The 63rd Ontario Women’s Senior Championship takes place July 1–3 at Spring Lakes Golf Club in Stouffville, Ontario.

Ninety of Ontario’s top senior women golfers aged 50 and over will compete across three rounds of 18-hole stroke play in Championship and A Flight divisions.

Since 1962, the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship has stood as a key event on the provincial calendar, bringing together decorated legends and contenders to compete for one of Ontario’s most prestigious senior titles.

A five-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024), Judith Kyrinis (The Thornhill Club) returns aiming to break the all-time record of six titles currently shared with Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick.

Also returning is Lori Friesen (Grey Silo Golf Course), the 2024 A Flight Gross Champion. Friesen is expected to be a strong contender once again.

Tee-offs begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1. For full pairings and tee times, CLICK HERE.

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Golf Ontario is proud to kick off Adaptive Golf Month – a province-wide initiative celebrating accessibility, inclusion, the athletes and communities driving change in the sport. 

Funded through the EnAbling Change Program from the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, Adaptive Golf Month will feature a full calendar of events, athlete showcases, educational opportunities, and inclusive programming. It’s all part of Golf Ontario’s long-term commitment to its Vision of Golf for All. 

Throughout July, Golf Ontario, alongside key partners including Special Olympics Ontario, ParaGolf Ontario, and ParaSport Ontario, will share a full calendar of activities and events across the province to inspire, educate, and expand golf access for individuals with disabilities. 

The official launch event took place at Hawk Ridge Golf Club in Orillia, with the ParaGolf Ontario Showcase highlighting some of the province’s top adaptive golfers. 

Adaptive Golf Month Schedule: 

June 28 – ParaGolf Ontario Showcase 

July 7-9 – USGA Adaptive Open 

July 10-13 – Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games 

July 14-15 – Ontario Adaptive Open 

July 24 – ParaSport Ontario Pro-Am 

July 31 – 1000 Ball Challenge – Adaptive Edition 

August 1-2 – Ontario Blind Golf Provincial Championship 

Golf Ontario is encouraging the community to join the conversation and celebration online. Throughout July, golfers, fans, and facilities are invited to share their own adaptive golf stories, photos, and experiences using #GolfForAll and #AdaptiveGolfMonth. Golf Ontario will be resharing content all month long to help spotlight the people and moments that are moving the game forward. 

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Huntsville, ON – Eric Zhao of Bayview Golf & Country Club was crowned the 2025 Ontario Men’s Amateur Champion after an incredible playoff victory.

Zhao edged out Team Ontario’s Dawson Lew (Coppinwood Golf Club) in a playoff after both players finished tied at 7-under-par through four rounds.

Among the youngest players in the field, Zhao and Lew showcased maturity beyond their years and solidified themselves as two of the province’s brightest rising stars.

Zhao’s steady play — posting rounds of 70-71-70-70 for a 281 total — highlighted the consistency and composure that carried him through a weather-disrupted week. Despite delays and uncertainty, Zhao remained unfazed, delivering when it mattered most.

Garrett Rank (Westmount Golf & Country Club), the 2018 Men’s Amateur Champion, finished third and continued to prove why he remains a timeless force in Canadian amateur golf.

The event capped off a thrilling week at Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course, where weather delays, dramatic finishes, and standout performances made for an unforgettable championship.

Golf Ontario would like to extend a sincere thank you to the volunteers, officials, and Deerhurst Highlands staff for their exceptional support and hospitality throughout the week. Their efforts were instrumental in delivering a world-class experience.

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Coppinwood Golf Club’s Dawson Lew continues to show his dominance and shine in 2025, firing a 7-under-par 65 in Round 3 to take the solo lead at the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship. As one of the youngest players in the field, the Team Ontario standout is proving he’s a serious contender, backing up his 2025 Spring Classic win.

Two shots back in second at 5-under-par is Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club). The 2025 NextGen Ontario Champion continues his strong season as he looks to chase down the lead and add another title to his impressive resume. Zhao has quietly put together three consistent rounds (70-71-70) and is poised to make a serious push in Saturday’s final round.

Garrett Rank (Westmount Golf & Country Club), the 2018 Ontario Men’s Amateur Champion, remains firmly in the mix at 4-under-par through three rounds. A decorated provincial champion with multiple titles to his name — including two Men’s Mid-Amateur wins and a Men’s Four-Ball Championship — Rank brings a wealth of experience and competitive fire as he looks to add another trophy to his impressive Golf Ontario resume.

It was a wild day at Deerhurst Highlands, with a significant thunderstorm halting play for nearly six hours. But once players returned to the course, the action didn’t disappoint. 

One of the most electrifying moments came from Phil Arci (The Pulpit Club), who aced the par-3 12th hole with a 7-iron — a hole-in-one that capped off a chaotic but thrilling day of championship golf.

With a stacked leaderboard, all signs point to a dramatic finish. The final round tees off Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 a.m., with players starting on both the 1st and 10th tees as the battle for the Ontario Men’s Amateur title heats up.

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Round two of the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship wrapped up earlier today at Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course, as all 156 players returned to the course looking to secure a spot inside the Low 60 & Ties.

Leading the field heading into Friday’s third round is Domenic De Luca (The National Golf Club of Canada), who holds the outright lead at 4-under-par (70-70-140). A California State University golfer and former College of the Canyons standout, De Luca helped capture two state championships during his time in California. Originally from Toronto, he was also part of the 2020 OFSAA-winning team while at St. Michael’s College. He’ll look to keep that consistency rolling heading into Round 3.

Just one shot back in a tie for second at 3-under-par (141) are Garrett Rank (Westmount Golf & Country Club), Charles Fitzsimmons (The Thornhill Club), Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club), and Zachary Smith (Brampton Golf Club). Fitzsimmons, a past Ontario and Canadian Mid-Amateur champion, brings valuable experience into Friday’s round. Zhao, the 2025 NextGen Ontario Champion, continues his strong season, while Smith, now competing for Penn State, has captured titles at the 2022 Golf Ontario Tour Championship and HJGT at Penn State, along with a consistent record across provincial and national events.

With a stacked leaderboard, the stage is set for an exciting moving day. Round 3 tees off Friday, June 27 at 8:00 a.m. with players going off both the 1st and 10th tees as the race for the title heats up.

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After a week of top-tier competition at the scenic Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, two champions have been named at the 2025 Ontario Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships. Kelsey Fuchs of Summit Golf & Country Club captured the Mid-Amateur title after 54 holes, while Lindsay McGrath of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club secured the Women’s Amateur title following 72 holes of stroke play.

Fuchs Captures Mid-Amateur Title

The Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, open to players aged 25 and older, concluded Wednesday with Kelsey Fuchs earning her first provincial title. Fuchs posted a three-round total of 224 (+8), highlighted by a bounce-back 70 in Round 2, the lowest round of the Mid-Amateur championship. She followed it with a composed 75 on Wednesday to finish ten shots ahead of the field.

Alexandra Taylor, the 2024 champion, finished runner-up at 234 (+18), while Vicki Appleton secured third place with 236 (+20).

“This win means a lot. I worked a lot on my game over the last couple of years and it just reaffirms what I have been doing—and I feel pretty special,” said Fuchs following her victory.

McGrath Claims Women’s Amateur Title

The Women’s Amateur Championship concluded Thursday after 72 holes of stroke play, with Lindsay McGrath emerging as the 2025 champion. McGrath finished with a total score of 282 (-6), capping off a steady and confident performance across four rounds.

McGrath opened with a 72 in Round 1, followed by a 69 in Round 2 to move into a strong position heading into the weekend. She kept her momentum with a 70 in Round 3, then sealed the win with a final-round score of 71, finishing just one stroke ahead of 2024 champion Nobelle Park.

Park finished second at 283 (-5) after a hard-fought final round, while Julia Alexander-Carew rounded out the top three at 284(-4).

This marks McGrath’s first Women’s Amateur title, a milestone that cements her status among Ontario’s top rising talents.

“It means everything to be here. I’ve always wanted to win this tournament, so I’m just super happy,” said McGrath.

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156 players teed off today at Deerhurst Highlands, the acclaimed course located within Deerhurst Resort, for Round One of the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship—marking the beginning of what promises to be one of the most exciting weeks in Ontario amateur golf.

After 18 holes of stroke play, four players sit tied atop the leaderboard at 4-under-par (68):

• Matthew Whitehead (Whistle Bear Golf Club)

• Andre Zhu (Granite Golf Club)

• Traynor Turkiewicz (Brantford Golf and Country Club)

• Garrett Rank (Westmount Golf and Country Club)
  

Close behind at -3 (T5) are Team Ontario members Spencer Shropshire (Hawk Ridge Golf Club) and Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club), while four others are tied at -2 (T7): Domenic De Luca (The National Golf Club of Canada), Ellis Kinnaird (Mississippi Golf Club), Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club), and Team Ontario’s Chase Jerome (Royal Ottawa Golf Club).

The second round of the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship will begin at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, June 26) off both the 1st and 10th tees, as players aim to position themselves above the 36-hole cut line.

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June 25–28 | Deerhurst Resort, Muskoka ON

One of Golf Ontario’s premier major championships is heading to the heart of Muskoka, as the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship tees off at Deerhurst Highlands, the acclaimed championship course located within Deerhurst Resort. As one of the most coveted titles in provincial amateur golf, the Men’s Amateur brings together Ontario’s top players for four rounds of high-stakes stroke play on a layout known for its elevation, beauty, and strategic challenge.

More than just a tournament, this year’s championship represents a major moment for both Golf Ontario and Deerhurst Highlands—a celebration of elite amateur golf on a course that’s recently undergone a bold revitalization.

“Hosting one of the province’s most prestigious amateur golf championships is a tremendous honour for Deerhurst Highlands and a defining moment for our entire team,” said Taylor Ophelders, Golf Operations Manager at Deerhurst Resort. “This championship is the most prestigious event ever held at the Highlands, and it reflects our deep commitment to excellence in both course conditioning and guest experience.”

The championship returns to Deerhurst Highlands for the first time since 2017, when the course hosted the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur. This year, the venue welcomes a stacked field of returning champions, breakout talents, and seasoned contenders looking to etch their names into the province’s amateur golf history.

“Deerhurst is a special venue, and with the strength of this year’s field, we’re expecting an incredible week of competition,” said Rob Watson, Manager of Competitions at Golf Ontario. “This championship represents the highest level of amateur golf in the province.”

A Deep and Talented Field

Among the notable names competing this year are:

• Cameron Pero, 2023 Ontario Men’s Amateur champion

• Garrett Rank, 2018 champion

• Charles Fitzsimmons, fresh off his third Ontario Men’s Match Play title and still seeking his first Amateur win. Fitzsimmons also boasts victories at both the Ontario and Canadian Mid-Amateur levels.

In recent years, several Ontario Amateur champions have turned pro and competed on the global stage:

• Sudarshan Yellamaraju (2017) – Korn Ferry Tour; RBC Canadian Open

• Matt Anderson (2019) – Korn Ferry Tour

• Cougar Collins (2020) – Also teed it up at the RBC Canadian Open

 

A Course Built for Championship Moments

Opened in 1990, Deerhurst Highlands was the first championship course in Muskoka, co-designed by Robert Cupp and Tom McBroom. The layout has stood the test of time, combining dramatic granite outcroppings, elevation shifts, and smart bunkering to create one of Ontario’s most compelling tests of golf.

“The layout at Deerhurst Highlands is a masterclass in thoughtful, championship-caliber design,” Ophelders explained. “It rewards great shot-making and punishes anything less, which is exactly what makes it such an exciting and worthy venue for top-level competition.”

Key holes to watch include:

• Hole 2: A brutally tight par four with an uphill, multi-tiered green that can turn birdie hopes into bogey reality

 

• Hole 5: A links-style par five that tempts aggressive play but punishes miscalculation

 

• Hole 10: A dramatic dogleg right flanked by a towering granite rock wall—Deerhurst Highlands’ signature hole

 

“The greens will be a defining factor this week,” Ophelders added. “They’re undulating, multi-tiered, and require exceptional precision. Scoring well at the Highlands demands power, imagination, and control.”

A New Era Begins

This year also marks the debut of a fully redesigned 3rd hole, a par three that has remained untouched since the course’s opening. The renovation—part of a long-term investment by Freed Golf—was guided by Tom McBroom and brings both aesthetic beauty and strategic depth to the front nine.

“It’s a bold update that adds a fresh strategic element,” said Ophelders. “This isn’t just a new hole—it’s the start of a new era for Deerhurst Highlands.”

The update includes a rebuilt green complex, reshaped approach area, and the installation of a modern capillary bunker system—all designed to enhance playability and course conditioning.

Championship Atmosphere

Excitement is already building across the resort as Deerhurst prepares to welcome players, families, and spectators.

“The atmosphere leading up to a major golf event like this is truly electric,” Ophelders said. “Our turf team, members, and staff are all incredibly proud to showcase what we’ve built here. There’s a real sense of pride around Deerhurst Highlands.”

With a revitalized layout, a talent-rich field, and a deep legacy in Ontario golf, the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship at Deerhurst Highlands promises to deliver a defining moment in the 2025 season.

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Championship season is heating up as Ontario’s best female golfers get ready to tee it up at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club for the 2025 Women’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships, two key titles on the provincial women’s golf calendar, taking place June 23 to 26. 

The event features 90 players competing in 72 holes of stroke play. After 36 holes, the top 50 in the Amateur division and the top 15 in the Mid-Amateur division move on to the final rounds, all aiming to make their mark over four days of elite provincial competition.

A Scenic and Strategic Championship Test

Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, located in Fenwick, Ont., is built on a former sand and gravel quarry, offering a distinctive layout with dramatic elevation changes and water features throughout the course. 

Peninsula Lakes is also a nationally recognized facility, earning a 4½ star rating from Golf Digest and ranking among GolfPass’s Golfer’s Choice 2023 – Best Hidden Gems in Canada.

​​The course’s mix of challenge and scenery makes it a great place to host four rounds of competitive amateur golf.

Names to Know at Peninsula Lakes

• Returning Champions:
  
  • 2024 Amateur Champion: Nobelle Park
  • 2024 Mid-Amateur Champion: Alexandra Taylor
  • 2023 Mid-Amateur Champion: Mary Ann Hayward
• Team Ontario Athletes Set to Compete: 
  
  • Nobelle Park
  • Kaprice Park
  • Alexis Card
  • Amelia McFarlane
  • Sadie Wu
  • Kaylan Green

With a strong mix of past champions and up-and-coming athletes, the 2025 field promises plenty of exciting competition.

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June 18, 2025
Sarnia, ON – Cam Burke of Golf Canada Club – Ontario successfully defended his title, winning the 2025 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship on a rain-soaked final day at Sarnia Golf and Curling Club.

Burke, the 2024 champion, entered the final round tied atop the leaderboard at 6-under after posting the lowest score of Round 2 — a stellar 7-under-par (65). Despite multiple weather delays totaling more than three hours, Burke remained focused and composed. Battling through the challenging conditions, he held off the competition to complete the repeat and secure back-to-back Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships.

In the Mid-Master division, Derek Dalziel of The Oaks Golf & Country Club was crowned the 2025 Mid-Master Champion.

The top 32 players have earned spots at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, taking place at Seymour Golf & Country Club in North Vancouver, BC, from August 19–22, 2025.

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