Tournament’s final round was cancelled due to inclement weather and water pooling on the golf course; Taya Battistella wins Mid-Master division;
Team British Columbia three-peat as Inter-Provincial Team champions

BURLINGTON, Ont. – Lauren Greenlief is a Canadian national champion for the second time, and she didn’t need to swing a club on Friday to do it. Due to inclement weather and heavy water pooling on the golf course, the final round was cancelled at the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ont.

The sunny skies and warm temperatures during the first two rounds were replaced with less-than-ideal conditions as heavy rain and thunderstorms halted play at 8:45 a.m. for over three hours with the majority of the field unable to tee off on Friday. The decision was made shortly before noon to conclude play at 36 holes as the golf course became unplayable.

Greenlief of Oakton, Va. finished the tournament at 13-under following rounds of 65-66-131 to win her second Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship by seven shots.

“It feels great, it’s always great to get a win and it’s great to get a win at a national championship in a field with 80 plus players, it feels good to put a really solid week together,” said Greenlief shortly after the tournament’s cancellation announcement to players.

Greenlief was scheduled to tee off 11:20 a.m. and despite the weather she continued to stay in her process and prepare accordingly.

“I did my stretching and warmups the same way I would otherwise, I’ve been around golf a long time so I’ve done many of these before so you just have to be patient and take what’s given to you and just try to stay in your process as much as possible.”

Despite not being able to finish the tournament as she would have liked her return to the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship was memorable.

“Wonderful week, exciting for me to see how much this event has grown, when I won in Newfoundland in 2017 the event was still combined with the Senior [Championship], to see it become its own standalone event and see the field grow is really exciting for women’s golf and I am excited to come back and play again and see where the tournament goes,” she added.

When asked if it would be another nine years before we see her again, Greenlief replied with a smile and a laugh.

“I am going to try my very best to be back sooner, it will definitely not be nine years, hopefully next year.”

Greenlief becomes the fourth multi-time winner of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship (2017, 2026) joining Christina Proteau (six-time winner: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021), Judith Kyrinis (four-time winner: 2016, 2019, 2023, 2025) and Shelly Stouffer (two-time winner: 2022, 2024).

Taya Battistella of Bellingham, Wash. finished as runner-up to Greenlief but won Mid-Master division, finishing the tournament at 6-under. Connor Macon of Charlotte, N.C. finished third in the Mid-Amateur Championship and runner-up in the Mid-Master division at 2-under.

Three past champions Judith Kyrinis of Thornhill, Ont., Shelly Stouffer of Nanoose Bay, B.C. and Terrill Samuel of Etobicoke, Ont. finished tied for third in the Mid-Master division along with Nonie Marler of Vancouver, B.C. at 4-over.

In addition to winning the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur title, Greenlief has earned exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. from August 29 – September 3, as well as a spot in the field for the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, both presented by BDO.

Greenlief was entering the final year of her exemption into the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship having won the event in 2015. She added that having the exemption awarded for the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur champion is an amazing thing that provides a great opportunity and further strengthens the championship.

On Thursday, Team British Columbia successfully defended the Inter-Provincial Team title to mark three straight championships at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, keeping the Margaret Todd Trophy on the West Coast.

Team British Columbia was represented by Nonie Marler of Vancouver, B.C., Aram Choi of Surrey, B.C. and Veronica Ivy of Victoria, B.C. who finished with a combined score of 5-over. This marks the second consecutive year that the trio has won the title at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Marler’s even par 72 and Choi’s 1-over 73 counted towards the team’s total on Thursday, with Ivy’s even par 72 and Marler’s 4-over 76 counting on Wednesday.

Team Ontario finished as runner-up at 25-over and was represented by Mary-Ann Hayward of St. Thomas, Ont., Kiley Rodrigues of Kingston, Ont. and Jessie Mercer of Kingston, Ont. Team Quebec rounded out the top three at 28-over and was represented by Gabrielle Davidson of Dorval, Que., Marie-Andree Ouimet of Hawkesbury, Ont. and Suzanne Ricard of Montreal, Que.

The field of 87 players featured female golfers (aged 25-and-over as of August 5, 2026), with a handicap index of 12.0 or less. Those aged 40-and-over as of August 5, 2026, also competed in the Mid-Master division.

For the final leaderboards following the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Williams and Emma Bittorf lead men’s and women’s net stableford divisions,
leading into the final round

GLOUCESTER, Ont. – Josh Williams leads both the men’s gross stroke play and net stableford divisions, while Natasha Stasiuk leads the women’s gross stroke play division after Thursday’s second round at the 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, at Hylands Golf Club in Gloucester, Ont.

Entering Thursday’s second round, Williams of Tavistock, Ont. was three shots back of the lead. Williams shot a 2-under 70 with three birdies to sit at the top of the leaderboard in both men’s divisions. Williams recorded 38 stableford points today to sit a total of 72 stableford points through two rounds.

“I struck the ball as good as I can strike it today, I think I had one swing I would take back which was my tee shot on ten, but I just need to make a few more putts,” said Williams. “I mean, 70 is great, I am happy with a 70 I think it keeps me in the mix. I could have been really low today, I had a lot of good luck but only got three putts to drop.”

Being the defending champion entering this year’s Canadian All Abilities Championship, Williams did not feel any added pressure. He has over 25 years of experience as an adaptive golfer and feels comfortable being the defending champion.

“Keep giving myself looks, the putter felt bad yesterday and I didn’t give them a chance to go in, today I thought I rolled the ball a lot better. Tomorrow I just have to keep doing the same and hopefully I catch a couple of extra cups,” added William on what he can do to continue success into tomorrow’s final round.

Josh Hunke of New Dundee, Ont. and Derek Whitson of Medicine Hat, Alta. trail Williams by three stokes in the gross stroke play division entering the final round.

Natasha Stasiuk of Oakville, Ont. shot a 5-over 77 carding two birdies to take the top spot in women’s gross stroke play division after the second round. Stasiuk entered today’s second round six shots back of Emma Bittorf of Strathmore, Alta. but now leads by five shots.

“I had a tough front nine with a couple double bogeys. After the front nine I had a good cry, it felt really good to cry because I had a lot of things in my head and I needed to get it all out,” said Stasiuk. “Instead of getting angry I needed to cry it out instead.

“I am going to go to the range, and to talk to my mom back home because she helps with my self confidence, then I am going to got to bed early and have a big bowl of pasta,” said Stasiuk on how she will prepare for tomorrows final round.

Stasiuk is a five-time Canadian All Abilities champion and hopes to become a six time winner after tomorrow’s final round.

“It would mean the world to me,” said Stasiuk.

Jackson Policicchio of Petrolia, Ont. is one point behind Williams in the net stableford division. Policicchio recorded 35 stableford points to sit at a total of 71 through two rounds.

“It would be pretty cool, I got third in the Golf Ontario one so to get top three in the Golf Canada All Abilities would be pretty cool as well,” said Policicchio.

Bittorf leads the women’s net stableford division after adding 32 stableford points in today’s round for a total of 74 through two rounds. This would be Bittorf’s third consecutive net stableford division title if she remains at the top of the leaderboard at the close of play tomorrow. Tess Trojan of St. Catharines, Ont. trails Bittorf by four points after posting 39 stableford points today to sit at a total of 70 through two rounds.

The current leaders from each division and sport classes are as follows:

Gross Stroke Play – Men – Josh Williams (Tavistock, Ont.) E

Gross Stroke Play – Women – Natasha Stasiuk (Oakville, Ont.) +17

Net Stableford – Men – Josh Williams (Tavistock, Ont.) 72 points

Net Stableford – Women – Emma Bittorf (Strathmore, Alta.) 74 points

Intellectual 1 – Men – Jack Houlahan (Ottawa, Ont.) +35

Intellectual 1 – Women – Natasha Stasiuk (Oakville, Ont.) +17

Standing 1 – Thomas Martineau (Kingston, Ont.) +18

Standing 2 – Derek Whitson (Medicine Hat, Alta.) +3

Standing 3 – Josh Williams (Tavistock, Ont.) E

Visual 2 – Kiefer Jones (Calgary, Alta.) +12

Sitting 1 – Ian St John (Tramore, Ont.) +31

The stableford scoring format of the Canadian All Abilities Championship awards set points based off a golfer’s net score for the hole. The points will be awarded as follows: Albatross (5 points), Eagle (4 points), Birdie (3 points), Par (2 points), Bogey (1 point), Double Bogey or higher (0 points). The golfers with the highest total of accumulated points over 54-holes will win their respective divisions.

The gross champions will earn exemptions into the 2027 Canadian All Abilities Championship, and the 2027 U.S. Adaptive Open taking place from July 5-7 at the Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

To view the full leaderboards from Thursday’s second round at the Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Lauren Greenlief increases lead in Mid-Amateur division;
Taya Battistella holds lead in Mid-Master division

BURLINGTON, Ont. – The Margaret Todd Trophy will be remaining on the West Coast as Team British Columbia successfully defended the Inter-Provincial Team title to mark three straight championships at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ont. on Thursday.

Team British Columbia was represented by Nonie Marler of Vancouver, B.C., Aram Choi of Surrey, B.C. and Veronica Ivy of Victoria, B.C. who finished with a combined score of 5-over. This marks the second consecutive year that the trio has won the title at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

“Doing it back-to-back is fun especially out of province,” said Marler. “We fought hard and the course is in unbelievable shape and we’re proud to bring it home to B.C.”

Marler’s even par 72 and Choi’s 1-over 73 counted towards the team’s total on Thursday, with Ivy’s even par 72 and Marler’s 4-over 76 counting on Wednesday.

Team Ontario finished as runner-up at 25-over and was represented by Mary-Ann Hayward of St. Thomas, Ont., Kiley Rodrigues of Kingston, Ont. and Jessie Mercer of Kingston, Ont. Team Quebec rounded out the top three at 28-over and was represented by Gabrielle Davidson of Dorval, Que., Marie-Andree Ouimet of Hawkesbury, Ont. and Suzanne Ricard of Montreal, Que.

Lauren Greenlief continues to distance herself from the field following a 6-under 66 on Thursday to put her at 13-under for the tournament and holds a seven shot lead going into Friday’s final round.

Greenlief of Oakton, Va. carded seven birdies, three coming over her final four holes including back-to-back on nos. 17 and 18, to end strongly.

“I got the ball in play, hit some good shots and rolled the putter really well,” said Greenlief as she left the scorer’s tent.

The humidity picked up as the day went on but Greenlief added she is familiar with this weather as it’s quite similar to her home state of Virginia, while perhaps a bit cooler.

When Greenlief walks to the tee on Friday, she will do so with a healthy lead but not much will change for her in the lead up.

“I will go through my process in the same way, do the same warm up that I do every day, same stretching and mobility routine in the morning and just try to get off to a good start and just play golf,” she said as she pursues her second Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur title.

Taya Battistella of Bellingham, Wash. finished with a second consecutive round of 3-under 69 to remain second in the Mid-Amateur division, seven back of Greenlief and leads the Mid-Master division by two shots over Connor Macon of Charlotte, N.C.

Canadian Golf Hall of Famer, Mary-Ann Hayward recorded the second ace of the tournament on Thursday, carding a 1 at the 142 yard second hole.

Three notable exemptions are up for grabs for the winner of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, including entry into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. from August 29 – September 3, as well as a spot in the field for the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, both presented by BDO.

The field of 87 players features female golfers (aged 25-and-over as of August 5, 2026), with a handicap index of 12.0 or less. Those aged 40-and-over as of August 5, 2026, also compete in the Mid-Master division. Following Thursday’s second round the field has now been cut to the low 70 players, based off the Mid-Amateur division.

For the leaderboards following the second round of the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Bittorf also leads the women’s net stableford division; Randy McKay and Chris Tamas share the lead for the men’s net stableford division

GLOUCESTER, Ont. – Emma Bittorf leads both the women’s gross stroke play and net stableford divisions, while Josh Hunke and Victor Postillion are tied for the lead in the men’s gross stroke play standings after Wednesday’s opening round at the 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, at Hylands Golf Club in Gloucester, Ont.

Bittorf of Strathmore, Alta. leads defending champion Natasha Stasiuk of Oakville, Ont. by six strokes after shooting a 6-over 78 carding four birdies and recorded a total of 42 points in the net stableford division.

“My putter was on fire, and I have the best caddy,” said Bittorf on what lead to her success in the first round of the Canadian All Abilities Championship.

“I am just going to play my own game and continue to do what I did today,” added Bittorf on what she will do to built off her round today leading into the final two rounds.

This is Bittorf’s fourth time playing in the Canadian All Abilities Championship, she is the two-time defending champion in the women’s net stableford division but has never won the women’s gross stroke play division, finishing runner-up the past two years.

“It would mean the world to me, it is one of my goals to win the gross stroke play division,” said Bittorf. “Another one of my goals is to make Team Canada and go to Chile for the Special Olympics.”

Hunke of New Dundee, Ont. and Postillion of Winfield, Ill. are tied for the lead in the men’s stroke play division after shooting a 1-under 71. Hunke carded one eagle and two birdies, and Postillion carded five birdies during their opening rounds.

“It feels great, it’s what we kind of strive for and hope to be in competition to push yourself to get to there, so being at the top of the leaderboard after the first round feels quite nice,” said Hunke.

This is Hunke’s fourth time playing at the Canadian All Abilities Championship, his previous best finish was last year when he finished runner-up to Josh William of Tavistock, Ont.

Two-time Canadian All Abilities men’s gross stoke play champion, Kurtis Barkley of Williamsburg, Ont. is one stroke back of Hunke and Postillion after shooting an even par 72, carding four birdies.

“Today was a grind overall, I did not start off well in the first probably seven holes I had two three putts. So, I scrambled since then to get the speed of the greens but other than that it was a solid day,” said Barkley.

“I have not checked the leaderboard and I don’t usually, I just play my own game, I can only control myself so I just stick to our plan and hopefully just post good numbers,” added Barkley on how he feels being tied for second and what his mindset is going into the second round.

Randy McKay of London, Ont. and Chris Tamas of North York, Ont. are tied at the top of the leaderboard for men’s net stableford. They both have a total of 38 points following the first round of the All Abilities Championship. McKay finished his round carding two birdies and two net birdies shooting 2-over 74 net 70. Tamas carded one net eagle and five net birdies shooting 12-over 84 net 70. In third place is Jackson Policicchio of Petrolia, Ont. with 36 points and Williams with 34 points in fourth.

The current leaders from each division and sport class are as follows:

Gross Stroke Play – Men – Josh Hunke (New Dundee, Ont.) -1

Gross Stroke Play – Women – Emma Bittorf (Strathmore, Alta.) +6

Net Stableford – Men – Randy McKay (London, Ont.) and Chris Tamas (North York, Ont.) 38 points

Net Stableford – Women – Emma Bittorf (Strathmore, Alta.) 42 Points

Intellectual 1 – Men – Jack Houlahan (Ottawa, Ont.) +17

Intellectual 1 – Women – Emma Bittorf (Strathmore, Alta.) +6

Standing 1 – Spencer Easthope (Okotoks, Alta.) +10

Standing 2 – Derek Whitson (Medicine Hat, Alta.) +2

Standing 3 – Josh Hunke (New Dundee, Ont.) -1

Visual 2 – Kiefer Jones (Calgary, Alta.) +7

Sitting 1 – Ian St John (Tramore, Ont.) +18

The stableford scoring format of the Canadian All Abilities Championship awards set points based off a golfer’s net score for the hole. The points will be awarded as follows: Albatross (5 points), Eagle (4 points), Birdie (3 points), Par (2 points), Bogey (1 point), Double Bogey or higher (0 points). The golfers with the highest total of accumulated points over 54-holes will win their respective divisions.

The gross champions will earn exemptions into the 2027 Canadian All Abilities Championship, and the 2027 U.S. Adaptive Open taking place from July 5-7 at the Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

To view the full leaderboards from Wednesday’s first round at the Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Taya Battistella leads Mid-Master division; defending champions, Team British Columbia
lead Inter-Provincial team division

BURLINGTON, Ont. – Lauren Greenlief returned to the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO in convincing style, firing an opening round 7-under 65 to take the lead at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ont. on Wednesday.

Greenlief of Oakton, Va. recorded an eagle and five birdies in a bogey-free round to take a four-shot lead into Thursday’s second round.

“Played really consistent the whole day, was in a lot of fairways and on a lot of greens, rolled the putter well and gave myself good chances on the holes where you can score,” said Greenlief when summarizing her day.

After opening with a birdie on the first hole, Greenlief holed out from 105 yards on the par 4, fourth hole for eagle.

“I could see the top of the flag stick, couldn’t see it go in, but hit it right on line and thought it would be a good shot, and it was in the hole.”

Greenlief went on to add birdies on nos. 7, 10 and 12 and closed with another on 18 after narrowly missing a hole-in-one.

“It’s hard to close out a bogey free round so to have a three-footer, little bit of a slider but I didn’t think it was going to get away from me, so it was nice to kind of be able to breathe on 18 and it went in which was great,” added Greenlief.

The 2017 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur champion is competing in the national championship for the first time since her 12-shot victory in Newfoundland and Labrador and always enjoys making the trip north.

“I’ve been playing a lot of golf this summer and I had this week open on my calendar and Judith [Kyrinis] said it was a good golf course.

“I love playing in Canada, I played in the Canadian Am a number of times and have done quite well in that event and have always played well up here,” added Greenlief, who had three top 25 finishes in the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, including at T3 in 2015.

Greenlief considers her consistent iron play as the strongest part of her game, that allows her to hit most greens. She plans to “stay calm, have fun and take advantage of the holes you can score on” while practicing patience on some of the tricker holes over the next two rounds.

Her playing partner on Wednesday was Taya Battistella of Bellingham, Wash. who finished with a 3-under 69 to sit second in the Mid-Amateur division and leads the Mid-Master division.

Battistella was 2-over through nine but turned things around with three straight birdies on holes 12 through 14 before carding the third ace of her career at no. 15.

Battistella hit a three quarter 6-iron on the 148-yard par 3 but couldn’t see the ball land on the green.

“I thought it’s either over or in the hole, my playing partners thought it was in the hole. I got up there saw the mark and saw it was in the hole.”

Battistella came close to a second hole-in-one on no. 18 but taped in for birdie to erase a bogey on the previous par 5 17th to sit four back of Greenlief and hold a three-shot lead in the Mid-Master division.

Ket Preamchuen Vanderpool of Marietta, Ga. was the third player to finish in the red figures in the field with a 2-under 70 on Wednesday.

Veronica Ivy of Victoria, B.C. and Connor Macon of Charlotte, N.C. are tied for second in the Mid-Master division, following rounds of even par, 72.

Team British Columbia leads the battle for the Margaret Todd Trophy, looking to win the title for the third consecutive year. Ivy’s even par 72 and Nonie Marler’s 4-over 76 contributed to the team’s combined score of 4-over for the first round. Teammate Aram Choi of Surrey, B.C. finished with a 5-over 77 on Wednesday. Team Quebec currently sits second at 17-over with Ontario and Alberta tied for third at 18-over. The Inter-Provincial Team Championship runs concurrently over the first 36 holes of the national championship.

Three notable exemptions are up for grabs for the winner of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, including entry into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. from August 29 – September 3, as well as a spot in the field for the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, both presented by BDO.

The field of 87 players features female golfers (aged 25-and-over as of August 5, 2026), with a handicap index of 12.0 or less. Those aged 40-and-over as of August 5, 2026, also compete in the Mid-Master division. Following Thursday’s second round the field will be cut to the low 70 players and ties, based off the Mid-Amateur division with a minimum of 10 players in the Mid-Master division making the cut.

For the leaderboards following the opening round of the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

90 player field is led by five past champions including
defending champion and four-time winner, Judith Kyrinis

BURLINGTON, Ont. – The 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, is set to get underway August 5 – 7 at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ont.

The field of 90 of the top female amateur talents above the age of 25 will tee off in their respective divisions on Wednesday August 5. The field consists of five past champions, led by defending champion and four-time winner, Judith Kyrinis of Thornhill, Ont. (2016, 2019, 2023, 2025). Last year in Lachute, Que., Kyrinis defeated Nonie Marler of Vancouver, B.C. in a three-hole playoff to win her fourth Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur title. Earlier this month Kyrinis added to her trophy cabinet with a win at the Irish Senior Women’s Amateur Championship.

Along with Kyrinis are two-time winner, Shelly Stouffer of Nanoose Bay, B.C. (2022, 2024), Lauren Greenlief of Oakton, Va. (2017), Terrill Samuel of Etobicoke, Ont. (2015) and Canadian Golf Hall of Famer, Mary-Ann Hayward of St. Thomas, Ont. (2008). In addition to five past Canadian champions, 2024 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur and R&A Women’s Senior Amateur champion, Nadene Gole of Victoria, Australia will be competing this year in Burlington.

“We are excited to host a strong field featuring past national champions and international winners at the Burlington Golf and Country Club,” said Sam Brown, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “This field has seen a significant increase in size this year and the Club and staff have worked tirelessly to ensure the course and amenities will deliver a memorable experience for everyone this year.”

Founded in 1922, Burlington Golf and Country Club has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s premier private golf clubs. The course has continually evolved while respecting its rich history, blending timeless design with thoughtful enhancements that preserve its strategic character. Today, it offers a true championship test where accuracy, course management, and exceptional putting are rewarded on every hole.

“Hosting the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is a tremendous honour for everyone at Burlington Golf and Country Club. Our members, Board of Directors, Staff, and volunteers are excited to welcome Canada’s top amateur golfers and showcase a club that has been an important part of Canadian golf for more than a century,” said Jeremy Broom, Head Golf Professional, Burlington Golf and Country Club. “Our team takes great pride in presenting the golf course in championship condition, and we know the competitors will enjoy both the challenge of the course and the hospitality that our members are known for. We look forward to an incredible week of competition and to celebrating the very best of women’s amateur golf at Burlington.”

Female golfers (aged 25-and-over as of August 5, 2026), with a handicap index of 12.0 or less are eligible to compete in the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, those aged 40-and-over as of August 5, 2026, will also compete in the Mid-Master division. In addition, the Margaret Todd Trophy will be up for grabs in the Inter-Provincial team division, running concurrently over the first 36 holes of the tournament. Following Thursday’s second round the field will be cut to the low 70 players and ties based off the Mid-Amateur division with a minimum of 10 players in the Mid-Master division making the cut.

Three notable exemptions are up for grabs for the winner, including entry into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. from August 29 – September 3, as well as a spot in the field for the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, both presented by BDO.

To view the full field, tee times and more information on the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Sixth playing of the national championship is headlined by five-time women’s champion,
Natasha Stasiuk and defending men’s champion Josh Williams

GLOUCESTER, Ont.— The 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO is set for August 4-7 at Hylands Golf Club in Gloucester, Ont.

The sixth playing of the national championship features a field of 66 players and will be a 54-hole championship with both Gross Stroke Play and Net Stableford competitions. This year’s championship will feature playing divisions that will be based on EDGA Sport Class, each player who is eligible will be assigned to compete in a division. The different sport classes include sitting 1 and 2, standing 1, 2, and 3, intellectual 1 and 2, and visual 1 and 2. In addition, tee assignments will be based on Gender and Sport Class this year.

There are two different competitions, Gross Stroke Play and Net Stableford. In those two competitions there are four different divisions in the Canadian All Abilities Championship that players will compete in: Women’s Gross Stroke Play; Women’s Net Stableford; Men’s Gross Stroke Play and Men’s Net Stableford, in addition to their respective sport class.

The men’s division includes defending Gross Stroke Play champion Josh Williams of Tavistock, Ont. currently ranked no. 9 on the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), two-time Gross Stroke Play champions Chris Willis of Aurora, Ont. (no. 22 WR4GD), and Kurtis Barkley of Williamsburg, Ont. (20 WR4GD). Along with defending Net Stableford champion Kelly Masson of Grand Prairie, Alta. (no. 122 WR4GD) and past champion Kevin Delayney of Windsor, Ont. (no. 132 WR4GD).

The women’s field includes five-time Gross Stroke Play champion Natasha Stasiuk of Oakville, Ont. ranked no. 179 (WR4GD), two-time Net Stableford winner and defending champion Emma Bittorf of Strathmore, Alta. who is ranked no. 296 (WR4GD), and three-time Net Stableford Champion Tess Trojan of St. Catherines, Ont. ranked no. 554 (WR4GD).

“We are proud and excited to begin the sixth playing of the Canadian All Abilities Championship at Hylands Golf Club with a field that is comprised of several past national champions and those with international tournament experience,” said Golf Canada Tournament Director Daniel Suppa. “The national championship features a gross stroke play division and net stableford division that provides an even opportunity for the field competing in the national championship. We are grateful to the staff and volunteers at the Hylands Golf Club for their efforts to ensure the players leave Gloucester with a memorable experience.”

Hylands Golf Club is a private 36-hole facility in the nation’s capital. The South Course was built in 1963, and the North Course was built in 1972. Hylands Golf Club is part of the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Program where they provide an affordable, enjoyable, first-class golf venue in the National Capital Region for Canadian Forces personnel and their families, and others wo may be accepted as members into the club.

“I am extremely pleased that Hylands Golf Club will be hosting the Canadian All Abilities Championship,” said Matt Clitheroe, General Manager, Hylands Golf Club. “This is a great event that gives us the opportunity to promote inclusivity in golf, while having an excellent group of athletes showcase their talents in a high-level competition.”

First conducted in 2021 at Humber Valley Golf Course in Toronto, Ont., the All Abilities Championship supports Golf Canada’s commitment to create a more inclusive and respectful sport environment across the Canadian golf community.

The Stableford scoring format of the Canadian All Abilities Championship awards set points based off a golfer’s net score for the hole. The points will be awarded as follows: Albatross (5 points), Eagle (4 points), Birdie (3 points), Par (2 points), Bogey (1 point), Double Bogey or higher (0 points). The golfers with the highest total of accumulated points over 54-holes will win their respective divisions.

The national championship reflects Golf Canada’s commitment to providing competitive opportunities and advancing inclusion within the game.

Practice rounds are scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, and the championship rounds begin on Wednesday, August 5.

For the full player field competing in the 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

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She Plays Golf Championship Recap

The 2026 She Plays Golf Championship Series presented by Audi concluded on July 16 in Ontario at the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada at Smith Falls Golf and Country Club, wrapping up the three-event series.  

The series began in British Columbia at the GOLFBC Group BC Women’s Open at Nicklaus North Golf Course in Whistler. Team Canada member Tillie Claggett captured the title, finishing the tournament at 3-under par. From there, the action continued in Alberta for the Peloton Glencoe Invitational, at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club in Calgary, where Team Canada member Katie Cranston came out on top at 3-under par. Her win earned her an exemption into the CPKC Women’s Open for a third straight year through the She Plays Golf Championship Series presented by Audi. The final stop in Ontario saw Team Canada NextGen member Eileen Park take the title at the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada, finishing at 4-under par. In addition to the three tournament champions, Team Canada member Lauren Zaretsky was awarded the She Plays Golf Championship Series Order of Merit, which is given to the athlete with the top overall points across all three competitions. Lauren Zaretsky’s consistent performance earned her the fourth and final exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open.  

Congratulations to Tillie, Katie, Eileen and Lauren for their outstanding performances. We look forward to cheering them on as they compete at the CPKC Women’s Open this August 19-23 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta.

Recap of GOLFBC Group BC Women’s Open

Recap of Peloton Glencoe Invitational

Recap of PGA Women’s Championship of Canada

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Rules Simplified: Bunkers

Uh oh—your ball landed in the bunker! Before you enjoy your beach day, make sure you know the rules of playing from a bunker to avoid getting an unnecessary penalty.

What you can do:

• Remove loose impediments like leaves, stones and twigs
• Remove movable obstructions like rakes, water bottles and trash
• Dig your feet into the sand to create a stable stance

What you can’t do:

• Deliberately touch the sand with your hand or club to test its condition (such as texture, depth, or moisture).
• Touching or brushing the sand with your club during a practice swing
• Grounding your club directly in front of or behind the ball

Don’t forget to rake the bunker when you’re finished – its good etiquette and the next golfer will thank you!  

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Different Golf Formats

Looking to mix things up from your usual round? If you want a break from stroke play, you’re in the mood for team play, or just feel like trying something new, there are so many ways to enjoy golf on the course. Here are a couple of formats to try during your next round!

What is a scramble?

• Scramble is a fun and popular team format. In a scramble, everyone tees off, then the group chooses the best shot. From there, everyone plays their next shot from that spot and you keep doing that all the way to the hole. The best part? There’s less individual pressure, more high-fives and some great laughs along the way. It’s fast, social and perfect for golfers of all levels.

How to play alternate shot?

• Alternate shot is also about teamwork but with a twist. You’ll play in teams of two, but instead of each hitting your own ball, you take turns hitting the same ball. One partner tees off, the other hits the next shot and you alternate all the way to the pin (hence the name alternate shot). On the next hole? You switch who starts and do it all over again. This format is all about communication, trusting your partner and hoping for the best.

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Women’s Golf Month Recap

A big thank you to everyone who shared photos last month celebrating Women’s Golf Month! It’s amazing to see so many females out on the course enjoying the game, making memories and inspiring others to get involved. Take a look at some of the great moments captured throughout the month!

Stay Connected

We’re excited to grow the She Plays Golf community and share more opportunities for women to connect through the game.

Have ideas or content you’d like to see? Email us and we’ll do our best to include it! After all, we want to create content specifically tailored just for our community.

Stay tuned for next month’s features, including:

• A delivery partner spotlight
• Upcoming She Plays Golf opportunities
• More tips and friendly golf advice

We hope to see you out on the course this season!

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Lew becomes the ninth player in history to win both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship

Team Quebec reclaimed the Inter-Provincial Team Championship on Tuesday

CALGARY, Alta. – Dawson Lew entered the final round tied for the lead with Tobias Buffam and ended it by becoming a two-time national champion at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. on Thursday.

Lew of Toronto, Ont. closed out the final round with a 3-under 69 finishing the tournament at 17-under to win by three. The Team Canada NextGen member wrapped up his second national championship with rounds of 70-65-67-69-271, carding one eagle and 20 birdies during the week. Buffam of Calgary, Alta. shot an even par 72 to finish at 14-under with rounds of 67-69-66-71-274.

“Its unreal,” said Lew after becoming a two-time national champion.

“I try not to worry about who I am playing with, my main goal is to come out and do what I had to do which is hit good targets off the tees and into the greens, and continue to commit to every shot, and I think I did a pretty good job of that today,” said Lew on whether he enjoys playing in the same group as the person he is competing against.

Lew said he is a leaderboard watcher but even with his hot start of three birdies through the first five holes, he did not let it affect his game on Thursday.

“On the last three or four holes I just laid up some putts, but other than that it didn’t really change how I played,” said Lew.

Lew and Buffam were neck and neck today; Lew took an early two shot lead after grabbing a birdie on the first hole while Buffam bogeyed. Lew held the lead through the first six holes then had a tough bogey on hole no. 7 where Buffam birdied to jump back into a tie for the lead.

Lew regained the lead shortly after on hole no. 9, the two stayed even through 11 holes until Buffam had a tough double bogey on no. 12 followed by a bogey on no. 13. Lew would also bogey no. 13 but now had a three-shot lead heading into the final five holes. Lew later missed a two-foot putt for birdie on hole no. 16 but did not let it change his mentality.

“I was just like what am I doing, but I mean I still had a three-shot lead, I knew if I had two good tee shots on 17 and 18 it would do the trick,” said Lew.

Heading into the final hole of the championship Lew played it safe to ensure the victory.

“I was just going to play it as a three-shot hole, driver kind of brings in the fescue on the right so I just decided to hit three wood off the tee, and then I laid up with a pitching wedge then I just hit a flip wedge on and two putted for par.”

With the win Lew’s name will be forever etched in the history books as he joins eight fellow Canadians who have won both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

“It’s an unreal feeling, I know Nick Taylor did it and anytime you’re in the same sentence as him its pretty cool, he is a Canadian Icon. So yeah, I mean it’s surreal, I don’t think its really set in yet.”

In 2024, Lew was in a golf cart accident and suffered a significant injury ending his season due to a broken tibia. After rehabbing it over the winter he proceeded to win five tournaments in 2025 highlighted by his first national championship at the, Canadian Junior Boys Championship.

“I mean I haven’t really thought of that moment in a while. Yeah, I don’t really let the past define me and I feel like if I keep my sight forward not thinking about the past,” said Lew on whether he thinks back to 2024 and everything he had to deal with.

Lew plans to celebrate with a flight home back to Toronto later this evening along with some sleep followed by celebrating with his friends and family tomorrow.

In addition to winning the Earl Grey Cup Lew will receive a direct exemption into the 2027 RBC Canadian Open, the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, 2027 U.S. Open Final Qualifying, and 2027 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying. Lew will also be exempt to defend his title at the 2027 Canadian Amateur Championship if he is eligible.

Buffam finished runner-up, while Brett Jones of Calgary, Alta. and Jean-Philippe Parr of St-Célestin, Que. finished tied for third at 12-under.

On Tuesday, Team Quebec reclaimed the Inter-Provincial Team Championship for the ninth time, beating Team British Columbia by one stroke. The last time Team Quebec won the Willingdon Cup was at the 2022 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Team Quebec was represented by Jean-Philippe Parr (St-Célestin, Que.), Éloik Bertrand (Candiac, Que.), and Guillaume Paquette (La Minerve, Que.).

Team Quebec finished with a score of 12-under through two rounds, Team British Columbia finished second at 11-under and Team Alberta finished third at 8-under.

More than a century old, there is no amateur golf championship in Canada with a richer history than the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.  The Canadian Men’s Amateur is one of the oldest amateur golf events in the world some past champions include the Canadian golf heroes George S. Lyon, Moe Norman, Nick Weslock, Gary Cowan, Doug Roxburgh, Nick Taylor, Mackenzie Hughes, and many more. 

For the final leaderboard at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Champion, presented by BDO, please click here.

Émile Lebrun records an ace on no. 15 and sits at T3 leading into championship Thursday

CALGARY, Alta. – Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont. and Tobias Buffam of Calgary, Alta. are tied for the lead at 14-under through three rounds at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. Lew and Buffam hold a three-shot lead over the rest of the field heading into Thursday at Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary, Alta.

Dawson Lew shot a 5-under 67 carding six birdies on Wednesday. Lew the 2025 Canadian Junior Boys winner’s best finish at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship was last year at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club where he finished T5.

“I had a good stretch on the front birdieing four in a row which helped me get into the right numbers for the round,” said Lew. “I hit a couple close ones on the front which definitely helped.

“Pretty much the same thing, keep committing to every shot, picking good targets off the tees and into the greens and just keep being one hundred per cent on every shot,” added Lew on what he can do to continue success into the final round.

Lew has a chance to be one of eight players who have won both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship tomorrow. Those players being Nick Taylor, Rob McMillan, Jeff Kraemer, Brent Franklin, Doug Roxburgh, Wayne McDonald, Gary Cowan, and Bill Mawhinney.

“It would mean a lot, obviously calling yourself a Canadian Amateur champ would sound pretty sweet, I’m not going to think about it too much heading into tomorrow, I am just going to keep thinking about giving one hundred per cent to every shot,” said Lew on what it would mean to join that prestigious list of past champions.

Buffam shot 6-under 66 and carded seven birdies, three of those coming on his final three holes to put himself tied with Lew. Buffam looks to add to his amateur resume by winning the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship after winning the 2026 Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship and the U19 Alberta Championship in 2025.

“It was windy out their today, so conditions weren’t easy, I just stayed patient and was fortunate enough to roll in quite a few putts today,” said Buffam.

Buffam is one of 21 players in the field from Calgary; throughout the past three rounds he has had a lot of friends and family come out to cheer him on and expects to see them at the final round tomorrow.

“Getting to play well in my hometown with my friends and family watching feels awesome,” added Buffam.

Team Canada NextGen member Émile Lebrun of Laval, Que. is sitting tied for third at 10-under. Lebrun shot a 6-under 66 and carded five birdies and a hole-in-one on hole no. 15 at Mickelson National on Wednesday. Lebrun’s hole-in-one was his fourth of his amateur career but his first one in nine years.

“I was not expecting it, I was playing pretty good, I think I was two under at the time and looked at the leaderboard and knew I needed something to happen,” said Lebrun. “I was in between a seven iron and an eight iron, I had like 211 yards down wind, so I hit a seven, somehow just hit it perfect landed it short and rolled in the hole.

“The reaction as you can imagine was pretty crazy, I was so excited feels like the last time I made one was a million years ago,” added Lebrun.

Jean-Philippe Parr of St-Célestin, Que. also has an opportunity to become one of the eight previous players to win both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Parr shot a bogey free 1-under 71 to be T3. Parr won the Canadian Junior Boys Championship back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.

Lew and Lebrun’s Team Canada teammate Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont. played his seventh tournament round in a row after playing in the PGA Tour Americas Osprey Valley Open last week. Matthews shot a 2-under 70 carding four birdies to sit T5 heading into the final round. Matthews previous best finish at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship was T10 at last year’s championship.

The winner of the Earl Grey Cup will receive direct exemption into several events, including a spot in the field at the 2027 RBC Canadian Open. Additionally, the Canadian Men’s Amateur champion will earn an exemption into the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, 2027 U.S. Open Final Qualifying, and 2027 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying. The winner will also be exempt into the 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and will have the chance to defend their title, if eligible.

For the full leaderboard following the third round of the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.