Ontario’s rising junior golfers are ready to shine as the Junior Boys and Girls Match Play Championships take place July 21–23 at Settlers’ Ghost Golf Club in Barrie, Ontario.
Located just outside of Barrie, Settlers’ Ghost is known for its scenic rolling fairways, blind tee shots, and small, fast greens—making it a true test of course management and mental resilience. With its varied elevation and challenging pin placements, the layout is ideal for the match play format, demanding strategic shot-making and rewarding confident play.
“Match Play is a style of golf that really challenges competitors to maintain mental toughness”, said Tournament Director, Mason Cowan.
“This format encourages aggressive play and heightens drama, as competitors often go for daring shots to win a hole outright. There’s often a psychological edge, with players adjusting their thought processes in real time, based on their opponent’s performance. With its fantastic layout featuring blind shots and small, challenging greens, Settlers’ Ghost is perfectly suited for a match play format, setting the stage for an exciting and strategic competition”.
Players to Watch – Boys Division
- Spencer Shropshire – 2025 Junior Boys’ Amateur Champion (shot 62 to tie the Lindsay G&CC course record on the final day) / 6th in Boys U19 JGP Rankings
Gabriel Mainella – Team Ontario athlete (2024 Junior Players Invitational & Junior Boys’ Amateur Champion) - Dimitri Protopapas – T-5 at the 2025 Ontario Junior Boys’ Amateur
- Rylan Hall & Joseph Totino – Team Ontario Athletes
Players to Watch – Girls Division
- Riviera Lindholm – 1st in the U15 & U13 JGP Rankings / 2nd in the U19 & U17 JGP Rankings
- Sarah Xing – 2024 Ontario U13 Girls’ Champion
For pairings and leaderboard:
- Junior Boys: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11303791658736338967
- Junior Girls: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11303770767914748401
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