The 25th Can-Am Matches, an annual face-off featuring junior golfers from Ontario against their counterparts from South Carolina, will commence this Saturday at the Wachesaw Plantation Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
The Ontario team, composed of 18 players, will participate in 24 matches: 8 mixed four-ball matches on Saturday followed by 16 singles matches on Sunday. To claim victory, the winning team needs to secure 36.5 points.
The Can-Am Matches are one of the most anticipated events of the year. The opportunity for Ontario athletes to compete as a team and represent their province and country is truly an honour,” says Team Ontario Head Coach Reggie Millage. “The unique format on a special golf course with unbelievable support from the members of Wachesaw Plantation, combined with the tireless efforts of the staff and SCJGF make it even more special,” he says, adding, “our athletes have worked hard and I know will give it everything they have to try and etch their name onto the trophy that already has so many great players on it.”
A Junior-Am event will precede the official start of the matches, allowing Can-Am Matches participants to play alongside event sponsors and members. This will be followed by a dinner and opening ceremonies at the Wachesaw Plantation Club.
Team Notes
Jordan Hwang (Emerald Hills Golf & Country Club)
Luke Smith (Thornhill Club)
Bode Stephen (Cataraqui Golf & Country Club)
Rylan Hall (Whistle Bear Golf Club)
Dawson Lew (Wyndance Golf Club)
Chase Jerome (Royal Ottawa Golf Club)
Gabriel Mainella (Summit Golf & Country Club)
Spencer Shropshire (Hawk Ridge Golf Club)
Jager Pain (Station Creek Golf Club)
Nobelle Park (RattleSnake Point Golf Club)
Kaprice Park (RattleSnake Point Golf Club)
Alexis Card (Galt Country Club)
Amelia McFarlane (Ottawa Hunt Club)
Avery Nordman (Canadian Golf & Country Club)
Sadie Wu (Station Creek Golf Club)
|Kaylan Green (Scarborough Golf Club)
Linsday McGrath (Rattlesnake Point Golf Club)
Angela Cai (Mississauga Golf Club)
Fast Facts
Venue: Wachesaw Plantation Club. Murrells Inlet, S.C.
Dates: March 15-16
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Social Media: @thegolfontario on Instagram, Facebook
Teams: Eight junior boys and eight junior girls from Team Ontario versus eight junior boys and girls from South Carolina
Format: Eight four-ball matches on Day 1 and 16 singles matches on Day 2. One full point is awarded for each victory, while a half-point is earned for matches that are all square after 18 holes. The first team to 36.5 points is the winner.
Series Record: South Carolina leads 20-4
Notable Can-Am Matches Competitors: Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, Brittany Marchand, Augusta James, Rebecca Lee-Bentham, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Lauren Stephenson and Jensen Castle.
Fun Fact: Wachesaw Plantation Club was home to an LPGA Tour event from 1997-2000.
