The province’s top young golfers will gather in Welland, Ontario, for the 2025 Ontario U13 (Peewee) Championship, taking place August 12-13 at Cardinal Lakes Golf Club’s Heron Course.
This 36-hole stroke play event features a field of 81 competitors, 45 boys and 36 girls, all eager to test their skills against provincial competition.
Cardinal Lakes Golf Club provides a challenging venue for this year’s Ontario U13 Championship. Tournament Director Antony Cluroe praised the course’s ability to push young golfers to elevate their game:
“Cardinal Lakes Golf Club serves as an excellent host for this year’s Championship thanks to its exceptional course design and playing conditions,” says Tournament Director Antony Cluroe. “The course layout offers a fair yet demanding test for young competitors, featuring strategically placed bunkers, fescue, and penalty areas that challenge players to think critically and execute with precision. Success in the U13 Championship will hinge on smart course management and accurate shot-making.”
Players to Watch
This year’s field features several standout competitors who have already made waves in junior golf and will be ones to watch closely during the tournament.
Boys Division:
Owen Copp (Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club)
- 2025 OVGA Junior Spring Classic Optimist Boys Division Champion
- 2025 OVGA City & District U13 Division Champion
Bruce Wang (Golf Ontario Players Club – York South)
- 1st on 2025 Junior Golf Pathway Rankings for U13 Boys
Girls Division:
Riviera Lindholm (St. George’s Golf and Country Club)
- 2025 Ontario Champion of Champions Junior Girls Champion
- Runner-up at 2024 U13 Championship
- 1st on 2025 Junior Golf Pathway Rankings for U13 Girls
Katherine Xia (Players Club – Ottawa)
- 2nd on 2025 Junior Golf Pathway Rankings for U13 Girls
- Quarter-finalist at 2025 Ontario Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship
- Next Wave Junior Development Program athlete
Preparing Future Champions
This championship is an important step for young golfers, giving them a chance to experience competitive golf at the provincial level and develop the skills and mindset needed for success ahead.
Tournament Director Antony Cluroe highlights, “The opportunity to compete in the Ontario U13 Championship plays a vital role in preparing young athletes for their golf journeys. It offers an early introduction to the expectations, structure, and competitive atmosphere of a provincial-level event, helping players build confidence and adaptability for future championships”
With a talented field, a challenging course, and the promise of valuable experience, the Ontario U13 Championship is set to deliver two days of exciting competition in Welland!
Stay Connected
For full tournament results and leaderboards: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11301061780542900311
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