CROMWELL, Conn. — Tiger Woods said the objective was to create the best version of the PGA TOUR. The answer Tuesday was a major shakeup to its model that effectively creates two tours, expanding the field for the elite tier and cutting in half prize money for the secondary tier.

The new system is to start in 2028, and the Future Competition Committee that Woods leads still has work left on key details. Chief among them is which of the roughly 15 tournaments will be part of the “Championship Series,” and the 20 events on the lesser “Challenger Series.”

Other details involve bringing a form of match play to the postseason and creating a rotation of prestigious courses instead of going to East Lake in Atlanta every year.

“This work was never about any one player or person,” Woods said in his first public appearance since his arrest on a DUI charges on March 27. “It was about bringing together different perspectives, having honest, hard conversations, and thinking boldly about what is best for the game that we all love.”

The PGA TOUR boards on Monday afternoon approved the recommendations. Woods jumped back into his role as chairman the last several weeks upon his return from seeking treatment out of the country since his arrest.

“It’s great to see him back,” PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp said. “Tiger has been involved throughout the process. He’s contributed meaningfully. It’s awesome to see him back and in great form.”

Rolapp preached “scarcity, simplicity and parity” when he took over last summer, and those pillars have become more clear. The season will be shorter — approximately February through August with some scheduled weeks off — without taking away playing opportunities.

The $20 million signature events for 72 players now will be part of the Championship Series and expanded to 120 players on average. Players are not required to play them all and those tournaments will not have sponsor invitations or an alternate list. There will be a 36-hole cut.

“When fans tune into the PGA TOUR Championship Series, they know they will see the best players in the world competing head-to-head,” Rolapp said. He said it was important to credibility not to have sponsor exemptions because sponsors in other sports don’t determine who plays.

The Challenger Series will be a path for players to earn their way to the top level. Those fields will be about 144 players, and Rolapp said purses would be at least $4 million. This year, all but three regular non-signature events had prize funds of at least $9 million.

Except for about seven times during the season, the Championship and Challenger Series tournaments will be held the same week. Rolapp said on the occasion of a week off for the elite circuit, the Challenger Series event would be elevated.

Rory McIlroy last week referred to the secondary tier as a “glorified Korn Ferry event,” referring to the tour’s developmental circuit.

“I just think there’s going to be certain events that might lose their status if a sponsor doesn’t pony up $30 million,” McIlroy said.

Rolapp said he spoke to McIlroy on Tuesday — the Masters champion is skipping the Travelers Championship, the third signature event he has missed this year — and said the new model will serve the same player and offer a similar number of tournaments. Korn Ferry purses are $1 million.

“We’ve just organized the same tour into a much more interesting and competitive system,” Rolapp said. “If you look at the Challenger Series events, they’ll be at venues you recognize. They’ll be for healthy purses. They’ll include a subset of the same 200 and change players that we have today. That is much different than what the Korn Ferry Tour is today.”

Each tour will have a separate points standings and there is no plan for players to move up to the Championship Series during the season unless they were to win twice.

The Championship Series eligibility would be determined by the top 90 players from the previous year, the top 20 players from the Challenger Series and other exemption categories for tournament winners, injuries or career milestones.

Missing from the announcement was any mention of the FedEx Corp., the financial muscle behind the PGA TOUR postseason since it began in 2007. The most recent FedEx deal ends in 2027.

“Our hope is to create more value for FedEx and everybody else. We’re in an existing contract, and we’re going to honor that,” Rolapp said.

As for the fall, the PGA TOUR is moving toward a separate series of four to six tournaments in which top performers can earn their way back to the Championship Series. The tour said it still has plans for the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and the PGA TOUR University ranking system that creates places for top college players.

Finishing in August would give the elite players time to consider playing overseas, such as premier European tour events or the Australian Open. The PGA TOUR recently became partners with Golf Australia without co-sanctioning the century-old event.

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The PGA TOUR has yet to determine which tournaments will make up the Championship Series, leaving the status of events such as the RBC Canadian Open to be decided as the new structure takes shape.

Golf is often viewed as an individual sport, but many of the game’s most rewarding experiences come through teamwork and shared success. Whether it’s a best friend, sibling, coworker, spouse, or longtime playing partner, the people we tee it up with can inspire confidence, provide encouragement, and help us perform at our best.

In this video, golfers from the 2026 BDO National Golf League championship explain what makes their teams work and how they are able to achieve more together than alone.

NEEPAWA, Man. – Ryan Mosher won his second NextGen Championship of the season and Serin Girard battled from behind to win at the 2026 NextGen Prairie Championship at Neepawa Golf and Country Club in Neepawa, Man. on Sunday.

Mosher of Saskatoon, Sask. entered the final round tied for first with Luke Bernakevitch of Victoria, B.C. Mosher was leading by two stokes through 15 holes. Bernakevitch birdied no. 16 and 18 to force a playoff. On the first playoff hole Mosher birdied to secure the win.

Mosher finished the tournament at 7-under to secure his third NextGen Championship title. He recorded rounds of 70-68-71-209 and carded one eagle and 12 birdies through three rounds. Mosher’s previous wins on the NextGen Championship circuit came at the 2026 NextGen Western Championship at Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka, Alta. and the 2024 NextGen Prairie Championship at the Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Girard of Richmond, B.C. entered the final round at 7-over and10 shots back of the leader Grace Odnokon of Saskatoon, Sask. Girard shot a 3-over 75 to tie Odnokon at 10-over and force a playoff. On the first playoff hole Girard’s par secured the Girls division title. Girard recorded rounds of 77-74-75-226 and carded five birdies through three rounds to earn her first win on the NextGen circuit.

NextGen Prairie Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship

Top 6 plus ties qualify    

* Won in playoff

NextGen Prairie Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship

Top 6 qualify

*Won in playoff

The field of 111 players (91 Junor Boys and 20 Junior Girls) teed off Friday with a cut following Saturday’s second round.

The NextGen Championship series continues June 29-July 1 at Lachute (Club de golf) in Lachute, Que. for the playing of the NextGen Quebec Championship. Practice rounds will get underway on Sunday, June 28, followed by 54-holes, set to kick off on Monday, June 29 and wrap up on Wednesday, July 1.

For the final leaderboards from the 2026 NextGen Prairie Championship, please 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 championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.

Cranston earns exemption for third consecutive year through the
She Plays Golf Championship Series, presented by Audi

CALGARY, Alta. – Katie Cranston pulled away on the back nine and held on to finish at 3-under to win the 2026 Peloton Glencoe Invitational as part of the She Plays Golf Championship Series, presented by Audi at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club in Calgary on Saturday.

The win marks the third consecutive year that the Team Canada member has earned an exemption into the CPKC Women’s Open through the She Plays Golf Championship Series, presented by Audi. In 2024, Cranston finished runner-up in the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada and last year as the She Plays Golf Order of Merit winner.

Cranston of Oakville, Ont. entered the day one shot behind 36-hole leader and fellow Team Canada member Lauren Zaretsky of Thornhill, Ont. The teammates battled on the front nine and following a bogey on No. 3 from Zaretsky, the pair were tied at 1-under. Cranston pulled ahead with a bird on six; both women added birdies on No. 8, with Zaretsky closing her front nine with another birdie to sit tied at 3-under.

Zaretsky’s back nine started with two consecutive bogeys, putting Cranston ahead by two shots through 11. The pair both carded birdies on No. 14, before another bogey on 15 by Zaretsky put Cranston ahead by three. Cranston ran into some trouble late with a double bogey on 17 that cut her lead to just one. However, on No. 18 Cranston added another birdie to secure victory by three over Zaretsky.

Cranston finished the tournament with rounds of 71-72-70-213 and was awarded the Audi Precision Award for carding the most birdies during the tournament with 15.

Cranston will be making her fifth consecutive appearance at the CPKC Women’s Open, with her best finish coming last year at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club when she finished T71.

With stops around the country, the She Plays Golf Championship Series, presented by Audi provides an enhanced national qualifying path for players to punch their ticket into the CPKC Women’s Open. Anchored In three regions by a $60,000 CAD purse at two stops and $75,000 CAD at the Peloton Glencoe Invitational, each championship field features 60 professional and elite amateurs vying for an exemption into Canadia’s National Women’s Open.

The series successfully debuted as part of the Glencoe Invitational in 2023. The final stop for the 2026 She Plays Golf Championship Series, presented by Audi will be the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada, taking place at Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club in Smith Falls, Ont. from July 14-16.

Players who compete in the circuit accumulate points from their finishes that are put towards a season-long standings. The top finisher on the season-long point standings, who does not already have an exemption through winning a She Plays Golf Championship Series, presented by Audi event, also receives an exemption to the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open.

For the final leaderboard and purse distribution from The Peloton Glencoe Invitational, please click here.

For more information on the She Plays Golf Championship Series, presented by Audi or to register for the tournaments, please click here.

Thomas Giroux wins men’s division at Peloton Glencoe Invitational

Thomas Giroux of Georgetown, Ont. fired a final round 2-under 70 to win in the men’s division of the 2026 Peloton Glencoe Invitational on Saturday.

Giroux was atop the leaderboard all three days on his way to the title, finishing with rounds of 70-69-70-209 to win by two shots over Team Canada member, Noah Steele of Kingston, Ont. and Lawren Roe of Victoria, B.C.

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

*indicates back nine start

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.