Ontario’s top young golfers are set to compete as the 2026 Ontario U13 and U15 Championships head to Erie Shores Golf & Country Club from Wednesday, August 5 to Friday, August 7.
A New Championship Format
The 2026 season marks the debut of the newly combined Ontario U13 and U15 Boys’ and Girls’ Championships, bringing two key events together under one championship. While U13 champions will still be crowned after 36 holes, U15 competitors will contest a 54 hole championship with a 36 hole cut.
The combined championship will welcome 120 of the province’s rising stars, with 84 players competing in the U15 Championship and 36 players teeing it up in the U13 Championship.
The new format creates a stronger progression along Golf Ontario’s competitive pathway, allowing many athletes who have previously competed at the U13 level to take the next step by testing themselves over 54 holes in the U15 championship.
A Classic Test at Erie Shores
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, Erie Shores Golf & Country Club will provide a historic backdrop for this year’s championships. Designed by Bob Gray Sr. in 1926, the classic parkland layout will challenge competitors with a focus on smart decision-making, accuracy, and consistent shot making throughout the event.
Tournament Director Antony Cluroe believes the venue offers an ideal stage for the province’s best young golfers.
Players to Watch
U13 Division
- Zhixin Lu: Finished Top 5 at Ontario Junior Girls Amateur
- Theo Wittemund: Finished T3 at 2025 Ontario U13 Boys Championship
- Caleb Kennedy: Qualified for the Ontario Junior Boys Amateur Championship
U15 Division
- Owen Copp: 2025 Ontario U13 Boys Champion
- Katherine Xia: Finished Runner up at 2026 Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship
- Noah Olver: Finished T3 at 2025 Ontario U13 Boys Championship
- Grace (HyunYi) Kim: Delivered a well-rounded performance at the 2026 Ontario Junior Girls Amateur Championship
Building the Next Generation of Golfers
The Ontario U13 and U15 Championships provide young athletes with valuable experience competing in a provincial championship environment.Whether players are taking their first steps in championship golf or continuing their development against Ontario’s top junior talent, the event serves as an important milestone on the Golf Ontario pathway.
With provincial titles on the line and a talented field ready to compete, the 2026 Ontario U13 and U15 Championships promise three days of exciting golf at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club.
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