The Northern Golf Association (NGA) marks its 100th season in 2026, and that milestone adds added significance to this weekend’s Northern Ontario Amateur & Golf Ontario Qualifiers, taking place June 6-7 at Timberwolf Golf Club in Sudbury.
Now in its 97th running, the championship continues its long-standing tradition in Northern Ontario, with nearly 100 players competing across four divisions: Men’s Senior Amateur, Men’s Amateur, Men’s Mid-Amateur, and Junior Boys U19, for spots in provincial championship fields.
Host Venue: Timberwolf Golf Club
Timberwolf Golf Club returns as an NGA championship host for the second time, with the challenging par-72 layout stretching more than 7,100 yards. The Sudbury venue has also hosted multiple elite junior championships, including three Ontario Junior Boys (U19) Championships and the 2013 Golf Canada Junior Boys Championship.
Championship History
As the NGA celebrates its 100th season, NGA President Archie Berube reflected on the growth of the championship and its place in the region’s golf calendar.
“The NGA is very proud to host the 97th Northern Amateur at Timberwolf Golf Club this weekend. The event has grown a lot over the past few seasons, and it’s encouraging to see golf continuing to thrive throughout our region,” says Berube. “As we celebrate the NGA’s 100th anniversary this year, the Northern Amateur serves as the perfect start to a season that recognizes our deep history and what lies ahead.”
The championship’s rich history includes several of Northern Ontario’s most accomplished amateur golfers:
- Bill Morland: holds the championship record with 12 Men’s Amateur titles and six Men’s Senior Amateur titles. He is also a former Golf Ontario Men’s Amateur champion and a member of the Golf Ontario Hall of Fame.
- Dave Morland: captured five Men’s Amateur titles and two Men’s Senior Amateur titles. He is also a former Golf Ontario Men’s Amateur champion.
- Vince Palladino & Jim Lamontagne: share the second most Men’s Amateur titles in championship history with six each.
Notable Names in the Field
The championship field once again features a strong mix of experience and talent, including multiple past NGA champions who have proven themselves at this level:
- Don Martone: Men’s Senior Amateur defending champion, as well as winner of last year’s Canadian Men’s Senior Championship.
- Vincent Palladino: Men’s Amateur defending champion
Stay Connected
Learn more about the NGA’s 100th season at https://www.golfnga.com
To view past NGA champions: https://www.golfnga.com/past-champions
Follow results from the Northern Ontario Amateur & Golf Ontario Qualifiers:
June 6: Opening Day
- Mid‑Amateur Division – Scoring/results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12347214929126803848
- Junior Boys U19 Division – Scoring/results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12385030654067263808
June 7: Championship Play Continues
- Men’s Amateur Division – Scoring/results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12344637479456917692
- Men’s Senior Amateur Division – Scoring/results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12367436854457321852
