Anthony Jomphe (Montreal Carabins) and Katherine Hao (UBC Thunderbirds) win men’s and women’s individual championships

LÉVIS, Que. – The UBC Okanagan Heat men’s team captured their first national golf championship and the UBC Thunderbirds women’s team continued their historic run winning their ninth straight title at the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship presented by BDO on Friday at Golf La Tempête in Lévis, Que.

The UBC Okanagan Heat claimed their first national championship after shooting a collective 19-under (285-274-286). The Heat were represented by Ryan Gillis of Calgary, Alta., Chris Jo of Oakville, Ont., Oakley Mayner of Kelowna, B.C., Andrew Rouble of Wellesley, Ont., and Ryan Vest of Vernon, B.C.

“Extremely proud, seven years in the making, it’s something that we always dreamed for and worked towards. It’s why we go to the gym early and train hard,” said Clay Stother, UBC Okanagan Head Coach and General Manager. “I am extremely appreciative of the players buying into this system and our program and what we’re about, so it’s nice to see them get rewarded for it.

“In these conditions, if you looked at our greens in regulation and fairways hit, we were 85 per cent on both, so the ball control in these conditions were elite,” added Stothers.

“This is the first national championship for our university so massive would be an understatement. We did something today our school has never done,” said Stothers on what the national championship means to UBC Okanagan.

The Montreal Carabins finished in second place at 9-under, 10 shots behind the Heat. The defending men’s champions, UBC Thunderbirds made the podium, finishing in third at 6-under.

The UBC Thunderbirds women’s team have now won nine consecutive national titles and their 19th national golf championship. The Thunderbirds were led by Katherine Hao of Burnaby, B.C., Sienna Harder of Langley, B.C., Keira Hou of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Jessica Ng of Vancouver, B.C. The Thunderbirds collectively finished the tournament at 2-over, winning by 17 shots over the UBC Okanagan Heat, with the Laval Rouge et Or finishing third.

“First of all, I am really proud of them all, they not only played great but bonded and had a great attitude all week and that was imperative,” said Cory Renfrew, Program Advisor, UBC Thunderbirds. “They came off a disappointing NAIA finish, and I think they all were pretty determined to end on a great note.

“I think the key to success was definitely the ball striking, we made specific targets both off the tees and then into the greens, and that just freed them up to have lots of putts or easy chips,” added Renfrew. “I think we just made a good gameplan and they just looked like they were sticking to it, and they didn’t start firing at flags over water if they didn’t want to, they just went to the side and played smart from there.”

Hao shot an even par 72 on Friday to finish the tournament at 1-under (72-71-72) to win the women’s individual championship by two strokes over last year’s champion Julia Alexander-Carew (UBC Okanagan Heat). Hao was tied for second after the first round on Tuesday, she then fired a 1-under 71 on Wednesday and held the lead through the final round on Friday.

“I started off pretty slow today, none of my putts were dropping but my iron game was really good today,” said Hao. “ I bogeyed 17, and I was bummed about that, but then on 18 our men’s team were standing near the green, and I had 160 in for my second shot on the par five, so I stuck to five feet and made an eagle which was really nice cause they were there to support me.

“It was a great experience, it was really well hosted and well organized, I enjoyed everything here. The course was amazing, the conditions were amazing, I didn’t play for most of this term because I had just got three fractures in my foot a month ago, so I was out for over a month. This is my second tournament back, so it means a lot that I was able to win it,” said Hao.

“I’m most proud of our performance of being able to stay stable throughout the week, I know that after our rounds we were just trying to stay positive and make sure that we could shoot low the next day and keep going, and not think about what happened the previous days or thinking about the other teams. I think we were all very mentally prepared and strong,” said Hao on what she most proud of about her team.

In addition to winning the national championship, Hao has earned an exemption into the 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ont. from July 21-24.

Anthony Jomphe of the Montreal Carabins claimed the men’s individual championship after finishing as the runner-up in 2025 and third in 2024. Jomphe of Chicoutimi, Que. finished at 11-under for the tournament recording rounds of 67-69-69-205. Jomphe has also earned an exemption into the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Heritage Pointe Golf Club and Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. from July 27-30. Mayner (UBC Okanagan Heat) finished second at 8-under with Kaura (UBC Thunderbirds) finishing 7-under and solo third.

“It was eventful! We started very early in the morning [Thursday] in the rain, and it was a real battle all day just to stay in the game despite the rain,” said Jomphe. “I managed to handle it well, stay focused, make some good shots and post a solid score. I was able to finish my round this morning after the rain delays, on a strong note.

“The key for me this week has really been staying focused, making the right decisions, and trusting my game to execute the shots.,” added Jomphe about what the key to success was this week.

“A lot of pride [in having this championship to my name]. It’s my third year with the Carabins, my last one, so every time we come to the Canadian Championship it’s really special.It’s the event of the year for us as a team, and to win it is really great,” said Jomphe on what it means to win the individual championship.

By winning the national championship, the UBC Okanagan Heat men’s team and UBC Thunderbirds women’s team have both earned exemptions into their respective 2026 Canadian Collegiate Invitationals. The men’s tournament will take place September 12 – 15 at Öviinbyrd in MacTier, Ont. and the women’s event will run September 20 – 22 at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont.

The 2026 Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO was reduced to a 54-hole event following play being suspended for the day just before 12 p.m. local time on Thursday due to heavy rainfall and resumed early Friday morning.

For the final standings from the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Men’s Team Championship – Top-5

Women’s Team Championship – Top-5

Men’s Individual Championship – Top-5

Women’s Individual Championship – Top-5

Tournament will be reduced to 54-holes and will resume play on Friday at 6:30 a.m.

LÉVIS, Que. – The third round of the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship presented by BDO was suspended due to heavy rainfall just before 12 p.m. local time on Thursday at Golf La Tempête in Lévis, Que.

Due to play being suspended for the remainder of the day and additional inclement weather expected on Friday, the tournament will now be reduced to a 54-hole event and will resume at 6:30 a.m. local time on Friday.

The men’s division began their rounds on Thursday with the UBC Okanagan Heat currently at 2-under for the day and 19-under for the tournament. Two players from the UBC Okanagan Heat completed their third round including Oakley Mayner who shot a 1-over 73, and Chris Jo who shot an even par 72 to currently count toward the team score. Two players have two holes remaining including Ryan Vest currently at 3-under and Andrew Rouble at even par, teammate Ryan Gillis has six holes remaining and is currently 3-over.

Trailing the UBC Okanagan Heat are the UBC Thunderbirds at 12-under, with four of their players having six holes remaining in their rounds and one player with 11 holes left. Shunkichi Yamamoto currently sits 2-under and Aneesh Kaura is at 1-under, Jake Houston is 1-over and Manpreet Lalh is 2-over all with six holes remaining. Teammate Leighton Wright sits 1-over with 11 holes to play. The Montreal Carabins are third at 5-under.

In the Men’s Individual Championship, Anthony Jomphe (Montreal Carabins) is currently 2-under through 12 holes and holds a two-shot lead over Mayner, who completed his round. Charly Pinel (Champlain St-Lawrence Lions) is third at 6-under for the tournament with six holes remaining. Four golfers are currently tied for fourth at 5-under.

In the women’s division, second round play wrapped early this morning following resumption of play with the UBC Thunderbirds sitting at 1-over and holding a nine-shot lead over the UBC Okanagan Heat in pursuit of their ninth consecutive national championship.

In the Women’s Individual Championship, the leaderboard remains relatively unchanged with Katherine Hao (UBC Thunderbirds) at 1-under, holding a two-shot lead over defending champion Julia Alexander-Carew (UBC Okanagan Heat). Keria Hou (UBC Thunderbirds) is in third at 2-over with a trio of golfers tied for fourth at 3-over.

The top three daily scores count towards the women’s team total throughout the week, while the top four daily scores accrued by the men’s teams count towards their overall total.  

To view the current leaderboards, please click here.

Men’s Team Championship – Top-5

Women’s Team Championship – Top-5

Men’s Individual Championship – Top-5

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Women’s Individual Championship – Top-5

NEEPAWA, Man.—The NextGen Championship series continues with the NextGen Prairie Championship set for June 18 – 21 at Neepawa Golf & Country Club in Neepawa, Manitoba.

The 54-hole stroke play competition gets underway with a practice round on Thursday, June 18. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the top 58 Junior Boys and top 12 Junior Girls, including ties, for the final round which wraps up on Sunday, June 21.

The top six players in the Junior Boys division of the NextGen Prairie Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, August 10-14, at Wascana Country Club in Regina, Saskatchewan. The top six players (including ties) in the Junior Girls division of the NextGen Prairie Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, August 10-14, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course) in Caledon, Ontario.

The top three players (including ties) per division in the 2026 NextGen Prairie Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian U15 Championship, August 24-27, at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ontario, if age eligible.

Located in the heart of western Manitoba, Neepawa Golf & Country Club offers one of the region’s premier golf experiences, combining a beautifully maintained 18-hole championship course with a welcoming small-town atmosphere. Known for its scenic layout, excellent course conditions, and strong community support, the club provides an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Beyond golf, the facility features a full-service clubhouse and restaurant, an active tournament schedule, junior golf programming, and numerous community events throughout the season. With a commitment to growing the game and creating a friendly experience for members and visitors alike, Neepawa Golf & Country Club continues to be a cornerstone of recreation and hospitality in the area.

“Hosting the NextGen Prairie Classic this June at Neepawa Golf and Country Club is something we’re incredibly proud of. Events like this are about more than just golf — they’re about bringing people together, showcasing our community, and helping grow the game for the next generation,” said Landon Cameron. General Manager/Head Golf Professional, Neepawa Golf & Country Club. “We’re excited to welcome players, families, and fans to Neepawa for what we know will be a fantastic week both on and off the course.”

To follow the live leaderboard of the NextGen Prairie Championship, click here.

About the NextGen Championships  

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

As communities across Canada celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, First Tee – Canada chapters are continuing to build meaningful relationships that introduce Indigenous youth to golf and the life skills associated with the game.

Through collaborations with more than 40 Indigenous schools, communities, organizations and golf facilities, First Tee – Canada programs are being delivered in Indigenous communities from coast to coast.

Since its inception in 2021, First Tee – Canada has reached over 13,000 Indigenous youth through school programs, community events, introductory golf clinics and on-course experiences delivered by more than 20 Indigenous First Tee coaches nationwide.

“The success of these programs is a reflection of the trust, leadership and commitment of our Indigenous partners across Canada,” said Adam Hunter, executive director of First Tee – Canada. “Together, we are creating opportunities for youth to strengthen connections to their communities, develop important life skills and discover golf in welcoming and inclusive environments.”

In British Columbia, First Tee has established numerous partnerships with Indigenous communities, including the Musqueam Nation, Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Williams Lake First Nation, Westbank First Nation and Kamloops First Nation.

This year, First Tee – British Columbia has engaged Indigenous youth through school programming, clinics held during the BC Golf Indigenous Championship and an activation at one of the province’s largest National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations, with additional outreach events planned in remote communities throughout the summer.

In Alberta, First Tee collaborates with the 7 Generations Golf Association, Cold Lake First Nations, the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta, Alexander First Nation, and schools in Frog Lake First Nation and Tsuut’ina Nation.

For National Indigenous Peoples Day, First Tee – Alberta and the 7 Generations Golf Association are hosting an introductory golf clinic at Redwood Meadows Golf Course for youth from Tsuut’ina Nation, delivered by Indigenous First Tee coaches, including chapter champion Andrew Fox, who help integrate culturally relevant approaches into First Tee’s life skills curriculum.

“First Tee – Alberta and 7 Generations Golf share a powerful mission: to make golf more accessible and inclusive for Indigenous youth,” said Fox. “It’s inspiring to see how our efforts are already making a lasting impact in communities across the province.”

In Manitoba, First Tee – Prairies partners with Isaac Beaulieu Memorial School in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation and operates programming at The Players Course, a First Nation-owned golf facility in Winnipeg. The chapter also works with Indigenous coach Darcy Zariwney, who leads First Tee programming for youth from Gladstone and surrounding towns.

In Ontario, First Tee has worked closely with Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario (ISWO) to establish programs in communities including Mattagami First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Akwesasne. In 2026, First Tee – Ontario will further expand its reach through a clinic at the Golf Ontario Indigenous Championship and a new partnership with the Mushkegowuk Council, bringing the program to several remote northern communities.

First Tee – Quebec’s partnership with the Club 24 Athletics Foundation is helping introduce Indigenous youth in Kahnawake to golf through summer camp programming at Mistic Pines Golf Club. The Indigenous-led organization uses sport and education to help develop future leaders within the community, with all associated coaches identifying as Indigenous.

On Canada’s East Coast, First Tee – Atlantic works with Indigenous organizations and schools across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, including the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, Aboriginal Sport & Recreation New Brunswick and John J. Sark Memorial School.

Across the country, these partnerships are creating accessible, positive experiences for Indigenous youth and families to connect through golf, while developing confidence, perseverance and a sense of belonging.

As First Tee – Canada chapters continue to expand their reach, National Indigenous Peoples Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate not only Indigenous cultures and communities, but also the relationships that are helping shape a more inclusive future for the game across Canada.

To support First Tee – Canada’s mission of building greater inclusion in golf, visit firstteecanada.ca/get-involved.

Oakley Mayner and Katherine Hao lead individual competitions following Wednesday

LÉVIS, Que. – The UBC Okanagan men’s team and University of British Columbia (UBC) women’s team battled the elements to sit atop the leaderboard following the second round of the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO at Golf La Tempête in Lévis, Que.

UBC Okanagan Heat finished the second round at a combined score of 14-under to move to 17-under and hold a six-shot lead over the UBC Thunderbirds. Oakley Mayner of Kelowna, B.C. shot a bogey free 5-under 67 with five birdies. Andrew Rouble of Wellesley, Ont. shot 4-under 68 carding six birdies. Ryan Gillis of Calgary, Alta. finished his round at 3-under 69 with seven birdies, and Ryan Vest of Vernon, B.C. carded a 2-under 70 with an eagle and two birdies.

“Today was honestly amazing, I was hitting the ball really pure, I went 18 for 18 greens in regulation, so when you do that it’s pretty easy to play good golf,” said Mayner. “I just had to be confident and commit to every single shot, and it worked in my favour.

“The course is lovely, Golf Canada always has great events, and this course they chose is unbelievable, the layout and the way it plays is fantastic,” added Mayner.

Mayner currently leads the men’s individual championship standings at 9-under. Not far behind Mayner sits Anthony Jomphe (Montreal Carabins) at 8-under and Manpreet Lalh (UBC Thunderbirds) at 7-under, who carded a 65 card on Wednesday, setting a course record in an event/championship setting.

“Our team is playing really solid, everyone is having a good week, and I think we can just keep being confident and playing the way we have to play this course we should be good,” said Mayner about his teams chances this week.

“The golf course is in perfect shape, gave the guys every opportunity to play well and go low, we have been playing like this all season, so I’m not surprised. Guys should feel very comfortable and confident going into the next couple of days,” said Clay Stothers, head coach and general manager of the UBC Okanagan Heat. “We know the weather is supposed to change, but our gameplan will stay the same, hit as many greens as you can and drop putts.”

Weather played a factor on Wednesday as play was suspended for close to two hours in the afternoon due to lightning, play resumed shortly before 6:00 p.m. local time. The UBC Thunderbirds women’s team remained steady throughout their second round finishing at even par to remain at 1-over. Katherine Hao finished her round at 1-under 71 carding four birdies. Sienna Harder shot even par 72 with three birdies, and Jessica Ng added a 1-over 73 with three birdies.

Hao currently sits in first place in the induvial championship through two rounds. Trailing Hao sits defending champion, Julia Alexander-Carew (UBC Okanagan Heat) at 1-over and Hou (UBC Thunderbirds) who is at 2-over.

“In the beginning of my round I was really steady, and I was able to make a lot of putts. The weather was really good early so there was not much wind and my ball was carrying further allowing me to attack the par fives,” said Hao. “After the rain disruption I was a little bit off my game, I had a longer putt and the green was a lot slower than earlier in the round, and I felt like I wasn’t properly warmed up. After that on my next drive I hit it into the hazard but then I was able to regroup and finish stable.

“I hope to just stay calm like I have the past two days. I have been having a great time with my teammates which has been great. I hope that I can just keep doing what I’m doing and continue shooting low,” added Hao.

“Our strength as a team is we hit it really far, thanks to our trainer Callum our lifts are helping all of us to gain distance on our drives. I think distance is a big part of what we do well and we just have a lot of fun together as a team, we are always cheering each other on and we love to see each other on the course,” said Hao on what brings her team success.

As a result of the weather delay, 15 players were unable to finish their round as play was suspended at 9 p.m. due to darkness. Play will resume at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday to conclude round two, with round three beginning at 7 a.m.

The top three daily scores count towards the women’s team total throughout the week, while the top four daily scores accrued by the male teams count towards their overall total.  

After the third round, the field will be cut to the low nine men’s teams and the low six women’s teams, or any team within 15 shots of the lead. Individuals within five shots of third place will also make the cut, or any player within the top 10. 

To view the full leaderboards from Wednesdays second round, please click here.

Men’s Team Championship – Top-5

Women’s Team Championship – Top-5

Men’s Individual Championship – Top-5

Women’s Individual Championship – Top-5

Golf Canada and the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame are deeply saddened by the passing of honoured member Judy Darling Evans, one of the most accomplished and influential amateur golfers in Canadian history.

Judy passed away in the afternoon of Sunday, June 14, following a long battle with pneumonia. She was at peace, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  Judy is survived by her four daughters; Katherine Porges, Cindy McCoy, Tracey Salvadore and Daphne Evans.

A link to the family’s personal obituary for Judy Darling Evans is here.

For nearly a decade, Judy Darling Evans was synonymous with amateur golfing success in Canada. Born on October 6, 1937, in Montreal, she was introduced to golf at Whitlock Golf Club, where her grandfather, A.J. Darling, a Quebec Amateur champion, served as the club’s first president. From these early beginnings, she built a remarkable career that placed her among Canada’s elite amateurs.

Darling Evans dominated provincial and national competition throughout the 1950s and early 1960s. Her record includes three Quebec Junior Girls’ titles (1953, 1956, 1957), six Quebec Women’s Amateur championships (1957–1961, 1972), and the 1988 Quebec Women’s Senior title. Nationally, she won the 1957 Canadian Junior Girls Championship and back-to-back Canadian Women’s Amateur titles in 1960 and 1961.

Her 1960 national title was historic, as she and her mother, Dora Darling (herself the 1936 champion), became the only mother-daughter duo to both win the event. Together, they also share the distinction of winning both the Quebec Women’s Amateur and Canadian Women’s Amateur championships, an extraordinary family legacy.

Judy represented Canada internationally at the 1959 Commonwealth Games in St. Andrews, helping Canada to a second-place finish, and again in 1963 in Australia. Her success earned national recognition, including consecutive top three finishes for Canadian Female Athlete of the Year in 1960 and 1961.

A proud member of a deeply accomplished golfing family, the Darling name became synonymous with Whitlock Golf Club. Mentored by Canadian Golf Hall of Fame honoured member Pat Fletcher at Royal Montreal, Judy developed into a formidable competitor. At 19, she made history as the first player to win both the Quebec Junior Girls and Quebec Women’s Amateur titles in the same year.

After her competitive peak, she stepped away from elite golf to focus on family, raising four daughters with her husband, Douglas Evans. She returned to competition in 1972, capturing her sixth Quebec Women’s Amateur title after nearly a decade away. Later achievements included winning the 1988 Quebec Senior Women’s Championship.

Her outstanding career was recognized with induction into the Quebec Golf Hall of Fame in 1988.

Judy Darling Evans will be remembered not only for her achievements, but for her lasting impact on women’s amateur golf in Canada. Her legacy endures in the generations she inspired and the standard she set.

“Golf Canada and the Canadian golf community extend our deepest condolences to Judy’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. “Judy was one of the finest amateurs our country has ever known, and her remarkable accomplishments are matched only by the grace, sportsmanship, and class with which she carried herself throughout her life. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that helped shape the women’s game in Canada and inspired future generations of players. Judy will be remembered not only as a champion, but as a true ambassador for the game.”

The family will celebrate Judy’s life and legacy privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the Golf Canada Foundation Marlene Stewart Streit Scholarship Fund with a future goal of establishing an annual award in Judy’s name to honour her legacy within the game she loved.

LÉVIS, Que. – The Queen’s Gaels men’s team and University of British Columbia (UBC) women’s team started hot to sit on top of the leaderboard following the first round of the 2026 Canadian University / College Championship, presented by BDO at Golf La Tempête in Lévis, Que. on Tuesday.

Queen’s finished the round at a combined score of 5-under. Led by Luke Macpherson who shot a bogey free 6-under 66 with six birdies. Cameron Greatrex (Toronto, Ont.) finished at 3-under 68 carding seven birdies. Daniel Abraha (Kingston, Ont.) finished with an even par 72, and Ryan Crowley (Cobourg, Ont.) finished at 4-over with two birdies. Queen’s hold a two-shot lead over UBC Okanagan Heat (3-under) and three shots over the Victoria Vikes (2-under).

Macpherson of Whitby, Ont. is currently in first place for the men’s individual championship “The course is really nice, fits my game really well. I can hit driver everywhere,” said Macpherson. “The game was nice, the putter was rolling, I hit a lot of greens, I missed a short putt on number four for birdie and that kind of woke me up out there, then I bounced back with back-to-back birdies. I made a couple of big putts coming down the stretch, I wish I made the putt on number 18 to tie the course record but there is always tomorrow.

“We have a great team, the core four and the trifecta. Cameron had a great round as well, actually he made more birdies than me with seven. I know the other guys will have my back the rest of the week if I don’t bring it, but I am planning to bring it. I think we will make a good run,” added Macpherson.

The UBC Thunderbirds women’s team got off to a strong start in defence of their title, finishing with an opening round score of 1-over. Second year student Keira Hou of Richmond Hill, Ont. led her team shooting a 1-under 71, carding two birdies. Not far behind her is teammate Katherine Hao from Burnaby, B.C. who finished her round even par 72. Jessica Ng of Vancouver, B.C. finished her round at 2-over 74 recording three birdies to count towards the team score
“I had a great time out there, the course was nice and the weather turned out to be better than what I expected,” said Hou. “My approach shots definitely helped me shoot a good score today, it made my life easier. When I had longer putts my distance control was great which made for a good round.

“This is a great experience, last year I didn’t get to play in the event but my team won which was awesome,” said Hou. “I think it’s been really great to be a part of it so far and getting to represent the University of British Columbia.”

UBC’s women’s team is ahead by nine strokes with UBC Okanagan Heat second at 10-over. Defending women’s champion, Julia Alexander-Carew of Oakville, Ont. is fourth in the individual championship at 1-over, trailing Hou as well as Hao and Kristi Godkin of Orleans, Ont.(Wilfrid Laurier) at even.

The top three daily scores count towards the women’s team total throughout the week, while the top four daily scores accrued by the male teams count towards their overall total.

After the third round, the field will be cut to the low nine men’s teams and the low six women’s teams, or any team within 15 shots of the lead. Individuals within five shots of third place will also make the cut, or any player within the top 10. 

To view the full leaderboards from Tuesday’s first round, please click here.

Men’s Team Championship – Top-5

Women’s Team Championship – Top-5

Men’s Individual Championship – Top-5

Women’s Individual Championship – Top-5

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Four Canadians will be in the field when the 126th U.S. Open Championship begins Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., and Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., are among the 156 players competing in the year’s third men’s major championship.

Taylor will be the first Canadian to tee off from the first tee, beginning his championship at 8:03 a.m. EDT alongside Australia’s Adam Scott and England’s Harris English.

Conners, who qualified through the 2025 TOUR Championship, is grouped with New Zealand’s Ryan Fox and Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune. The two-time PGA TOUR winner will start at 1:25 p.m. from the first tee.

Yellamaraju earned his place in the field as one of the top five players in the 2026 FedEx Cup standings not already exempt as of May 18. He will play alongside Denmark’s Niklas Nørgaard and Spain’s Rocco Repetto Taylor, beginning Thursday at 12:30 p.m. from the first tee.

Silverman secured his spot through final qualifying and is paired with Belgium’s Adrien Dumont de Chassart and Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo. He will begin play at 7:08 a.m. from the 10th tee.

Shinnecock Hills, hosting the U.S. Open for the sixth time, will play to 7,440 yards as a par 70.

Defending champion J.J. Spaun heads a field that includes former U.S. Open champions Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson.

Among the notable groupings for the opening two rounds are Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg and Tommy Fleetwood; DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland and Fitzpatrick; and Rahm, Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose.

The championship runs June 18-21.

Canadian Tee Times

Thursday, June 18 (Round 1)

• 7:08 a.m. — Ben Silverman (No. 10)
• 8:03 a.m. — Nick Taylor (No. 1)
• 12:30 p.m. — Sudarshan Yellamaraju (No. 1)
• 1:25 p.m. — Corey Conners (No. 1)

Friday, June 19 (Round 2)

• 6:35 a.m. — Sudarshan Yellamaraju (No. 10)
• 7:30 a.m. — Corey Conners (No. 10)
• 1:03 p.m. — Ben Silverman (No. 1)
• 1:58 p.m. — Nick Taylor (No. 10)
  
  * All times EDT

Whether you’re new to the World Handicap System or simply looking to better understand how your handicap is calculated, knowing a few key terms can make a big difference. From Course Handicap to Net Double Bogey, these concepts help ensure scores are recorded fairly and consistently.

Here are five handicapping terms every golfer should know this summer.

Course Handicap

Your Handicap Index adjusted for the course and tee’s you’re playing. Not all courses play the same, so this ensures you receive the correct number of strokes for each round.

Score Differential

A measure of your performance, adjusted for course difficulty. This is what your handicap is built from. A 90 on a difficult course isn’t the same as a 90 on an easier one, and Score Differentials reflect that.

Hole Not Played

If you play an incomplete round (10-17 holes), you may post a score “0” for any holes not played. An Expected Score Differential will be calculated for those holes and combined with your Score Differential for the holes you completed.

Net Double Bogey

The maximum score you can record on a hole for handicap purposes. Calculated as Par + 2 + any strokes you receive. This prevents one bad hole from having too much of an impact. When posting hole-by-hole, Net Double Bogey adjustments are applied automatically.

Stroke Index Allocation

Numbers 1-18 on a scorecard show where handicap strokes are applied. 1 being the hardest hole, 18 being the easiest. For example, a player with a Course Handicap of 14 would receive one stroke on holes ranked 1-14.

The future of Canadian men’s golf stepped into the spotlight this week at the RBC Canadian Open.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., had a 2-under 68 in Sunday’s final round to tie for eighth and win the Rivermead Cup as the lowest scoring Canadian at the national men’s championship. Matthew Anderson, also from Mississauga, was briefly atop the leaderboard but ultimately tied for 11th and amateur Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont., tied for 19th.

All three are under the age of 26.

“We’re just trying to push ourselves, each other, when we’re playing, when we’re on the team, we’re playing back at home,” said Yellamaraju, who was on Golf Canada’s young pro squad with Anderson in 2025. “We keep cheering each other on, even when we’re not there in person or watching from afar. 

“I saw on the leaderboard that Matthew and Justin were really playing some good golf, almost having a chance to win, that was pretty cool to see. I was just trying my best to actually almost keep up with them.”

The 24-year-old Yellamaraju is in his rookie PGA Tour season and has now earned three top-10 finishes. He was pleased that he performed well under the added scrutiny of playing in Canada, a short drive from his hometown.

“Obviously, going into the week it was like you have that little bit of added pressure being at the Canadian Open and for me being pretty close to home and stuff like that,” said Yellamaraju. “I just kind of tried to keep trying to tell myself to play the best that I could and just fight until the very end, which was pretty much what I did.”

Golf Canada has set the ambitious goal of having 30 players on the LPGA and PGA Tours by 2032. Yellamaraju, the 26-year-old Anderson, and the 23-year-old Matthews will all be in their golfing primes by then.

“I think we’ll be able to do that,” said Matthews of the 30 by ’32 goal. “I’m on the (amateur) team, but the young pro team, it all seems like a family and it’s just a tremendous support system.

“I think we’ll be able to do it.”

Anderson has full-time status on the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour but has only made the cut at five of his 13 events this year. He took a gamble accepting a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Canadian Open instead of playing a Korn Ferry Tour event and earning valuable points to maintain his card.

“I’m never going to turn down an opportunity to play in my national open. That’s something that I grew up watching,” said Anderson, who had a 3-under round to finish 11 under overall.

“Missing a week on Korn Ferry Tour, yes, there’s points, but ultimately if I believe in my game and I believe in my direction of where I’m going, I’m going to get to where I want anyway, regardless of whether I choose to play an event one week or not basically.”

Matthews (69) was 8 under overall, tied with Taylor Pendrith (69) of Richmond Hill, Ont., and A.J. Ewart (66) of Coquitlam, B.C., for 29th.

Adam Hadwin (71) of Abbotsford, B.C., tied for 40th, Ben Silverman (71) of Thornhill, Ont., tied for 60th, Nick Taylor (64) of Abbotsford tied for 65th and Joey Savoie (71) of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., tied for 67th.

The 10 Canadians to make the cut at this year’s national championship were the most since 1969.