Barrie, ON – Dimitri Protopapas of The Nest at Friday Harbour and Sarah Xing of Players Club – Ottawa were crowned the 2025 Junior Boys and Girls Match Play Champions.
In the Junior Boys category, No. 20 seed Dimitri Protopapas secured the win over Team Ontario’s No. 11 seed Joseph Totino (Summit Golf & Country Club) with a 3-hole lead and two holes remaining win, capping off three days of intense, multi-round match play.
Protopapas’ run was defined by poise and precision across a demanding stretch of match play—his ability to stay composed and deliver under pressure propelled him to the title past 63 other competitors.
In the Junior Girls category, top-seeded Sarah Xing capped off an exceptional week with a 2 & 1 victory over No. 2 seed Andrea Lai (St. Thomas Golf & Country Club Ltd) to claim the Match Play title. Xing remained steady throughout the final, holding off a determined push from Lai to close out the match on the 18th hole.
Xing’s road to the championship was dominant from start to finish. She opened with a tight 1-up win, then cruised to a 5 & 4 quarterfinal victory. In the semis, she continued her form with a 4 & 3 win to set up the final. Across three days of intense competition, Xing showcased elite course management, precision under pressure, and the composure of a champion to win over 31 other competitors.
Golf Ontario would like to extend a sincere thank you to the volunteers, officials, and Settlers’ Ghost staff for their support and hospitality throughout the week. Their efforts were instrumental in delivering a world-class experience.
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