Lock in 2026 pricing and secure your spot at TPC Toronto

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada, in partnership with RBC announced today that select tickets are now available for the 2027 RBC Canadian Open, taking place June 9 – 13 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

The 116th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship returns to TPC Toronto for the third consecutive year following Bud Cauley’s first career win on the PGA Tour this past June. Cauley fired a 5-under 65 for a two-stroke victory over Matt Fitzpatrick of England. Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont. finished T8 to earn the Rivermead Cup, awarded annually to the low Canadian.

As one of Canada’s premier annual sporting events, the 2027 RBC Canadian Open is offering four select ticket options for golf fans to experience the thrill of live professional golf at Canada’s National Open Championship. The advanced ticket options with 2026 pricing include:

• Any Day Grounds Ticket: Access to the RBC Canadian Open on any one day, Wednesday through Sunday (on sale for a limited time, while supplies last.)

• Weekly Grounds Ticket: Access to the full week of the tournament, Wednesday through Sunday.

• Weekly Sleeman Clubhouse Ticket: Access all four days of Championship play from Thursday through Sunday.

• Any Day Sleeman Clubhouse Ticket: Access on any one day, Thursday through Sunday

TPC Toronto is one of the premier Canadian golf destinations, with all three courses ranked inside the Top 100 by SCOREGolf Magazine. In 2023, the Doug Carrick-designed North Course underwent a major golf course renovation under the guidance of renowned architect Ian Andrew with consultation from the PGA Tour for the venue to host large-scale, global championship level competition.

Along with world class golf, fans can belt out their best rendition of “O’ Canada” and experience the thrills of the iconic “Rink Hole” as well as enjoying premium food and beverage options in The Fare Way featuring The Keg, an elevated and expanded merchandise experience at the Golf Canada Fan Shop and family friend activities all at TPC Toronto.

To purchase tickets or for more information on the 2027 RBC Canadian Open, please visit rbccanadianopen.com.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Étienne Papineau has secured a return to the Korn Ferry Tour for 2027 after a two-win season on PGA Tour Americas.

The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., native is one of four players mathematically assured of finishing in the top 10 on the season-long points list, tour officials announced. The top 10 earn Korn Ferry Tour membership for the following season.

Papineau sits third with 1,382.55 points heading into this week’s Dominican Republic Tour Championship presented by Scotiabank. Americans Thomas Ponder, Corey Pereira and Patrick Flavin have also secured their cards.

For Papineau, the achievement marks a return to the circuit where he competed in 2024 and 2025 before losing his status.

He first earned conditional Korn Ferry Tour membership by finishing fourth on the PGA Tour Canada standings in 2023. His breakthrough season included a victory at the Royal Beach Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist and a runner-up finish at the CentrePort Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open.

Papineau recorded his first Korn Ferry Tour top-10 finish in February 2024, tying for eighth at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard in Colombia. He finished his rookie season 70th on the points list, inside the top 75 who earned fully exempt status for 2025.

His second season proved more difficult.

Papineau made eight cuts in 25 starts in 2025 and finished 121st on the points list, losing his membership. His best result was a tie for 13th at the Utah Championship, where he opened with a 61. A tie for 19th at The Ascendant was his other top-25 finish.

His bid to regain that status began with another setback as he missed the cut in his first five PGA Tour Americas starts this year.

A tie for second at the Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship in June extended his season at the final event before the first eligibility reorder for conditional members.

Papineau then won the Osprey Valley Open in July and added the Digital Commerce Group Open title three events later, becoming the tour’s only two-time winner this season.

Six remaining Korn Ferry Tour cards will be decided at the season finale, with the standings finalized after Sunday’s round.

Fellow Canadian Joey Savoie enters the tournament in 12th place with 690.48 points. Drew Doyle holds the 10th and final qualifying position with 742.288 points.

The top 60 players qualified for the 72-hole, no-cut event at PGA Ocean’s 4 in Playa Nueva Romana, Dominican Republic. The winner will receive 600 points, up from 500 at regular-season events, leaving every player in the field with a mathematical chance of reaching the top 10.

PGA TOUR

Michael Brennan made six straight pars to close out the final round, holding off an early charge from Keith Mitchell to win the Baycurrent Classic by one stroke. It is his second win of the season and third on the PGA Tour in the last calendar year. Brennan becomes the youngest winner in tournament history at age 24, and he’s the seventh player to win multiple times on the PGA Tour this year. Mitchell, who started the final round as the co-leader, posted his best result of the season and for the fourth straight year improved his finish at this event. Jacob Bridgeman, who finished tied with Mitchell for second, missed a 5-foot birdie putt on the penultimate hole, which could have forced a playoff. He was trying to become the fifth player to win three times on tour. Defending champion Xander Schauffele was one shot back playing the final hole but made double-bogey to finish in a tie for fourth. It’s his fourth top-10 finish at this event, which is the most of any player.  ...Sudarshan Yellamaraju, who did not play this event, fell out of the top 60 in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, down to No. 63. …Corey Conners, who also skipped this event, remains at No. 66 while Nick Taylor stays at No. 71. Players who finish inside the top 60 qualify for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Genesis Invitational signature events. …Taylor Pendrith remains at No. 96, with the top 100 retaining their PGA Tour cards for next season.

NEXT EVENT: Butterfield Bermuda Championship (Oct 22)

KORN FERRY TOUR

Austin Hitt rebounded from an opening hole bogey with four birdies and an eagle for a final-round 66 and a two-stroke victory at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship. It was his first career win, and the victory elevated him into the top-20 on the points list, securing his PGA Tour card for next season. Hitt overcame teenager Blades Brown, whose only blemish on the back nine was a bogey on No. 14, denying the 19-year-old from becoming the youngest winner in tour history. He is the youngest player to graduate from the Korn Ferry Tour. Davis Lamb, who finished solo eighth, joined Hitt as the only other player who started the week outside the top 20 and played his way onto the PGA Tour. He landed right on the bubble at No. 20, beating out Yuta Sugiura by 15 points. Sugiura turned down playing in the PGA Tour event in his native Japan to try and earn his card. He ended up finishing tied for 31st. Ross Steelman finished tied for 12th to secure the top spot on the points list, which earns him a spot in The Players Championship and the U.S. Open next year. No Canadians finished in the top 20. Drew Nesbitt was the highest-finishing Canadian at No. 41, while Roger Sloan finished No. 46 and Adam Hadwin ended up 55th. They, along with Matthew Anderson (72nd) and Stuart Macdonald (79th) earned condition status on the Korn Ferry Tour next year by finishing inside the top 100.

NEXT EVENT:  PGA Tour Q-School – First Stage (Oct. 20)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  Ty Celone (Nebraska), Braxton Kuntz (Nebraska), Stuart Macdonald (Nebraska), Brady McKinlay (Nebraska), Joey Savoie (Nebraska), Cougar Collins (Indiana), Carter Graf (Indiana), Craig Stefureak (Indiana), Blair Bursey (New Mexico), Callum Davison (New Mexico), Sam Diamond (New Mexico), Jackson Jacob (New Mexico), Nicholas Marchese (New Mexico), Jacob Presutti (New Mexico), Jeevan Sihota (New Mexico), Johnny Travale (New Mexico), Brandon Lacasse (Alabama), Laurent Desmarchais (Alabama)

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

Vaughn Taylor made a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to defeat Alex Cejka and win the Constellation Furyk & Friends. It is his first Champions Tour victory in just his 18th start and his first win in more than 10 years, when he defeated Phil Mickelson at the 2016 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He joins Zach Johnson, Boo Weekley, Scott Hend and Ben Crane as first-time winners this season. Taylor is also the 26th player to have recorded a win on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Cejka, who was looking for his fifth Champions Tour title, collected his ninth runner-up finish. Michael Wright, who had birdied two of three holes down the stretch in what looked to be his first win, double bogeyed the final hole to finish third. Bernhard Langer shot a bogey-free final round 66 to shoot his age or better for the 50th time on the Champions Tour.

NEXT EVENT: SAS Championship (Oct 16)

CANADIANS ENTERED: No Canadians entered

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

Miyu Yamashita set a new course record with a final round 63 to win the Aramco Korea Championship by three strokes. It is her second win of the year on the Ladies European Tour and the fourth win worldwide for the CPKC Women’s Open champion. Czechia’s Sara Kouskova initially set the course record with a final-round 63 and was in the clubhouse to see Yamashita seal the victory with three birdies and an eagle over her final six holes. Hong Kong’s Ginnie Ding and Chinese Taipei’s Yani Tseng finished tied for third. …Anna Huang is just over 1,200 points behind leader Casandra Alexander in the Order of Merit standings after posting her ninth top-20 finish of the season.

NEXT EVENT: Hero Women’s Indian Open (Oct 22)

CANADIANS ENTERED: No Canadians entered

The United States will enter Caledon as the defending champions next September

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada is proud to announce that the 12th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA, will be held at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. set to take place September 26 – October 1, 2027.

“We are very proud to announce that The Pulpit Club will host the 2027 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA. We are looking forward to returning to The Pulpit following a successful Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship in 2023. The Pulpit will present the players with a true test next fall,” said Adam Cinel, Tournament Director, World Junior Girls Golf Championship, Golf Canada. “I would like to thank the Club and its membership for its continued partnership with Golf Canada. We are confident that The Pulpit Club will provide a memorable experience for teams from across the globe as they compete for our prestigious world championship.”

In total, 24 teams representing 23 countries will compete for the prestigious team championship with an individual championship running concurrently over 72-holes on The Pulpit course. The individual champion will receive an exemption into the 2028 CPKC Women’s Open and the top five players will receive exemptions into the 2028 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO.

Set along the Niagara Escarpment in the rolling hills of Caledon, The Pulpit Club is home to two nationally recognized golf courses — The Pulpit and The Paintbrush. Designed by renowned golf course architects Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, The Pulpit opened in 1990, followed by The Paintbrush in 1992. From the outset, the two courses were intentionally designed to provide dramatically different golf experiences. The Pulpit takes advantage of the property’s significant elevation changes, long views and dramatic natural landscape, creating a bold and expansive golf experience. Just minutes away, The Paintbrush presents an entirely different character, with a more intimate, links-inspired design that moves naturally through fescue, rolling terrain and the features of the land.

That contrast remains one of the defining characteristics of The Pulpit Club today. Together, the two courses provide members and guests with distinctly different experiences while sharing the same commitment to exceptional golf course architecture, conditioning and thoughtful presentation.

The club has a proud history of championship golf and has welcomed many of the game’s leading players over the years. Most recently, The Pulpit Club hosted the 2023 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, further establishing the property as a venue capable of showcasing championship golf at the national level. Hosting the World Junior Girls Golf Championship in 2027 represents another important chapter for The Pulpit Club and an opportunity to welcome an international field of emerging players to Caledon while supporting the continued growth of the game. In hosting, The Pulpit Club becomes the eighth club to host the world championship in tournament history.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome the World Junior Girls Golf Championship to The Pulpit Club in 2027. Our club has a long history within Canadian golf, and we believe clubs like ours have a responsibility to give back to the game and help create opportunities for the generations that will follow us. There is something particularly exciting about knowing that some of the future stars of women’s golf will be representing their countries and competing right here at The Pulpit,” said Rob Wright, Chief Operating Officer, The Pulpit Club. “To have our members, our team and our community experience that is a point of genuine pride for us. We’re looking forward to working alongside Golf Canada and everyone involved in the championship to deliver an experience that showcases our club, our community and Canadian golf at its very best.”

The United States will enter as the defending champions after winning last week at the Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont. The U.S. finished with a collective score of 15-under to win by five shots over the two-time defending champions, Republic of Korea. The win gave the U.S. its second team title at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, having won the inaugural championship in 2014. They became the third multi-time winner joining the Republic of Korea (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025) and Spain (2017, 2022). The U.S. was represented by Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif., Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. and Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla.

England’s Lauren Crump earned the individual honours finishing at 11-under to win by one stroke over Seoah Kim of the Republic of Korea. The win for Crump marked the second straight year a player from England earned individual honours after Charlotte Naughton won in 2025. With her win, Crump earned an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22.

In addition to the host teams, Team Canada I and II, the top 10 teams from this year’s tournament have earned an automatic invitation into the 2027 championship including the United States, Republic of Korea, England, Spain, Hong Kong, China, Germany, Colombia, Mexico and Sweden. The final field will be announced in September 2027.

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 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

Practice rounds for the 72-hole competition will take place Sunday, September 26 with opening ceremonies set for Monday, September 27. The tournament will commence with the opening round on Tuesday, September 28 and play will conclude on Friday, October 1.

Admission to 2027 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA, is free for all spectators. For more information on the championship and past results, please click here.

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada will welcome the world’s best women golfers when the CPKC Women’s Open returns to the Ottawa-Gatineau region as part of the LPGA Tour’s 2027 schedule.

The 53rd playing of Canada’s National Women’s Open will be contested Aug. 18-22 at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que. The tournament will feature a US$2.75-million purse and will be the lone Canadian stop on the 33-event LPGA Tour schedule.

Japan’s Miyu Yamashita is the defending champion. Yamashita finished 23 under and won the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open at Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair Golf Club by nine strokes for her fourth LPGA Tour title.

The 2027 tournament will mark the second time The Royal Ottawa Golf Club has hosted the national championship and the first since 2000, when Meg Mallon defeated Rosie Jones by one stroke. It will be the sixth staging of the tournament in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

The championship will also return to Quebec for the first time since 2011. It will be the 14th time the event has been contested in the province.

Tickets for the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open will be available in late October 2026. Visit the official CPKC Women’s Open ticket page for information and updates.

The LPGA Tour’s 2027 schedule features more than US$147 million in total prize money, the largest prize fund in tour history. The total has nearly doubled since the beginning of the decade.

The calendar is designed to provide more efficient travel for players, with events grouped into regional stretches in Asia, Europe and North America. The LPGA Tour will visit 11 countries, along with Hong Kong, and 13 U.S. states.

The CPKC Women’s Open will follow the final major championship of the season, the AIG Women’s Open at Royal St George’s Golf Club in England. The Canadian event will be followed by the FM Championship at TPC Boston.

LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler said the schedule reflects the tour’s focus on giving athletes more opportunities to rest and recover while adding renowned venues and increasing prize money.

Several new or returning stops highlight the calendar, including events at The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club in Hong Kong, Nanea Golf Club and the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii, and Corning Country Club in New York.

The five major championships will be contested at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Evian Resort Golf Club in France and Royal St George’s.

Non-major purses will total more than US$94 million, an increase of nearly $12 million from the release of the 2026 schedule. The tour also expects 10 events to provide a minimum payout to every player in the field, while nearly 20 tournaments will offer enhanced travel, accommodation or transportation benefits.

The season opens with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Feb. 1-7 in Orlando, Fla., and concludes with the Grant Thornton Invitational, Dec. 6-12 in Naples, Fla.

A first bucket of balls on the driving range. A clinic with friends. A round where the laughs matter almost as much as the good shots. For many women discovering golf today, the experience begins less with competition and more with a sense of community.

Across Quebec, clubs, associations and community-led initiatives are working to make the sport more accessible to women and girls. From programs like Élan féminin – Le golf pour elles, developed by Golf Québec and the PGA of Quebec, to national initiatives such as Golf Canada’s She Plays Golf, the goal is the same: to create welcoming environments where new golfers can learn, build confidence and feel a sense of belonging.

This evolution comes at a promising time. According to Golf Canada, 8.5 million Canadians played golf in 2025, underscoring the sport’s continued growth across the country. Yet despite that momentum, women still make up only one-quarter of Canadian golfers.

While women’s participation continues to grow, several barriers remain. The perceived cost of the sport, unfamiliarity with the Rules of Golf and golf etiquette, the cost of equipment, or simply entering a space that has traditionally been male dominated can make the first step intimidating.

“I think there are more and more women who want to get into golf,” said Dérick Couture, Executive Director of the PGA of Quebec, during an interview with Au19e. “But sometimes it’s the challenge of starting something new that feels difficult or intimidating.”

To address these realities, organizations across the industry are creating more opportunities for women to learn, explore and engage with the game in ways that suit their needs.

At the heart of this movement is a simple idea: often, the biggest challenge isn’t learning the golf swing. It’s finding a place where you feel you belong.

A community was born

That realization inspired Quebec’s Michelle Wright, the founder of Fika Golf, to create a community geared primarily toward women between the ages of 25 and 45. Today, the group brings together women from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Nearly 30 percent are new to golf, while others have been playing for years.

Wright took up golf five years ago while playing with her mother and quickly noticed a gap. Although she regularly saw women on the course, few were part of her generation. Many of the women’s leagues and activities she joined were largely made up of retirees. She realized other young professionals were likely experiencing the same challenge.

What started as an Instagram page and a way to find a few playing partners quickly grew into something much bigger. Launched in 2025, the community now includes more than 2,200 Instagram followers and a private group of nearly 600 women who share advice, invitations and recommendations.

Beyond the numbers, Fika Golf’s success is rooted in a clear philosophy: making golf feel less intimidating.

“I wanted it to be a place where a woman who had never played before could feel welcome,” said Wright. Group clinics, simulator nights, social rounds and informal meetups give participants opportunities to learn at their own pace and without pressure.

The approach reflects a reality observed across many women-focused golf initiatives. Long before they are chasing lower scores, many participants are seeking confidence, enjoyment and meaningful social connections. Golf skills tend to follow.

The importance of mentorship

For many new golfers, informal mentorship can make all the difference.

Wright credits much of her own development to her mother, who introduced her to the unwritten aspects of the game: golf etiquette, pace of play, expected behaviour on the greens and the traditions that shape golf culture.

These details may seem second nature to experienced golfers, but they can be intimidating for someone new to the sport.

Today, Wright strives to recreate that experience within her community. During events, more experienced participants are quick to support newcomers and answer even the most basic questions.

That culture of mutual support helps create an environment where beginners feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions and, most importantly, coming back.

More pathways into golf

This evolution is part of a broader movement. Through She Plays Golf, Golf Canada is creating more opportunities for women and girls to discover the game, whether their goals involve recreational play, skill development, competition or leadership within the golf industry.

In Quebec, that vision is also reflected in initiatives like Élan féminin – Le golf pour elles, a program jointly developed by Golf Québec and the PGA of Quebec. Offered in multiple regions across the province, the program provides women-only clinics and activities designed to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The approach recognizes that there is no single path into golf. For some, it is a social activity. For others, it is a networking opportunity, a personal challenge or a competitive pursuit.

“All reasons are good reasons,” said Anne Robergsen, PGA of Quebec professional and member of the association’s board of directors. “You don’t need a perfect swing, and you don’t have to play 18 holes.”

These efforts appear to be making an impact. Golf Canada has observed that new participants have become younger and more female in recent years, a trend supported in part by introductory programs designed specifically for women and girls.

Redefining women’s place in golf

For women discovering golf today, the opportunity extends far beyond corporate tournaments or improving a handicap index.

It may take the form of a first clinic with friends, an after-work round, a networking event, a mentoring relationship or a community where they feel welcome from day one.

Initiatives such as She Plays Golf, Élan féminin – Le golf pour elles and emerging groups like Fika Golf are helping create more entry points into the game while redefining what the golf experience can look like for women.

Many leaders across the industry also highlight the ripple effect of women’s participation. When a woman discovers golf and finds a place where she belongs, she is often more likely to introduce friends, children and other family members to the game.

The future of women’s golf in Quebec will not be measured solely by rounds played or tournaments contested. It will also be found in the spaces where women feel comfortable enough to try golf for the first time and welcomed enough to want to come back.

England’s Lauren Crump closes with a 1-under 70 to earn individual honours and a
2027 CPKC Women’s Open Exemption

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The United States took the solo lead on Thursday and did not let go, finishing with a combined score of 15-under to win the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

On a day that was tough to score the United States (U.S.) shot a collective round of even par to win by five shots over the defending champions from the Republic of Korea (-10 under) with Team Canada I finishing third at 7-under. The win gives the U.S. its second team title at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, having won the inaugural championship in 2014 and they become the third multi-time winners joining the Republic of Korea (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025) and Spain (2017, 2022).

“I was just so impressed and blown away by their composure. I think even today it’s tough representing your country and coming down to the last day and knowing that Canada and Korea, two really great programs are right on your heels, it’s tough to come out and still shoot a good round,” said U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

The U.S. was led by Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. who carded a 1-under 70 and Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. shot a 1-over 72 to count for the team on the day. Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. closed with a 2-over 73. It marked the only rounds the U.S. had over par of the 12 played individually during the tournament.

“They stuck to their guns, they came out, maintained their composure and they played great, really solid so I’m super proud of them,” added Joh.

While the U.S. entered the day with a two-shot advantage on Team Canada I and three on Korea, Joh and the team kept things light following Friday’s round with a simple message.

“Hey can you pass the California rolls?” Joh said with a laugh.

“It was pretty low key and business as usual, there were no inspirational speeches or anything we kept doing what we always do. Dr. Beth [Brown] gave me a great quote ‘don’t make the game so big that you can’t play it’ so nothing changes just because it’s the last day of the tournament you keep doing what’s been working for you and that’s coming out and having fun and just playing solid golf and playing some golf,” she added.

Fang closed the tournament with a 7-under score to finish tied for third in the individual competition with Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. (Team Canada I). Fang’s scores counted in three of the four days.

“It means a lot, to do it with this team is such an honour and we had a fun time all week and I am glad we got it done,” said Fang.

Clausen echoed Fang’s comments, “means a lot, being with some of my best friends and representing the United States, it’s amazing.”

The win was especially meaningful for Zalsman who was competing in her final junior tournament.

“My goal this week was to have fun, and I think definitely a bonus winning, so doing it with this team, it’s been an incredible week. I definitely had the intention of coming out and winning just being my last and to go out with a good one.”

As for how the team plans to celebrate the win.

“We’re going to Tim Hortons! I’m going to get one of every donut and one of every timbit and we’re going to go nuts, we’re only in Canada once a year,” said Joh with a laugh.

England’s Lauren Crump closed strongly with a 1-under 70 to finish the tournament at 11-under and held off Seoah Kim of Korea by one to earn individual honours. Crump admitted there was a lot going through her mind once she knew she had won.

“I’ve come to this event the last two years and to finally be up there and win the medal is an amazing achievement for myself.”

Yesterday Crump commented on when her putting is working, her confidence grows and that was more of the same on Saturday as she picked her opportunities to attack.

“The pins were incredibly tough today, so I had the mindset of going for the ones that I needed to and stay conservative on any ones that were horrific. That was the plan. I holed some really nice putts in the middle of my round which kind of kept my momentum going.”

Crump credited a lengthy par putt on the par-3 11th as being a launching point on her closing holes. She added a birdie on No. 14 and closed with four straight pars and was forced to wait as Kim had two holes remaining.

The 14-year-old Kim came up just short on her final two holes with looks for birdie, rimming the cup on 17 and falling just left of the hole on 18, to close with a 1-under 70 and 10-under overall.

The win for Crump marks the second straight year a player from England has earned individual honours at the championship and Crump is proud to join Charlotte Naughton in earning the gold medal.

“Charlotte is one of my best friends, and I’ve played a lot of junior golf with her and to follow with her and see both of our pictures up there is incredible.”

With the win, Crump has earned an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22. It will mark Crump’s second start on the LPGA Tour having competed in the AIG Women’s Open earlier this season.

“It’s great experience especially to play an LPGA event outside of the U.K. and abroad so I am really looking forward to it and so excited,” she added.

In total, 24 teams comprised of 72 players from 23 countries competed in Brampton for team and individual honours.

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 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

To view the final leaderboards following the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA, please click here.

England’s Lauren Crump fires a 6-under 65 to take individual lead by one into Saturday

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The leaderboard has tightened significantly with the United States carrying a two-shot lead into the final round on Saturday at the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

The United States (U.S.) shot a collective round of 2-under to move to 15-under for the championship and sit two ahead of Team Canada I. The Republic of Korea fired the low team round on Friday with a combined score of 8-under to put the two-time defending champions three back of the leaders.

Heavy rainfall overnight forced play to begin one-hour later on Friday morning making for softer conditions. One thing that remained constant for the field was the swirling and gusting winds that made it difficult for some to score.

“I think they did a great job of managing the conditions, it was really tough, one of the few days on the job that I look around and I’m like ‘glad I’m not playing,’” joked U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

“It was chilly in the morning then really windy but kind of a little swirly as well and it would lay down then pump back up so it was really challenging and definitely a day where you had to be really patient, accept the results and even walking around it was tough for me to judge yardages and everything so I thought they managed themselves really well out there.”

The U.S. was led by Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. who both carded rounds of 1-under 70 to count for the team on the day. Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. who entered the day tied for the individual lead closed with an even par 71.

Friday marked the third different combination of players counting for the U.S. and every player has seen their score count twice over the first three rounds which Joh feels helps their overall team mentality.

“For them when they’re out on the golf course, they have a lot of confidence in their teammates and their peers so I think even for them it gives them a little piece of mind out there knowing we have a pretty deep team, so I know that my teammates have got me out there.”

While the leaderboard has tightened and the lead has narrowed Joh will be looking for more of the same from her team on Saturday and taking time to enjoy the experience.

“Really enjoy ourselves, have a good time, build some relationships and let the chips fall as they may. Getting to be in this position is why we play golf right? It’s why we practice, it’s why we work, just getting into the situation of being in contention you learn a lot and it’s a blast so just to enjoy the moment as it comes.”

Right behind the leaders is Team Canada I. On Friday, Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. shot a 2-under 69 and Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. closed with a 1-under 70 to count for the team score of 3-under to help put the host country within striking distance of the lead. Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. finished with a 3-over 74 on Friday.

The two-time defending champions, Korea were led by 14-year-old Seoah Kim who fired a 6-under 65 and Seoyeon Kang who shot a 2-under 69. Gyuri Yoon finished with a 5-over 76.

“I am so proud of all three girls and they did really well. One of our players, Gyuri has been struggling with putting but I believe all three girls will play really well tomorrow,” said Won Ko, Republic of Korea’s coach. “Today with a strong wind they did what they have to do, and they finished really really well and I am so proud.”

Korea entered the day nine shots back of the leaders and have closed the gap to three to remain in third. Ko said his message to the team tonight will be similar to what he said last night at dinner.

“I told them don’t worry about the scores, of course we are here to win the championship but the more important thing is what you learn and what you have experienced so same thing I am going to tell my girls tonight, we are a couple shots behind and we are catching up more than we expected so believe in yourself but don’t really care about the scores and winning, care about what you learn.”

The U.S., Team Canada I and Korea will once again play together on Saturday, teeing off in the final three groups between 10 a.m. and 10:20 a.m.

England shot a collective 5-under on Friday to move to 8-under for the championship and sit fourth with Spain in fifth at even par.

In the individual competition, England’s Lauren Crump fired a 6-under 65 to surge up the leaderboard to move to 10-under and holds a one-shot lead over Seoah Kim.

“After yesterday I worked on my game a lot, get my irons a bit closer and get holing some putts and today everything kind of just clicked,” said Crump following her round that included six birdies and an eagle.

Crump credited having a lot of links practice earlier in the year, coupled with experience in windier conditions in her hometown while knowing her distances played a key role in separating herself on Friday.

After three consecutive birdies on holes nine through 11, Crump added an eagle on the par-5 14th.

“Laid up on the par-5 and had like 95 yards into wind and was like this is perfect gap wedge and it pitched and went in, and everyone was screaming and I was like oh my god it’s gone in, so yeah that was fun.,” she said with a laugh. Crump drained a 30-foot putt birdie for birdie on 18 to take the lead into Saturday.

Kim is second at 9-under, Lin is third at 8-under with Clausen sitting fourth at 7-under and Fang in fifth at 6-under.

In total, 24 teams are battling for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22.

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 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA is free for all spectators. To follow the leaderboard following the third round, please click here.

Italy’s Alice Negroni sets new women’s competitive course record at Brampton Golf Club with
7-under 64 on Thursday to co-lead individual competition

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The United States followed up with another solid round to take a three-shot advantage into Friday’s third round at the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

The United States (U.S.) shot a collective round of 6-under to move to 13-under for the championship and sit three ahead of Team Canada I.

“It was really fun to be out there walking with them and watching, they all played really solid smart golf, so I am super proud of the way they carried themselves out there today,” said U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

Leading the way for the U.S. was Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. who shot a 4-under 67 to follow up her 68 on Wednesday. Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. added a 2-under 69 while Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. shot a 1-under 70 ensuring all three players scores have counted over the first two days.

“It’s good vibes for the whole crew to feel like you’re contributing and you have a part in the success thus far in the event so I’m really happy for them and all of them are hitting it really well and rolling it really well so I’m not going to lie it does give you a little bit of warm fuzzy feelings as a coach to watch them all playing solid golf,” added Joh.

Overnight rain brought about overcast skies and windier conditions on Thursday and Joh noted that the wind really picked up towards the end of her team’s round, but it helped that it was consistent rather than random bursts.

Team Canada I finished with combined round of 3-under to move to 10-under for the tournament. Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. shot a 2-under 69 and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. added a 1-under 70 to count towards the team score on Thursday. Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. shot an even par 71.

The defending champions, Republic of Korea shot a combined 4-under to sit tied for third with Spain at 4-under for the championship. England is fifth at 3-under.

After playing the opening rounds in the earlier groupings the U.S. will move into the final three groupings and will be paired with Team Canada I. Joh joked that they will enjoy a little extra sleep on Friday morning.

“We’re really excited to be a little bit later and get to hopefully play with Canada, we love playing with them, we’re very close with that team so we’re really excited going into tomorrow.”

One day after Clairey Lin (Team Canada I) tied the women’s competitive course record at Brampton, Alice Negroni of Treviso, Italy went out and set a new one.

Negroni fired a 7-under 64, powered by eight birdies including five consecutive on holes 13 through 17 to set the new record.

“Honestly, I am really shocked, as soon as I finished, I was like oh my god, I can’t believe I just made seven under. Honestly, the best round I’ve had since I started golf,” said Negroni.

Negroni added that while the long game is her strong point, her putting was the best of her game today. After a bogey at No. 12 followed by five straight birdies, Negroni opened her second nine with back-to-back birdies and finished on No. 9 with another for her new personal best score.

“I had my coach following me today and he just tried to relax me all the second nine, I thank my coach and whole team that came here, honestly without them I couldn’t be where I am right now,” she added.

Negroni is now tied for the individual lead with Clausen and Lin at 7-under. Fang sits fourth at 5-under and Lauren Crump of England is fifth at 4-under.

Joh praised Clausen’s performance over the opening rounds and sitting as individual co-leader.

“She’s made it look really easy, she’s an insane driver of the ball so that helps a lot. Some of these pin positions can be pretty diabolical but it’s such a big advantage when you have a short club coming in and she took her time with her decision making and made sure she was pulling the right clubs so she did a great job carrying herself out there.”

In total, 24 teams are battling for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22.

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 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA is free for all spectators. To follow the leaderboard following the second round, please click here.

Canada’s Clairey Lin ties women’s competitive course record at Brampton Golf Club to lead individually

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The United States got off to a hot start and Team Canada I finished strong to sit tied atop the leaderboard following the opening round of the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont. on Wednesday.

The United States (U.S.) and Team Canada I both finished with collective rounds of 7-under and hold a three-shot lead over Sweden. The U.S. were among the first off on Wednesday and were led by Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. who shot a 4-under 67 and Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. who shot a 3-under 68. Teammate, Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. who is celebrating her birthday today, finished with an even par 71.

“They just played really solid, hit really great approach shots and made some really key putts as well but I think they just played steady golf, made smart decisions,” said U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

While there is a lot of golf to be played Joh added that the team will continue to keep trying to make smart decisions and play solid golf while praising the team’s camaraderie.

“We’re just really fortunate that they’re a great group of kids and they all get along and it makes our job very very easy.”

After a solid opening day Joh added the message will be much the same as it was at last night’s team dinner prior to the start of play, which will be to enjoy it and take advantage of the fun opportunity they have.

“It’s not everyday that you get to play in a tournament with so many other countries and get exposed to so many other cultures.

“A lot of us that played some international golf, I don’t remember any of the scores, I don’t remember any of the finishes, but I do remember some of the really good friendships and relationships that I built during that time so enjoy the week,” she added.

As the clubhouse leaders concluded their rounds, the hosts were making noise on the back nine. Team Canada I fired a collective back nine score of 7-under, led by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C.

Lin fired a 5-under 66 to tie the women’s competitive course record at Brampton Golf Club, previously set by Canada’s own Brooke Henderson at the 2014 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship and Denisa Vodickova of Czechia at the 2023 World Junior Girls Golf Championship.

Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. added a 2-under 69 and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. finished with an even par 71 on Wednesday.

“It’s a great opening day, it’s a long week but I remember last year we got behind early and it’s really hard to get back. I saw the Americans were playing really well early and we had a lot of golf left in the day, I had a lot of trust in the girls to get it done and they started rolling on the back nine,” said Jeff MacDonald, Team Canada I coach.

MacDonald added that Canada played well on the front nine but couldn’t get anything to drop but credited the team’s patience and sticking to the game plan that produced a strong finish.

For MacDonald, it’s a return to the site where Canada earned gold for the first time in tournament history back in 2023 but while Brampton provides “good vibes” he is not spending much time thinking about it.

“It’s a new experience for these girls and I just want to make it about them and it’s different weather this time, it’s a bit warmer so the ball is traveling a little further so some of the lines were taking off tees and clubs in have changed a little bit so I’m just trying to stay with this group in this moment and hope for the best.”

Sweden trails the co-leaders at 4-under, Germany is fourth at 3-under with two-time champions, Spain rounding out the top five at 1-under.

Lin’s late surge propelled her into the solo lead in the individual competition by one over Fang and Luisa Hartmann of Germany.

Lin credited her putter and wedge play on the back nine that helped her card five birdies including three straight on holes 15 through 17.

“I didn’t have a good ball striking day today and I would normally say that’s the strength of my game and today just wasn’t where I wanted it to be. Especially down that stretch on the back nine, I had my short game working well which was nice,” said Lin.

On No. 16 Lin’s tee shot on the par-3 found a greenside bunker. In talking with MacDonald, she had hoped it wasn’t a plugged lie as she experienced earlier in her round. The lie provided to be a good one as she chipped in for birdie and then join the individual leaders before adding another at the 17th to take the solo lead.

Lin closed with a par on 18 to end the day with the individual lead and ensure Team Canada I remained tied for the team lead. Following her round, she reflected on joining impressive company after tying the women’s competitive course record.

“It feels great sharing something with Brooke especially, is super cool and we came out to this course two years ago to do a training camp for the national team and since then I’ve really liked this course so to be able to come out and shoot a low score is awesome.”

Lin was also complimentary of her teammates and how close of a group they are.

“They’re amazing, they’re some of my best friends, I love this team, I always have, ever since I got on the national team not even just for this event, I think it’s awesome how we’re all there for each other and we’re just a great group and to play team events like this and represent my country and represent my teammates is just super fun,” she added.

Clausen and Lauren Crump of England are T4 at 3-under, while Liu and four others are T6 at 2-under.

In total, 24 teams are battling for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22.

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 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship is free for all spectators. For more information on the championship, please click here. To follow the leaderboard during the tournament, please click here.