Canada’s National Women’s Open returns to the province of Quebec for the first time since 2011

CPKC Has Heart to leave meaningful community legacy in support of pediatric heart health

GATINEAU, Que. (May 25, 2026) – Golf Canada and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced today that The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que. will host the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open August 18-22, 2027.

The 2027 tournament, the 53rd playing of Canada’s National Women’s Open championship, returns the event to The Royal Ottawa Golf Club for the second time and the first since 2000. That year, Meg Mallon won her first of three national Women’s Open titles by one shot over Rosie Jones. This will be the tournament’s sixth appearance in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, the last being in 2022.

The 2027 CPKC Women’s Open will mark the 14th time that the event has been contested in the province of Quebec and the first since 2011 at Hillsdale Golf and Country Club in Mirabel, Que.

“In partnership with CPKC, we are very pleased to announce that the CPKC Women’s Open will return to The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in 2027,” said Garrett Ball, Chief Operating Officer, Golf Canada. “Gatineau is a passionate golf community, and we are excited to return to the province of Quebec and the National Capital Region for the CPKC Women’s Open. The Royal Ottawa Golf Club have been incredible partners to Golf Canada over the years, and we extend our sincere thanks to the membership and staff. We are equally proud to partner with Ville de Gatineau, Tourism Outaouais, the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism as we work collectively to deliver a memorable experience in 2027.”

The CPKC Women’s Open will once again will leave a meaningful legacy in the host community. Since 2014, CPKC has helped raise more than $27 million for children’s heart health in the communities that have hosted the CPKC Women’s Open through the company’s tournament sponsorship and the CPKC Has Heart program.

“The National Capital Region historically has been a tremendous host to the CPKC Women’s Open with wonderful fans coming out in big numbers for this incredible event and its critical mission supporting local heart charities that make such a difference in their communities,” said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel. “We look forward to returning in 2027 to raise money for another worthy cause that will leave a lasting charitable legacy in the Ottawa-Gatineau area and province of Quebec through CPKC Has Heart.” 

The CPKC Has Heart community charity partner will be announced in early 2027.

The Royal Ottawa Golf Club, one of the oldest clubs in North America, was founded in 1891 by a group of civic and business leaders eager to promote the “healthy and satisfying game” of golf. Originally named the Ottawa Golf Club, it earned its “Royal” designation in 1912 by permission of King George V. The club’s first course was a modest nine-hole layout in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, where the first Canadian Amateur Championship was held in 1895. In 1896, the Club moved to their first Quebec home on the Chelsea Road. Then, in 1903, purchased the McVeity Farm on the Aylmer Road, now the club’s permanent home, and opened their 18-hole course and magnificent clubhouse in May of 1904. Today, The Royal Ottawa Golf Club continues to honour its heritage, offering regal surroundings and challenging 18-hole and 9-hole courses that reflect its storied past.

The main course layout is designed according to the ‘Scottish principle’ with emphasis on the natural layout of the land, rather than artificially created hazards. The hills and dales, various tee positions, small and fast greens will offer a fair challenge to the LPGA Tour’s best.

The historic club also holds the record for hosting the most Canadian Amateur Championships, most recently hosting the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, this past July, marking the 14th Amateur Championship hosted. The Royal Ottawa Golf Club is also one of only eight clubs in Canada to host Golf Canada’s four premier events: RBC Canadian Open, CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.

“The Royal Ottawa Golf Club and its Board of Directors are thrilled to be hosting the top women golfers in the world in 2027. Our championship golf course, maintained to the highest standards, historic clubhouse and accessible location in Gatineau, Quebec, just a short par 5 away from Ottawa are ready to show off what our members enjoy every day to the world,” said Greg Richardson, General Manager, The Royal Ottawa Golf Club. “The Senior Management team and I look forward to working with the many volunteers who will make this event a success. With the support of the Ottawa Valley golf community, we aim not only to host a memorable championship but also to raise impactful funds for local charities through the CPKC Has Heart program.”

This past August, Canada’s own Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. won her second CPKC Women’s Open title at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont. Henderson fired a 4-under 67 to beat Minjee Lee by one stroke to claim her 14th career LPGA title and further strengthen herself as Canada’s all-time winningest professional golfer. Fifteen-year-old Team Canada – NextGen member, Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, Alta., won the Marlene Stewart Streit medal for finishing as the low amateur in a tie for 20th.

One of Canada’s premier annual sporting events and a signature stop on the LPGA Tour, the CPKC Women’s Open has been named Sport Tourism Canada’s International Sport Event of the Year (2024) and is a two-time recent winner of the LPGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year (2022-2023)

The 2026 CPKC Women’s Open will take place August 19-23, 2026, at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta. Tickets are now on sale. To purchase or for information about volunteer opportunities or corporate hospitality, please visit www.cpkcwomensopen.com/.

ADDITIONAL QUOTES

“Gatineau is proud to host the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open and to welcome such outstanding talent to our community. This is the kind of event that showcases our city, generates momentum, and highlights the important place women’s sport deserves.” – Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette

“We’re proud to welcome the CPKC Women’s Open back to the National Capital Region and to showcase our destination on an international stage. Working closely with partners on both sides of the Ottawa River, we’re excited to help deliver a seamless, world‑class experience for athletes, fans and partners, and to welcome golf fans from around the world to our region.” – Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism

QUITO, Ecuador — Joey Savoie delivered under pressure Sunday, birdieing the final hole of regulation and again in a playoff to capture his first PGA TOUR Americas title at the Kia Open de Ecuador presentado por Diners Club.

The 30-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., defeated American Jack Lundin on the third playoff hole after the pair finished tied at 21-under-par at Quito Tenis y Golf Club.

Savoie closed with a 4-under 68, while Lundin surged into the clubhouse lead earlier in the day after firing a tournament-low 8-under 64.

The Canadian appeared firmly in control entering the closing stretch, holding a one-shot advantage with three holes remaining before momentum shifted dramatically late in the round.

A bogey at the par-3 16th ended a bogey-free streak that had stretched 38 holes and dropped Savoie into a tie for the lead. One hole later, he three-putted the par-5 17th for another bogey to fall one shot behind Lundin.

Needing birdie at the 72nd hole to extend the tournament, Savoie calmly rolled in a 10-foot putt at the par-4 18th to force a playoff.

Three extra holes later, he delivered once more.

Savoie converted another birdie putt from roughly the same distance on the par-4 10th to secure the victory and become the fifth Canadian to win on PGA TOUR Americas.

“It’s never easy to win the first one, it’s never easy to win any golf tournament at this level,” Savoie said afterward. “I think there’s a big sigh of relief, and also just being grateful that it was my week this week.”

The victory marks a breakthrough moment for Savoie, now in his seventh season as a professional. Sunday’s triumph came in his 36th career PGA TOUR Americas start and his 74th PGA TOUR-sanctioned start overall.

The win also carried personal significance.

Following last year’s tournament in Ecuador, Savoie said he spent time questioning whether he should continue pursuing professional golf before ultimately deciding to keep going if his health improved.

“It’s just funny that my first PGA TOUR (Americas) win is where I made the decision to keep playing,” he said.

The victory moves Savoie to No. 2 on the PGA TOUR Americas Points List and continues a strong stretch for Canadian players on the circuit.

He joins Matthew Anderson, Stuart Macdonald, A.J. Ewart and Drew Nesbitt as Canadian winners on PGA TOUR Americas over the past two seasons.

Ecuador’s Felipe Garcés, competing professionally in his home country for the first time, finished eighth at 17-under after closing with a bogey-free 65. The 25-year-old also recorded a hole-in-one during Thursday’s opening round.

Also in the field was Canadian amateur Dayton Price, who competed on a sponsor exemption in his first PGA TOUR Americas appearance. The 23-year-old Ontario native missed the cut after rounds of 80 and 76, but his return to elite competition marked another milestone in a remarkable comeback journey.

Price survived the 2022 crash involving the University of the Southwest golf team in New Mexico that claimed the lives of six teammates and a coach. He suffered severe burns and underwent extensive rehabilitation before returning to competitive golf.

RABAT, Morocco — Anna Huang delivered a stunning Sunday charge to capture the Lalla Meryem Cup and make Ladies European Tour history with her third career victory.

The 17-year-old Canadian closed with a brilliant 7-under 66 at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, overcoming a six-shot deficit to finish at 14-under par and earn a one-shot victory over Australia’s Kelsey Bennett.

Huang’s dramatic comeback featured six birdies and an eagle, highlighted by an explosive start that immediately thrust her into contention. After opening with a birdie at the 1st, the Vancouver native eagled the par-5 2nd before adding four straight birdies from holes 5 through 8.

Despite a bogey at the 9th, Huang stayed composed on the back nine and added another birdie at the par-4 14th before closing with four consecutive pars to secure the title.

The victory marks Huang’s third career Ladies European Tour win, making her the youngest player ever to reach that milestone at 17 years, six months and 24 days old.

“I’m honestly just so shocked right now,” Huang said following the victory. “I was just trying to stay patient and focus on my own game.”

The win continues an extraordinary stretch for one of Canada’s brightest young stars. Huang entered the week coming off a tie for third at the Amundi German Masters and recently secured her place in the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open.

Saturday’s triumph in Morocco also adds to an already impressive international resume that includes victories at the La Sella Open and the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.

With another breakthrough performance on the global stage, Huang continues to establish herself as one of the rising stars in women’s golf — and one of Canada’s most exciting young athletes.

RBC Canadian Open After Party will enhance week-long festival atmosphere
at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

Alexa Goldie joins performance line-up for two nights of live music  

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that Dwayne Gretzky and the James Barker Band will headline the RBC Canadian Open After Party, during the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.

Canada’s greatest party band, Dwayne Gretzky will be the headliner on Friday, June 12 followed by two-time JUNO Award winner, James Barker Band on Saturday, June 13 as part of Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship. In addition, Alexa Goldie will be opening for the James Barker Band on night two of the RBC Canadian Open After Party.

“We are excited to announce three great Canadian talents to headline the RBC Canadian Open After Party this year,” said Ryan Paul, Tournament Director, RBC Canadian Open. “The Fare Way featuring The Keg will be the main fan activity hub for the tournament and feature an expanded space with food and beverage options for fans that will remain open during the live performances on Friday and Saturday night.”

Dwayne Gretzky celebrates classic pop and rock hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s that unite people across generations, delivering renditions of over 800 songs. Over the past 15 years, Dwayne Gretzky has built a passionate fanbase across Canada on the strength of their live performances, playing timeless classics with infectious energy, passion and precision. Last summer, Dwayne Gretzky headlined one of Toronto’s biggest outdoor venues, RBC Amphitheatre with over 7,000 fans in attendance. In addition, the band launched a new YouTube series, “Dwayne’s World” catching the attention of music fans worldwide. Dwayne Gretzky will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12.

The multi-award-winning James Barker Band have charted multiple No. 1 singles, millions of global streams, headlined festivals and performed across North America and Europe over the last decade. The band currently holds the title for most No.1’s for a Canadian country group in the BDS/Mediabase era. The Woodville, Ont. band’s Platinum-certified single “Chills” went straight to the top of Billboard’s Canadian Hot 100 chart. The band has produced multiple Platinum-certified and GOLD-certified songs and a GOLD-certified EP, “Game On.” That album won the James Barker Band the 2018 JUNO Award for “Country Album of the Year.” The band won its second JUNO Award in the same category in 2024 for “Ahead of Our Time.”

Alexa Goldie will bring an energetic 90s country-inspired performance with her music that has reached over one million streams on Spotify and has over 40,000 monthly listeners. Her independent releases “Set In Stone” and “Bad Boy” have been featured on SiriusXM, CMT, Today In Nashville, RFDtv and BBC Radio. Goldie has been nominated for numerous awards and has performed across a number of festivals. Alexa Goldie will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. followed by the James Barker Band at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.

The RBC Canadian Open After Party will launch for the first time this year bringing post round entertainment spotlighting Canadian talent to the tournament’s main fan activity hub, The Fare Way featuring The Keg.

The Fare Way featuring The Keg will offer premium food and beverage options and patio experiences and will see an expanded footprint to accompany more fans during tournament week. On Friday, June 12 a watch party will take place showing the Canada v. Bosnia and Herzegovina soccer match at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

Along with the RBC Canadian Open After Party and world class golf, fans will enjoy a week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Highlighted by the iconic “Rink Hole,” fans can belt out their best rendition of “O Canada” while watching the world’s best players up close.

Tickets for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 include full day access to the tournament and the RBC Canadian Open After Party. To purchase tickets to the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, please visit RBCCanadianOpen.com/tickets/.

Each week we write to Golf Canada members who record a hole-in-one, congratulating them and asking if they’d tell us how it happened. These are their stories (edited for length and clarity).

Have you recently accomplished the feat of a hole-in-one? Tell us about it! Share your story, picture / video and course information with us at holeinone@golfcanada.ca.

Lorraine Madigan Farro, Tahquitz Golf Creek, Hole #13

I was playing in Palm Springs, California with my husband Ronald Farro, Gary Alexander and Marie. It was 105 yards all carry over a front green side bunker. I hit my 7 iron. It was very exciting! I scored my hole-in-one on the resort’s 13th hole on April 13th. Lucky 13!

Rosalind Hobart, Lakeview Golf Club, Hole #15

Hole #15 at Lakeview Golf Club in Delray, Florida is a par 3 over a pond with an elevated green. The forward tees were 98 yards to the pin, but there was a strong head wind and so I used my 8 iron. I didn’t see my hole-in-one because I left my head down, like I am supposed to. But the boys (Josef Ruff and Brian Siegal) told me that I had gotten one, which I still struggle to believe. I was lucky though because I was at a small golf club that didn’t have a bar, so it didn’t cost me a bunch. 

Paul Arsenault, Glacier Greens Golf Club, Hole #15

My story is actually rather unique, as this was the fourth hole-in-one on the same hole over the past 31 months! Winter golf in Comox at its best.

Darla Leach, The Okanagan Golf Club, Hole #4

This was a very exciting time in my life! I was golfing with my academy team and golf coach. I used my 9 iron at 116 yards!

Eoin Dineen, Knollwood Golf Club , Hole #4

I was playing with two of my good friends, Andrew and William. The hole was around 134 yards from the blue tees into wind so I pulled my 9 iron and a custom ProV1 that William had gifted to me prior to the round starting. I hit a great shot directly at the pin but kind of lost the ball in the trees and we heard a loud crack. I had assumed I hit the tree directly behind the pin.

Someone from the next tee-box ran over near the green and shouted something but it was hard to hear what they said. I shouted back, “I think I was long and hit the tree” and didn’t think too much more of it. I hit a provisional just in case I couldn’t find the ball in the leaves. I checked for my original ball but couldn’t find it. I then played my provisional shot. When I finished putting with the provisional, I looked in the hole and saw two custom ProV1 balls looking back at me.

After some initial confusion I chased down the group at the next tee box and asked them what they were shouting to us. They replied that the shot was “absolutely jarred” and made a loud cracking sound. They said they were wondering why there was no celebration at first, before realizing he may have had a better view of the ball and thought they had only imagined it.

I then ran back and celebrated with my friends, taking a few photos to remember the day. It’s been a few days now and I’m still on cloud nine.

Bill Mayuk, Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club, Hole #11

Bill scored a hole-in-one on the 139 yard par 3, hole #11 at Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club on April 28th. A big congratulations to Bill from the Golf Canada team!

Joining Golf Canada comes with a handful of benefits, one of the biggest being access to a recognized Handicap Index through the World Handicap System (WHS). For new golfers, handicapping can feel like a difficult topic to learn. Think of it as a simple way to gauge your skill level, helping players of all abilities compete more fairly.

What is a Handicap?

At its core, a golf handicap is a numerical measure of a player’s ability. The lower your handicap, the better you are relative to the average golfer. A beginner might have a handicap of 30.0 or higher (54.0 is the limit), while an experienced golfer might be in the single digits.

Why do Handicaps Matter for New Golfers?

As a Golf Canada Member, you have access to an official scoring system. If your new, handicapping might seem like something only “serious” or “good” players worry about. In reality, it’s one of the best tools you can use to track progress and stay motivated. Higher scores aren’t a bad thing, they simply mean there’s more room to improve.

• Fair competition: You can play against golfers of a higher skill level without feeling outmatched.
• Progress tracking: Your handicap adjusts as you improve, giving you a clear picture of your growth.
• Goal setting: Dropping your handicap becomes a tangible goal.

This is why tracking your scores and establishing a handicap right away is best. Waiting until you are “good enough” delays the most useful part of the Golf Canada handicap system.

How is a Handicap calculated?

A common surprise for new golfers is that your handicap isn’t based on your average score, it’s based on your better rounds.

This means:

• One great round matters more than several mediocre ones.
• Your handicap reflects what you’re capable of, not what you usually score.
• Improvement can show up faster than you expect because new scores are immediately taken into consideration.

This is why two golfers who might usually shoot the same, could have vastly different handicaps. If one has the ability to shoot low scores (although less frequently), they will likely have a lower handicap based on their demonstrated ability.

Playing by the Rules

To get the most accurate handicap, you should be doing your best to play by the rules and try to make the lowest score you can.

That means:

• Putting out (no automatic gimmies)
• Counting penalty strokes
• Posting all acceptable rounds
• Posting scores hole-by-hole (as opposed to total score)
• No mulligans

It may seem strict if you’re just starting, but it ensures your handicap is as accurate as possible. These are things experienced golfers should be following as well!

Course Rating and Slope: Why Your 95 isn’t always a 95

As a Golf Canada member, your Score Differentials are determined based on course difficulty using Course and Slope Rating. In simple terms, A Score Differential is the relative measure of your round compared to the course and tee being played during a round of golf and used in the handicap calculation.

For example:

• A 95 on a tough course might be “better” than a 92 on an easier one.
• The system accounts for difficulty so your handicap adjusts accordingly.

These calculations are done automatically when you post a score but understanding this helps you understand why your handicap moves the way it does.

Your First 20 Scores

In the World Handicap System, your handicap becomes more stable after you’ve posted 20 scores (where your best 8 are averaged). Once you have more than 20 scores posted, your most recent 20 are considered. Before that, fewer of your rounds are taken into account.

So, until you have posted 20 scores:

• Your handicap may shift quickly
• Big improvements have a more noticeable impact
• Your handicap is still being “regulated”

It’s completely normal to see big changes in your handicap prior to posting 20 rounds. It can also be rewarding to see the fast progress!

Final Thoughts

One of the biggest missed opportunities for new (or any) Golf Canada member is not utilizing the ability to establish a Handicap Index.

It’s not just for tournaments, it’s for:

• Friendly competition
• Tracking progress
• Making the game more fun
• Staying motivated

Golf is one of the few sports where beginners and advanced players can truly compete on a level playing field, and handicapping is the reason why.

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – The top four ranked Canadians on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) are in the field for the second major of the season as the PGA Championship kicks off Thursday at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa.

Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Taylor Pendrith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju are among the 156 players competing for the Wanamaker Trophy with the 108th playing of the PGA Championship returning to the Aronimink Golf Club for just the second time in tournament history.

Conners of Listowel, Ont. is the lowest ranked Canadian currently at No. 50 and will be making his eighth appearance at the PGA Championship. Conners has earned three top 20 finishes in his career including two of the past three years. His best finish was T12 in 2023. This season, Conners has three top 25 finishes in 11 tournaments on the PGA TOUR. His best finishes came back-to-back with a T13 at The PLAYERS Championship and a T14 at the Valspar Championship in March. After missing the cut at the WM Phoenix Open, Conners has played the weekend in nine consecutive tournaments.

Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. is ranked No. 58 on the OWGR and will be making his sixth PGA Championship appearance. His best finish was T68 in 2015. This season, Taylor has one top 10 and four top 25 finishes on the PGA TOUR, with his best finish coming at the Cadillac Championship, where he was T9. Taylor comes in with momentum after a strong T14 finish last week at the Truist Championship.

Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. is currently ranked No. 86 in the world and will be making his fourth appearance at the PGA Championship. At last year’s PGA Championship at the Quail Hollow Club, Pendrith earned his best finish in a major and the best finish by a Canadian at the PGA Championship, finishing T5. This season, Pendrith has one top 10 in 13 events on the PGA TOUR which came in January at the Sony Open, where he finished T6. He has also earned back-to-back top 40 finishes in Signature events at the Cadillac Championship and Truist Championship the past two weeks.

Yellamaraju has continued to climb the OWGR during his rookie season on the PGA TOUR and is now ranked No. 105. Yellamaraju will be making his first career appearance in a major championship this week in Newtown Square. This season, Yellamaraju has earned a top five, two top 10s and six top 25 finishes in 13 events played. His best finish came at The PLAYERS Championship, where he placed T5, four shots behind the winner, Cameron Young.

The Course
The PGA Championship was last contested at Aronimink in 1962, with Gary Player of South Africa finishing at 2-under (278) to win the first of two Wanamakers in his legendary career. The course has since hosted several prestigious tournaments including the 1977 U.S. Amateur, 1997 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2003 Senior PGA Championship, 2010 and 2011 AT&T National, 2017 BMW Championship and the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Aronimink is the first venue to host all three of the PGA of America’s rotating major championships (PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship).

The Field
The field of 156 athletes features all of the top 50 players on the OWGR as well as the top 25 in the FedExCup Standings, along with several PGA of America club professionals.

Tournament Format
Players will compete over 72 holes of stroke play with a cut following the second round. The top 70 players and ties will advance to the weekend. If there is a tie following 72 holes, the champion will be decided by aggregate played on Nos. 10,17,18, and if still tied then No.18 will be repeated. The last PGA Championship decided by a playoff was in 2022 when Justin Thomas defeated Will Zalatoris in a three-hole aggregate.

Past Champions
14 past champions are in the field, including three multi-time winners

2025 – Scottie Scheffler

2024 – Xander Schauffele

2023, 2019, 2018 – Brooks Koepka

2022, 2017 – Justin Thomas

2020 – Collin Morikawa

2016 – Jimmy Walker

2015 – Jason Day

2014, 2012 – Rory McIlroy

2013 – Jason Dufner

2011 – Keegan Bradley

2010 – Martin Kaymer

2009 – Y.E. Yang

2008 – Padraig Harrington

2003 – Shaun Micheel

Where to watch
TSN and RDS will have extensive coverage of the PGA Championship from Tuesday through Sunday. For the complete broadcast schedule on TSN and TSN+, please click here. For the RDS schedule, click here.

CBS will broadcast from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

*All times are EDT

For the full field and more information on the 2006 PGA Championship, please click here.

Rank + Rally becomes Official Retail Operator of the revamped Golf Canada Fan Shop

Fans will experience enhanced retail at the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open, with expanded access online through the Golf Canada Fan Shop

Golf Canada welcomes a new class of 13 apparel and accessory brands

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada is proud to unveil a new era of merchandise and licensing that includes a new retail partnership, numerous new Golf Canada merchandise brands and a re-launched online merchandise hub.

With the reimagined strategy, Golf Canada is also pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Rank + Rally as the Official Retail Operator of Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Fan Shop. The partnership will offer an enhanced merchandise platform that will support Canada’s National Open Championships – the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open along with Golf Canada via a revamped ecommerce site, shop.golfcanada.ca, set to launch ahead of the RBC Canadian Open.

“Our new merchandise program reflects Golf Canada’s continued focus on building a world-class event and fan experience across both of our National Open Championships. With an expanded retail space, new shopping locations and a deeper lineup of brands, the merchandise experience will offer fans more opportunities to take home a piece of Canada’s National Opens,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “We are also proud to welcome Rank + Rally as the Official Retail Operator of Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Fan Shop. Collectively, we look forward to the launch of our enhanced retail and ecommerce platform that will provide fans across Canada with a year-round opportunity to secure merchandise beyond tournament weeks.”

The reimagined Golf Canada Fan Shop will engage fans on-site at both the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open, featuring a significantly expanded footprint and merchandise selection. The offerings include tournament-exclusive apparel, limited-edition headwear, premium accessories and commemorative items from some of the top brands in golf and sport.

The main Golf Canada Fan Shop at the RBC Canadian Open will be located near the first tee with a secondary location at The Rink (No. 14), a high-energy par-3 hole at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, providing fans with convenient access to official tournament products at one of the most energetic and celebrated spectator environments in Canadian sport.

“We’re thrilled to join with Golf Canada to create next-generation retail experiences that provide unprecedented variety, seamless access and exclusive products to fans across the country, beginning with these two premier tournaments,” said Dan Gillham, Senior Vice President, Rank + Rally. “Our singular goal is to help bring to life the strategic vision that Mark and his team have for the Golf Canada brand as they create new ways for passionate Canadian golf fans to experience this great game.”

Rank + Rally delivers best-in-class merchandise operations across major North American sporting events, venues and team franchises. In Canada, its partners include the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators among many others. The company also serves fans during marquee sports, entertainment and cultural moments and celebrations from NBA and WNBA All-Star Games to the Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals. In addition to overseeing all merchandise operations at both National Open Championships and online, Rank + Rally will assist in the continued expansion of Golf Canada’s retail strategy and fan engagement opportunities.

New brands strengthen and diversify the Golf Canada lineup

Golf Canada is also proud to welcome 13 new brands who will offer an expanded variety of merchandise options online and on-site at both National Open Championships through the Golf Canada Fan Shop. The new brands include Peter Millar, G/FORE, Nike, Full Wedge, TravisMathew, Breezy, Imperial, New Era, Dormie Workshop, Good Good Golf, Barstool Sports, Johnnie-O and Mustang, who will join current Official Partners Acushnet, Levelwear and YETI.

THORNTON, Ont. – Keisha Han’s late birdie on 17 gave her the lead and the win and Alexis Rouleau came from behind to cap off the 2026 NextGen Ontario Championship at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton, Ont. on Saturday.

Han of Toronto, Ont. entered the final round one shot back of Sierra Kowalyshyn of Stoney Creek, Ont. and shot a 77 to finish the tournament at 10-over, to win the Girls division. Han recorded rounds of 77-72-77-226 and carded six birdies through three rounds to earn her first win on the NextGen circuit by one shot over Evelyn Ma (Markham, Ont.), Kaprice Park (Oakville, Ont.) and Claire Roberts (Kitchener, Ont.).

Team Canada – NextGen athlete, Rouleau of Montreal, Que. was T21 after Thursday’s opening round, but responded with a 4-under 68 on Friday to jump up the leaderboard into a three-way tie for second. Following a strong second round, Rouleau entered Saturday, two shots back of the leader. Rouleau got off to a hot start recording four birdies on his front nine to finish with a 2-under 70 on Saturday, finishing the tournament at 3-under, three shots clear of Geordie Johnston of Amherstburg, Ont. Rouleau carded rounds of 75-68-70-213 with 10 birdies through three rounds en route to his first win on the NextGen circuit.

NextGen Ontario Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship

Top 8 plus ties qualify        

NextGen Ontario Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship Top 8 qualify

*Earned in playoff

The field of 156 players (105 Junor Boys and 51 Junior Girls) teed off Thursday with a cut following Friday’s second round.

The NextGen Championship series continues June 4-6 at Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka, Alta. for the playing of the NextGen Western Championship. Practice rounds will get underway on Wednesday, June 3, followed by 54-holes, set to kick off on Thursday, June 4 and wrap up on Saturday, June 6.

For the final leaderboards from the NextGen Ontario 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.

CALEDON, Ont.—Team Canada members Lauren Kim and Anna Huang have both earned exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open.

Kim of Surrey, B.C. shot a total 6-under through two rounds, including nine birdies and one eagle to lead the field at the U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier at Rainier Golf and Country Club in Seattle, Wash. on April 28. This will be Kim’s third appearance at the U.S Women’s Open, previously playing in 2022.

Kim, 20, is currently ranked No. 15 on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) and is a junior at the University of Texas. Kim won the Jackson T Stephens Cup as a freshman and finished first at the Betsy Rawls Invitational as a Sophomore. This season, Kim has earned five individual top 10 finishes for Texas and competed in her third Augusta National Women’s Amateur, setting the record for appearances by a Canadian. Kim and her teammates will be competing at the NCAA Regional Championship from May 11-13 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

“Her game is well suited to difficult tests, combining a strong golf IQ with a relentless competitive mindset,” said Salimah Mussani, Stollery Family Team Canada Women’s Head Coach. “I’m looking forward to seeing her challenge herself against the best players in the world once again. It will serve as a valuable benchmark as she prepares for her senior season at the University of Texas next year.” 

Huang of Vancouver, B.C. finished the tournament at 1-under carding seven birdies through two rounds to win the qualifier at Somerset Country Club in Mendota Heights, Minn. and book her ticket into the U.S. Women’s Open. This will be Huang’s first appearance at the Women’s U.S. Open.

Huang, 17, is currently ranked No. 83 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings and ranked No. 15 on the Ladies European Tour (LET) with six top 25 finishes this season. Huang has played in 27 tournaments on the LET and has recorded two wins and four top ten finishes.

“She carries herself with a maturity well beyond her years, and her calm, steady demeanour is one of her greatest strengths,” said Mussani. “Her well rounded skill set across every facet of the game is incredibly impressive and reflected in her Rolex world ranking of 83. Anna is excited to return to golf’s biggest stage, a place she knows she belongs. She also brings a strong sense of perspective and appreciation for the opportunities she has earned along the way.”

Kim and Huang along with fellow Canadians, Brooke Henderson and Aphrodite Deng are set to compete at the 81st U.S. Women’s Open from June 4-7 at Rivera Golf Course in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Calif.