Foursome will become the 90th, 91st, 92nd and 93rd inductees to receive the highest honour in Canadian golf as part of Hall of Fame Day Ceremony in May

OAKVILLE, Ont. – The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame announced today that accomplished professional golfer Alena Sharp, global industry executive Peter Broome and former professional golfers Pat Bradley and Lee Trevino have been selected for 2026 induction into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.

Sharp will be inducted into the Players category, Broome into the Builder category, and Bradley and Trevino into the new International category. The group becomes the 90th, 91st, 92nd and 93rd honoured members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.

“The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Alena Sharp, Peter Broome, Pat Bradley and Lee Trevino for election to the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame,” said Harry Brotchie, Chair, Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Selection Committee. “All four nominations received unanimous support and endorsement from the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Alena, Peter, Pat and Lee have all made significant contributions to golf in Canada throughout their careers and are all very deserving of this honour.”

Sharp, Broome, Bradley and Trevino will officially join the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony that will take place later this spring.

ALENA SHARP (Player)
Hamilton, Ont. (Phoenix, Ariz. resident)

Alena Sharp has been synonymous with Canadian women’s golf for more than three decades.

Sharp’s career began as an accomplished amateur player in her home province, winning four provincial titles in three years. Including the Ontario Junior Girls Championship (1997, 1998), the Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship in 1998 and the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship in 1999. That same year, Sharp added her first national championship, winning the Canadian Junior Girls Championship.

Sharp attended New Mexico State University and won the 2002 New Mexico State Invitational, as well as the 2000 Big West Conference Championship and the 2001 and 2003 Sun Belt Conference Championships with her team. She earned the Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award in 2003, given annually to a top female collegiate golfer who excels in academics.

Sharp turned pro in 2003 and competed and won on the Canadian Women’s Tour (two wins), Westcoast Ladies Tour (four wins) and Cactus Tour (two wins). Sharp has also won the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada on four occasions, winning in 2004, 2011, 2012 and 2023, which ranks second all-time to fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer, Lorie Kane, with five wins.

Sharp has competed in 389 LPGA Tour events since making her debut on Tour in 2005, earning 16 top 10’s and 68 top 25 finishes. She has competed in the CPKC Women’s Open on 20 occasions with her top finish coming in 2016 when she finished fourth. In addition, Sharp has earned two career wins on the Epson Tour, the first in 2014 at Visit Mesa Gateway Classic and again in 2023 at the Champions Fore Change Invitational.

Sharp has represented Canada throughout her career, including appearances at three consecutive Olympic Games. She competed at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 alongside Brooke Henderson. Sharp earned the bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile for Canada. She also competed at the 2008 Women’s World Cup of Golf and 2000 World Amateur Team Championship.

In 2025, Sharp was inducted into the Golf Ontario Hall of Fame.

“I am incredibly honoured and grateful to be inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2026. Wearing the maple leaf and representing Canada throughout my career has meant everything to me and this recognition is deeply humbling. I share this honour with my family, coaches and everyone who supported me along the way. This is an honour I will cherish forever.” – Alena Sharp

PETER BROOME (Builder)
Montreal, Que. (Jupiter, Fla. resident)

Peter Broome’s extraordinary impact and contributions to the game span his entire life.

His journey in golf began as an accomplished junior player at the Royal Montreal Golf Club and Mount Bruno Country Club before becoming an assistant professional in his hometown.

From there, Broome began a successful career in golf operations, including 30 years as a senior global executive with Acushnet Company, where he served in many different roles, most recently as the senior vice president of Titleist Brand Management and Acushnet Industry Relations, a portfolio that included overseeing partnerships with the PGA TOUR and Governing Bodies. In addition, Broome led Acushnet’s operations in Canada and Latin America, ensuring continued growth for the game at home and around the world.

Following his distinguished career, Broome was invited to join the Board of Directors of Golf Canada in 2024 as a director at large. He currently Co-Chairs the Golf Industry Advisory Council and is a member of the Compensation Committee.

In 2025, Broome’s devotion and impact on the game was recognized with a number of prestigious awards. Broome was bestowed as an Honorary Member of the PGA of America for his outstanding contributions to the game of golf and support to PGA of America Golf Professionals in November. He joined an exclusive group including three U.S. Presidents as only the 13th person to receive the honour in PGA history.

Broome was honoured as the 10th recipient of the George Cumming Award from the PGA of Canada and also received the Legacy Award from the Golf Canada Foundation for being a philanthropic champion of the game in Canada. Earlier this year, he was named as the 45th inductee into the Québec Golf Hall of Fame.

In 2024, Broome was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Following his diagnosis Broome and his family launched the ALS Bridge Foundation with the goal of accelerating the development of effective treatments for ALS, by providing crucial funding for early-stage drug trials and improving access to early diagnostics for individuals living with the disease in Canada and the United States.

“This is a lot to process. I’m literally speechless. In a life dedicated to the game and having grown up in awe of the hall of fame members, I could not imagine being part of this illustrious community. Being a part of this is beyond a dream because it is truly unimaginable and was included in my dream sequence. To be with my life-long friend Bob Vokey is surreal and adds to this extreme honour. I find my myself humbled by this honour and the continued love and support of the golf community. There are truly no strangers in golf, there is only friends we haven’t met yet.” – Peter Broome

PAT BRADLEY (International)
Westford, Mass.

Pat Bradley stands as one of the most decorated players in the history of the LPGA Tour.

Bradley’s career was highlighted by 31 LPGA Tour wins, which included six major championships. She is one of seven women to win the LPGA Tour’s Career Grand Slam in the 75-year history of the organization. Three of her majors came on Canadian soil, having won the du Marier Classic in 1980 and back-to-back in 1985 and 1986. The former du Maurier Classic (now CPKC Women’s Open) was considered a major on the LPGA Tour from 1979 to 2000.

Bradley went on to add her second major in 1981 at the U.S. Women’s Open. In 1986, she enjoyed arguably her most successful season on Tour. In addition to successfully defending her Canadian Open title, Bradley added two additional major wins that season, winning the Nabisco Dinah Shore and LPGA Championship. In doing so, Bradley became only the third woman to win three majors in a single season, joining Babe Zaharias (1950) and Mickey Wright (1961). That season, Bradley was named as the LPGA Tour Player of the Year and Vare Trophy Recipient, she would earn both honours again in 1991. Her 31 LPGA Tour wins places her 17th on the LPGA’s all-time wins list.

Bradley was also a member of the United States Solheim Cup Team on three occasions as a player (1990, 1992, 1996), winning in 1990 and again in 1996. She also served as Team Captain in 2000.

Bradley remains the only player in history to have won the du Maurier Classic three times while it held major championship status. In addition, she is one of only two players to have successfully defended her Canadian Open Championship in tournament history, with fellow three-time winner Lydia Ko accomplishing the same feat in 2012 and 2013.

Bradley was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame in 1991.

“I always looked forward to playing in Canada 🇨🇦 most importantly the tournaments were Majors on the LPGA. The Great Sandra Post and Jocelyne Bourassa were wonderful role models to me. Growing up in Massachusetts the courses I won on, St. George’s Golf Club, Beaconsfield

Golf Club and Board of Trade Country Club reminded me of home. I so enjoyed my playing day’s with Canadians Dawn Coe-Jones, Gail Graham and Lori Kane.” – Pat Bradley

LEE TREVINO (International)
Dallas, Texas

Lee Trevino is one of golf’s most beloved and charismatic figures.

Trevino’s career includes 29 wins on the PGA TOUR, 29 wins on the PGA TOUR Champions and many international championships. Trevino is a six-time major winner having won the U.S. Open in 1968 and 1971, The Open Championship in in 1971 and 1972 and the PGA Championship in 1974 and 1984. He added the prestigious Players Championship in 1980. On the Champions Tour, Trevino added four more majors including the U.S. Senior Open in 1990, The Tradition in 1992 and the PGA Seniors’ Championship in 1992 and 1994.

Trevino’s accomplished career includes a memorable chapter in Canada, having won the Canadian Open on three occasions (1971, 1977 and 1979). He is one of three players to have won the Canadian Open three times joining Tommy Armour and Sam Snead. The trio are tied for second all-time trailing only Leo Diegel who won four times for the most in tournament history.

His first Canadian Open victory in 1971 marked a historic year for Trevino. That season, Trevino achieved a remarkable “Triple Crown” by winning the Canadian Open, U.S. Open and The Open Championship in the same season. Since then, only Tiger Woods has accomplished the same feat, doing so in 2000.

Trevino is also a two-time winner of the PGA of Canada Championship, earning his first title in 1979 at The National Golf Club as well as the 1983 championship at Royal Quebec Golf Club.

Trevino was also part of the United States Ryder Cup Team on six occasions, winning five times and tying once. He also served as Team Captain in 1985. In addition, Trevino competed in five editions of the World Cup of Golf, winning team and individual honours in 1969 and team honours again in 1971.

Trevino was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981.

“I am honoured to be recognized by the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Playing in Canada was something that I always enjoyed, especially with my many Canadian friends, including Moe Norman.” – Lee Trevino

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding individuals of Canadian golf from players, both amateur and professional, to the builders, architects and others who have been fundamental to the evolution of the game in this country. Operated by Golf Canada, the Hall of Fame, museum, and library are open to visitors to discover more about the game and the inductees. For more information, please visit heritage.golfcanada.ca/.

Long-time Rules Official has played significant role in Rules Education
and referee mentorship for Golf Canada and Golf Quebec

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that Nancy Layton of Ayer’s Cliff, Que. has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Bruce Mitchell Volunteer of the Year award.

A dedicated advocate for the Rules of Golf, Layton is longtime volunteer with Golf Canada and Golf Quebec and currently serves as Chair of the Rules Education Subcommittee. Layton has contributed countless hours and is considered a mentor to many, both on a national and provincial level, through her work in the Rules of Golf.

“Nancy Layton’s exceptional work within the Rules of Golf as Subcommittee Chair, an instructor and as a Referee, makes her truly deserving of the prestigious Bruce Mitchell Volunteer of the Year Award,” said Adam Daifallah, President, Golf Canada. “Nancy is considered a mentor to many referees across Canada and her tireless work in Rules Education is appreciated and she is a wonderful representative of Golf Canada.”

The Bruce Mitchell Volunteer of the Year Award is named in recognition of Toronto native Bruce Mitchell who, in 2017-18, was the first Canadian to serve as captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A). Born in Victoria, B.C. and raised in Edmonton, Alta., the former President of the Toronto Golf Club and R&A member since 1988 was just the ninth internationally appointed captain of The R&A, one of the most prestigious volunteer positions in the world of golf. Duties as captain included representing The R&A as a global ambassador and aiding in The R&A’s effort to develop golf around the world.

Now in its 20th year, candidates for the Bruce Mitchell Volunteer of the Year Award are put forth to Golf Canada for consideration by the respective provincial golf associations in acknowledgment of significant contributions to the game of golf in their community.

Nancy Layton

A longtime member of Dufferin Heights Golf Club, Nancy Layton of Ayer’s Cliff, Que. is a valued mentor to countless Referees in her home province of Quebec and across Canada.

In 2025, Layton became Chair of the Rules Education Subcommittee for Golf Canada, where she leads a group of volunteers who work alongside Golf Canada staff to ensure Level 2 and Level 3 Rules Education materials and seminars are organized, meet required standards and continue to evolve with the program.

In addition to her role as Chair, Layton instructed the Level 3 Rules Education Program in 2024 and 2025. She also instructed the 2025 Golf Canada Referee School and served as a mentor to new Referees in the 2025 Mentoring Program.

Along with her commitments in leading a national subcommittee and mentorship, Layton served on multiple duty rosters for Golf Canada’s Amateur Championships in 2025. Including serving as Tournament Rules Chair at the 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and the 2025 Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Layton also served as a Referee at the RBC Canadian Open Quebec Regional Qualifier, the inaugural Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational and the World Junior Girls Golf Championship last year. Layton has also represented Golf Canada as a Referee at the CPKC Women’s Open and the U.S. Women’s Open.

A lifelong learner, Layton consistently shares her knowledge, kind spirit and passion for the game with her colleagues at Golf Canada and Golf Quebec and fellow Referees across Canada.

Golf Canada will host its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, utilizing a virtual format as the National Sport Federation looks ahead to the 2026 season.

The Annual Meeting brings together Golf Canada’s Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers as well as representatives from Canada’s provincial golf associations and other industry stakeholders.

The virtual meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. EDT and will include the release of the Association’s 2025 Annual Report & Financial Statements.

During the Annual Meeting, Golf Canada will introduce its 2026 Board of Directors led by Golf Canada President Adam Daifallah of Montreal, Que., who will enter his second year as president.

Click here to see Golf Canada’s (current) 2025 Board of Directors along with the three new (proposed) Board members brought forward by Golf Canada’s Nominating Committee for 2026.

Golf Canada will also celebrate outstanding contributions to the game of golf including a presentation of the 2025 Bruce Mitchell Volunteer of the Year Award and the appointment of new Honorary Life Governors. The Association will also announce the 2026 recipients of Golf Canada’s Distinguished Service Award.

To watch a live stream of Golf Canada’s Annual Meeting, click here.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Anna Hung and Leah John named
2025 Emerging Professional of the Year Award recipients

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada is proud to announce the names of 20 professional athletes that have been named to the 2026 men’s and women’s Team Canada squads.

Golf Canada’s National Team program aims to help more Canadian athletes achieve success on the world’s leading professional tours, including the PGA TOUR and the LPGA Tour. The Team Canada program supports a group of experienced amateurs on the pathway to playing professional golf along with a group of young professional golfers building their careers as touring pros.

The professional players will join the 34 amateur and junior players that were previously announced as part of the Team Canada program last December. With players choosing to turn professional at different points in the season, an athlete’s involvement in the Team Canada program including financial support continues during their transition from amateur to professional golf. 

2026 Team Canada Rosters:

Team Canada – Women

Team Canada – Men

“Golf Canada is proud to announce the professional athletes selected to the 2026 Team Canada Men’s and Women’s National Team Program. Many of these players achieved significant milestones and enjoyed strong seasons last year, and we look forward to supporting their continued development across all tours while providing them with the resources they need to excel in 2026,” said Paul Perrier, Chief Sport Officer, Golf Canada. “We also extend our sincere thanks to the generous donors of the Golf Canada Foundation and our corporate partners. Their ongoing support of player development is critical in equipping our athletes to train, compete, and pursue success at the highest levels. We are also grateful to the Selection Committee for their diligence and commitment to a rigorous, athlete-focused selection process.”

Team Canada Coaches…

As previously announced, the coaching staff for the men’s and women’s Team Canada squads will return in full for the 2026 season. Team Canada – Men will be led by head coach Derek Ingram (Winnipeg, Man.) and assistant coach Louis Melanson (Moncton, N.B.). The coaching staff will be supported by mental performance coach, Dr. Adrienne Leslie-Toogood (Winnipeg, Man.) along with strength and conditioning coach Greg Redman (Kelowna, B.C.). Team Canada – Women will be led by Stollery Family Women’s head coach Salimah Mussani (Vancouver, B.C.) along with associate coach Jennifer Greggain (Vancouver, B.C.), strength and conditioning coach Andrea Kosa (Calgary, Alta.) and mental performance coach Judy Goss (Toronto, Ont.).

Team Canada coaches work with athletes and their personal support teams to develop annual training plans and identify areas to impact athlete growth in all areas of their game. Athletes are also supported by an integrated sport science team that includes physical conditioning, mental performance, and mental health support. Players are brought together regularly for training camps with national team coaches and sport science staff.

Team Canada Athletes….

The women’s professional team sees seven returning players including 17-year-old Anna Huang of Vancouver, B.C. Huang turned professional in 2025 and went on to win twice on the Ladies European Tour (LET). Her first professional win came at the La Sella Open in Spain in September, she followed that up with a win at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France the next week. Huang added two top 10’s and six top 20’s over 19 tournaments and finished 11th in the Order of Merit on LET in her rookie season. Leah John of Vancouver, B.C. also found the winner’s circle last season, claiming the Four Winds Invitational in August for her first professional win. John added two top 10 finishes in 20 starts on the Epson Tour. In December, John finished in the top 25 at LPGA Final Qualifying to earn her LPGA Tour card for 2026. Five women will be competing on the Epson Tour this year including, Brooke Rivers of Brampton, Ont. Last season, Rivers earned five top 10’s including a third place finish at the Casella Golf Championship in July on the Epson Tour. Also returning are a pair of 2025 Epson Tour rookies including Monet Chun of Richmond Hill, Ont., who earned four top 20 finishes and made the cut in 16 of 19 tournaments played last season. Along with Chun is Mary Parsons of Delta, B.C. Last season, Parsons earned two top 25 finishes in 12 events on Epson. Savannah Grewal of Mississauga, Ont. returns to the Epson Tour after competing on the LPGA Tour last season. Grewal earned five top 50 finishes in 16 starts on the LPGA Tour. Brigitte Thibault of Rosemère, Que. will also be returning to Epson following three top 40 finishes last year. Yeji Kwon of Port Coquitlam, B.C. will be returning to the program for 2026. Last season, Kwon earned two top 40 finishes in 18 starts last year on Epson.

The men’s professional team sees 10 returning players from 2025 and two additional returnees from past years. Three players will compete on the Korn Ferry Tour (KFT) this season, including Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S., Stuart Macdonald of Vancouver, B.C. and Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont. Last season, Creighton earned his first Korn Ferry Tour title at the Wichita Open in June. He added another top five, a top 10 and four top 25 finishes in 25 events on Tour. This season, Creighton has earned two top 25 finishes in five events on the KFT. Macdonald earned a runner-up finish at the Tulum Championship last May and added a top five, three top 10’s and five top 25 finishes on the KFT last season. Macdonald has two additional top 25 finishes this season in five events played. Anderson collected a third place finish, a top five, two top 10’s and three top 25’s last season on KFT; he also finished T47 at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. Five players will compete on PGA TOUR Americas including Brendan MacDougall of Calgary, Alta., Hunter Thomson of Calgary, Alta., Noah Steele of Kingston, Ont., Étienne Papineau of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. and returning member, Peyton Callens of Langton, Ont. Callens was last a junior team national team member in 2019. Also returning to the national team after two seasons is Henry Lee of Coquitlam, B.C. Lee spent the past two years competing on the Vancouver Golf Tour and won twice in 2025 while adding five runner-up finishes. Lee earned playing status for both the Korean Tour and Asian Tour for the 2026 season. Piercen Hunt of Calgary, Alta. and Brady McKinlay of Lacombe, Alta. and Johnny Travale of Hamilton, Ont. who competed on PGA TOUR Americas last season will return to the national team for 2026. Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont. and A.J. Ewart of Coquitlam, B.C. have both graduated from the Team Canada program, following their progression to the PGA TOUR this season.

For full Team Canada athlete and coach bios along with tournament results and additional information, please click here.

Team Canada is proudly supported by RBC, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Titleist, FootJoy, Puma, Foresight, Golf Canada Foundation and Sport Canada.

EMERGING PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR AWARD

Golf Canada Foundation is proud to announce Sudarshan Yellamaraju as the male recipient of the Emerging Professional of the Year Award, presented by Andrew Cook. The female co-recipients are Anna Huang and Leah John. 

“We are thrilled to continue the Emerging Professional awards again this year, with three deserving players getting a head start on their 2026 season with a grant to offset the many costs associated with starting your professional career,” said Martin Barnard, Chief Executive Officer, Golf Canada Foundation. “Andrew Cook has been a long-time supporter of the Foundation and golf in Canada, and his generous support is meaningful and impactful for Team Canada players again this year.”

The Emerging Professional of the Year Award is funded by a generous donation from Andrew Cook, a proud Trustee of the Golf Canada Foundation and past President of Golf Canada. Each year, the top male and female professionals receive a $10,000 grant to support their next season. Past recipients include PGA TOUR member Taylor Pendrith, current and former Korn Ferry Tour members Matthew Anderson, Myles Creighton, Stuart Macdonald, Wil Bateman, Etienne Papineau and current and former LPGA Tour members Maude‑Aimée Leblanc, Savannah Grewal and Maddie Szeryk. 

Golf fans will continue to toast Canada’s National Opens with
Sleeman’s premium lineup of beers.

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada and Sleeman Breweries are excited to announce a new multi-year partnership agreement that keeps this iconic Canadian beer as the Official Beer of Golf Canada, the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.

The renewed partnership deepens the connection between two strong Canadian brands committed to elevating the fan experience at Canada’s premier golf events. Fans can look forward to enjoying Sleeman’s premium portfolio of beers across both National Open Championships from refreshing pours on the course to new elevated hospitality experiences.

As part of the expanded agreement, Sleeman Breweries will become the presenting partner of the Sleeman Clubhouse (formerly the 1904 Club) at the RBC Canadian Open. The newly branded 20,000-square-foot venue nestled between the fifth and 13th fairways at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley will deliver one of the tournament’s most sought-after hospitality experiences. Fans can expect tiered viewing decks, upscale lounge spaces, gourmet food, private bars serving Sleeman’s signature lineup, and an electric atmosphere to take in world-class golf in style.

“Sleeman Breweries has been an exceptional partner of Golf Canada, and we are proud to extend and deepen our partnership with a brand that Canadians know and love,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “Together, we will deliver an unforgettable fan-first experience at both of our National Open Championships.”

Founded in 1834 and proudly based in Guelph, Ontario, Sleeman Breweries is the third-largest brewer in Canada and is known for its legacy of craftsmanship. Sleeman’s portfolio of beers includes Sleeman Original Canadian Lager, Sleeman Clear 2.0 Light Lager, Sleeman Honey Brown Lager, and Sleeman Zero+ Lager, a premium non-alcoholic option that will also be featured as part of the renewed partnership.

“Sleeman has a long history of bringing Canadians together and few things unite us more than the game of golf and a shared appreciation of quality beer. That’s why, we are thrilled to be extending our partnership with Golf Canada, allowing us to connect with Canadian sports fans across the country in a meaningful way.”, said Lorne Zweig, VP Sales, Sleeman Breweries. “Canadians are passionate about golf, and together we look forward to elevating the experience for them both on and off the course.”

The 2026 RBC Canadian Open will take place June 10-14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. and the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open will take place August 19-23 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta.

For more information on the Sleeman Clubhouse or to secure your spot in the premium space, please visit rbccanadianopen.com/tickets/.

For more information on Sleeman Breweries and its offerings, please visit sleemanbreweries.ca.

ABOUT SLEEMAN BREWERIES

Sleeman Breweries, founded in 1834 and proudly revived in Guelph, Ontario in 1988, is now Canada’s third-largest national brewer. Rooted in Canadian heritage and craftsmanship, Sleeman has always done things differently, from pioneering clear bottles, launching a cream ale in a lager-dominated market, and crafting time-honoured Canadian brewing traditions with a modern blend. Sleeman’s portfolio includes top Canadian brands like Sleeman Original Canadian Lager, Sleeman Clear 2.0 Light Lager, Sleeman Honey Brown Lager, and Sleeman Zero+ Non-Alcoholic Lager. For more information, visit www.sleeman.ca.

OAKVILLE, On. – The Golf Canada Foundation and the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame are proud to announce the creation of the Golf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program.

The newly established Heritage Project Grant will provide financial assistance of up to $2,000 to support community heritage projects related to the game of golf in Canada.

“We are excited to announce the launch of the Heritage Project Grant and appreciate the generous support from our donors and partners with the Golf Canada Foundation for making this possible,” said Meggan Gardner, Director, Heritage Services, Golf Canada. “Bringing to life the history of various golf events and competitions, its champions, and most importantly, the community that golf creates, is what this grant will support.”

Heritage Projects that would qualify for the Heritage Project Grant can include, but are not limited to:

• Collection and digitization of historical documents, photographs and artifacts related to golf in Canada.
• Conducting oral history interviews with golfers, historians and members of the golf community.
• Dissemination of findings through a dedicated website, community events and social media channels to engage the public.
• Supporting the publishing of printed or electronic history books and websites.

The Heritage Project Grant is open for applications to all Golf Canada members (golf course, facilities and individual members). The deadline for applications is Friday, March 27, 2026. To apply for the grant and review specific evaluation criteria, please click here.

For more information on the Heritage Project Grant, please contact Meggan Gardner at mgardner@golfcanada.ca.

Integrity, empathetic, humble, visionary. These are words often used to describe Peter Broome.

In August 2024, the long-time golf industry leader and retired Acushnet Company executive was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In the face of personal adversity, Peter and his family have chosen to fight and shift the focus to helping others that face the same challenging path he currently travels.

In starting the ALS Bridge Foundation, the Montreal, Que. native (Jupiter, Fla. resident) continues to demonstrate true leadership and quiet grace that has shaped his career over the past three decades.

As Founder of the ALS Bridge Foundation, Broome leads the vision and mandate, to accelerate the development of effective treatments for ALS, by providing crucial funding for early-stage drug trials and improving access to early diagnostics for individuals living with the disease in Canada and the United States.

“Peter is one of the most respected and selfless people I have ever met. When he was diagnosed, so many of us immediately knew we wanted to stand beside him in this fight,” said 8-time PGA Tour winner, NBC analyst and longtime friend Brad Faxon. “The Foundation is about helping Peter’s mission of changing the future of ALS for patients and families everywhere. I’m proud to be part of this with him, and many of us are fully committed to helping this succeed.”

Through strategic partnerships with Access ALS in Canada and ALS MyMatch in the U.S., the Foundation will help expand clinical trial access and treatment matching for patients across North America. In Canada, Access ALS is a national platform accelerating early access to ALS therapies led by the Montreal Neuro ALS Clinic at McGill University.

The Foundation’s funding strategy is comprised of two primary pillars including private donations that allow the Foundation to allocate to urgent research and access opportunities. In addition, the Foundation is opening its first-ever auction of exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

These opportunities are made possible by supporters who stand with Broome and the mission including Canadian PGA TOUR stars Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith and Mackenzie Hughes and Montreal Canadiens captain and 2026 Olympian Nick Suzuki. Along with fellow PGA TOUR stars Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Keegan Bradley, Team Europe Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald and legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz.

For more information on the Bridge Foundation’s auction or to bid on an experience, please click here.

“Innovative, thoughtful, courageous, and inherently classy—these are the qualities that define Peter Broome. His influence on golf in Canada and across the global game is both profound and enduring,” said Laurence Applebaum, CEO, Golf Canada. “Now his advocacy for ALS research through the Bridge Foundation reflects not only his courage, but the depth of his character and his commitment to making the world better for others.”

Broome’s extraordinary impact and contributions to the game span his entire life. A successful junior player at the Royal Montreal Golf Club and Mount Bruno Country Club transitioned into holding positions as an assistant professional in his hometown. From there, Broome would begin a successful career in golf operations including 30-years as a senior executive with Acushnet Company. Most recently, he served as the senior vice president of Titleist Brand Management and Acushnet Industry Relations, a portfolio that included overseeing partnerships with the PGA TOUR and Governing Bodies. In addition, Broome led Acushnet’s operations in Canada and Latin America, ensuring continued growth for the game at home and around the world.

Following his distinguished career, Broome was invited to join the Board of Directors of Golf Canada in 2024 as a director at large. He currently Co-Chairs the Golf Industry Advisory Council and is a member of the Compensation Committee.

In 2025, Broome’s devotion and impact on the game was recognized with a number of prestigious awards. Broome was bestowed as an Honorary Member of the PGA of America for his outstanding contributions to the game of golf and support to PGA of America Golf Professionals in November. He joins an exclusive group including three U.S. Presidents as only the 13th person to receive the honour in PGA history.

In addition, Broome was honoured as the 10th recipient of the George Cumming Award from the PGA of Canada and also received the Legacy Award from the Golf Canada Foundation for being a philanthropic champion of the game in Canada. Earlier this year, he was named as the 45th inductee into the Québec Golf Hall of Fame.

ALS remains a devastating disease with no cure and limited treatment options. Speed of research and access is critical in helping to build a future where ALS becomes a treatable disease rather than a terminal diagnosis.

To learn more about the Bridge Foundation and Peter Broome’s story, please visit www.alsbridgefoundation.com.

Competition calendar highlighted by Canada’s National Open Championships –
the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open

 Includes 11 National Amateur Championships presented by BDO, six NextGen Championships,
the World Junior Girls Golf Championship presented by BFL CANADA, two Canadian Collegiate Invitationals, and the BDO National Golf League Finals

Golf Canada will also conduct qualifiers for USGA Championships including Local and Final Qualifying for the U.S. Open. Along with the U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Amateur and Women’s Amateur and U.S. Junior Amateur and Girls’ Junior Championship

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce its full 2026 championship schedule, which includes amateur and professional competitions in addition to various qualifiers hosted at member clubs across Canada.

The 2026 schedule is headlined by Golf Canada’s two National Open Championships — the 115th playing of the RBC Canadian Open, taking place at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont. June 10-14 and the 52nd playing of the CPKC Women’s Open, being held at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta., August 19-23.

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Golf Canada’s 2026 competition calendar also includes 11 National Amateur Championships presented by BDO, six NextGen Championships, two Canadian Collegiate Invitationals, the BDO National Golf League Finals and the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA.

As the National Sport Organization and governing body, Golf Canada conducts the country’s premier amateur and professional golf championships to support the development of the nation’s top talent through world-class competition.

“We are proud to announce the full championship schedule for 2026 and are excited to welcome the top golf athletes from across Canada and around the world competing for our prestigious national championships,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Golf Canada Director, Amateur Championships and Rules. “On behalf of Golf Canada and all of the competitors, I would like to thank our corporate partners, our host clubs, tournament staff and volunteers across the country for their continued commitment and support of our championships and our sport.”

The Canadian Financial Assistance Program supported by Gary Cowan Heritage Fund and the Canadian Senior Golf Association will once again be available for juniors competing in the NextGen Championships, all National Junior Championships (Juniors and U15), and players competing at the Canadian All Abilities Championship who meet eligibility requirements. More details on the program for the 2026 season will be released next month.

Golf Canada will also conduct several professional and amateur championship qualifiers including five RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifiers along with Final Qualifying for both the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.

Following changes to PGA TOUR field sizes for the 2026 season, players who finish within the top ten per cent of the field (and ties) at each Regional Qualifying event will earn a spot into Final Qualifying. The Final Qualifier will take place on Sunday, June 7 at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. The top four finishers will earn an exemption into the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.

The She Plays Golf Championship Series will award three exemptions into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open through three tournaments across Canada. The first will be the GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open, taking place June 11-13 at Nicklaus North Golf Course in Whistler, B.C., followed by the Peloton Glencoe Invitational, taking place June 18-20 at The Glencoe Golf and Country Club in Calgary, Alta. The final stop will be the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada with more information announced later. Each tournament winner will earn an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open.

Other notable qualifiers conducted for USGA Championships on the 2026 schedule include a U.S. Open Local and Final Qualifier, a U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier in addition to qualifiers for the U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Amateur and Women’s Amateur and the U.S. Junior Amateur and Girls’ Junior Championship.

Golf Canada’s championship season kicks off May 1-3 with the NextGen Pacific Championship at Morningstar Golf Club in Parksville, B.C. The season concludes with the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont. from September 30 to October 3.

To view Golf Canada’s 2026 Championship Schedule including all host venues, registration requirements and volunteer opportunities visit golfcanada.ca/competitions-calendar/.

2026 Amateur Championship Season at a Glance:

The third annual BDO National Golf League Finals will be held at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. on June 6 ahead of tournament week for the RBC Canadian Open. Fifty-two teams will compete in a four-ball net stableford format to crown the BDO National Golf League champions and earn an invitation to represent Canada at The R&A’s 9 Hole Challenge.

The Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO, will be held June 15-19 at Club de Golf La Tempête in Lévis, Que. The championship includes both a team and individual component featuring Canada’s top university and college talent. The winning men’s and women’s team will qualify for their respective 2026 Canadian Collegiate Invitationals, and the individual winners will receive exemptions into their respective 2026 Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championship. The UBC Thunderbirds successfully defended their titles last year in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions, marking the eighth consecutive win for the Women’s program. Individually, Alek Mauro (Windsor Lancers) and Julia Alexander-Carew (UBC Okanagan Heat) took home individual honours.

The 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, takes place July 20-24 at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ont. The champion will earn an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open, the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship and the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship. Team Canada NextGen member, Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont. was the lone player under par and won her first Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup last July.

The 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested July 25-30 in Calgary, Alta. at Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club. The champion will receive an exemption into the 2027 RBC Canadian Open, as well as an invitation to the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship. The winner will also receive an exemption into Final Qualifying for the 2027 U.S. Open and into the 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Last year, Declan O’Donovan of Sydney, Australia won the championship in a two-hole playoff over Team Canada NextGen member Isaiah Ibit of Orleans, Ont., becoming the first Australian to win the title since Gary Simpson in 1993.

The Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be held August 5-7 at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ont. The field is open to female amateurs aged 25-and-over. The winner will receive exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur and the 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships. Judith Kyrinis of Thornhill, Ont. won her fourth Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur title in a three-hole playoff over Nonie Marler of Vancouver, B.C. last season.

The Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, will be played at Hylands Golf Club in Gloucester, Ont. from August 5-7. The national championship for players with neurological, intellectual, sensory, and physical impairments, is contested over 54-holes. Natasha Stasiuk of Oakville, Ont. is the five-time defending champion on the women’s side, while Josh Williams of Tavistock, Ont. won his first men’s title last year. The gross stroke play men’s and women’s champion earn an exemption into the 2027 U.S. Adaptive Open (if eligible).

The Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested August 11-14 at Wascana Country Club in Regina, Sask. The champion will receive an exemption into the 2027 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, 2027 Canadian Junior Boys (if eligible) and 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont. became the 12th player to claim both the Junior Boys and Juvenile titles in the same year last summer.

The Canadian Junior Girls Championship, presented by BDO, will run August 11-14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course). The winner will earn an exemption into the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, the 2027 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and the 2027 Canadian Junior Girls Championship (if eligible). Team Canada NextGen member Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. successfully defended her title last summer, becoming the first player to win the national championship in consecutive years since Heather Kuzmich in 1982.

The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be held August 17-21 at Brantford Golf & Country Club in Brantford, Ont. The field is open to male amateurs aged 25-and-over. The winner will receive exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur and the 2027 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships. Last season, Charles Fitzsimmons of King, Ont. became the fourth three-time winner of the national championship after winning back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.

The Canadian U15 Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested August 24-27 at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ont. The boys and girls’ individual champions will earn exemptions into their respective 2027 Canadian Junior Championships and invitations into the 2026 NextGen Selection Camp. Maggie Zhang (Richmond, B.C.) and Owen Beaulac (Victoria, B.C.) won the U15 titles last summer.

The Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, will be played at Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg, Man., September 7-11. The winner will earn exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, the 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur, 2027 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur and the 2027 Canadian Men’s Senior Championships. Last year, Don Martone of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. comfortably claimed his first national championship by eight shots.

The third playing of the Men’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will return to Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. from September 12-15. The tournament will be once again co-hosted by Kent State University and Penn State University. The tournament features 13 NCAA Division I teams along with the winners from the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship. The individual champion will receive an exemption into the 2027 RBC Canadian Open and the top five will earn exemptions into the 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish successfully defended their team title last fall, led by Calen Sanderson (Notre Dame) who took home individual honours. The 2026 Boys NextGen Selection Camp will run concurrently during tournament play.

The Canadian Women’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, will take place September 15-18 at Pine Hills Golf Club in Rocky Mountain House, Alta. The winner will receive an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur Championship, the 2027 U.S. Women’s Senior Open, as well as the 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championships. Last year, Shelly Stouffer of Nanoose Bay, B.C. won her third Canadian Women’s Senior title, having previously won back-to-back titles in 2021 and 2022.

The second playing of the Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will take place at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., from September 20-22. The tournament will be co-hosted by Kent State University and the University of Michigan. The tournament will feature 11 NCAA Division I teams along with the team champions from the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship. The individual winner will earn an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open and the top five will earn exemptions into the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship. Last season, the Auburn Tigers won the inaugural team championship with Veronika Kedroňová of Kent State University earning the individual title. The 2026 Girls NextGen Selection Camp will run concurrently during tournament play.

The season will conclude with the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA and will take place at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont., from September 28 to October 3. Teams compete as three-member squads while also competing for an individual title. The Republic of Korea are the two-time defending champions, holding off Team Canada 1 and Spain for the title last year. World No. 109 on WAGR, Charlotte Naughton of England won individual honours and will compete at the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open this August. The 2026 individual champion will earn an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open.

2026 NextGen Championships

The NextGen Championships are a high-performance junior golf series. From May to July, six championships will take place across Canada where the region’s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2026 national junior championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.

The 2026 NextGen Championship host clubs include: Morningstar Golf Club (Parksville, B.C.), Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club (Thornton, Ont.), Wolf Creek Golf Resort (Ponoka, Alta.), Neepawa Golf & Country Club (Neepawa, Man.), Club de golf Lachute (Lachute, Que.), and Hampton Golf Club (Hampton, N.B.).

2026 Registration Information

Registration for Golf Canada’s 2026 competitions will open on the following dates:

• NextGen Championships: Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00pm EST
• RBC Canadian Open Qualifying: Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00pm EST
• National Amateur Championships: Wednesday, March 4 at 12:00pm EST

Please visit the Golf Canada competitions calendar and select the tournament of your choice for more information or to register, following the dates listed above.

OAKVILLE, Ont. (February 5, 2026) – Golf Canada is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with BFL CANADA, which has become the Official Commercial Insurance Brokerage of Golf Canada. As part of this long-term collaboration, BFL CANADA will also serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of the 11th World Junior Girls Golf Championship to be hosted at the Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont. in September.

BFL CANADA is a trusted and leading commercial insurance brokerage firm with long-standing experience in servicing sports organizations. We are proud to officially welcome this Canadian flagship organization as the newest partner of Golf Canada.” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “The World Junior Girls Golf Championship brings together some of the top female amateur golfers from across the globe. It is only fitting that a company recognized and respected worldwide is now the Presenting Sponsor, and we look forward to continuing to elevate this special championship alongside BFL CANADA.”

“As a proud Canadian firm, partnering with Golf Canada gives BFL CANADA the opportunity to help grow the game across the country and champion the next generation of athletes through the World Junior Girls Golf Championship,” said Lisa Giannone, President and COO at BFL CANADA. “Our shared commitment to excellence, teamwork, and integrity makes this a natural partnership. This represents the beginning of a long-term strategic collaboration, with our teams being focused on developing comprehensive and exclusive solutions and on delivering long-term value to Golf Canada and its members.”

Golf Canada is also proud to announce that the Brampton Golf Club will host the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA. This marks the second time that Brampton will host the championship in the tournament’s history.

“We are incredibly honoured to be selected to host the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship for the second time. Brampton Golf Club has a proud tradition of hosting high level championships, and being trusted with this event again speaks to the strength of our course, our organization and our people,” said Boris Uvakov, General Manager, Brampton Golf Club. “Our volunteers, members and staff take great pride in showcasing the Club, and we are excited to welcome the next generation of elite junior golfers back to BGC.”

Brampton previously hosted the event in 2023, which marked Canada’s thrilling gold medal finish following a three-way battle with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Team Canada 1, led by coach Jeff MacDonald, was represented by Vanessa Borovilos (Etobicoke, Ont.), Anna Huang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.). Denisa Vodickova of the Czech Republic won the individual title and tied the Brampton Golf Club women’s competitive course record with a 5-under 66 during the third round. The record was previously set by Brooke Henderson during the 2014 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship.

“We are delighted to welcome BFL CANADA as the new Presenting Sponsor of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, an event that in a short time has become one of the signature junior girls golf championships in the world. The tournament will greatly benefit from this partnership as we strive to deliver a world-class experience for everyone involved,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Director, Amateur Championships and Rules, Golf Canada. “We would also like to thank the Brampton Golf Club, its staff and membership for hosting this year’s tournament. Brampton is an incredible partner and supporter of amateur golf, and we look forward to returning to the site of the historic 2023 championship later this year.”

In hosting this year’s championship, Brampton becomes the third club to host multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships, joining The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont. (2015, 2017) and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. (2014, 2019, 2022).

The prestigious Brampton Golf Club has hosted a number of high-profile provincial and national championships. Brampton Golf Club was named the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) Club of the Year in 2023 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014. Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include current World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019, as well as Yuka Saso (competed for the Philippines), who won the 2016 World Junior title.

The 11th playing of the global showcase will take place from September 28 to October 3 and feature 23 countries, 24 teams, and 72 players competing for team and individual honours in Brampton, Ont. The individual champion will earn an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open. The full field for the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA will be announced later this summer.

For more information on the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, please click here.

OAKVILLE, On. – Three Canadians have been invited to compete alongside many of the world’s top aspiring golfers at the seventh annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) in Augusta, Ga. from April 1-4.

Vanessa Borovilos of Etobicoke, Ont., Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, Alta. and Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C. will represent Canada in the field and in doing so will set a record for the number of Canadians competing in a single year at ANWA.

Deng, 15, is currently ranked No. 13 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and is Canada’s lowest ranked amateur golfer. Last season, Deng won the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, becoming the first Canadian to win the title in tournament history and earned exemptions into ANWA and the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open. She added two additional junior titles last season including the 2025 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and the 2025 Mizuho Americas Open and was named junior player of the year by the American Junior Golf Association. Deng also earned the Marlene Stewart Streit Medal, finishing as the Low Amateur at the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, finishing T20 at 4-under.

“I am honoured and excited to be invited to play in the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur. It will be my first appearance at the event, and I am looking forward to competing with the best amateur players in the world at such a historic location in April,” said Deng.

Kim, 20, is currently ranked No. 18 on WAGR and will be competing in her third consecutive ANWA, the most appearances by a Canadian. Kim finished T14 in her debut in 2024, tying Monet Chun for the best result by a Canadian at the event. Kim is currently in her Junior year at the University of Texas and has earned two collegiate titles to date. The first in her freshman year at the Jackson T Stephens Cup and last year at the Betsy Rawls Invitational. Last season, Kim added eight top 10 finishes and represented Canada at the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships. She also competed in her third consecutive CPKC Women’s Open last August.

“Receiving an invitation to play for the third time at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur is really an honour and I think that as my amateur career is coming to a close and I am graduating in a year, I’m just even more honoured to be able to go play at Augusta, especially knowing that when I turn professional, I won’t get this opportunity ever again.”

It’s such a special event, it’s magical and being in Augusta and being on the grounds and playing such a prestigious golf course is really fun and these memories that you make at events like this last forever. I am honestly looking forward to this event, April couldn’t come sooner and I am excited to be there with two other Canadians in the field,” said Kim.

Borovilos, 19, is currently ranked No. 31 on WAGR and will be competing in her first ANWA, however it will not be her first trip to Augusta National. Borovilos will be making her fifth appearance having competed in four Drive, Chip and Putt Championships, and won the 2018 championship in the Girls 10-11 age division. Borovilos is currently in her sophomore year at Texas A&M University. Last season, she earned her first collegiate title at the Chevron Collegiate in February 2025 and added three runner-up finishes during her freshman year. Borovilos also qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open, her first time competing in the major championship. This season, Borovilos has earned a T2 finish at the Carmel Cup and T16 at the Folds of Honor Collegiate. She also competed in her third consecutive CPKC Women’s Open last August.

“Not many things can beat the feeling you get when driving down Magnolia Lane. It’s going to be a fun three months gearing up for April. I can’t wait to experience Augusta in the prime condition we all see on television,” said Borovilos.

The ANWA features a field of 72 amateurs competing over 54 holes of stroke play with a cut following 36 holes. The opening rounds will be contested at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. on Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2. The top 30 players and ties will advance to the final round at Augusta National on Saturday, April 4. The entire field will play a practice round there one day prior on Friday.

The first two rounds of the ANWA will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET. NBC will air the final round on April 4 from Noon – 3:00 p.m. ET.

For more information on the ANWA including past results, click here.