fought back from a four-stroke deficit, behind 2020 Champion Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club), to drain his birdie putt on 18 and claim the prestigious title. Chinner recorded a strong three-under (69) to catch and surpass Bunker, who along with third place finisher Robert Cowan (Westmount G&CC), shot a two-over (74). He gained momentum on the back nine with three birdies over his last seven holes.

Following a silver medalist finish in 2020, Chinner said it “feels really good” to win a championship. “It’s been a while since I’ve won anything, so this really means a lot. I’m very happy.”  Chinner spoke about silver medallist Bunker, adding “I so enjoy playing with Dave. He’s such a great golfer and is never out of it. He has one of the best short games I’ve ever seen”. On his own game he explained “I tried to give myself birdie opportunities and they came at clutch moments. I started to hit the ball good on the last six holes after a nice three wood on 12.

As well as crowning the Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, we also saw hardware handed out for the age 65 and over category, and age 70+ divisions. Ronald James White (St. George’s &CC) captured the 65 and over division, while Kerry Short (Cherry Hill Club) won the 70 and over division.

Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, starters, referees, scorers, and volunteers for their support of the 2021 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship. Thank you as well to Loyalist G&CC and your staff, volunteers, and members for being such outstanding hosts and supporting this historic event.

Lastly, a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners; Adidas, TaylorMade, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, Solo Golf, and Sport Travel. We are grateful for your continued support.

For more leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here.

About The Ontario Senior Men’s Championship

Conducted since 1936, the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship event features Ontario’s best male amateur golfers aged 55 and over, competing over 54 holes of stroke play competition.

Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Nick Weslock, one of Canada’s greatest amateurs of the century, won the event a record 11 times between 1968 and 1980. Other notable past champions include Stu Hamilton (2001, 2006), Mike Jackson (2010, 2011 and 2013) and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Warren Sye in 2012.

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To stay informed on Golf Ontario’s championship play, events, and additional updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook. Make sure to visit our website for further information.

Key Provincial Competitions Protocols/Restrictions (as of July 21st, **subject to change)

At all times, and in all places, 2-metre physical distancing should be respected.

Coaches and spectators are permitted at Golf Ontario Championships and Qualifiers with capacity limits. Spectators must check in at registration, complete a wellness check and pick up accreditation before being allowed on the course.

For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
PMacKellar@gao.ca