With more than a century of history and a membership of over 135,000 golfers, Golf Ontario is one of the most established and influential golf associations in the world. Our organization is dedicated to growing the game, strengthening the provincial golf community, and working closely with golfers, clubs, and industry partners to inspire people of all ages to play more golf, more often.

If you’re motivated to help shape a more inclusive and impactful future for the sport, we invite you to get involved. Whether your interests lie in community engagement, athlete development, events, or expanding access to the game, Golf Ontario offers meaningful opportunities to make a difference.

Our 2026 internship positions range from Editorial & Content to Junior Performance and Tournament Operations. They are now posted on the Golf Ontario Job Opportunities page. Each role provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute directly to our programs and championships.

Applicants are encouraged to apply before January 5th and to carefully follow the instructions outlined in each posting. If you need assistance, please contact us at HumanResources@golfontario.ca

Visit our Job Opportunities page, explore the available roles, and submit your application today. Begin your journey toward an exciting summer in the golf industry.

Golf Ontario is proud to unveil the 2026 Team Ontario roster—a group blending seasoned competitors with emerging talents ready to break through.

Selected from junior golfers across the province, these U19 athletes earned their spots through exceptional play, dedication, and resilience on and off the course.

A Strong Core, a Bold New Class

This year’s team features a proven core of returning athletes, joined by a dynamic group of first-time team members who turned heads throughout the 2025 season. Together, they form a roster built for long-term success—and ready to make an immediate impact.

Head Coach and PGA of Canada Professional Reggie Millage, now entering his 13th year leading Team Ontario, will once again guide the program.

“There’s a real sense of excitement around this group. With so many new team members, they’ve already shown they’re hardworking and highly competitive,” says Millage. “I can tell these athletes are determined to prove themselves on the biggest stage.”

Meet the 2026 Team Ontario Athletes

Girls

Alexis Card (2028) – Galt CC — 2025 Ontario U15 Girl’s Champion
Andrea Lai (2029) – St. Thomas G&CC — 2025 Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Finalist
Amelia McFarlane (2027) – Ottawa Hunt —  2025 Ontario U17 Girl’s Champion
Cindy Yan (2027) – Station Creek — 3rd at 2025 Ontario Junior Girl’s Spring Classic
Evelyn Ma (2028) – Station Creek — 2025 Canada Summer Games Individual Bronze Medalist
Kaprice Park (2028) – RattleSnake Point — T2 2025 Ontario Junior Super Camp Invitational
Kaylan Green (2028) – Scarboro G&CC — 5th on the 2025 Junior Golf Pathway Rankings
Serena Zhang (2027) – Players Club – Toronto South — 2025 Ontario Junior Girls Amateur Champion

Boys

Andy Dai (2027) – Players Club – Toronto North — 3rd 2025 Ontario Junior Boys Amateur
Dimitri Protopapas (2026) – The Nest — 2025 Ontario Junior Boy’s Match Play Champion
Evan Hall (2027) – Elmira GC — T2 2025 Canadian Junior Amateur Championship (Juvenile)
Joseph Totino (2028) – Summit G&CC — T2 2025 Canadian Junior Amateur Championship (Juvenile)
Manav Bharani (2027) – Brampton GC — 2nd at the 2025 Ontario Junior Super Camp Invitational
Matthew Simpson (2026) – Lambton G&CC — Qualified for 2025 USGA Junior Amateur
Max Li (2028) – Summit G&CC — T3 2025 Ontario U17 Boy’s Championship
Michael Vivone (2026) – Royal Ottawa — 2025 Ontario U17 Boy’s Champion

Athlete Development at the Highest Level

Team Ontario is designed to shape complete athletes—technically, physically, mentally, and personally.

Athletes receive training and support in:
• Performance coaching
• Strength & conditioning
• Sports psychology
• Nutrition
• Tactical decision-making
• Time and energy management
• Tournament preparation and recovery

They are guided by an elite performance team, including:
• Dr. Charles Fitzsimmons — Mental Performance
• Dr. Nick Martichenko — Physical Performance

2026 Training Roadmap

• Kick Off Camp – Burloak Indoor Golf
• Bishops Gate Training Camps – Orlando, FL
• Humber Golf Lab – Applied technical and data-driven sessions
• March Break Training Camp – Myrtle Beach, SC
• Ontario Junior Players Invitational
• Can-Am Matches

•Spring Training Camp – Niagara Falls

• Summer Team Daysintegrated into player tournament schedules

Golf Ontario congratulates each of these athletes and looks forward to an exciting 2026 season ahead.

For more information about the Team Ontario program and athletic development in the province, CLICK HERE.

The Team Ontario journey is fueled by partners who believe in developing the next generation of champions. TaylorMade Golf Canada and adidas Golf Canada play a pivotal role in making this program possible through their generous and ongoing support.

This Giving Tuesday, Golf Ontario is calling on our community to help open the doors of golf to more young people across the province. Our mission is simple: expand youth access to affordable rounds — and it all starts with a gift as small as $10.

Small Gifts. Big Impact.

Every $10 donated directly supports subsidies that help local golf facilities lower the cost of green fees for young players.

These small contributions add up to something powerful:

A young athlete stepping onto the tee for the first time

A chance to build confidence, resilience, and connection

A lifelong love for the game sparked by one accessible round

Your $10 becomes their opportunity.

DONATE NOW — YOUR $10 MAKES A BIG IMPACT

How It Works

Golf Ontario provides subsidies directly to participating facilities, helping them offer more affordable youth golf opportunities across Ontario.

On Giving Tuesday only: every $10 donation is matched 2X, tripling your impact.

For the rest of December: every donation receives a 1X match to keep the momentum going.

Our goal is to fund hundreds of youth rounds — one small donation at a time — and create more affordable, welcoming points of entry for young golfers.

Aligned With Our Commitment to Youth Access

This campaign supports Golf Ontario’s broader commitment to growing participation and increasing youth access throughout the province. While Golf Ontario collaborates with national youth-access initiatives, this fundraising effort directly supports Ontario facilities through locally delivered subsidies.

To learn more about youth access programs in Ontario, CLICK HERE.

Join Us

This Giving Tuesday, help us grow the game and inspire the next generation of golfers. Together, we can make golf more accessible, more affordable, and more welcoming for youth across Ontario.

DONATE NOW — YOUR $10 MAKES A BIG IMPACT

Golf Ontario is proud to celebrate the province’s top golfers with the announcement of the 2025 BioSteel Players of the Year and the 2025 Junior Golf Pathway Players of the Year. “The Player of the Year programs highlight the incredible depth of talent across Ontario,” sayss Golf Ontario’s Chief Sport Officer, Ryan Finn. “From junior development through to our seasoned amateurs, the performances we’ve seen this season reflect not only the skill of these athletes but also their passion for the game.”

BioSteel Players of the Year

Golf Ontario, in partnership with BioSteel, is proud to recognize the top amateur golfers of 2025. These individuals delivered outstanding performances across provincial, national, and international events this season.

Men’s Amateur – Garrett Rank

• 3rd – 2025 Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship
• T2 – The National Invitational
• 2nd – 2025 Porter Cup

Women’s Amateur – Nobelle Park

• 2025 Ontario Junior Players Invitational Champion
• 2nd – 2025 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship
• 15th – 2025 PGA of Canada Women’s Championship

Men’s Mid-Amateur – Charles Fitzsimmons

• 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion
• 2025 Ontario Men’s Match Play Champion
• 2025 St. Thomas Invitational Champion

Women’s Mid-Amateur & Senior – Judith Kyrinis

• 2025 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Champion
• 2025 Ontario Women’s Senior Amateur Champion
• 1st – US Senior Women’s Amateur (Stroke Play)

Men’s Senior – Dave Bunker

• 4th – 2025 Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur
• Runner-Up – 2025 Ontario Men’s Senior Match Play Championship
• T5 – R&A Senior Amateur Championship

Player Excellence Awards

Golf Ontario is also proud to recognize the following athletes for their outstanding achievements in the Indigenous and Adaptive categories:

Indigenous Men’s – John Monture

• 2025 Indigenous Ontario Men’s Champion
• Represented Ontario at the Indigenous Cup Challenge

2nd – Indigenous B.C. Men’s Championship

Indigenous Women’s – Cheryl Mitchell

• 2025 Indigenous Ontario Women’s Champion
• Represented Ontario at the Indigenous Cup Challenge

Adaptive Men’s – Chris Willis

• Ontario Adaptive Open Champion
• 4th – Canadian All Abilities Championship
• 16th – Overall US Adaptive Open

Adaptive Women’s – Natasha Stasiuk

• Ontario Adaptive Open Champion
• Canadian All Abilities Champion
• 5th – Overall US Adaptive Open

View the Final 2025 BioSteel Player of the Year Rankings

Junior Golf Pathway Players of the Year

Golf Ontario is proud to announce the 2025 Junior Golf Pathway Players of the Year, recognizing the province’s most promising young athletes who excelled across the competitive junior golf landscape.

“The Junior Golf Pathway reflects Golf Ontario’s commitment to developing the next generation of champions,” says Finn. “By providing clear stages of growth and meaningful competition, we’re giving every junior golfer the chance to reach their full potential.”

2025 Division Winners

U19 & U17 Boys – Dawson Lew

• 2025 Canadian Junior Boys’ Champion
• 2025 Canadian U17 Boys’ Champion
• 2025 Ontario Junior Boys Spring Classic Champion
• 2nd – 2025 Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship
• 5th – 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur

U19 & U17 Girls – Nobelle Park

• 2025 Ontario Junior Girls Spring Classic Champion
• 2025 Golf Canada Ontario NextGen Champion
• 2025 Ontario Junior Players Invitational Champion
• 2nd – 2025 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship

U15 Boys – Weigang Jin

• 4th – 2025 Ontario U15 Championship
• 2025 JPT × NB3 Ping Canada Cup Champion
• 2025 Junior Players Tour Open Champion

U15 Girls – Alexis Card

• 2025 Ontario U15 Champion
• 2025 NextGen Quebec Champion
• 8th – 2025 Canadian U15 Championship

U13 Boys – Kaige Zhu

• T5 – 2025 Canadian U15 Championship
• 6th – 2025 Ontario U15 Championship

U13 Girls – Riviera Lindholm

• 2025 Ontario Super Camp Invitational Champion
• 2025 Ontario U13 Champion
• 2025 Ontario Champion of Champions – Junior Girls Division Champion
• 2nd – 2025 Canadian U15 Championship
• 2025 Ontario Women’s Match Play – Semi Finalist  

View the Final 2025 Junior Golf Pathway Rankings

About the Programs

The BioSteel Player of the Year Program

Presented by BioSteel, the Player of the Year Rankings celebrate Ontario’s best amateur performances across multiple divisions. Points are awarded based on finishing positions in sanctioned events, factoring in both event weighting and strength of field.

The Junior Golf Pathway Program

The Junior Golf Pathway is an interactive framework designed to help junior golfers reach their full potential. From selecting tournaments to connecting with certified coaches, the program supports development from grassroots competition to elite performance.

Looking Ahead: 2026 Season Updates

With the 2025 championship season now complete, Golf Ontario has entered its annual review period.

Updates to the 2026 BioSteel Player of the Year Rankings will be released the week of December 1, 2025, while enhancements to the Junior Golf Pathway Program will be shared later this fall.

For inquiries, please contact:

• Mason Cowan, Player of the Year Program — mcowan@golfontario.ca
• Carlene Closs, Junior Golf Pathway — ccloss@golfontario.ca

In collaboration with Golf Canada’s newly launched national Off-Course Strategy and Just Swing campaign, Golf Ontario is proud to support and engage with the growing off-course golf market across Ontario.

“Off-course golf is expanding how and where people connect with the sport,” said Kyle McFarlane, Golf Ontario CEO. “All golf is golf. Whether it’s played indoors or outdoors, on a simulator or at a course, it all connects people to the game we love. Through the Just Swing campaign, and in partnership with Golf Canada, we’re committed to supporting facilities and golfers year-round. Golf in Ontario is a 365-day sport, and together we’re ensuring there are more ways than ever for people to play, belong, and stay engaged.”

As part of this strategy, Golf Ontario and Golf Canada are introducing a new Facility Membership Program designed specifically for off-course operators. This initiative allows simulators, indoor centres and golf entertainment venues to become official member facilities of Golf Ontario and Golf Canada—connecting their businesses with the province’s largest and most engaged golf community. The program provides facility owners with new ways to grow participation, strengthen engagement, and access valuable year-round member benefits.

The response from Ontario’s indoor golf community has been overwhelmingly positive.

“As an indoor golf facility owner and operator, I’ve seen firsthand how the indoor golf experience has evolved to become an integral part of the game and how people experience it year-round,”said Sean Casey, PGA of Canada Professional and Owner of Burloak Indoor Golf. “It’s great to see Golf Ontario and Golf Canada recognizing the important role we play and taking steps to include and support indoor facilities through this new class of membership. I fully welcome their support and the opportunity to work together to continue improving and growing the indoor golf experience.”

The Just Swing campaign is the public-facing platform behind the strategy, inspiring golfers to discover golf anytime, anywhere. By showcasing the fun, social, and accessible side of golf—whether that’s on a simulator, at a driving range, in a short game area, or even through golf gaming—Just Swing challenges perceptions of when and where golf can be played. The campaign celebrates that every swing counts, no matter the setting, and highlights how off-course golf is helping introduce new and diverse audiences to the sport.

A new digital program will soon connect golfers directly with off-course facilities across the country. Through the Golf Canada App and website, golfers will be able to discover Official Member Facilities and even log their off-course activity—creating a seamless experience that bridges indoor and outdoor play and keeps golfers connected to the game all year long.

For more information on Golf Ontario’s year-round initiatives and partnerships supporting Golf For All, visit GolfOntario.ca.

The 1000 Ball Challenge has wrapped up for another year, and we want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who took part and supported the effort. Together, you helped us raise more than $116,000 which will go directly toward growing the game and creating more opportunities for golfers across Ontario.

Congratulations to John Lefurgey of St. Catharines, winner of this year’s “1000 Balls for the 1000 Ball Challenge” draw. Your involvement, along with that of so many others, made this initiative possible.

As we look ahead to 2026, Golf Ontario remains focused on making the sport more accessible and inclusive through programs like this one. We appreciate every contribution whether it was time, donations, or participation, and we look forward to continuing this work together.

Thank you for being part of it.

To learn more about the 1000 Ball Challenge, visit 1000ball.ca

Have you ever thought about becoming a referee at a Provincial Championship? Or are you a player looking to gain a competitive edge by mastering the Rules of Golf?

Golf Ontario’s Level 2 Rules of Golf Program is your gateway to a deeper understanding of the game. This comprehensive program, taught by nationally certified Golf Canada RulesReferees, provides an engaging and intuitive approach to the concepts, procedures, and outcomes that shape golf today.

Whether you’re interested in officiating, teaching, or competing, this program will help you confidently apply the Rules of Golf both on and off the course.

Why Enroll?

• Learn from experienced, nationally certified instructors
• Gain practical insights into the Rules of Golf
• Enhance your ability to officiate, teach, or compete effectively

Golf Ontario is committed to administering the Rules of Golf education to member clubs and golfers across the province. For additional rules resources, check out our Rules of Golf page.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TODAY

As EV adoption surges, more golfers are arriving in electric vehicles and expecting to charge while they play.

Through Golf Ontario’s new pilot partnership with SWTCH, your club can access the provincial ChargeON program – covering 25% – 75% of the full project costs to install EV chargers.

Why is EV Charging a Hole-in-One for Your Course?

• Attract & retain premium clientele: EV drivers are a high-value demographic that aligns perfectly with golf club members. 
• Generate new revenue: Turn your parking spots into a new income source. You can set your own pricing and profit from every charging session.

SWTCH provides turn-key EV charging, now up to 75% off thanks to the ‘ChargeOn’ Grant program.

SWTCH (swtchenergy.com) is a Toronto-based leader in EV charging with more than 20,000 chargers installed across North America. They’ve secured millions in funding for properties across Canada and handle everything from grant applications to installation and on-going support.

The ‘ChargeOn’ grant program recently launched across Ontario, offering 50% to 75% off the cost to install EV chargers. The deadline to apply is December 15th, so you need to act quickly.

Next steps: Check eligibility and get in touch with SWTCH here:

https://swtchenergy.com/chargeon-golf-courses

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to the game you love? 

Golf Ontario is now recruiting passionate volunteers for the 2026 season to help us deliver world-class championships and live our mission of ‘Shaping Lives by Connecting People to Positive Golf Experiences.’ 

Whether you can lend a few hours each month or take on a more regular commitment, your time and enthusiasm make a real difference. Our volunteers are the backbone of more than 100 qualifiers and championships each year, helping ensure that every event runs smoothly and professionally. 

Volunteer Roles 

Tournament Officials 

Tournament Officials assist in administering Golf Ontario Qualifiers and Championships throughout the season. These volunteers play key roles in registration, starting, scoring and monitoring pace of play. 
 
Each tournament is supported by Certified Referees, but Tournament Officials are essential for event execution and player experience. 
 
Assignments typically begin in late March, with efforts made to match volunteers to nearby events to minimize travel. New officials are often paired with experienced volunteers for training and mentorship. 

Referees 

Certified Referees play a critical role at Golf Ontario Provincial Qualifiers and Championships, as well as at events run by partner organizations such as the PGA of Ontario, Ontario Colleges, and Ontario Universities. 
 
To serve as a Referee, volunteers must have successfully completed at least Level 2 of Golf Canada’s Rules of Golf Education Program and demonstrate a strong understanding of the Rules of Golf. 
 
Referees work closely with fellow officials to apply the rules consistently, make confident decisions under pressure, and ensure fair play across all events. 
 
If you’re interested in becoming a Referee but haven’t yet completed the required training, you can start by applying as a Tournament Volunteer. Active Golf Ontario volunteers are eligible for rules education subsidies to support their certification journey. 

From Our Volunteers 

“As a volunteer with Golf Ontario, I feel that I am part of a professional organization dedicated to growing the game of golf. Golf Ontario has provided the resources, training, and support necessary to keep us engaged and feeling valued. I love the game, and volunteering with Golf Ontario is an extension of that passion.” 
— Theresa, Kralovensky Golf Ontario Volunteer 

How to Get Involved 

We’re currently welcoming applications from across Ontario, with particular need in the Niagara, London, Waterloo and Simcoe regions. 

Application deadline: December 19, 2025 
Learn more and apply: www.golfontario.ca/volunteering 
Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@golfontario.ca 

Fall is a great time for golf – it’s also a season of transition that brings changes to course maintenance and playing conditions.

Check out this video from our friends at the USGA on what to expect on the golf course this autumn.