The 2024 Ontario Pewee (U13) Championship heads to Victoria Park East Golf Club August 12-13 in Guelph, Ontario. 

This championship will see 72 players, 33 on the girl’s side, and 39 from the boy’s division.  

Of these 72 players competing many of them are ranked within the top ten of the Junior Golf Pathway rankings.   

The first two rounds will begin tee times between 11:00am- 3:00pm. 

For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE. 

FIELD NOTES

Riveria Lindholm No.1, Keisha Han No. 2, Katherine Xia No.3 are top three under the U13 Girls Junior Golf Pathway Rankings.  

Gerry Kou No.1, Chi-Shen Lin No.2, Dustin Zhao No.3, are top three under the U13 Boys Junior Golf Pathway Rankings. 

PLAYER NOTES

Notable names in the 72-player field include: 

Riviera Lindholm of St. Georges Golf and Country Club  has competed at the Women’s Amateur at just 11 years old. She will also be competing for the Ontario Pewee (U13) Girls Championship. 

QUOTES

Mason Cowan, Tournament Director: “We are beyond excited to host our Ontario Pewee U13 Championship at Victoria Park East. Their staff and ownership have done an amazing job to provide our athletes with great course conditions. It allows our athletes to showcase their talents over the next two rounds. I’m looking forward to watching the future of golf in action!”

FAST FACTS

Championship Venue: Victoria Park East Golf Club 

Dates: August 12 – 13, 2024 

Field: 72 Players (33 girls, 39 boys) 

Format: 36-hole, stroke play 

Leaderboard Link: 24’ Ontario Pewee (U13) Boys & Girls Championship 

Fun Fact: Many of the players competing are ranked top ten in the JGP Rankings. 

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The third annual Indigenous Ontario Championship returns August 12 – 14 in the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

The championship features 117 of the top male and female Indigenous golfers from across North America, the most players this event has seen yet, competing in Gross and Net Stableford divisions. The championship will also feature junior and senior divisions.

In its third year running, the Indigenous Ontario Championship has been open to Indigenous golfers of all ages. With the inaugural Indigenous Ontario Championship’s success, the format was switched from a 36-hole to a 54-hole stroke play event.

This championship aims to bring awareness to the growth and impact of the game of golf to Indigenous communities and provide both players and spectators with a memorable experience.

All three editions of this championship have been hosted by MontHill Golf & Country Club thanks to its strong ties with the community ever since Six Nations business leaders, Jerry Montour and the late Ken Hill acquired rights to the club in 2014.

The first two rounds will see tee-offs begin at 7:30 a.m. from the first and 10th tees.

For all first-round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.

PLAYER NOTES

Of the 85 players in the men’s division, notable names include: 

Defending men’s 2023 Indigenous Ontario Champion, Ky Horn of the Mohawks of Kahnawake.

Men’s winner of the Inaugural Indigenous Ontario Championship, John Monture of Lower Mohawk descent.

Aiden Deng of Muskoday First Nation, who recently competed in the 119th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

Of the 27 players in the women’s division, notable names include: 

Cheryl Mitchell of Walpole Island First Nation, the women’s winner of both Indigenous Ontario Championships in 2022 and 2023.

Lorraine Elijah of the Oneida Nation of the Thanes, the 2023 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship ‘A’ flight Champion.

Matachewan First Nation’s Melanie Burgess, who finished runner-up in the first two Indigenous Ontario Championships.

QUOTES

Kyle McFarlane, Golf Ontario CEO: “We are excited for the third playing of the Ontario Indigenous Championship. The week promises to be a celebration of golf and showcase the talent of Indigenous golfers from across the province and country. We are incredibly grateful to the leadership of MontHill Golf & Country Club for their support and collaboration, which have been pivotal in bringing this championship to life. We anticipate a fantastic week ahead, filled with competition, camaraderie, and outstanding golf.”

Brendan Painter, Director of Golf – MontHill Golf & Country Club: “MontHill Golf & Country Club is proud to host the 3rd annual Indigenous Ontario Championship. Being 100 percent Indigenous owned, this tournament holds a special place in our hearts bringing together Indigenous from all over Turtle Island. Last year we had 91 players from over 40 different Nations, with some great competition, lots of laughs, and just an overall positive experience. We look forward to much more of the same this year.”

FAST FACTS

Championship Venue: MontHill Golf & Country Club
 
Championship Dates: August 12 – 14
 
Field: 117 players (89 men, 28 women)
 
Format: 54-hole, stroke play 
 
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Indigenous Ontario Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)

Fun Fact: MontHill Golf & Country Club was originally named Sundrim Golf Course until 2014, when the club was purchased by Jerry Montour and Ken Hill.

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The second round and final day of the 2024 Ontario Bantam U15 Boys & Girls Championship at Chedoke Golf Club came down to the wire. 

Throughout the championship Nobelle Park of RattleSnake Point Golf Club pulled off impressive scores of 67 and 67. While Joseph Totino of Summit Golf and Country Club finished the championship with scores of 65, 68 and a 1-hole playoff win.

On the girl’s side, Park battled both days with runner up Alexis Card of Galt Country Club, who had scores of 69 and 73. Evelyn Li of Brampton Golf Club and Regan Andrusyk of Hamilton Golf & Country Club fell close behind as both players finished in third place.  

In the boy’s division, Andy Dai of Station Creek Golf Club was the runner-up with scores of 66 and 67 to end the final day. Justin Chu of Meadowbrook Golf Club was close behind, finishing in third place with scores of 69 and 66.  

CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Bantam U15 Girls Championship. 

CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Bantam U15 Boys Championship. 

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Judith Kyrinis of Granite Golf Club made history at The Golf Club at Lora Bay, claiming her sixth Ontario Senior Women’s Championship.

Kyrinis shot 222-3-over-par overall, which included a 2-under-par-71 in the second round, finishing two shots ahead of Terrill Samuel of Weston Golf & Country Club and St. Thomas Golf & Country Club’s Mary-Ann Hayward.

With the victory, Kyrinis ties Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick with the most Ontario Senior Women’s Championship wins in tournament history with six. This is also her third Ontario Senior Women’s Championship victory in the last four years.

This piece of history adds to her outstanding Ontario golf career, which includes her 1998 Ontario Women’s Match Play Championship, 2009 Ontario Women’s Four-Ball Championship and 2017 Ontario Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship titles.

While Kyrinis captured the Championship Flight division, the ‘A’ Flight Gross division saw Grey Silo Golf Course’s Lori Friesen as the winner, finishing four strokes ahead of the runner-up, Ruth McBride of Bridgewater Country Club.

The ‘A’ Flight Net division saw an intense finish, as Lori Friesen, Soon Huh (Glen Abbey Golf Club) and Kelly Dory (Midland Golf & Country Club) all had to settle a winner in a sudden death playoff.

In the end, Huh came out on top, shooting 218-1-under-par.

For all results of the 62nd Ontario Senior Women’s Championship, CLICK HERE.  

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The Ontario Bantam U15 Championship will take place August 8-9 at Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.

This event will feature 50 players on the boys’ side and 40 players in the girls’ division.

Both divisions will be starting off in a split tee format, beginning on holes No. 1 and No. 10.

The first group will tee of at 8 a.m. Thursday. For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.

FIELD NOTES

TOP 10 U15 BOYS JGP RANKINGS: Owen Fong, No.1, Max Li, No.2, Joseph Totino, No.3, Oscar Lin, No.4, Karson Hurlburt No.5, Justin Chu, No.6, Austin Reid, No.8, Terrence Den, No.9, Dustin Zhao, No.10.

TOP 10 U15 GIRLS JGP RANKINGS: Nobelle Park, No.1, Kaprice Park, No.2, Alexis Card, No.3, Andrea Lai, No.4, Kaylan Green, No.5, Riviera Lindholm, No.6, Ava Gilbart, No.7, Evelyn Ma, No.8, Payton Pattison, No.9, Evelyn Li, No.10.

PLAYER NOTES

Notable names in the 90-player field include:

Last year’s U13 Peewee Boys Champion, Oscar Lin (Station Creek Golf Club).

Nobelle Park (RattleSnake Point Golf Club), winner of this year’s Junior U19 Girls Spring Classic and Women’s Amateur Champion.

2024 Junior Girls Match Play Champion, Kaylan Green (Scarboro Golf and Country Club).

QUOTES

Mason Cowan, Tournament Director: “I’m looking forward to watching some amazing golf this week. Chedoke Golf Club has provided us with great playing conditions for our championship. This tournament will showcase the outstanding talents of the top U15 golfers in the province, and we get to watch them display their abilities against each other.”

FAST FACTS

Championship Venue: Chedoke- Beddoe Course

Dates: August 8-9

Field: 50 Boys, 40 Girls.

Format: 36 Hole Stroke Play

Leaderboard Link: 2024 Ontario Bantam (U15) Championship

Fun Fact: This is the 100th Anniversary between the City of Hamilton and Chedoke Golf Club.

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The 62nd Ontario Senior Women’s Championship takes place August 6 – 8 at The Golf Club at Lora Bay in Thornbury. 

The field consists of 93 of Ontario’s top female golfers aged 50 and over compete in 54-hole stroke play for Champ Flight and ‘A’ Flight titles.  

Since 1962, the Ontario Senior Women’s Championship has featured the best provincial senior female golfers that either aim to carve their names onto the walls of greatness or look to cement their legacies as current Ontario Golf Hall of Famers.  

Notable past champions include Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Mary-Ann Hayward and Judith Kyrinis, who have both won this championship five times, Terrill Samuel and Ivy Steinberg who have won this championship twice, and Marion Reid, the 2022 Champion.

As well, Canadian and Ontario Golf Hall of Famers, Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick, are both six-time winners of this championship. 

Tee-offs begin at 7:40 a.m. tomorrow. For all pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.  

FIELD NOTES

Senior Women’s Amateur Order of Merit Rankings:  Terrill Samuel, No. 1. Judith Kyrinis, No. 2. Mary-Ann Hayward, No. 3. 

PLAYER NOTES 

Notable names in the 90-player field include: 

Mary-Ann Hayward (St. Thomas Golf & Country Club), five-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019).  

Judith Kyrinis (Granite Golf Club), also a five-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023). 

Two-time Ontario Senior Women’s Champion in 2011 and 2020, Terrill Samuel (Weston Golf & Country Club). 

The 2022 Ontario Senior Women’s Champion, Marion Reid (The Links at Dover Coast). 

The 2023 and 2024 Ontario Senior Women’s Champion of Champions, Lynn Lean (Spring Lakes Golf Club) and Nancy Vamvakas (Beacon Hall Golf Club). 

Loraine Elijah (Echo Valley Golf Club), the 2023 Ontario Senior Women’s Championship ‘A’ flight Champion 

QUOTES 

Connor Doyle, Tournament Director: “The Ontario Senior Women’s Championship has annually featured many legendary Ontario female golfers who have significantly contributed to women’s golf throughout their careers. The 62nd playing of this championship features multiple past champions and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame members, to go along with largest field we have had in this championship in many years. We are in for an exciting week at Lora Bay Golf Club.” 

Brad Brown, The Club at Lora Bay Golf Professional: “Lora Bay Golf Club offers a unique atmosphere and challenge to players with its stunning views and total distance of 7,034 yards. We are thrilled to welcome the Senior Women’s Championship, and our team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience for all its participants.”  

FAST FACTS

Championship Venue: The Golf Club at Lora Bay  
 
Championship Dates: August 6 – 8  
 
Field: 93 players 
 
Format: 54-hole, stroke play 
 
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Senior Women’s Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com) 

Fun Fact: Judith Kyrinis and Mary-Ann Hayward can tie Marlene Stewart Streit and Gayle Borthwick’s six Senior Women’s Championship titles record with a win.  

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Dave Mills has been a giant for decades in the golf industry, and for golf in Ontario in particular, thanks to his contributions to advance golf across the province. This year, Golf Ontario is pleased to award two deserving junior golfers with a scholarship in honour of Dave.

Mills was heavily involved with the Golf Association of Ontario – now known as Golf Ontario – since 1986. He served on the board of directors from 1989-1997, before stepping down from the board and taking over as executive director in 1997.

He is responsible for turning the association from one experiencing financial and administrative challenges, to one of the largest and most successful golf associations in the world.

The passion and contributions Mills brought to Ontario golf has led to the Dave Mills Scholarship being established.

“I can’t count how many times people came up to me and expressed their sincere gratitude for what my dad did for them,” said Dave’s son, Jon Mills, Kent State University’s head men’s golf coach. “He seemed to impact so many people in different ways. He would do anything to help a young player out while at the same time teach them how to be respectful of the game.”

He also led the process to establish the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame and helped to have golf recognized as an “Official Sport” by Sport Ontario/Sport Canada.

Dave had a great love of the game and cherished every moment he played with his wife, family and friends.

Mills’ sons, Jeff and Jon, are using the 1000 Ball Challenge to grow the fund for the scholarship and to ensure his legacy and impact is felt for many generations to come.

“I heard about the 1000 Ball Challenge through a great friend Craig Loughry,” Jon said. “Wanting to honour my dad to continue giving to his scholarship to help the next generation of junior golfers in Canada.”

Their goal is to reach $20,000 by the end of the season, all of it will be put into further funding for the Dave Mills Scholarship. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Visit the Mills brothers’ 1000 Ball Challenge page to make a donation.

For more information on the Dave Mills Scholarship Fund, please contact Raphael Root at rroot@gao.ca.

Jeff Mills’ pledge page: www.1000ball.ca/jeff-mills

Jon Mills’ pledge page: https://www.1000ball.ca/jonathan-mills

The final day of the 2024 Ontario Junior Boys and Girls Match Play Championships at Grey Silo Golf Course featured breathtaking finishes.

Taking home the Len Goldson Trophy on the boys’ side is Will Drewery, who faced fellow Whistle Bear Golf Club athlete, Rylan Hall of Team Ontario, in the finals.

It all came down to an extra 19th hole, where Drewery defeated Hall with a Birdie putt to complete a comeback from 3-down earlier.

En route to the finals, Drewery won the Round of 64 8&7, the Round of 32 3&2, the Round of 16 2 Up, the Quarter-Finals 2&1, and both the Semi-Finals and Finals in 19 holes.  

Regardless of the outcome, an Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship title was in Whistle Bear Golf Club’s hands before the finals even began.

In the Junior Girls’ final, Kaylan Green of Scarboro Golf & Country Club took on Avery Nordman of Canadian Golf & Country Club.

After the two went back-and-forth all afternoon, their match came down to a 21st hole, where Green sunk her Par putt to clinch the victory.

Both contestants were playing in their first Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship and went through impressive lengths to make it all the way to the finals.

In the end, Green’s journey to the title included a 4&3 win in the Round of 32, a 3&1 win in the Round of 16, a 4&3 win in the Quarter-Finals, a 3&2 win in the Semi-Finals, and a 21 hole win in the final showdown with Nordman.

CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship.

CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship.

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Cam Burke of Golf Canada Club-Ontario captured the 2024 Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at North Bay Golf & Country Club.

Burke entered the final round leading with a total score of -4. As the final round came to an end, a thrilling sudden death playoff including Cam Burke of Golf Canada Club- Ontario, Charles Fitzsimmons of Summit Golf & Country Club and Ben Thompson of Scarboro Golf & Country Club was required.

Burke prevailed with a par on the second playoff hole to be crowned the 2024 Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion.

Michael Hospodar of Brantford Golf & Country Club was also crowned 2024 Mid-Master Champion of the tournament.

The top 34 players including the winner all qualify for the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship held at Carleton Yacht & Country Club on August 20-23^rd 2024.

For final results of the championship, CLICK HERE.

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The 2024 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship takes place July 29 – 31 from North Bay Golf & Country Club. 

The field will feature 144 of province’s top golfers aged 25- and- over competing for a provincial title. 

Despite its young history, the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship has seen a number of notable past champions since its first playing in 1993.  

Notable past winners include Garret Rank (2015, 2018), as well as Ontario Golf Hall of Famers Stu Hamilton (1993, 1998), Kelly Roberts (1997), and Dave Bunker (2007, 2011, 2014, 2021). 

The first two rounds will see morning groups tee off at 8 a.m. and afternoon groups at 1 p.m. until the 36-hole-cut. 

For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE 

FIELD NOTES 

Men’s Mid-Amateur Order of Merit Rankings: Charles Fitzsimmons, No. 1, Derek Dalziel, No. 2, Brett Nymeyer, No. 3. 

PLAYER NOTES 

Notable names in the 144-player field include: 

Defending Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion of 2023, Simon McInnis (Cherry Hill Club). 

Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club), who comes in fresh off winning the 2024 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship. He has won this championship four times (2007, 2011, 2014 and 2021). 

Charles Fitzsimmons (Summit Golf & Country Club), who won this championship in 2019 and the Ontario Men’s Match Play Championship twice (2021 & 2022). 

The past two Men’s Ontario Champion of Champions, Bradley Greenside (Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club) – 2023 – and Kyle Gordon (Coppinwood Golf Club) – 2024. 

David Lang (Donalda Club), winner of the 2022 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2018 Ontario Men’s Champion of Champions. 

Winner of the 2023 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship, Adam Creighton (Cherry Hill Club), who also finished second in the recent Ontario Senior Men’s Championship. 

The reigning 2023 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Player of the Year, Phil Arci (The Pulpit Club). 

FAST FACTS 

Championship Venue: North Bay Golf & Country Club 
 
Championship Dates: July 29 – 31 
 
Field: 144 players  
 
Format: 54-hole Stroke Play (36-hole-cut – low 60 & ties)  

Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com) 

Fun Fact: Four of the 144 players will represent North Bay Golf & Country Club: Jacob Udeschini, Michael Wellard, Ricky Allen and Rob Gribbons. 

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