The tradition of senior amateur golf in Ontario continues this summer as the province’s top senior men prepare to compete at Lora Bay Golf Club in Thornbury, Ontario for the 90th Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship, taking place July 22–24. This year’s championship will feature a full field in a 54-hole stroke play format.
Overlooking the shores of Georgian Bay, Lora Bay Golf Club offers a beautiful and challenging setting for this year’s championship. Designed by Thomas McBroom and Tom Lehman, the course features rolling fairways and scenic views that will test players’ skill and strategy. This marks the second consecutive year Golf Ontario has hosted a championship at Lora Bay, following last year’s Ontario Women’s Senior Championship.
A total of 132 players earned their spots through exemptions or local qualifiers. Alongside the main 55-and-over championship, the event also features dedicated 65-and-over and 70-and-over divisions highlighting the growing depth for senior golf across Ontario. This year, 24 competitors are set to tee it up in the 70-and-over category.
Several past champions return to compete once again
- Dave Bunker (2020, 2024) – Golf Ontario Hall of Fame member
- Adam Creighton (2023)
- John Crowther (2022)
- Ashley Chinner (2021) – Golf Ontario Hall of Fame member
- David Greenaway (2019)
- Mark Brewer (2018)
- John Murphy (2017)
- Chris Kertsos (2016)
- Larry Cooper (2014)
Players to Watch
- Mike Kray – One of the players to watch this week, Kray defeated defending 2024 champion Dave Bunker in the final of the Ontario Men’s Senior Match Play Championship back in June. His strong match play performance signals he’s a serious contender at Lora Bay.
- Kelly Roberts – A Golf Ontario Hall of Fame member, Roberts will be competing in the 70-and-over division. Known for his steady play and decorated career, he brings experience and legacy to this year’s field.
Stay Connected
For full tournament results and leaderboards: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11292481570662828158
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