Brampton, ON – A spectacular day was had as Brampton Golf Club joined a list of honourable golf clubs able to celebrate 100 years of operation. Their 100th anniversary was in 2021, but unfortunately, they couldn’t celebrate together in person due to the pandemic. Thankfully everyone was able to come together today as guests enjoyed food, drinks and live music. 

There were 200 people in attendance to witness this memorable event for the club and community. Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, was on hand to speak about this great accomplishment. “When I think of the Brampton Golf Club, I think of the great community events we have had here. There’s so many fundraising and charitable events in this facility,” Brown said. “This isn’t just a place for golf, it’s a place for the community to gather and rally behind great causes.” 

“It’s so wonderful to have all of our current and past members coming back, past board members and captains to be able to introduce our hall of fame and induct our first inductees,” said Greg Allworth, President of Brampton Golf Club. Pauline Kelly, Stu Hamilton and Bob Little were the first three inductees into the newly established hall. 

“There were many people involved in putting this event together, from the board of directors to our heritage committee, to our staff. Every department head was involved in some way or another,” said Boris Uvakov, General Manager of Brampton Golf Club. “Our food and beverage came through with this beautiful spread of food, and we had great entertainment.” 

To finish the day, participants played a shotgun start round of golf. On all the par threes, golfers used clubs from the 1920s to the 1960s.

On behalf of Golf Ontario and our partners at Golf Canada, we congratulate Brampton Golf Club on this milestone and look forward to continued partnership and support for years to come. 

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world.  From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.

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.

Media contact:

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

Justin Watkins, Coord. Partnerships, Mrktg & Comm, Golf Ontario;
jwatkins@gao.ca

RESULTS / PHOTOS

Bracebridge, ON – Andy Dai (Station Creek Golf Club) and Andrea Lai (St. Thomas Country Club) take home the hardware after two fantastic performances at South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club for the 2022 Ontario Peewee Boys & Girls Championship.

Dai started the round three strokes back of the lead and would find himself four strokes behind early on. However, Dai demonstrated confidence and poise in his game as he would slowly claw back and start knocking strokes off the lead. As a result, the 2021 (and now 2022) Ontario Peewee Boys Champion finished the tournament even par (144) and rightfully earned himself back-to-back championship titles. Max Li (Station Creek Golf Club) would take home the Silver Medal after finishing yesterday’s round with the tournament’s lowest round (68). Terrence Deng (Angus Glen Golf Club) claims third place, finishing today’s round 3-over (76).

In the girl’s division, Lai began her day with a 3-stroke lead and played consistent golf, holding the lead for the rest of the day. Lai posted a 75 and a 76 in rounds one and two, the lowest two scores she has ever recorded. In her very first Golf Ontario tournament, Lai deservingly claims the Peewee Girls Championship title after a terrific showing on the course. In second place, Nobelle Park (Rattlesnake Point Golf Club) put up the lowest score of the day in either division (72). Today’s performance launched Park up the leaderboard resulting in a strong Silver Medal finish. Elliana Buhagiar (Deer Creek Golf Club) would finish with back-to-back 78s for the week and claim the Bronze Medal.

Golf Ontario would like to thank all the players, staff, and volunteers for supporting the 2022 Ontario Peewee (U13) Boys & Girls Championship. Thanks to South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club for hosting this incredible event. Lastly, thanks to our sponsors and partners; Adidas, Taylor Made, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, StrackaLine, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, and Sport Travel.

For media coverage of the 2022 Ontario Peewee Boys and Girls Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook Page to view our photo albums. To view the leaderboard, 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.

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world.  From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.

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.

Media contact:

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

Adam (AJ) Abraham, Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
AAbraham@gao.ca

Bracebridge, ON – Max Li (Station Creek Golf Club) and Andrea Lai (St. Thomas Country Club Ltd) lead the way in their respective divisions after round one of the 2022 Ontario Peewee (U13) Boys & Girls Championship at South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club.

Heavy rain came down throughout the day, but the wet conditions did not seem to impact the play of our competitors as the low scores poured in.

Max Li holds the lead in the boy’s division after shooting an impressive 4-under (68) on the day. Li was on fire with his putter, sinking five birdie putts and giving himself a 3-stroke lead going into the final round. In second place sits 2021 Peewee Champion Andy Dai (Station Creek Golf Club), who is in the red numbers today, shooting a 1-under (71).

In the girl’s division, Andrea Lai holds a 3-stroke lead heading into the final round after shooting a 3-over (75) today. Elliana Buhagiar (Deer Creek Golf Club) and Sophia Liu (Station Creek Golf Club) are tied for second place after the first round. Both girls shot 6-over (78) for the day and will be gunning for that top spot tomorrow.

Tee-offs for the final round will begin at 7:30 am Tuesday. For media coverage of the 2022 Ontario Peewee Boys and Girls Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook Page to view our photo albums. To follow along with the leaderboard, 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.

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world.  From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.

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.

Media contact:

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

Adam (AJ) Abraham, Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
AAbraham@gao.ca

Timmins, Ontario – With well over 24 centenary celebrations across the country this year and at least a dozen throughout Ontario, the latest anniversary was celebrated on Sunday, August 7th, at Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins, Ontario.

One of three clubs in Timmins and part of the network within the Northern Golf Association, the club owned by Dr. Tony Kos put on a fantastic community-focused event to recognize this important milestone in their history.

Relative newcomer Taylor Dupuis, the Manager of Golf Operations, presided over the ceremony held under a marquis tent between the first and second shotgun groups that enjoyed fantastic conditions thanks to Superintendent Cory Hefferd and team.

The format for the day brought together well over 175 loyal members of the club to not only kick off a week of special events and celebrate the long service of key staff and significant contributions by many to the steady growth of the club and their programming.

Two significant highlights of the club’s growth in recent years are the transformational growth in junior members and the consistent commitment by female members, who regularly number over one hundred participants in Ladies Night play.

A particularly touching moment came as Dupuis shared accolades regarding the club’s Director of Finance, otherwise known as “a mum to all,” JoLee Morrisette. She is some of the glue in this family-oriented club that has kept things moving positively for many years.

In his remarks on behalf of Golf Ontario, CEO Mike Kelly said, “The club represents all that is good about community. It is a testament to this family-oriented culture. So it is no surprise that the club plays a significant role in the game’s growth in the region and making meaningful contributions to the local community.“

In addition to Sunday’s main event, the rest of the week will feature a 100th Anniversary Ladies Night with over 100 players signed up, Men’s Night Wednesday with more than 60 participants, Mixed Night Friday with another 100 players committed and a visit from Golf Canada.

On behalf of Golf Ontario and our partners at Golf Canada, we congratulate Hollinger on this milestone and look forward to continued partnership and support for years to come.

Bracebridge, ON – From August 8th to 9th, South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club will host the 2022 Ontario Peewee (U13) Boys & Girls Championship. Golf Ontario’s youngest aspiring golfers will participate in 36 holes of stroke play competition as they try to conquer the Peewee provincial title.

“Junior golf has long been a pillar of South Muskoka C&GC. Having the opportunity to play host to the U13 provincial championship is an absolute honour for our club,” said Adam Frederick, General Manager at South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club. “South’s Robbie Robinson design offers a true test of Muskoka golf, and we look forward to seeing the camaraderie and competition from participants.”

Andy Dai (Station Creek GC) will attempt to go back-to-back in this event after taking home the Peewee Boys title last year. Dai played phenomenal golf in the previous year’s event and is hoping to do so against some new faces this year.

In the girl’s division, 2021 Silver Medalist Alexis Card (Galt Country Club) will be looking to jump up a spot on the leaderboard in this year’s event. Card finished only two strokes behind the winner in 2021 and is eyeing that top spot this time.

Action from South Muskoka will get underway at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, August 8th. Check out our Golf Genius Webpage for championship information, tee times, and results.

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.

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world.  From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.

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:

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

Adam (AJ) Abraham, Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
AAbraham@gao.ca

RESULTS / PHOTOS

Milton, ON – The final round of the 2022 Ontario Bantam Boys and Girls Championship at Trafalgar Golf & Country Club finished in riveting fashion. A winner for both the boys and girls was not decided in 18-holes, requiring playoffs in both divisions.

Jager Pain (Golf Canada Club – Ontario) was a stroke behind in the boy’s division behind the leader Dawson Lew (Players Club – Markham) heading to the 18th hole. Lew would bogey the hole, and Pain would sink his 8-foot par putt to stay alive and force a playoff. On the first playoff hole, Pain would stick his approach shot tight to the pin and nail the short putt to secure himself the victory. After two fantastic days of golf, Lew would take home the Silver Medal, shooting 1-over (143) for the tournament. Lucas Chi (Station Creek Golf Club) would claim the Bronze Medal, shooting 3-over (145).

Michelle Xing (Station Creek Golf Club) played flawless golf in the girl’s division, scoring the lowest tournament score (66) during the final round. Starting the day in third place at 2-over (73), Xing would sink six birdies and put herself at the top of the leaderboard. Day one leader, Swetha Sathish (Hidden Lake Golf Club), shot 1-under (70) on the day and would find herself tied with Xing after 18-holes. With the first playoff hole not settling anything, the ladies played a second playoff hole. On the approach, Sathish would place here ball slightly past the green; Xing would end up right in the middle. Xing attempted a putt for the win and would find the bottom of the cup to secure the victory. Sathish would claim the Silver Medal after back-to-back days in the red numbers (139 overall), and Reese Allyson Ng (Players Club – Ottawa) would finish in third at 2-over (144).

Golf Ontario would like to thank all the players, staff, and volunteers for supporting the 2022 Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys & Girls Championship. Thanks to Trafalgar Golf & Country Club for hosting this event. Lastly, thanks to our sponsors and partners; Adidas, Taylor Made, Golf Talk Canada, Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Humber College, StrackaLine, HUB International, BioSteel, Golf Genius, Modern Golf, Dormie, Durham Artificial Grass, Foresight Sports Canada, Baka, Nikon, and Sport Travel.

For media coverage of the 2022 Ontario Bantam Boys and Girls Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook Page to view our photo albums. To follow along with the leaderboard, visit our Golf Genius Page.

About The Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys’ Championship

First contested in 1929, the Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys’ Championship is a 36-hole competition featuring the top Bantam (U15) male golfers from across the province competing for the James H. Peacock trophy. Past Champions include Ontario Golf Hall of Fame members Bob Panasiuk (1955) and Kelly Roberts (1966), as well as Team Canada National Amateur Squad member Johnny Travale (2015).

 About The Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls’ Championship

Since 2003, the Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls’ Championship has featured the top Bantam (U15) female golfers from across the province competing for the Cathy Sherk Trophy. Notable past champions include Jennifer Kirby, Augusta James, and Chloe Currie.

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world.  From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.

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:

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

Adam (AJ) Abraham, Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
AAbraham@gao.ca

RESULTS / PHOTOS

Milton, ON – Swetha Sathish (Hidden Lake Golf Club) and Jager Pain (Golf Canada Club – Ontario) both got off to hot starts at Trafalgar Golf & Country Club in round one of the 2022 Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys & Girls Championship.

In the Girls Division, Sathish leads the field after a low score of 69 in round one. Sathish demonstrated minor struggles on the front nine; however, she would redeem herself by making four birdies on the back. Sitting in second is Reese Allyson Ng (Players Club – Ottawa), who sits only 3-strokes back at 1-over (72). She’s followed by Michelle Xing (Station Creek Golf Club), Angela Cai (Heron Point Golf Links) and Bridget Yu (Golf Canada Club – Ontario), who are all tied in third at 2-over (73).

In the Boys Division, Pain started the round scorching hot, nailing two birdies through 5 holes. Pain would maintain his lead, finishing 1-under (70) for the round. Just behind in second place sits Matthew Gray (Sawmill Golf Course), who finished even par (71) on the day, followed by Dawson Lew (Players Club – Markham), ending up 1-over (72).

As round one comes to a close, it’s shaping up to be a tight race for the coveted hardware in tomorrow’s final round. Both the Boys and Girls will tee off at 8:00 am Wednesday, off of holes one and ten. For media coverage of the 2022 Ontario Bantam Boys and Girls Championship, please visit the Golf Ontario Facebook Page to view our photo albums. To follow along with the leaderboard, visit our Golf Genius Page.

About The Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys’ Championship

First contested in 1929, the Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys’ Championship is a 36-hole competition featuring the top Bantam (U15) male golfers from across the province competing for the James H. Peacock trophy. Past Champions include Ontario Golf Hall of Fame members Bob Panasiuk (1955) and Kelly Roberts (1966), as well as Team Canada National Amateur Squad member Johnny Travale (2015).

 About The Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls’ Championship

Since 2003, the Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls’ Championship has featured the top Bantam (U15) female golfers from across the province competing for the Cathy Sherk Trophy. Notable past champions include Jennifer Kirby, Augusta James, and Chloe Currie.

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world.  From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.

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:

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

Adam (AJ) Abraham, Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
AAbraham@gao.ca

Milton, ON – Beautiful Trafalgar Golf & Country Club will be home to the 2022 Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys & Girls Championship from August 2nd-3rd. Our up-and-coming Ontario youth will participate in 36 holes of stroke play competition and battle it out for their respective titles.

“Trafalgar is a place with great history and atmosphere; the course is fair but challenging and sets up wonderful for the bantam championship,” explained Jim Duggan, Head Professional at Trafalgar Golf & Country Club. “We look forward to hosting such a skilled group of young golfers.”

At this year’s event, all eyes will be on 2021 runner-up Carlee Meilleur (Loyalist G&CC). Meilleur has had a fantastic 2022 season, taking home the Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship in dominating fashion at only 14 years of age. Meilleur will look to keep the ball rolling as she faces off against other strong golfers such as the 2020 Peewee (U13) Girls’ Champion, Michelle Xing (Public Player) and 2022 Ontario Junior Girls Champion, Swetha Sathish (Hidden Lake Golf Club).

Golfers to watch on the boy’s side include Lucas Chi (Station Creek Golf Club) and Lucas Gilbart (Summit Golf & Country Club).

Action from the championship will tee off at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. Check out our Golf Genius Page for qualifying, pin locations, tee times, and leaderboard information.

About The Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys’ Championship

First contested in 1929, the Ontario Bantam (U15) Boys’ Championship is a 36-hole competition featuring the top Bantam (U15) male golfers from across the province competing for the James H. Peacock trophy. Past Champions include Ontario Golf Hall of Fame members Bob Panasiuk (1955) and Kelly Roberts (1966), as well as Team Canada National Amateur Squad member Johnny Travale (2015).

 About The Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls’ Championship

Since 2003, the Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls’ Championship has featured the top Bantam (U15) female golfers from across the province competing for the Cathy Sherk Trophy. Notable past champions include Jennifer Kirby, Augusta James, and Chloe Currie.

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world.  From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.

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:

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

Adam (AJ) Abraham, Assistant, Marketing Communications, Golf Ontario;
AAbraham@gao.ca

Final Results

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Ontario Open

Woodington Lake Golf Club (Legend Course)

Tottenham, Ontario, Canada

July 31, 2022

Full Leaderboard: 

PGA TOUR Canada Media Site

theontarioopen.com

Contact: Jay Fawler, PGA TOUR Canada Communications, (519) 817-7336, jayfawler@pgatourintl.ca

Sara Wright, PGA TOUR Communications, 719-310-2606, sarawright@pgatourhq.com

TOTTENHAM, Ontario—Noah Goodwin stood tall Sunday at the Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Ontario Open. Actually, he towered above the competition in all four rounds of the PGA TOUR Canada event to capture his first professional victory. The rookie did so in impressive fashion, finishing 17-under and winning by seven shots. He also jumped into the top five in the Fortinet Cup standings, improving 89 positions, into the No. 4 slot.

“It’s still sinking in right now. It was just kind of one of those days everything fell into place. I wouldn’t change anything about it,” Goodwin said. “The stars aligned for me this week.”

Goodwin’s margin of victory was the largest on the Canadian circuit since current PGA TOUR player Taylor Pendrith rolled to an eight-shot triumph over Kyle Mueller at the 2019 Quebec Open.

“I was just able to stay patient and give myself chances,” Goodwin said. “I wasn’t trying to force anything or get too fancy—just played some consistent golf.”

Diagnosed with a growth-hormone deficiency as a child, doctors told Goodwin he wouldn’t grow to be very big. That led to his focus on golf. The 22-year-old, 5-foot-9 155-pounder was more than big enough to post the wire-to-wire tournament title. The Texan topped the leaderboard all four days at the Woodington Lake Golf Club, becoming the first to do so on PGA TOUR Canada since Robby Shelton won the GolfBC Championship in 2017.

Goodwin’s final round featured highs and lows. Armed with a three-stroke lead when the day began, he birdied the first hole. Trouble, however, came shortly thereafter with bogeys on Nos. 5 and 6.

The response was swift and decisive. Goodwin turned things around with birdies on the next two holes and an eagle on No. 9. He moved to 17-under with a birdie on the 11th hole, extending his lead to seven.

“I was able to regroup. I came to terms with everything,” Goodwin said of his stumble midway through his opening nine. “I knew I had a game plan that was going to work, and it had been working. I just needed to kind of re-center myself with that.”

It more than sealed the deal. No serious challenges followed as he claimed the 500 Fortinet Cup points and the $36,000 paycheck. Goodwin moved to No. 4 in the Fortinet Cup standings.

Goodwin said it “was just a beautiful day out there.” Made even more memorable with his father carrying the bag.

“I wouldn’t be where I am without him,” noted Goodwin.

Lee Detmer, Cameron Sisk and Thomas Walsh tied for second, at 10-under.

“Overall it was a solid week. I have a lot to build off. Knowing I had a lot left in the tank is a really good sign,” Sisk said. “I struck it well, not as well as I can. I just didn’t make too many momentum putts that you need to make to put yourself in contention.”

Ian Holt, Trent Phillips and Danny Walker shared fifth place, at 9-under. Another group—Blake Hathcoat, Dylan Meyer and Easton Paxton—tied for eighth, at 8-under.

PGA TOUR Canada heads to Blainville, Quebec, next week. The Quebec Open begins Thursday and concludes Sunday at the Club de Golf Le Blainville.

Did you know tournament champion Noah Goodwin just turned pro in June? The former Southern Methodist standout was 12th in the final PGA TOUR University Global Velocity Ranking to earn his playing privileges. As a hedge to that ranking, he played in the Qualifying Tournament in mid-April at The Wigwam in suburban Phoenix. There, he earned his playing privileges by tying for fifth and was also the low amateur that week.

Key information

How the Canadians fared

Brendan MacDougall of Hamilton, Ontario, topped nine others for the best finish for Canada among the 10 golfers who made the cut and played Saturday and Sunday. MacDougall tied for 11th.

Fortinet Cup Standings

Danny Walker’s tie for fifth was good enough to keep him atop the Fortinet Cup standings for a second consecutive week. The top five spots are held by this season’s tournament winners.

The last wire-to-wire PGA TOUR Canada winner was Robby Shelton at the 2017 GolfBC Championship in Kelowna, British Columbia. Shelton, a current Korn Ferry Tour member, opened with an 8-under 63 and followed with scores of 68-65-69 to lead after every round on his way to a one-stroke victory over Cody Blick, Johnny Ruiz and Adam Webb.

Along with winner Noah Goodwin, two other PGA TOUR University alums finished in the top 10. Cameron Sisk (Arizona State) tied for second, while Trent Phillips (Georgia) tied for fourth.

This week, Mike Van Sickle made his first PGA TOUR Canada start since 2016’s Niagara Championship, where he tied for 46th down the road in Fort Erie, Ontario. Van Sickle, a Monday qualifier, rebounded from an opening, 4-over 75 with scores of 67-70-66 over his final 54 holes. Van Sickle tied for 18th, a finish that earned him an invite to next week’s Quebec Open.

Sunday’s top climber was Ian Holt. He shot a 64 to move up 29 positions and into a tie for fifth at 9-under. Thomas Hutchison fired a 66 to rise 25 spots up the board. He finished 5-under and tied for 25th.

Noah Goodwin is the fifth PGA TOUR Canada winner in five tournaments played this season. The previous four champs all played in the Ontario Open. Danny Walker (Osprey Valley Open winner), Brian Carlson (Prince Edward Island Open winner) and Wil Bateman (ATB Classic winner) made the cut, while Scott Stevens (Royal Beach Victoria Open winner) did not. Walker finished at 9-under. Carlson and Bateman wound up 7-under and even-par, respectively.

Mike Van Sickle (6-under) and Branson Ferrier (1-over) were the only Monday qualifiers to make the cut. Thus far, nine of 40 qualifiers have made it to the weekend this season.

Peyton Callens, the lone amateur to make the cut, finished at 2-over. The University of Nevada star, who is from Langton, Ontario, earned All-Mountain West Conference honors as a senior and still has a year of eligibility remaining.

Quotable

“I finally just let myself kind of relax and trust in my game.” — Noah Goodwin

“Every shot coming down the stretch when you’re in contention is huge. Especially when it comes to money and the points.” — Cameron Sisk

“SMU. I’m so thankful for them. All my teammates and everybody who pushed me to be better and helped me along the way. They’re my closest friends or my brothers. I wouldn’t be here without them pretty much.” — Noah Goodwin on what his college experience meant to his career development

“That’s kind of what Sundays do to people. It’s a lot of pressure. Every stroke counts.” — Cameron Sisk

“Golf is hard. We’ve picked a crazy sport to play that isn’t the most rewarding most of the time.” — Noah Goodwin

 Final-Round Weather Report: Mostly sunny and warm. High of 28. Wind variable at 6-9 kph.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Ontario Open

Woodington Lake Golf Club (Legend Course)
Tottenham, Ontario, Canada
July 30, 2022

Full Leaderboard

PGA TOUR Canada Media Site

www.theontarioopen.com

Contact: Jay Fowler, PGA TOUR Canada Communications, (519) 817-7336, jayfawler@pgatourintl.ca

Laury Livsey, PGA TOUR Communications, 904-525-5538, laurylivsey@pgatourhq.com

 
TOTTENHAM, Ontario—Just when it looked like things were tightening up at the Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Ontario Open, Noah Goodwin made an eagle to regain some separation. He leads Luke Schniederjans by three shots.

After having his lead cut to a single stroke, the 22-year-old Texan drained a 13-foot putt for a 3 on the par-5 17th hole to garner some breathing room in his bid to win the PGA TOUR Canada event at the Woodington Lake Golf Club. Should he do so, Goodwin would also become the season’s first tournament champion to hold leads after all four rounds. The PGA TOUR University alum out of Southern Methodist opened with a 64 and followed with two 68s.

Goodwin said he just kept giving himself opportunities in a round that included three birdies on the front nine and a double bogey on No. 10. He rectified the latter with his third eagle of the tournament.

“I just kept giving myself opportunities. Kept rolling it really well, kept giving myself looks,” Goodwin said. “Then I was able to get the eagle back on No. 17, which was huge for the momentum and everything.”

Entering the day with a three-stroke lead, Goodwin was confident he knew what needed to be done.

“I played my game and kept it smart out there,” he explained. “(I) was just trying to stay patient.”

It’s all part of the game plan Goodwin has had this week. On Sunday, Goodwin can claim his first PGA TOUR Canada title.

As the closest contender, Schniederjans, a Georgia native, got off to a special start. He sunk a 70-footer for birdie on the first hole to set the tone for an 8-under 63 that lifted him into second place.

“It was a good round, and I’ll try to put up another good round [Sunday],” said Schniederjans, who had six birdies and an eagle in his bogey-free day.

Cameron Sisk (9-under) is all alone in third place. He’s one shot ahead of a fourth-place group that includes Canadian Jared du Toit and Americans Justin Doeden, Blake Dyer, Dylan Meyer and Jacob Solomon, all at 8-under.

“It was just a fantastic day. I was super dialed on ball striking,” said Solomon, who moved up 36 spots on the leaderboard Saturday with a 63 of his own. “I mean, this had to be one of the best ball-striking rounds I’ve ever played—just hitting fairways, hitting greens.”  

Did you know Noah Goodwin has played on only one weekend prior to this one on PGA TOUR Canada? He tied for 34th at the Prince Edward Island Open after missing the cut in his other three starts.

Key Information

How the Canadians fared

Jared du Toit (Calgary) leads the 10 Canadians who made the cut. Du Toit is 8-under after shooting a 67 Saturday and tied for fourth, five shots off the lead entering the final round.

 Fortinet Cup Standings

(Through Osprey Valley Open presented by Votorantim Cimentos – CBM Aggregates)

Sunday, Noah Goodwin will attempt to become the first PGA TOUR University alum coming off the 2022 Global Velocity Rankings to win this season. He enters the final round with a three-stroke lead. Four times this season, PGA TOUR U. players have posted top-fives, led by Joe Highsmith and Trent Phillips. Highsmith lost in a playoff at the ATB Classic presented by Volvo Edmonton and added a tie for fourth at the Prince Edward Island Open presented by IMP Solutions. Phillips has a pair of ties for fourth, coming at the same tournaments—the ATB Classic and the Prince Edward Island Open. Here are the results of top-15 finishes by PGA TOUR U. players this season.

PGA TOUR University Global Velocity Rankings

Top PGA TOUR Canada Finishes

To show what a difficult-scoring day it was in Thursday’s first round, there were only 27 rounds in the 60s from the 152 players who completed 18 holes. Saturday, with the wind down and only 72 players remaining after the cut, 33 posted sub-70 scores.

Monday qualifiers Branson Ferrier (4-under, tied for 22nd) and Mike Van Sickle (1-under, tied for 41st) fired third-round scores of 73 and 70, respectively. Peyton Callens, the lone amateur left in the tournament, shot a 76 and is now even par and tied for 48th.

The biggest mover on the day was Trent Phillips (6-under). He improved 42 positions into a tie for 14th with a 7-under 64.

Charles Wang and Luke Schniederjans both made holes-in-one on No. 16 Saturday. There have now been six aces on the Tour this season. The other four came at the ATB Classic. John Duthie, J.T. Griffin, Josh Hart and Noah Woolsey all had holes-in-one on No. 13 at the Edmonton Petroleum Golf and Country Club.

Windy weather doesn’t seem to bother Alex Fitzpatrick of England. He’s used to it. “I don’t mind the wind at all,” he said while noting it suits his game well. “The more it blows, probably the more I enjoy it.” Fitzpatrick is 7-under and tied for ninth.

An impressive streak ended Saturday when Cooper Dossey shot a 4-over 75. The former Baylor Bear had a run of 18 consecutive rounds of par or better. Dossey was under par 15 times during the stretch.

Quotable

“I’m hitting the ball well. I’m trusting my game. So just play smart out there.” — Noah Goodwin

“I love playing on the weekend. I love playing the twosomes. It’s just good vibes. Now that you’ve made the cut, it’s kind of stress-free. Let’s go try to win the golf tournament.” — Jacob Solomon

“The course is kind of interesting because it’s a lot of irons and 5-woods off the tee. But it challenges your iron play, and you’ve got to hit your irons good out here, which is fun.” — Luke Schniederjans

“I’m excited for a chance. Any time you put yourself in contention after three days you did a good job. You kind of get rewarded with some pressure [Sunday].” — Jared du Toit

“The lack of wind definitely allowed me to go at more pins, especially on the par-4s. But, really, it was just such a nice groove. I mean, ball-striking with my shorter and mid-irons is really good right now. So that’s where you have to be really good at to score around this place. So, if I keep doing that, and I’ll be in a good spot.” — Cameron Sisk

“I had an awful ball-striking week last week from the fairway. So I did some work when I got here, just some practice and found a drill that worked for me pretty well. So going into the week, I felt really confident, and it’s paid off.” — Cameron Sisk

“I think the most weird part is going from college to professional golf. In college, you have 54 guaranteed holes. You get out here and we’re sitting around the cut line and things get to be a little bit intense. I’m trying to be a little bit more comfortable when it comes to that and then being able to be aggressive and play free on the weekend. That’s definitely important.” — Cameron Sisk

“This is definitely a step in the right direction. There are a lot of good players out here. I can take this as a positive, and more weeks like this will help me.” — Cameron Sisk

Third-Round Weather: Mostly cloudy in the morning becoming sunny in the afternoon. High of 24. Wind W at 9-15 kph.