Montreal Municipal Golf Club may not boast the grandeur of Canada’s most historic private clubs, but its legacy is undeniable.

Nestled in the heart of the city, this public course was a symbol of accessibility—a place where everyday golfers could share fairways once graced by champions. For decades, it stood as a community hub, offering an accessible space in a sport often perceived as exclusive. In a province that introduced golf to North America, Montreal Municipal embodied the game’s grassroots spirit.

That spirit made it the perfect stage for history in June 1973. The inaugural La Canadienne, Canada’s first LPGA Tour event, unfolded on its fairways, attracting a world-class field and thousands of fans. At the heart of it all was the legendary Jocelyne Bourassa, then a 26-year-old from Shawinigan who had already garnered national attention as LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1972. Injuries had sidelined her for much of the season, but returning home to Quebec, she carried the hopes of a nation.

The final round was pure drama. With renowned Montreal golf writer Mario Brisebois as her caddie, Bourassa drained a 28-foot putt on the last hole to force a playoff against legends Judy Rankin and Sandra Haynie. Under the gaze of 11,000 spectators, she held her nerve, sinking a three-foot par putt on the third playoff hole to claim victory—and the $10,000 winner’s prize. The roar that erupted wasn’t just for a golf champion; it was for a Quebec hero making history on home soil.

That win at Montreal Municipal was transformative. Bourassa became the first—and for 45 years, the only—Canadian woman to win Canada’s National Women’s Open, until Brooke Henderson’s triumph in 2018. Her victory elevated La Canadienne, which later rebranded and earned major championship status in 1979, eventually becoming what is now the CPKC Women’s Open and inspiring generations of Canadian golfers.

Though the course has faded from prominence – now existing as a 9-hole par 3 – its legacy endures. Montreal Municipal was more than a venue; it was a proving ground, a place where accessibility met excellence. It reminds us that golf history isn’t only written on the manicured grounds of private facilities—it thrives in the public spaces that welcome every player.

Watch the video below (credit: CBC News) to relive this iconic moment and celebrate a course that helped shape Canadian golf history.

‘Team Golfplay’ from Kitchener and Waterloo square off with ‘Tee Times’ from Detroit
in Los Angeles this weekend

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Team Golfplay from Kitchener and Waterloo will be playing for the GOLFZON Tour Championship and a $300,000 USD prize purse on Saturday, November 22 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Team Golfplay is represented by Victor Ciesielski, David French, Natalie Gleadall and Luke Moser and they will be competing with Tee Times, a team from Detroit, Mich. in Saturday’s GOLFZON Tour Championship Match. The finals will be aired on GOLFZON’s YouTube channel, beginning at 6 p.m., EDT, click here to watch.

Ciesielski from Cambridge, Ont. currently works as a director of instruction at Deer Ridge Golf Club in Kitchener, Ont. The PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional has won over 40 professional tournaments and was a two-time PGA of Ontario, Player of the Year. Ciesielski competed in three RBC Canadian Opens in 2006, 2007 and a T72 finish in 2012. He was also part of Team Canada’s Men’s National Amateur Team in 2007.

French from Kitchener is a PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional and is the lead teaching professional at Cutten Fields in Guelph, Ont. French is a former member of the University of Waterloo Men’s Golf team.

Gleadall from Stratford, Ont. is also a PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional and teaches at three different facilities in Waterloo, Ont. Gleadall played collegiately at the University of Mississippi and competed for three years on the Epson Tour. She also made three consecutive appearances at the CPKC Women’s Open from 2012-14. In addition to her teaching, Gleadall served as coordinator of Golf Fore Life, a dementia-friendly program piloted by the City of Kitchener.

Moser from Cambridge, Ont. currently works as a club fitting technician and assistant golf professional at Whistle Bear Golf Club in Cambridge. Moser played collegiately at Troy University and competed in the 2016 U.S. Amateur. Since turning professional in 2018, Moser has competed on the Mackenzie Tour, East Coast Tour, Great Lakes Tour and the Toronto Players Tour.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that Golfplay will be representing Canada in the finals of the GOLFZON Tour. The success of this Tour highlights the incredible accuracy and playability of the GOLFZON simulators,” said Steve Harris, CEO, Golfplay. “It’s exciting to see competitive indoor golf emerge as a true professional sport, and I’m extremely proud of how our team of local pros has performed. We can’t wait to cheer them on in the final match!”

The second season of the GOLFZON Tour began with round robin play following individual and team qualifying. In round robin play, Team Golfplay finished with a record of three wins, one tie and one loss for seven points, putting them second in the North Division.

In the quarterfinals, they won their match in 20 holes over Jackson’s Golf (Webster, N.Y.) and followed that up with a 6&5 win over Mulligan’s Monterrey (Monterrey, Mexico) in the semifinals on November 8.

Team Golfplay and Tee Times met previously during the second week of round robin play, with the team from Detroit emerging victorious, 6&4, eventually finishing atop the North Division standings.

The GOLFZON Tour is an inclusive platform that welcomes golfers 18 years and older, of all skill levels, starting with open qualifiers before moving into team play, where golfers represent their local GOLFZON facility.

The Tour originated following the long-time success of the GTOUR in South Korea which is operated by GOLFZON. The North American and European Tour is currently in its second season. Individual Qualifiers took place in June and July and Team Qualifying followed in August.

24 teams later competed in round robin play over September and into October. Teams competed in a three-on-three aggregate strokes, hole-by-hole team match play format against opposing teams in their division. Each division played five matches to determine seeding with the top two teams from each division advancing into the playoffs. Two points were awarded for a win and one point for a tie.

The top eight teams began playoffs in late October, with the semifinals taking place on November 8, ahead of the final match this weekend.

In total, 72 facilities across five countries (Canada, United States, Mexico, England, Sweden) hosted qualifying matches. Nine facilities in Canada hosted qualifying including, Ace Golfzone (Winnipeg, Man.), Albatross Indoor Golf Centre (Ancaster, Ont.), Gimme Virtual Golf (Edmonton, Alta.), Golfplay (Kitchener and Waterloo, Ont.), Invictus Golf (Winnipeg, Man.), Mulligans Indoor Golf (Whitby, Ont.), Muni Golf Club (Montreal, Que.) and Shanks Driving Range and Grill (Cornwallis, Man.).

For more information on the GOLFZON Tour, click here. For more information on Golfplay and it’s two locations, click here.

Golf Canada and it’s Provincial Associations celebrate and support all forms of golf. Off-course experiences like simulators, driving ranges and indoor golf create fun, accessible opportunities to engage with the sport throughout the year.

For more information on Golf Canada’s off-course golf strategy and to find a member facility in your area, click here.

Golf doesn’t always have to mean 18 holes, a four-hour round, and perfect weather. Across Canada, golfers are discovering new ways to play — from simulators and driving ranges to mini-golf and virtual reality. Off-course golf is making the game more accessible, social, and fun for everyone, year-round. Here’s why it’s catching on faster than a long putt dropping for birdie.

1. It’s accessible to everyone

Not everyone has easy access to a golf course, but off-course options make the game possible almost anywhere. Whether you’re in a downtown condo, a northern town, or somewhere between, there’s likely a simulator, driving range, or mini-golf course within reach. These spaces open the door for new players, families, and seasoned golfers who just want to swing without needing a tee time.

2. Less time, same thrill

Can’t carve out half a day for a round? Off-course golf suits busy schedules. A session on a simulator or a quick stop at the driving range allows you to play, practice, or compete in as little as 30 minutes. You get the same satisfaction — minus the lost afternoon.

3. Lower costs, higher value

Golf can be expensive, but off-course options help stretch your budget. Many facilities charge hourly or per-bucket rates, making it easier to play more often without the hefty course fees. It’s golf without the green-fee guilt.

4. Perfect for game improvement

Off-course golf is a secret weapon for skill development. Many simulators track data such as swing speed, launch angle, and ball spin, allowing you to fine-tune your game with instant feedback. Even mini-golf helps sharpen putting accuracy and focus — skills that pay off when you’re back on the course.

5. Convenience is key

Weather, daylight, and distance don’t always cooperate in Canada. Off-course golf cuts through all that. Play indoors during winter, after dark, or even on your lunch break. It’s the game on your schedule — not the other way around.

6. A social hole-in-one

Golf has always been about connection, and off-course formats make it even more so. Simulators and entertainment venues blend sport with food, music, and friendly competition. Whether it’s a night out with friends or a team-building event, it’s an easy way to combine golf with good company.

7. Good for you

Golf — in any form — gets you moving, thinking, and socializing. Off-course play keeps both body and mind active, offering light exercise, mental focus, and stress relief. It’s wellness disguised as fun, and it’s accessible 12 months a year!

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OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that Visit Mississauga will be providing support to the 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO through an extended partnership, further deepening its commitment to women’s golf in Canada.

“On behalf of Golf Canada, we are very appreciative of the support from our partners at Visit Mississauga and their continued commitment to women’s golf in Canada. Over the past two years, Visit Mississauga has been instrumental in ensuring the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and the CPKC Women’s Open were successful events in the City of Mississauga,” said Garrett Ball, Chief Operating Officer, Golf Canada. “Next year, The Toronto Golf Club will host the 112th playing of our Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship as the historic course celebrates its 150th anniversary. We have no doubt the players competing and staying in Mississauga will be treated to a memorable week both on and off the course thanks to the support from everyone at The Toronto Golf Club and Visit Mississauga.”

The 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO will be the third of three championships to benefit from the long-standing partnership with Visit Mississauga. The 112th playing of the national championship will be contested, July 21-25 at The Toronto Golf Club. It will mark the return of amateur championship golf to the historic club for the first time since hosting the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship in 2017. Notably, it will also be the first time since 1947 that the course will host the nation’s Women’s Amateur Championship – formerly the Canadian Ladies’ Golf Association Championship and the eighth in its illustrious history. The Toronto Golf Club has also hosted 11 Canadian Women’s Senior Golf Association Championships, two Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association Championships and five RBC Canadian Open’s between 1905 and 1927.

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Golf Canada and to help bring another prestigious women’s golf championship to our city,” said Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga. “From the CPKC Women’s Open and World Junior Girls Golf Championship to the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts and the Provincial and National Volleyball Championships, Mississauga has become a destination of choice for major women’s sporting events. These events not only inspire the next generation of athletes but also drive meaningful economic impact and visibility for our city. Hosting the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship is another opportunity to showcase our community’s world-class facilities and our ongoing commitment to advancing women’s sport in Canada.”

The previous two tournaments that were supported by Visit Mississauga were the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open and the 2024 World Junior Girls Golf Championship.

In August, Canadian golf fans were treated to an unforgettable week in Mississauga as Brooke Henderson earned her 14th career win on the LPGA and second CPKC Women’s Open title. Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. beat Australia’s Minjee Lee by one-shot at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club.

Last October, the Republic of Korea narrowly edged Team Canada 1 to win the 2024 World Junior Girls Golf Championship at Credit Valley Golf & Country Club.

Visit Mississauga serves as the official destination marketing organization for the City of Mississauga. As an industry-led entity, it takes charge of crafting the city’s tourism strategy, spearheading marketing initiatives and fostering tourism development. Aligned with the goals outlined in the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, Visit Mississauga is dedicated to amplifying local businesses, promoting tourism and drawing in corporate and sporting events to the city.

In 2026, Visit Mississauga will also host Sport Tourism Canada’s Sport Event Congress 2026 (SEC2026) – SEC2026 will offer fresh perspectives, innovative programming, and exceptional networking opportunities for over 350 delegates from across Canada’s sport tourism ecosystem, including sponsorship and guest speakers from Golf Canada and Visit Mississauga.

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Adam Schenk finally won when he least expected it, closing with an even-par 71 in raging wind Sunday to claim a one-shot victory at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in his 243rd PGA Tour start.

But it was also a critical week for Canada’s Adam Hadwin, who battled through the same punishing conditions to post a four-over 75 and earn a share of 11th at 7 under. With gusts regularly topping 30 m.p.h. and the field averaging over par, Hadwin’s top-15 finish was enough to move him nine spots up the FedExCup standings. The Abbotsford, B.C., native is now projected to climb to No. 138 and remains in the hunt to retain his PGA Tour card.

Under the PGA Tour’s updated structure for 2026, only the top 100 in the final FedExCup standings – after the season-ending RSM Classic – earn full exempt status. Those between 101 and 125 receive conditional membership. With one event left to determine those spots, Hadwin’s performance in Bermuda keeps him firmly in the race and gives him a chance to secure full status next week at Sea Island.

Schenk, meanwhile, entered the week at No. 134 and was only two tournaments away from facing a return to Q-school. The 32-year-old handled some of the toughest conditions of his career at Port Royal Golf Course, making one birdie and four clutch par saves as the wind played havoc with approach shots and putts.

His toughest test came on the par-4 18th. Protecting a one-shot lead, Schenk saw his approach run just over the green. From a tight lie and with the breeze still ripping across the surface, he opted for putter from the fringe and rolled his attempt to five feet. He holed the par putt to hold off Chandler Phillips, who also shot 71.

Twice a runner-up in 2023—when he reached the Tour Championship for the first time—Schenk’s win secures a two-year exemption and spots in several marquee events next season, including the PGA Championship and The Players Championship.

Japan’s Takumi Kanaya, playing in the final group with Schenk, had a chance to force a playoff but saw his par attempt on the last lip out. He finished one shot back and moved to No. 99 in the FedExCup standings, setting up a pressure-filled week at the RSM Classic as he fights to stay inside the top 100.

Phillips began the week at No. 139 and jumped to No. 92 with his runner-up finish, effectively ensuring he will retain full status for next season.

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Adam Schenk played bogey-free in strong wind Saturday for a 4-under 67, giving him a share of the lead with Braden Thornberry in what has become a tense chase for a PGA Tour card at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

Thornberry, a PGA Tour rookie who won the NCAA title at Mississippi eight years ago, shot a 69 to join Schenk at 12-under 201 with hardly any margin for error going into the final round.

Schenk and Thornberry are among 10 players from the top 11 on the leaderboard who arrived in Bermuda outside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup with time running out. The RSM Classic at Sea Island next week ends the season, the first one that offers cards to the top 100 instead of the top 125.

Schenk is at No. 134 and is running out of options. But he began making minor adjustments in his game the last few months and watched it pay off in a timely way at Port Royal.

Winless in 242 starts on the PGA Tour, he suddenly has a chance he didn’t see coming.

“A great opportunity to have for tomorrow,” said Schenk, who has a share of the 54-hole lead for the first time since Colonial two years ago. “I know if I don’t, I have to go to Q-school if I don’t get inside the top 100, so that’s a pretty big motivator.”

Thornberry is at No. 178 and only a win would secure a card, coming with a two-year exemption.

But they have plenty of company.

The group one behind included Adam Hadwin of Canada, who had the 36-hole lead, who had to settle for a 71 and was in a tie for third; Max McGreevy (69), Chandler Phillips (70) and Takumi Kanaya of Japan (66).

Hadwin, from Abbotsford, B.C., made four birdies and four bogeys, turning in 1-over 37 on the front nine before recovering with a 2-under 34 on the back at Port Royal Golf Course to sit in a tie for third at 11 under. Hadwin will tee off in the third-to-last group on Sunday at 9:05 a.m. local time (8:05 a.m. ET) with Americans Max McGreevy and Chandler Phillips. 

The only player within three shots of the lead who didn’t face as much stress was Vince Whaley, who had a 68. He is at No. 86 in the FedEx Cup, virtually a lock to stay in the top 100.

Adding to the pressure of trying to keep a PGA Tour card is the wind that didn’t let up.

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Adam Hadwin held onto the lead Friday in the windy Butterfield Bermuda Championship in a late bid to retain full PGA Tour playing privileges, shooting a 5-under 66 at Port Royal to take a one-shot advantage into the weekend.

Hadwin is 147th in the FedEx Cup standings, with the top 100 next week after the RSM Classic keeping their tour cards for next year. The 38-year-old Canadian, a PGA Tour winner and two-time Presidents Cup player, missed the FedEx Cup playoffs for the first time in his tour career.

Hadwin had an 11-under 131 total after opening with a 65 on Thursday.

“A little bit more scrambly than yesterday, didn’t quite hit it as well,” Hadwin said. “A little off early. … Just a little off. Didn’t quite have the same feel as I did yesterday, but scrambled really well. Short game, putting, made a bunch of putts today.”

Chandler Phillips (64) and Braden Thornberry (65) were tied for second. Max McGreevy (64) and Noah Goodwin (67) were 9 under. Six players were unable to finish before dark.

McGreevy faced the toughest wind conditions, playing in late Thursday and early Friday.

“Being from Oklahoma and seeing a lot of wind in my life, I’ve seen fair shares of good and bad breaks type of thing,” McGreevy said. “You’ve just got to kind of roll with it.”

With wind gusting to 26 mph, Hadwin rebounded from a double bogey on the par-3 13th — his fourth hole of the day — with an eagle from the rough on the short par-4 sixth.

“I thought just push it up there and get within 50, 60 yards of the green and just kind of pitch back up to that pin,” Hadwin said. “I thought as long as you keep it right of the bushes you’ve kind of got 50, 60 yards to work with. It came off perfectly, the pitch shot did. You’re a little bit lucky to kind of make it, but I did exactly what I wanted to do.:

He’s making his 299th PGA Tour start. He won the 2017 Valspar Championship for his lone PGA Tour title.

TACOMA, Wash. – Team Canada members Lauren Kim, Clara Ding and Austin Krahn have been named 2025 Players of the Year by the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA).

Kim of Surrey, B.C. was named Women’s Player of the Year, earning the honour for a third consecutive year. Kim is currently ranked No. 20 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and enjoyed a strong 2025 season, highlighted by competing in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur for a second straight year as well as the CPKC Women’s Open. Kim, a junior at the University of Texas, earned her second collegiate win at the Betsy Rawls Invitational in March and added a pair of third place finishes as well as a top five. Kim also represented Canada at the World Amateur Team Championship in Singapore in October.

Ding of White Rock, B.C. was named Junior Girls’ Player of the Year. Ding won twice in 2025, taking the GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open and the Women’s Orlando International Championship. Her win in B.C. came as part of the She Plays Golf Championship Series, earning her an exemption into her first appearance at the CPKC Women’s Open. In her debut at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, Ding helped lead Team Canada 2 to its best result in tournament history, finishing sixth place and was runner-up in the individual competition by one stroke.

Krahn of Christina Lake, B.C. was named Junior Boys’ Player of the Year. Krahn followed up a strong 2024 season, with five titles in 2025 including the British Columbia Junior Championship and the British Columbia Amateur title. In addition, Krahn led his province to its second straight gold medal at the 2025 Canada Summer Games and also won individual gold in Newfoundland and Labrador. Krahn earned two additional wins this year including the MJT Odlum Brown Classic and the MJT National Championship.

Along with the Team Canada athletes a familiar name in Canadian women’s golf was awarded the Senior Women’s Player of the Year. Shelly Stouffer of Nanoose Bay, B.C. has now earned the honour three of the past four years. In August, Stouffer won her third Canadian Women’s Senior Championship and added wins at the PNGA Senior Women’s Amateur, Irish Senior Women’s Amateur and BC Senior Women’s Amateur. She was also a semi-finalist in the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur and qualified for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open and U.S. Women’s Amateur.

For all the award recipients or to learn more about PNGA, please click here.

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Adam Hadwin got off the start he needed in his bid to retain full PGA Tour playing privileges, shooting a 6-under 65 in windy conditions on Thursday in the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which was not completed because of darkness.

Hadwin entered the week at No. 147 in the FedEx Cup standings; the top 100 after next week’s RSM Classic keep their tour cards next year. He led Takumi Kanaya by one shot. Braden Thornberry was also 5 under with two holes to play at Port Royal.

The 38-year-old Hadwin, a two-time Presidents Cup player from Abbotsford, B.C., had never missed the FedEx Cup playoffs in a decade on tour before this year.

“A bit of the shock to the ego, not gonna lie,” Hadwin said. “It might have hindered me a little bit through the season as I continued to struggle a little bit. I reached a point, though probably too late, probably July, August where I kind of accepted where I was at, just needed to battle through.

“I do truly believe that I’ve got my best golf is still to come, I’ve got a lot more in me and then I’ll be a better player once I get through this. It was just a matter of when I got through this and today’s a good start.”

Fellow Canadian Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., shot a 2-over 73, while Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., had a 74.

Kanaya and Thornberry also began the week outside the top 100. Ryo Hisatsune, Alex Smalley and Isaiah Salinda each shot 67, and Frankie Capan III was 4 under with two holes to play.

TORRRENT (Spain) — Aaron Cockerill finished tied for second in the final stage of the DP World Tour’s Q-School on Tuesday at Infinitum Golf in Tarragona, Spain and with it, regained his card for the 2026 season. 

Cockerill of Teulon, Man. finished 24-under through six rounds to secure his status for next season, which will be his seventh full season on the DP World Tour. Those finishing inside the top 20 at Q-School regained or earned their cards for 2026.  

Cockerill made his DP World Tour debut in 2019 but only played in three events. Since then, he has competed in 147 tournaments and made 90 cuts with two runner-up finishes in his career to date. 

Cockerill’s first runner-up finish came at the 2022 Magical Kenya Open and the second, a year later at the ISPS Handa Championship in Omitama, Japan, where he lost in a playoff. Cockerill also earned a third-place finish in 2022 and eight additional top 10 finishes over the course of six seasons. In 2024, Cockerill earned his best ranking on the DP World Tour, finishing 49th. 

Since turning pro in 2015, Cockerill has competed in nine events on the PGA TOUR, including the RBC Canadian Open on three occasions. His best finish at Canada’s National Open Championship came in 2022 where he finished T48 at St. Georges Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ont. 

The 2026 DP World Tour season will open later this month with the BMW Australian PGA Championship at the Royal Queensland Golf Club in Brisbane, Australia, taking place November 27-30.