Defending Champions Hold the Lead at the 3rd Annual Ontario Disability Championship
Tottenham, ON – Following a night of heavy rainfall, competitors took to the stunning Legacy course at Woodington Lake Golf Club for round one of the 3rd annual championship. With just two rounds of competitive play, athletes had to play smart to take advantage of the leaderboard early.
Coming out of the gates strong is both defending champions, Natasha Stasiuk (Heron Point GC) and Kurtis Barkley (Cedar Glen GC). On the women’s side, Stasiuk holds a seven-stroke lead over second place Tess Trojan (Public Player). In third after a tough front nine, is Hamilton G&CC’s Samantha Lemieux.
Over on the Men’s side, Barkley shares the lead with Geoffrey Beecroft (Oshawa G&CC) following a round of 77. Just one-stroke back sits third place holder, Jason Swerdfeger (Public Player), with a six-over day.
A Net Stableford champion for both Men’s and Women’s divisions will be crowned as well. Round one leaderboard shows Jason Swerdfeger in first, with a tie between Geoffrey Beecroft and Gary Bos. Women’s Net Stableford has Tess Trojan in the lead, with Samantha Lemieux in second, and Natasha Stasiuk in third.
Final round action from the Woodington Lake GC begins tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.. For tee times and leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here. For media coverage, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.
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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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;
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Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
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Bunker continues to lead after 2 rounds of Senior Men’s Championship
Bath, ON – Overnight rain and thunderstorms fortunately cleared for round two of the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship, from Loyalist Golf & Country Club. The sun did its part to dry up the challenging course as the heat and play rose through the day, as players fought to climb the standings and catch our leaders.
The 2020 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club), continued his fierce play shooting a brilliant seven-under (65), including six birdies on the back nine to hold a four-stroke lead heading into tomorrow’s final round. Once again nipping at his heels is Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood), who fired a strong four-under (68) including 4 birdies on his last six holes. Round of the day and lowest of the tournament so far, belonged to Robert G. Cowan (Westmount G&CC), who exploded on the scene with a seven-under stretch over eight holes to shoot an incredible eight-under (65). Brian Humphrys (The Pulpit Club) also had a strong round of three-under (69) on the day to find himself in fourth.
After the cut tonight, the low 48 scorers and anyone tying for 48th place will continue play tomorrow. The championship will see an Ontario Senior Men’s Champion crowned, as well as a champion for the age 65 and over, and age 70 and over divisions. Chris Kertsos (Coppinwood GC) currently leads in the 65 and over division. Kerry Short (Cherry Hill Club) holds the lead early in the 70 and over division.
Final round action from the championship will tee off Thursday at 8:00 a.m. from Loyalist G&CC. For more info, tee times, and 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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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,
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Tight Leaderboards Across 3 Flights at the Baka Ontario Public Amateur Championship Presented by Triple Bogey
Springfield, ON – Tarandowah Golfers Club proves a worthy host for Ontario’s top Public Players, as Brooks and Sinden (+1) sit tied for the lead in the A flight gross competition. Penney (-3) leads the B flight net competition, while Martin, Roberts, and Scanlon (-1) hold a 3-way tie for C Flight lead.
Open only to players of the Golf Ontario Public Player Program and members of a semi-public golf course, the Baka Ontario Public Amateur Championship presented by Triple Bogey, has players competing in three separate flights. Players in the A flight are competing in a gross competition, while the B and C flights are competing in a net competition. Players in the B flight will also be eligible for the overall A flight, as they play from the same tees.
On a perfect day for golf, the players took to the beautiful links-style masterpiece that is Tarandowah Golfers Club. Protected by hidden bunkers and wrinkled greens, players in all flights had to be creative with their shots. Competitors who were able to stay out of trouble were able to score well.
- In the gross A flight, Michael Brooks and Griffin Sinden were able to post +1 (71) scores to take the day one lead, ahead of 3 players (Chad Cowan, Devin Bartlett, and Peter Willis) close behind at +2 (72).
- In the net B flight, Eric Penney fired an impressive 3-under (67) to take the lead, followed closely by 3 players (Kyle Stolys, Derek Baird, and Colin Edwards) who carded even par scores (70).
- For the net C flight, 3 players were able to post net scores of 1-under (69) with Ben Martin, Jeff Roberts, and Vincent Scanlon sharing the round one lead, one stroke ahead of Mike Murphy.
Tomorrow’s final round will begin at 8:00am with the C-flight going off first, followed by the B and then A flights to determine our winners. For scoring, make sure to visit our Golf Genius page. For media coverage of the Baka Ontario Public Amateur Championship presented by Triple Bogey, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.
About The Baka Public Amateur Championship
The Baka 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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- 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;
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Familiar faces atop leaderboard after Round 1 of Senior Men’s Championship
Bath, ON – It was a cool calm day to start round one of the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship, at the beautiful Loyalist Golf & Country Club. While the sun showed up on occasion, players battled mostly windy, cooler conditions for the remainder of the day.
Two very familiar faces came out of the gates on fire; 2020 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club) and 2020 silver medalist Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood). Bunker fired a stellar six-under (66) included 6 birdies, two bogeys and an impressive eagle on the fifth hole to claim top spot on the early leaderboard with Chinner right behind him once again. Chinner respectively shot a beautiful five-under round (67) on the strength of five birdies to sit just one stroke behind Bunker. Joe Miszk also of (Cherry Hill Club) recorded a brilliant three-under (69) late in the day to claim third place alone currently. Also under par after one-under (71) scores are John Zdonek (Pointe West Golf Club) and Phil Reddon (Heron Point Golf Links)
After 36 holes, the low 48 scorers and anyone tying for 48th place will continue play. The championship will see an Ontario Senior Men’s Champion crowned, as well as a champion for the age 65 and over, and age 70 and over divisions. Don Mclean (Greystone Golf Club) and Glen Chandler (Craigowan Golf Club) currently lead in the 65 and over division. Chandler also has an early hold of the 70 and over title.
Second round action from the championship will tee off at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15th. For more info, tee times, and 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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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
Tarandowah Golfers Club Prepares for Baka Ontario Public Amateur Championship Presented by Triple Bogey
Uxbridge, ON – From September 15th to the 16th, golfers will take on the timeless links-style course at Tarandowah Golfers Club for the Baka Ontario Public Amateur Championship, presented by Triple Bogey. Competing over 36-holes of championship stroke play, players will be in the hunt for three separate flights of championship titles.
Voted the 40th best public course in Canada, Tarandowah is located in southwestern Ontario and is thrilled to be hosting. “We are excited to host the Ontario Public Amateur Championship this year,” exclaimed Andy Shaw, Director of Operations. “This is one of several championships we are hosting this year, including the Ontario PGA Fall Classic. Our staff has been working hard to prepare the course for these events.” Created by Dr. Martin Hawtree, the firm fairways, wrinkled greens, hidden bunkers, and devilish winds will present a challenging stage for the field of 80. “The course is currently playing firm and fast with 106 deep pot bunkers strategically placed throughout the course. Tall fescue and rolling fairways put a premium on accuracy off the tee. The greens are fast and true with several challenging pin placements. Rarely, a calm day at Tarandowah, so the wind is a key factor on several holes. Unlike parkland golf courses, links-style requires different shot making skills that are not normally played on regular courses.”
Open only to players of the Golf Ontario Public Player Program and members of a semi-public golf course, the championship will see players compete in three separate flights. Players in the A flight will compete in a gross competition, while the B and C flights will compete in a net competition. Players in the B flight will also be eligible for the overall A flight, as they play off the same tees.
Action from the championship will tee off at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15th. For tee times and leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here. Players can also tour the Tarandowah course by viewing the course tour here.
About The Baka Public Amateur Championship
The Baka 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 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
The Ontario Senior Men’s Championship Takes on Loyalist Country Club
Uxbridge, ON – With championship action still in full swing, Loyalist Country Club will welcome the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship to Bath from September 14th to 16th. Contested over 54-holes of championship stroke play, competitors aged 55 and older will compete for the 2021 provincial title.
Having hosted the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship in 2020, Loyalist Country Club is very excited to host the 2021 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship. “This championship joins a long line of past provincial championships we have held over the last few years,” expressed PGA of Canada and Assistant Professional, Austin James. “We are more than looking forward to making this event just as much of a success as the others. This event has some great players this year and we are happy to put them to the test at Loyalist.” Taking on the beautiful Ted Baker design, players can expect great course conditions. “The greens are running at a solid pace and the rough can prove to be difficult. Our grounds crew has worked tirelessly throughout the year to have the fairways nice and green, and the putting surfaces receptive. The rough between now and championship day will likely be grown out to provide even more of a challenge and the course should be firmer, while still fair.”
The 2021 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship will see athletes from the following qualifiers in attendance: Upper Canada Golf Course, Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course, Saugeen Golf Club, Lively Golf Club, Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club, and Port Colborne Country Club. For leaderboard information on qualifiers, click the golf course name. The championship will see an Ontario Senior Men’s Champion crowned, as well as a champion for the age 65 and over, and age 70 and over divisions.
Returning to defend his title is nine-time Golf Ontario champion, Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club), who is fresh off a stellar performance at the US Senior Amateur. Additional players to keep an eye on include 2020 runner-up Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood GC), 2019 champion David Greenaway (Barrie CC), and other past champions like Mark Brewer (Whitevale GC), John Murphy (Heritage Hills GC), Christopher Kertsos (Public Player), and Larry Cooper (Mississauga G&CC).
Action from the championship will tee off at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14th. For qualifying, tee times, and 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
Woodington Lake GC Welcomes Back the Ontario Disability Championship
Uxbridge, ON – With the continued support of Woodington Lake Golf Club, we prepare to welcome the 2021 Ontario Disability Championship to the beautiful Legacy Course from September 15h to 16th. Celebrating its third year running, this championship showcases some of the top athletes with disabilities from near and far, to ensure an inclusive pathway and better competition opportunity for the highest performing disabled athletes. Promoting awareness and participation for golfers with disabilities in a competitive provincial championship environment, the Ontario Disability provides a platform for future talent identification with the championship counting towards World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD) points.
The gorgeous course located in Tottenham is “thrilled to have the Ontario Disability Championship back for its third year,” expressed Scott Loosley, Head Golf Professional of Woodington Lake Golf Club. “The course conditions are fast and firm right now and everything is in really good shape, as we’ve been lucky to have great weather conditions the past couple of weeks.” Competing on the Legacy Course, players can anticipate a true mix of Links and Stadium styles, with wide open fairways and several water hazards that add to the challenge of large undulating greens. “We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the Legacy Course next week!”
Contested over 36-holes of championship stroke play, Men and Women will battle for respective titles across four open divisions: Men’s Gross Champion, Women’s Gross Champion, Men’s Net Champion, and Women’s Net Champion. The championship is open to competitors of all ages and will requires participants to have an Official Handicap Index Limit of 28 for Men and 36 for Women.
Returning in 2021 to defend their crown is both 2019 and 2020 champions, Kurtis Barkley (Public Player) and Natasha Stasiuk (Heron Point Golf Links). 2020 Net Men’s and Women’s champions, Gary Bos (Public Player) and Tess Trojan (Public Player), will also be in attendance in the hunt for another shot at the title.
Action from the Woodington Lake GC begins on September 14th, with a practice round set to start at 9:00 a.m.. Championship play gets underway on Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m… For tee times and leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here. Learn more about the Ontario Disability Championship here.
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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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
Shauna Liu And Andy Dai Are Crowned the 2021 Ontario Peewee (U13) Champions at Sawmill GC
Fenwick, ON – The final round of the Ontario Peewee (U13) Championship was a hot one, as the young competitors lit up the course to shoot low and attempted to break free fromthe tight leaderboard. Emerging as the 7th annual Ontario Peewee Champions following stellar two rounds of golf, is Shauna Liu (Station Creek GC) and Andy Dai (Station Creek GC).
Holding off the pack with rounds of 69 and 67, Liu maintains the lead to claim the Peewee (U13) Girls’ title. Liu’s two-stroke lead in the final round gave her a championship total of six-under (136), following ten birdies over the two days of competition. Taking home silver medals in a tie for second at four-under is Alexis Card (Galt Country Club) and Celina Yeo (Public Player). The 2021 Drive, Chip and Putt Champion, Alexis Card, shot a whopping seven birdies in today’s round to give her the low round of the championship at 65. Yeo also had an excellent round, firing her lowest round of 67.
Following a silver medalist finish in 2020, Liu said it “feels really good” to win the 2021 title. “On the first day, I made a lot of long putts. Today my second shot was sticking, so that helped a lot.” Typically playing longer courses, Liu explained that she “made a lot of 30-to-40-yard chips. This year I’ve been practicing a lot of 90/100 yards instead, so I really hard to work on my shorter chips this past week.” Liu would like to thank her coach and parents for their support.
Over on the Peewee (U13) Boys’ side, Dai held strong to claim the crown with a five-under total. Dai’s two-stroke lead came from rounds of 70 and 67, for a low championship total of 137. Runner-up to claim the silver medal, is Manav Bharani (Brampton GC Ltd.), who shot an excellent 66 to end his championship with three-under. Vasili Gianakas (The National GC of Canada) came out of the four-way tie for third in yesterday’s round, to secure the bronze medallist position with a total of 141 over 36-holes.
Speaking with Dai following the win, he said “I feel very happy and very proud of myself for winning because this is a very big tournament for me. Winning it feels very good.” Throughout the championship, Dai believes that the strongest part of his game was his putting. “I made about 90% of my four-footers and about 70% of my ten-footers. My approach shots were a bit rusty on the first day, but I got it back the second day.” Dai is appreciative of the support from his dad, adding “my dad always helps me improve”. Other shoutouts go to friends and his coach, for his patience to help him make quick fixes to his game.
Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, starters, referees, scorers, and volunteers for their support of the 2021 Ontario Peewee (U13) Championship. To Sawmill Golf Course and your dedicated enthusiastic team – Director of Golf Jeremey Julie, General Manager Carrie Julie, and Course Superintendent Don Blachley – Thank you to your staff, volunteers, and members for being such outstanding hosts and supporting these aspiring young golfers to continue doing what they love.
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 Peewee (U13) Championship, visit our Golf Genius page.
About the Ontario Peewee Championship
The Ontario Peewee (U13) Championship made its debut in 2015. The tournament is open to boys and girls’ who are 12 and under on August 1st.
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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
Liu & Dai Lead at the Ontario Peewee (U13) Boy’s & Girls’ Championship Hosted by Sawmill GC
Fenwick, ON – The summer heat drags on as the 7th annual Ontario Peewee (U13) Championship gets underway at Sawmill Golf Course. With only 36-holes of competition, the boys and girls had to play smart in order to take advantage of the leaderboard in round one.
Leading the pack on the girls’ side with a clean round of two-under, is Shauna Liu of Station Creek. With four birdies to give her a solid 69 heading into the final round tomorrow, Liu has a two-stroke lead over second place competitors, Celina Yeo (Public Player) and Nobelle Park (Hidden Lake GC), who both shot an even-par of 71.
Over on the boys’ side, Andy Dai (Station Creek GC) has the lead at one-under after a round of 70. Following closely just one stroke back is Brayden Card (Galt Country Club), who has a group of T3 players looking to make a move in the final round. Firing 73 to land in a four-way tie for third, is Ben Julie (Sawmill GC), Vasili Gianakas (The National GC of Canada), Manav Bharani (Brampton GC Ltd), and Dawson Lew (Markham).
The leaderboards are tight for both divisions, which could make for a real nail-biter in the final round tomorrow. Due to poor internet connection in Fenwick, video coverage will be added to Golf Ontario’s social feeds following the end of the round. The final round begins at 8:00 a.m., with the girls starting play off and the boys teeing it up at 9:30 a.m.. Make sure to follow along with the leaderboard on our Golf Genius page, as live scoring will be provided for the three leader groups in each division and the crown could be anyone’s for the taking.
About the Ontario Peewee Championship
The Ontario Peewee (U13) Championship made its debut in 2015. The tournament is open to boys and girls’ who are 12 and under on August 1st.
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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
Sawmill GC Hosts Ontario Peewee (U13) Boys’ and Girls’ Championship August 30-31
Uxbridge, ON – Golf Ontario’s next provincial championship will host the youngest of the aspiring golfers in Ontario. As we head down to wine country from August 30th to 31st, Sawmill Golf Course is thrilled to be hosting the 7th annual Ontario Peewee (U13) Boys’ and Girls’ Championship.
The beautiful course located on the roots of an old dairy farm is characterized by gently rolling hills, deciduous forests, and two meandering creeks. Designed by Gord Witteveen and Nicol Thompson, the Sawmill course opened for play in 1976 and has been family-owned and operated ever since. The Julie’s, “are absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Ontario Peewee Championship,” expressed Carrie Julie. “We hosted the Ontario Bantam Championship three years ago and the energy that the players brought, coupled with the support from our members made us jump at the chance to host another Championship. We have a strong junior program and hosting kids’ Championships just fits with who we are at our core. We’ll offer the players an energetic, engaging, and fun atmosphere. Get ready for a warm Sawmill welcome and very enthusiastic volunteers.”
With high summer temperatures, “the last month has been hot and dry, making for firm and fast conditions,” explained Jeremy Julie, Sawmill’s Director of Golf. The hidden gem will require accurate and strategic shots, as the players 12 and undertake on the course in 36-holes of competition. A total of 27 girls’ and 47 boys’ will be competing for the 2021 Ontario Peewee (U13) Boys’ and Girls’ Championship.
Action from Sawmill will get underway at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, August 23rd. For championship information, tee times, and results, check out our Golf Genius webpage here. Players can prep by touring the course, through the drone footage and descriptive course tour.
About the Ontario Peewee Championship
The Ontario Peewee (U13) Championship made its debut in 2015. The tournament is open to boys’ and girls’ who are 12 and under on August 1st.
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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