Golf Ontario is proud to announce the return of the Next Wave Junior Development Program for 2026—a high-performance initiative designed to identify and support Ontario’s emerging golf talent.
The Next Wave program plays a critical role within the Junior Golf Pathway, providing promising young athletes with earlier access to the Team Ontario coaching staff, training environments and performance support systems defining our high-performance culture.
Designed to accelerate development during key growth years, the program blends expert coaching with individualized athlete support across the tactical, mental, and physical pillars of performance—helping build a strong foundation for long-term success in competitive golf.
“The depth of young talent in Ontario continues to grow,” says Reggie Millage, Team Ontario Head Coach. “The Next Wave program gives promising athletes earlier exposure to the Team Ontario coaching staff, support system, and high-performance culture,” he says, adding, “several of last year’s Next Wave athletes earned spots on Team Ontario this season, which speaks to the program’s impact.”
An Athlete-Centred Approach
Next Wave offers a flexible development model that allows athletes to select from a variety of training and competitive experiences aligned with their individual schedules and performance goals. The focus is simple: provide meaningful exposure, elevate standards, and prepare athletes for the next stage of their competitive journey.
Meet the 2026 Next Wave Athletes
Grad Year: 2027
Aidan Reil – Camelot Golf and Country Club | Coach: Jake Haime (PGA of Canada)
Brennan Turner – Lookout Point | Coach: Sean Casey (PGA of Canada)
Edward Li – Rocky Crest GC | Coach: Gord Burns (PGA of Canada)
Gracie Vescan – Mississaugua Golf and Country Club | Coach: James Hutchison (PGA of Canada)
Lauren Perron – Mill Run Golf Club | Coach: Greg Salazar
Grad Year: 2028
Charlotte Hutchison – Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club | Coach: Jake Haime (PGA of Canada)
Cooper Eisen – Coppinwood | Coach: Danny King (PGA of Canada)
Matilda Gordon – Rivermead Golf Club | Coach: Matt Robinson (PGA of Canada)
Micael Jeffery – Lakeridge Golf Club| Coach: Michael Ladd (PGA of Canada)
Grad Year: 2029
Mya Moore – Trillium Wood Golf Club
Camden Poirier – Idylwylde Golf and Country Club | Coach: Gord Burns (PGA of Canada)
Florence Ho – Ottawa Hunt Club | Coach: Derek MacDonald (PGA of Canada)
Jack Sample – Rivermead Golf Club | Coach: Scott Mikkelsen (PGA of Canada)
Zander Zhang – Rivermead Golf Club | Coach: Matt Robinson (PGA of Canada)
Grad Year: 2030
Avery McGuire – Summit Golf and Country Club | Coach: Lee (CIGA)
Eli Perng – Cherry Hill Club | Coach: Travis Glass (PGA of Canada)
Emma Cheng – Silver Lakes Golf and Country Club | Coach: Jon Kiru
Grant Nan – Golf Ontario Players Club – Toronto North | Coach: Peter Murphy
Kaeleigh Chung – Meadowbrook Golf Club | Coach: Gord Burns (PGA of Canada)
Katherine Xia – Station Creek Golf Club | Coach: Rob Pearce (PGA of Canada)
William Chen – Bayview Golf and Country Club | Coach: Steven Wu
Grad Year: 2031
Angelina He – Golf Ontario Players Club – Toronto North | Coach: Cho
Cocomi Wang – Weston Golf and Country Club | Coach: Scott Cowx (PGA of Canada)
Ivan Xue – Golf Ontario Players Club – Toronto North | Coach: Peter Murphy
Program Benefits
Next Wave athletes receive exclusive access to:
• Coaching support from Team Ontario Head Coach Reggie Millage (PGA of Canada)
• Mental performance training with Dr. Charles Fitzsimmons
• Strength and conditioning coaching by Dr. Nick Martichenko
• adidas Golf Canada apparel and footwear
• Access to the TaylorMade Performance Lab
• Participation in Team Ontario Training Days, March Break Experience and Spring Training Experience
Selection Process
Athletes are selected based on competitive results and rankings from the previous season within the U15 and U17 divisions of the Junior Golf Pathway.
The Next Wave program continues to serve as a critical bridge within Ontario’s high-performance system — identifying future leaders of the game and supporting them at the right moment in their development.
