Kyrinis Makes History, McBride Claims Redemption at 2025 Women’s Senior Championship
Stouffville, ON — The 2025 Women’s Senior Championship came to a thrilling close at Spring Lakes Golf Club, where two standout performances delivered a memorable final day of competition.
Judith Kyrinis of The Thornhill Club etched her name in the history books, winning her seventh Ontario Senior Women’s Championship title — the most in tournament history. With this victory, Kyrinis surpasses legends Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick, who each held six titles. Her dominant performance solidifies her status as one of Ontario’s all-time greats in senior amateur golf.
In the A Flight division, Ruth McBride of Bridgewater Country Club captured her long-awaited victory. After finishing in second place last year, McBride returned with focus and determination, delivering a composed final round to earn the A Flight crown and cap off her redemption story.
Golf Ontario would like to extend a sincere thank you to the dedicated volunteers, tournament officials, and the entire team at Spring Lakes Golf Club for their outstanding support and hospitality throughout the week. Their efforts played a pivotal role in delivering a top-tier championship experience for all competitors and guests.
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Kyrinis Eyes Record-Breaking Seventh Title at Ontario Women’s Senior Championship at Spring Lakes Golf Club
The 63rd Ontario Women’s Senior Championship takes place July 1–3 at Spring Lakes Golf Club in Stouffville, Ontario.
Ninety of Ontario’s top senior women golfers aged 50 and over will compete across three rounds of 18-hole stroke play in Championship and A Flight divisions.
Since 1962, the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship has stood as a key event on the provincial calendar, bringing together decorated legends and contenders to compete for one of Ontario’s most prestigious senior titles.
A five-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024), Judith Kyrinis (The Thornhill Club) returns aiming to break the all-time record of six titles currently shared with Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick.
Also returning is Lori Friesen (Grey Silo Golf Course), the 2024 A Flight Gross Champion. Friesen is expected to be a strong contender once again.
Tee-offs begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1. For full pairings and tee times, CLICK HERE.
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De Luca Leads After Round 2 of the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship
Round two of the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship wrapped up earlier today at Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course, as all 156 players returned to the course looking to secure a spot inside the Low 60 & Ties.
Leading the field heading into Friday’s third round is Domenic De Luca (The National Golf Club of Canada), who holds the outright lead at 4-under-par (70-70-140). A California State University golfer and former College of the Canyons standout, De Luca helped capture two state championships during his time in California. Originally from Toronto, he was also part of the 2020 OFSAA-winning team while at St. Michael’s College. He’ll look to keep that consistency rolling heading into Round 3.
Just one shot back in a tie for second at 3-under-par (141) are Garrett Rank (Westmount Golf & Country Club), Charles Fitzsimmons (The Thornhill Club), Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club), and Zachary Smith (Brampton Golf Club). Fitzsimmons, a past Ontario and Canadian Mid-Amateur champion, brings valuable experience into Friday’s round. Zhao, the 2025 NextGen Ontario Champion, continues his strong season, while Smith, now competing for Penn State, has captured titles at the 2022 Golf Ontario Tour Championship and HJGT at Penn State, along with a consistent record across provincial and national events.
With a stacked leaderboard, the stage is set for an exciting moving day. Round 3 tees off Friday, June 27 at 8:00 a.m. with players going off both the 1st and 10th tees as the race for the title heats up.
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Deerhurst Highlands Set to Host 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship
June 25–28 | Deerhurst Resort, Muskoka ON
One of Golf Ontario’s premier major championships is heading to the heart of Muskoka, as the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship tees off at Deerhurst Highlands, the acclaimed championship course located within Deerhurst Resort. As one of the most coveted titles in provincial amateur golf, the Men’s Amateur brings together Ontario’s top players for four rounds of high-stakes stroke play on a layout known for its elevation, beauty, and strategic challenge.
More than just a tournament, this year’s championship represents a major moment for both Golf Ontario and Deerhurst Highlands—a celebration of elite amateur golf on a course that’s recently undergone a bold revitalization.
“Hosting one of the province’s most prestigious amateur golf championships is a tremendous honour for Deerhurst Highlands and a defining moment for our entire team,” said Taylor Ophelders, Golf Operations Manager at Deerhurst Resort. “This championship is the most prestigious event ever held at the Highlands, and it reflects our deep commitment to excellence in both course conditioning and guest experience.”
The championship returns to Deerhurst Highlands for the first time since 2017, when the course hosted the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur. This year, the venue welcomes a stacked field of returning champions, breakout talents, and seasoned contenders looking to etch their names into the province’s amateur golf history.
“Deerhurst is a special venue, and with the strength of this year’s field, we’re expecting an incredible week of competition,” said Rob Watson, Manager of Competitions at Golf Ontario. “This championship represents the highest level of amateur golf in the province.”
A Deep and Talented Field
Among the notable names competing this year are:
• Cameron Pero, 2023 Ontario Men’s Amateur champion
• Garrett Rank, 2018 champion
• Charles Fitzsimmons, fresh off his third Ontario Men’s Match Play title and still seeking his first Amateur win. Fitzsimmons also boasts victories at both the Ontario and Canadian Mid-Amateur levels.
In recent years, several Ontario Amateur champions have turned pro and competed on the global stage:
• Sudarshan Yellamaraju (2017) – Korn Ferry Tour; RBC Canadian Open
• Matt Anderson (2019) – Korn Ferry Tour
• Cougar Collins (2020) – Also teed it up at the RBC Canadian Open
A Course Built for Championship Moments
Opened in 1990, Deerhurst Highlands was the first championship course in Muskoka, co-designed by Robert Cupp and Tom McBroom. The layout has stood the test of time, combining dramatic granite outcroppings, elevation shifts, and smart bunkering to create one of Ontario’s most compelling tests of golf.
“The layout at Deerhurst Highlands is a masterclass in thoughtful, championship-caliber design,” Ophelders explained. “It rewards great shot-making and punishes anything less, which is exactly what makes it such an exciting and worthy venue for top-level competition.”
Key holes to watch include:
• Hole 2: A brutally tight par four with an uphill, multi-tiered green that can turn birdie hopes into bogey reality
• Hole 5: A links-style par five that tempts aggressive play but punishes miscalculation
• Hole 10: A dramatic dogleg right flanked by a towering granite rock wall—Deerhurst Highlands’ signature hole
“The greens will be a defining factor this week,” Ophelders added. “They’re undulating, multi-tiered, and require exceptional precision. Scoring well at the Highlands demands power, imagination, and control.”
A New Era Begins
This year also marks the debut of a fully redesigned 3rd hole, a par three that has remained untouched since the course’s opening. The renovation—part of a long-term investment by Freed Golf—was guided by Tom McBroom and brings both aesthetic beauty and strategic depth to the front nine.
“It’s a bold update that adds a fresh strategic element,” said Ophelders. “This isn’t just a new hole—it’s the start of a new era for Deerhurst Highlands.”
The update includes a rebuilt green complex, reshaped approach area, and the installation of a modern capillary bunker system—all designed to enhance playability and course conditioning.
Championship Atmosphere
Excitement is already building across the resort as Deerhurst prepares to welcome players, families, and spectators.
“The atmosphere leading up to a major golf event like this is truly electric,” Ophelders said. “Our turf team, members, and staff are all incredibly proud to showcase what we’ve built here. There’s a real sense of pride around Deerhurst Highlands.”
With a revitalized layout, a talent-rich field, and a deep legacy in Ontario golf, the 103rd Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship at Deerhurst Highlands promises to deliver a defining moment in the 2025 season.
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Cam Burke Defends Title to Win 33rd Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
June 18, 2025
Sarnia, ON – Cam Burke of Golf Canada Club – Ontario successfully defended his title, winning the 2025 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship on a rain-soaked final day at Sarnia Golf and Curling Club.
Burke, the 2024 champion, entered the final round tied atop the leaderboard at 6-under after posting the lowest score of Round 2 — a stellar 7-under-par (65). Despite multiple weather delays totaling more than three hours, Burke remained focused and composed. Battling through the challenging conditions, he held off the competition to complete the repeat and secure back-to-back Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships.
In the Mid-Master division, Derek Dalziel of The Oaks Golf & Country Club was crowned the 2025 Mid-Master Champion.
The top 32 players have earned spots at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, taking place at Seymour Golf & Country Club in North Vancouver, BC, from August 19–22, 2025.
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Lockey and Burke Share Lead After Round 2 of the 33rd Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
June 17, 2025
Sarnia, ON – Round two of the 33rd Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship took place earlier today at Sarnia Golf and Curling Club. All 144 players took to the course and battled to make the cut.
Heading into the final round of the 2025 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, Nate Lockey and Cam Burke are tied atop the leaderboard at 6-under. Lockey surged with a 4-under-par (68) in round two, setting himself up for a potential breakthrough win, while Burke, the defending 2024 Men’s Mid-Amateur champion, fired the lowest round of the day at 7-under-par (65), as he looks to become the back-to-back champion.
Just one shot off the lead are Stephen Brown (Sarnia Golf & Curling Club) and Russell Bowie (Brampton Golf Club). Brown, playing on home soil, has delivered steady rounds and will look to lean on his local knowledge in the final stretch. Bowie, who opened with a stellar 7-under par (65), remains firmly in contention and continues to be one of the most consistent performers at the Men’s Mid-Amateur, still seeking his first title.
Two strokes back at 4-under are Charles Fitzsimmons (Summit Golf & Country Club), Ryan Tsang (Cedar Brae Golf Club), and Derek Dalziel (The Oaks Golf & Country Club). Fitzsimmons, the 2019 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur champion and 2022 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur champion, brings a wealth of experience and success. He will be looking to add to his well-respected resume in the final round. Tsang, the 2020 Ontario Mid-Amateur champion, is also well-positioned to make a charge toward a second title. Both he and Derek Dalziel have recorded back-to-back rounds of 70 and will need to go low on Wednesday to close the gap—Dalziel also currently leads the Mid-Master category.
The third and final round of the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship will begin at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) off both the 1st and 10th tees, as players look to make a push for the championship.
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Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Heads to Sarnia
Ontario’s Top Mid-Amateurs Set to Compete at Sarnia Golf & Curling Club
June 16–18 | Sarnia, ON
The 2025 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship will take place June 16–18 at Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, bringing together many of the province’s top amateur golfers aged 25 and older. Over three days and 54 holes of stroke play, competitors will navigate a challenging layout.
“We’re excited to be back at Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, an established Stanley Thompson design with a deep golf history,” says John Lawrence, Tournament Director at Golf Ontario. “The course always provides a true championship test.”
Past Champions
This year’s field features a strong mix of past champions and rising talent.
Notable former winners include Garrett Rank (2015, 2018), along with Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Stu Hamilton(1993, 1998), Kelly Roberts (1997), and Dave Bunker (2007, 2011, 2014, 2021). Charles Fitzsimmons and Cam Burke, both consistent contenders will also be in the mix.
“The Men’s Mid-Am always brings a unique intensity,” said Lawrence. “With such a seasoned group, there’s an elevated level of competitiveness. Every shot matters.”
More Than One Title on the Line
In addition to the overall championship, the event also includes the Mid-Master division, contested by players aged 40 and older.
“There’s great excitement around the Mid-Master division,” said Lawrence. “Players take a lot of pride in competing for that trophy, and the added layer of competition makes the event even more compelling.”
A Community and Club Steeped in Golf History
The championship’s return to Sarnia Golf & Curling Club brings the spotlight back to a respected course known for its strategic layout and deep-rooted golf culture.
“Our course is fair but challenging,” said Jamie Parkinson, Head Golf Professional at Sarnia G&CC. “Many of the Mid-Am participants have played in our Men’s 2-Day Invitational and know what a treat it is to play here.”
Sarnia Golf & CC also has a proud legacy in this event: club members Dan Houlihan and Graham Hill are both past Mid-Am champions. Hill will tee it up again this year.
“The community is really excited to host,” added Parkinson. “We have some talented local players in the field, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see one of them in contention.”
With strong local support, a competitive field, and a classic venue, this year’s Mid-Am promises to be one of the highlights of the summer golf season.
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Charles Fitzsimmons and Mike Kray claim Men’s and Men’s Senior Ontario Match Play titles
SPRINGFIELD, ON: The 2025 Ontario Men’s and Senior Men’s Match Play Championship saw two standout performances at Tarandowah Golfers Club, as both champions rose to the occasion against elite competition.
Charles Fitzsimmons (Summit Golf & Country Club) claimed the Ontario Men’s Match Play Championship, defeating Peter Blazevic (Greystone Golf Club) 1UP.
This marks Fitzsimmons’ third title at the event, having previously won in 2021 and 2022. With three championships in five years, his reign of dominance at the Ontario Men’s Match Play continues.
On the Senior Men’s side, Mike Kray (RattleSnake Point Golf Club) edged out Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club) 1UP to secure the Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Championship.
Kray entered the tournament as the 8th seed and advanced smoothly through the bracket. In the final, he faced Golf Ontario legend Dave Bunker — a four-time Men’s Match Play champion — making his debut in the Senior Men’s division.
Kray ultimately prevailed, defeating the seasoned champion to become the Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Champion — capping off an incredible run and writing a memorable chapter in his golf journey.
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2025 Ontario Men’s & Senior Men’s Match Play Championship Tees Off at Tarandowah
The 2025 Ontario Men’s & Senior Men’s Match Play Championship returns to Tarandowah Golfers Club from June 2–5, uniting Ontario’s top 96 amateur golfers for a premier showcase of skill and strategy in a match play format.
Among this year’s competitors, Josh DiCarlo (Men’s Division) and Darren Shaw (Senior Men’s Division) headline the field as the defending champions, both aiming to repeat their impressive 2024 victories.
Tarandowah’s challenging layout has proven to be an ideal setting for this format. “Tarandowah was built for a Match Play Championship,” said Mason Cowan, Coordinator of Competitions at Golf Ontario. “Golfers will need to keep their ball in the fairway to stay out of trouble. Wind can play a major factor into a lot of shots as well. A true links style course, that can pose a challenge for all competitors.”
Cowan also emphasized what he hopes players take from the experience:
“It’s an honour to play best on best, and they’ve earned their way into this event by playing great golf. Tarandowah is a tough course that can test a player’s mental toughness.”
This year’s field is stacked with past champions and rising stars.
In the Men’s division, keep an eye on:
• Cam Pero – 2023 Men’s Amateur Champion
• Charles Fitzsimmons – Two-time past Match Play Champion
• Zachary Smith – 2024 Runner-Up & former Team Ontario athlete
In the Senior Men’s division, top contenders include:
• Dave Bunker – Three-time Men’s Match Play Champion and multi-time Golf Ontario titleholder
• Adam Creighton – 2024 Senior Amateur Champion
• David Greenaway – 2019 Senior Amateur Champion
The match play format adds a unique intensity to the event.
“Match Play is a style of golf that really challenges competitors to maintain mental toughness,” Cowan added. “Players are constantly experiencing highs and lows in a match play round, hole-by-hole. Factoring in the great layout Tarandowah has to offer, this will be another exciting Men’s & Senior Men’s Match Play Championship.”
Ted Pease, General Manager of Tarandowah, also shared his excitement:
“Tarandowah provides a great challenge for all golfers and is truly a top-tier match play venue. The course is in great shape, and we hope all competitors enjoy their experience here.”
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Special Olympics Ontario – Thunder Bay Takes on the 1000 Ball Challenge to Fundraise for Athletes to Fundraise for Golf Programs
The Special Olympics Ontario – Thunder Bay chapter is gearing up for their first-ever 1000 Ball Challenge! On September 13th, Thunder Bay will gear up to raise important funds at Northern Light Golf Complex. This fundraising initiative will help local athletes with disabilities access essential golf resources — including tee times, coaching, equipment, and travel — ensuring they have every opportunity to pursue their passion for the game.
“Special Olympics Ontario – Thunder Bay is making history as the first Northern Ontario team to take on the 1000 Ball Challenge,” said Raphael Root, Fund Development Manager at Golf Ontario. “This groundbreaking effort could open the door for even more opportunities across the region. Adaptive golf is key to our Golf For All vision, and through partnerships like this, we’re turning that vision into reality.”
The event also reflects a growing collaboration between Special Olympics Ontario and Golf Ontario, both committed to breaking down barriers and making golf more inclusive and accessible.
“Our program currently supports 37 registered athletes,” said Nancy Rissanen of Special Olympics Thunder Bay. “Being in Thunder Bay, travel for tournaments is a major expense. Fundraisers like this are key to making competition possible for everyone.”
“It’s vital that we work with organizations like Golf Ontario,” Rissanen added. “Everyone deserves the chance to be active and involved in sport. We’re proud to host this event and strengthen our golf program for athletes across the region.”
How to Get Involved
There are two great ways to support Special Olympics athletes in Thunder Bay:
- Donate to help the team reach their fundraising goal:
www.1000ball.ca/o/special-olympics-ontario-thunder-bay - Create a team under the Thunder Bay Special Olympics page and collect pledges with friends, family, or coworkers!
Everyone who fundraises and joins the team is invited to take part in the event on September 13th at Northern Light Golf Complex, where each team will aim to hit 1,000 golf balls in support of local athletes.
This is more than just a challenge — it’s a chance to empower athletes and help grow the game of golf in Ontario.
Questions? Contact Raphael Root, Fund Development Manager at Golf Ontario, at rroot@golfontario.ca.