Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON – Once again, the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship, presented by Durham Artificial Grass from Spring Lakes Golf Club (North Course), started under pristine conditions. The temperature quickly rose and so did the play of leader Judith Kyrinis, recording her best score of the week and claiming the 2021 title by a whopping 14 strokes.

The now four-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion, Judith Kyrinis (The Thornhill Club), fired a tournament best 4-under (67) including 4 birdies and no bogeys.  2020 Champion Terrill Samuel (Weston G&CC) finished second after a 3-over (74) to claim silver, while third was taken by Marion Reid (Islington GC) with a 7-over (78).

During her post win interview, Kyrinis commented that since “coming from Covid, this feels like I’ve won it for the first time again, so it’s kind of special. It feels like I haven’t won for a while.” When asked about her scores going down each day, Kyrinis added that “the putter finally came alive, it was a little bit in hibernation…, I’ve been hitting the ball really well and when the putter finally woke up the scores starting getting lower.”

Awards for the 2021 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship were also presented through both a Championship flight and an “A” flight. The Championship flight saw awards for the Overall Champion, as well as a champion aged 60 years and older. In the “A” flight, there was both a gross and net champion.

Samuel claimed first place in the 60 years and older category. Cindy Wegg (Rockway Vineyards) clinched first in the Stroke Play Gross – A Flight category, while Lolly Gillen (Bayview G&CC) took home first in the Stroke Play Net division.

For leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here. For media coverage of the championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.

Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, rules officials, and staff for their support of the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship. A big thank you to the beautiful Spring Lakes Golf Club, its members, volunteers, and staff for being so hospitable. 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.

About The Ontario Senior Women’s Championship

The inaugural Ontario Senior Women’s Championship was conducted in 1962 and since then has been contested annually featuring the province’s best female amateurs age 50 and over.

The event has had several notable past champions including World, Canadian, and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit, who captured the title six times. Also, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Famer Gayle Borthwick, who also picked up the trophy six times. Recent winners include Ivy Steinberg (2008 and 2009), Terrill Samuel (2011), as well as Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Mary Ann Hayward (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2019), and 2017 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Champion Judith Kyrinis (2016, 2017, 2018. 2021).

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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

Brockville, ON – As we prepare for the final round tomorrow, moving day heated up at Brockville Country Club for round three of the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship. With the top 42 junior girls in the province competing in the final 36-holes, the leaderboard witnessed a lot of movement and positions have really tightened up at the top.

With eleven girls sitting at the top within a ten-stroke difference, the leaderboard is shaping up to for a thrilling final round. The leader heading into the remaining 18-holes of competition is Vanessa Borovilos (Weston G&CC), after a one-over round (73). Round two leader Chaewon Baek (BC Public Player), has fallen to second just one-stroke off the leader. Holding a tie in third, two strokes off Borovilos, is Krystal Li (Summit G&CC) and Peyton Costabile (Whistle Bear GC). Low round of the day goes to Tara O’Connor of Victoria Park East Golf Club, who’s shot the lowest round of the championship so far at even-par (72).

Following today’s round, the current leader Borovilos, said that “I felt like I played pretty consistent. The course is definitely very strategic, so you have to place it in the right spots.” The 2018 Ontario Peewee Girls’ Champion isn’t looking to switch anything up heading into the final round, noting with a big smile, “I’m just going to try to keep doing what I’m doing and we’ll see what happens.”

A 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Champion will be crowned tomorrow, following the 7:30 a.m. tee-off. Golf Ontario has updated its COVID-19 protocols to reflect that spectators and coaches are now allowed at all events, permitting capacity limits of the host club. You are welcome to catch live action of the final round in person at Brockville Country Club or tune in with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for videos and updates. We will be live streaming the final green and the awards ceremony on Instagram as well.

For leaderboard information, pairings, and tee times, visit our Golf Genius page. To find media coverage of the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship, please visit our @TheGolfOntario Facebook page and view photo albums.

About The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship

First contested in 1927, the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship features Ontario’s best amateur female golfers age 18 and under. The event consists of 72 holes of stroke play competition. The championship has a rich history of young Ontarians who have gone on to have successful golf careers, such as World Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit (1951, 1952). Other notable winners include Sandra Post (1965, 1966), Sue Hilton (1962), Alena Sharp (1997, 1998), Jessica Shepley (2001), Jennifer Kirby (2008, 2009), and Brooke Henderson (2011, 2012).

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.

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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.

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

Whitechurch-Stouffville, ON – Round two of the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship, presented by Durham Artificial Grass, from Spring Lakes Golf Club (North Course) teed off in a similar fashion to round one, under beautiful clear skies. Players were looking to make some moves heading into the final round scheduled for Thursday at 8am.

Leading after the 36 holes is three-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion, Judith Kyrinis (The Thornhill Club) after shooting a stellar 2-under (69) including 4 birdies. 2020 Champion Terrill Samuel (Weston G&CC) sits seven shots back after a 4-over (76). Helene Chartrand (Summerlea Golf Club) sits in third 12 strokes behind after a solid 3-over (75) second round.  Fourth and fifth place positions are respectfully held by Marion Reid (Islington GC) at +17, and 2008 and 2009 Champion Ivy Steinberg (Granite GC) at +19 (161).

Awards for the 2021 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship will be presented through both a Championship flight and an “A” flight. The Championship flight will see awards for the Overall Champion, as well as a champion aged 60 years and older. In the “A” flight, there will be both a gross and net champion. Due to a field size of 43 competitors, a cut will not be taking place following the second round.

Samuel sits first in the 60 years and older category while Julie Girard (The Thornhill Club) and Lolly Gillen (Bayview G&CC) sit atop the leaderboard for the Stroke Play Net – A Flight category. Girard sits alone in first in the Stroke Play Gross division.

The third and final gets underway Thursday, August 5th at 8:00 a.m.. For tee times and leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here. For media coverage of the championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.

About The Ontario Senior Women’s Championship

The inaugural Ontario Senior Women’s Championship was conducted in 1962 and since then has been contested annually featuring the province’s best female amateurs age 50 and over.

The event has had several notable past champions including World, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit, who captured the title six times. Also, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Famer Gayle Borthwick, who also picked up the trophy six times. Recent winners include Ivy Steinberg (2008 and 2009), Terrill Samuel (2011, 2020) as well as Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Mary Ann Hayward (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2019) and 2017 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Champion Judith Kyrinis (2016, 2017, 2018).

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.
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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

Brockville, ON – As the weather continues to impress at Brockville Country Club, it looks like competitors have grasped the difficulty of the course. With lower scores in round two at the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship, a new leader has emerged.

Shooting just one over-par to move into the leader position is Chaewon Baek (BC Public Player), with a total of 148 heading into round three. Round one’s leader, Krystal Li (Summit G&CC), has fallen to fifth following a couple of tough double bogey holes. Currently holding second with a round of 74 is Peyton Costabile (Whistle Bear GC), with Alessandra Nagayo (Public Player) and Vanessa Borovilos (Weston G&CC) following behind in a tie for third (150). Nagayo had a consistent round firing 75, while Borovilos took the low round of the day with an even-par.

Cuts have been made to the low 42 scores heading in tomorrow’s round, which tees off at 7:30 a.m.. For round three coverage, make sure to follow along with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for all your live updates. Leaderboard information, pairings, and tee times can be found on our Golf Genius page. For media coverage of the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.

About The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship

First contested in 1927, the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship features Ontario’s best amateur female golfers age 18 and under. The event consists of 72 holes of stroke play competition. The championship has a rich history of young Ontarians who have gone on to have successful golf careers, such as World Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit (1951, 1952). Other notable winners include, Sandra Post (1965, 1966), Sue Hilton (1962), Alena Sharp (1997, 1998), Jessica Shepley (2001), Jennifer Kirby (2008, 2009), and Brooke Henderson (2011, 2012).

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.

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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.

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

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON – It was a beautiful start to round one of the 2021 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship, presented by Durham Artificial Grass, from Spring Lakes Golf Club (North Course). Players began the day at 8:00 a.m. under blue, cool skies and fought their way around the great parkland-style course in the opening round.

Tied for first place after round one is three-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion, Judith Kyrinis (The Thornhill Club) and 2020 Champion Terrill Samuel (Weston G&CC), who both carded 3-over 74’s. Marion Reid (Islington GC) fired a strong 78, and one back of her sits 2008 and 2009 Champion, Ivy Steinberg (Granite GC).

Awards for the 2021 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship will be presented through both a Championship flight and an “A” flight. The Championship flight will see awards for the Overall Champion, as well as a champion aged 60 years and older. In the “A” flight, there will be both a gross and net champion. Due to a field size of 43 competitors, a cut will not be taking place following the second round.

Samuel also sits first in the 60 years and older category. Julie Girard (The Thornhill Club) sits atop the leaderboard for both the Stroke Play Gross – A Flight and Stroke Play Net – A Flight categories.

Round 2 gets underway on Wednesday, August 4^th at 8:00 a.m.. For tee times and leaderboard information, check out our Golf Genius webpage here. For media coverage of the championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.

About The Ontario Senior Women’s Championship

The inaugural Ontario Senior Women’s Championship was conducted in 1962 and since then has been contested annually featuring the province’s best female amateurs age 50 and over.

The event has had several notable past champions including World, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit, who captured the title six times. Also, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Famer Gayle Borthwick, who also picked up the trophy six times. Recent winners include Ivy Steinberg (2008 and 2009), Terrill Samuel (2011) as well as Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Mary Ann Hayward (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2019) and 2017 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Champion Judith Kyrinis (2016, 2017, 2018).

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. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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

Brockville, ON – A chilly summer morning greeted round one of the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship, as play got underway at 7:30 a.m.. While the temperature increased throughout the day at Brockville Country Club,so did the players scores. The General Manager of Brockville CC, Jason Walmark, warned players of the difficulty of the course and the leaderboard was a true sign that players must be strategic off the tee.

The Stanley Thompson designed held up as all competitors finished with scores over par, with the leader of the pack, Krystal Li (Summit G&CC), completing the first round of competition with two over-par (74). Trailing just one-stroke off at 75 is Chaewon Baek (BC Public Player), Alessandra Nagayo (Public Player), and Peyton Costabile (Whistle Bear Club) in a three-way tie for second. Isabel Noot of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club holds fifth just two-strokes behind the leader, as a group of T6 follows closely behind.

Catch action from Round 2 of the championship tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.. Leaderboard information, pairings, and tee times can be found on our Golf Genius page. For media coverage of the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.

About The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship

First contested in 1927, the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship features Ontario’s best amateur female golfers age 18 and under. The event consists of 72 holes of stroke play competition. The championship has a rich history of young Ontarians who have gone on to have successful golf careers, such as World Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit (1951, 1952). Other notable winners include, Sandra Post (1965, 1966), Sue Hilton (1962), Alena Sharp (1997, 1998), Jessica Shepley (2001), Jennifer Kirby (2008, 2009), and Brooke Henderson (2011, 2012).

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

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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.

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 – First conducted in 1962, the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship will host its 59th championship at Canada’s only private 54-hole golf course. Hosted by the beautiful Spring Lakes Golf Club (North Course), this year’s championship will welcome the provinces best Senior Women golfers from August 3rd to 5th.

The North Course at the private club located in Whitchurch-Stouffville “is a great parkland-style course, as are all three golf courses here,” explained Head Professional and PGA of Ontario member, Shayne Dysart. “We are the largest private club in the country and the beauty of this property is phenomenal. It certainly has the ability to present itself in a manner making it difficult to score. You’ll have to hit some very precise shots into the greens in order to give yourself a chance to scorelow.” When discussing the conditions of the course, Dysart commented that “the course is in great shape right now. The greens are nice and smooth as we aerated them a couple of weeks ago, and they’ve been top-dress rolled so they’ll be in wonderful shape and rolling very true.”

This championship will see several returning Ontario Champions competing for another shot at the provincial title. Terrill Samuel (Weston G&CC), the 2021 Ontario Senior Women’s Champion, will be in attendance, along with five-time champion Mary Ann Hayward (St. Thomas G&CC) and three-time champion Judith Kyrinis (Thornhill G&CC).

Awards for the 2021 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship will be presented through both a Championship flight and an “A” flight. The Championship flight will see awards for the Overall Champion, as well as a champion aged 60 years and older. In the “A” flight, there will be both a gross and net champion, as well as a champion aged 70 and older. Due to a field size of 43 competitors, a cut will not be taking place following the second round.

On Tuesday, August 3rd, round one of the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship will tee off at 7:30 a.m.. For qualifying, tee assignments, tee times, and leaderboard information check out our Golf Genius webpage here.

About The Ontario Senior Women’s Championship

The inaugural Ontario Senior Women’s Championship was conducted in 1962 and since then has been contested annually featuring the province’s best female amateurs age 50 and over.

The event has had several notable past champions including World, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit, who captured the title six times. Also, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Famer Gayle Borthwick, who also picked up the trophy six times. Recent winners include Ivy Steinberg (2008 and 2009), Terrill Samuel (2011) as well as Golf Ontario Hall of Fame members Mary Ann Hayward (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2019) and 2017 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Champion Judith Kyrinis (2016, 2017, 2018).

Stay Connected on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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)

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

Cambridge, ON – Weather delays seemed to be the theme of the 99^th Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship, as Whistle Bear Golf Club experienced an early morning storm creating a delay in tee times. Delayed 70 minutes heading into the final round of the championship, players teed off at 8:40 a.m. with sunshine finally poking through.

In an absolutely stellar four rounds of championship play, the newly crowned Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Champion is James Newton (Royal Ottawa GC). Shooting 68, 67, 70, and 67 over the four rounds left Newton with a clean 16-under total (272). The Royal Ottawa Golf Club player fired 24 birdies to give him a 13-stroke lead over silver medalist Ben MacLean (Cherry Hill). MacLean completed the championship with a tough closing round of 79 (285). Taking home bronze medalist hardware in a four-way tie is Shawn Sehra (Kingsville G&CC), Isaiah Ibit (Greyhawk GC), Sam Hogan (Rattlesnake Point GC), and Graem Costigan (Galt CC).

During his post win interview, Newton said “I’ve been coming to this tournament a lot over the past couple of years. I’ve always seen that everyone who’s won has played exceptionally well and I thought I played well enough this week to win it, and I did. It feels great and it’s the quite accomplishment, so I’m happy for what the future holds.” When asked what was going through his head coming down the stretch on 18, Newton commented “I saw all of the video’s cameras first, but I stuck to what I had been doing all week. I just had to hit four good shots; the fairway and two putted on the green.” With the championship win, Newton secures an exemption into the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. It takes place at Ambassador Golf Club from August 2-5.

The Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship also awards the top 28 competitors a quota spot for the Canadian Junior Boys’ Championship. This is quite the achievement and we wish you the best of luck in competition. This championship will be hosted at Vallee du Richelieu in Quebec from August 9-12.

Golf Ontario would like to thank the players, rules officials, staff, and members for their support of the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship. To Whistle Bear Golf Club, Director of Golf Adam Tobin, Superintendent Tom Kinsman, and all their hard-working staff, thank you for being gracious hosts on such a spectacular course. A big thank you to the host club members and volunteers, as we couldn’t put on these championship events without your help. 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’ Championship, visit our Golf Genius page. For media coverage, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.

About the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship

First contested in 1923, the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship is open to male golfers 18 years of age and under, who have earned entry through one of our qualifiers held across the province, or earned exemptions from prior achievements. The event consists of 72 holes of stroke play competition. Past winners of the event include: Gerry Kesselring, Gary Cowan, Stu Hamilton, Mike Weir, Jon Mills and Albin Choi.

Stay Connected on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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.

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

Brockville, ON – The best Junior Girls from across the province will be teeing it up August 2^nd to 5^th, as Brockville Country Club and Golf Ontario look forward to welcoming the 2021 Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship.

The Brockville Country Club membership is thrilled to be welcoming the elite field to test their course. Brockville CC’s General Manager, Jason Walmark, said “we’re really looking forward to it. With the committee and volunteers, we’ve had many meetings to prepare ourselves for this. We can’t state enough how excited we are to be selected to host this tournament. We had the opportunity to have a delayed opening to the season, which gave the greens crew, headed by lead Superintendent Ryan Sloan, a lot of time to get the course in tip-top shape. The fairways are in great shape, the greens are spectacular, and the course is definitely in mid-summer condition.” When asked to describe the course, Walmark commented, “when you look at it on a scorecard it doesn’t look like it’s an extremely long course, but we can stress that it is a very difficult golf course. You have to play the course smart because if you don’t there are a lot of penalty areas that will sneak up and grab you. You have to be very strategic off the tee, really play the golf course, and there are certain holes that you need to just accept a par. You have to respect the golf course that’s for sure.”

The championship will welcome a field of 90 players, including those exempt. After 36 holes, the low 48 scores and ties will move forward for an additional 36 holes of competition. Recent Golf Ontario champions to keep an eye on include 2021 Junior Girls’ Spring Classic champion, Lauren Zaretsky (Ladies GC of Toronto/ Maple Down G&CC), 2019 Juvenile Girls’ and 2020 Bantam Girls’ Champion, Kelly Zhao (Station Creek GC), and 2020 Super Camp champion, Alessandra Nagayo (Public Player).

Team Ontario players in attendance are Ella Weber (Rattlesnake Point GC), Rozlyn Rooke (Blue Springs GC), Alexis McMurray (Blue Springs GC), Alessandra Nagayo (Public Player), Jillian Friyia (Highland CC), and Bo Brown (Blue Springs GC). Additional athletes to follow along with will be Michelle Ding (Station Creek GC), Lauren Gervais (Rideau View GC), Ashley Lafontaine (Royal Ottawa GC), Emily McKee (Rattlesnake Point GC), and Myranda Quinton (Blue Springs GC), who have each qualified for USGA events and/or have placed first in various 2021 tournaments.

On Monday, August 2^nd, round one of the Ontario Junior Girls Championship gets underway at 7:30 a.m.. For qualifying, tee assignments, tee times, and leaderboard information check out our Golf Genius webpage here.

About The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship

First contested in 1927, the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls’ Championship features Ontario’s best amateur female golfers age 18 and under. The event consists of 72 holes of stroke play competition. The championship has a rich history of young Ontarians who have gone on to have successful golf careers, such as World Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Stewart Streit (1951, 1952). Other notable winners include, Sandra Post (1965, 1966), Sue Hilton (1962), Alena Sharp (1997, 1998), Jessica Shepley (2001), Jennifer Kirby (2008, 2009), and Brooke Henderson (2011, 2012).

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.

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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.

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

Cambridge, ON – Another weather delay greeted the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship as heavy fog covered the front nine early this morning. Following the 45-minute delay, play resumed at Whistle Bear Golf Club and players were lucky to have sunny conditions for the rest of the round.

With a one-stroke lead heading into the final round, James Newton (Royal Ottawa GC) held a two-under round to finish with a total of 205. Ben MacLean (Cherry Hill Club) shot a strong round of 68, to give him a five-stroke lead over third place. The biggest mover of the day, Tyler May (Cutten Fields), fired his best round yet with a low 67. Following closely behind is Owen Kim (Blue Springs GC) in fourth and Graem Costigan (Galt CC) in fifth.

In a post round interview, Newton said that “he feels pretty good. I had a solid day today, as I got to -11 for the tournament. I started off pretty strong making a couple of good putts on the front. I had a couple of bad putts on the back, but recovered near the end.” Newton’s game plan for tomorrow remains the same, commenting he’s “going to keep to it. Same game plan I’ve been doing the whole week so hopefully it goes as planned.”

Catch the final round at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning and make sure to check out our social media channels at @TheGolfOntario to follow live updates from the final round. Live scoring will be taking place for the leader groups, so make sure to visit our Golf Genius page. For media coverage of the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook page and view photo albums.

About the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship

First contested in 1923, the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship is open to male golfers 18 years of age and under, who have earned entry through one of our qualifiers held across the province, or earned exemptions from prior achievements. The event consists of 72 holes of stroke play competition. Past winners of the event include: Gerry Kesselring, Gary Cowan, Stu Hamilton, Mike Weir, Jon Mills and Albin Choi.

Stay Connected on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TheGolfOntario

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