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.

Cary Clifford, Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, Hole #17

Several years ago, while searching for a conventional coloured white ball, I found a gold ball. It was fall and I immediately wondered, who would use a ball that was almost impossible to find at that time of year? Regardless, from that day forward I put a gold ball in play on each and every par 3. I made the comment, “it will look great on the fireplace mantle once I get my hole-in-one.” Many playing partners simply assumed it was a, “water ball,” however, it was actually a Vice Pro Plus, an excellent ball in my opinion. I did contribute quite a few to ponds over the years so gold balls became a fairly regular and well received Christmas present from my grandkids.

To wrap this up, on September 10th, during a late afternoon practice round with playing partners Bob F., Kyle F. and Bob W., a team put together for a pending two-day scramble at the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club, playing the white tees measuring 130 yards, I teed up the gold ball and with my 8-iron and earned the right to set the gold ball on my fireplace mantle.

Ron Franzen, Black Mountain Golf Course, Hole #11

It was a hot and smokey day in Kelowna as the fires were burning, sad this is becoming the norm. My wife Renee and I were playing with good friends Brad and Irene, always a good day with this group. The 11th hole at Black Mountain Golf Course is downhill and 146 yards playing about 133. Front pin with a slope behind the pin so if you hit it long it has a chance to come back, too long and you’re left with a very difficult putt. I hit a hard gap wedge to get it past the pin but not realistic to hit it up top to the second tier. I hit it perfect because as soon as I hit it Brad says, “Roddy, you’re buying!” We knew it was good and was gonna be close. It landed two yards past the pin, just in the right fringe, hopped a little left and started to roll down the hill to the pin. As it disappears into the hole I raised my hand and said, “finally!” It was my first hole-in-one. I’m a 6 index and have played for 35 years.

We celebrated throughout the back nine and continued into the evening in the clubhouse. It was a Monday so there were very few people in the clubhouse. Drinks on me for those who were there, dinner and drinks for my group as well as a few good friends who joined after their round.

My favourite part of the story is for Father’s Day my son gave me balls with handwritten “I love you dad, big fan!” on them. It’s a Bob’s Burgers reference if you’ve seen the show. I used one of those balls that day so it made it that much more special.

Stephanie Corcoran, Morgan Creek Golf Course, Hole #14

I was playing a match, it was a league day with Kathy Ashton, Eunhee Brown, myself and Tayla Westgard! Tayla is a 1 handicap and our club champion! It was a 95-yard shot, flag position was located right behind a significant trap that runs across the front of the green and a pond runs tee to green on the right side and I used an 8-iron. It was so much fun, I’m still smiling!

Kyna MacVicar, Brightwood Golf & Country Club, Hole #12

My hole-in-one was on day two of our women’s club championship at Brightwood. It was on hole# 12 and 124 yards uphill on an elevated green. I used kind of a chip shot with a 5 hybrid to bump and run it up the hill. The ball stuck between the pole and the hole edge so we couldn’t tell right away if it was in the hole or in front of it as it still stuck out. Thankfully, since it was our club championship and we had a spotter at the top watching for balls, he gave the signal that it was indeed in the hole. I went on to shoot 86 that day and won low net in my division. Hole #12 has always been a nemesis for me (especially in club championship) and I am still not super fond of the hole, but the memory from that day will certainly stay with me forever and just for that day it was my favourite hole!

Laura Liu, Station Creek Golf Club, Hole #8

It was definitely an unforgettable moment.

The hole-in-one happened on hole 8 of the South Course at Station Creek Golf Club. The distance was approximately 115 yards, without any slope adjustment and I used a 6 iron.

I was playing with Mike Cao, Xueer Shang and another gentleman who was randomly paired with our group, I believe his name was Kevin.

Three trips to Naples, three top-five finishes and one trophy still out of reach.

Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners will take another run at the mixed-team title when the Canadian standouts reunite in December.

Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., and Conners of Listowel, Ont., are among the first teams confirmed for the 2026 Grant Thornton Invitational, scheduled for Dec. 11-13 at Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Fla.

It will be their fourth consecutive appearance together — and they have given themselves a chance to win every time.

The Canadians finished one stroke behind Lydia Ko and Jason Day at the inaugural event in 2023, closing with a 9-under 63 to reach 25 under. They returned with a fourth-place finish in 2024 before tying for fifth at 23 under last year.

That record speaks to a partnership that has travelled well across the tournament’s three distinct formats.

The opening scramble rewards aggressive play and low scoring. Foursomes, also known as alternate shot, tests precision and patience. The final-round modified four-ball format requires both players to tee off before switching balls for their second shots, with the lower score counting on each hole.

Conners’ controlled ball-striking and Henderson’s attacking style have made the Canadians a natural fit. Both are experienced on the international stage, and both developed through Golf Canada’s national team program before representing the country at the Olympic Games.

Henderson is the winningest Canadian professional golfer, with 14 LPGA Tour titles, including two major championships. She added another signature victory in 2025 when she won the CPKC Women’s Open for the first time.

The 2026 season has brought more strong play in the majors. Henderson finished second at the Amundi Evian Championship and tied for third at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

Conners owns two PGA Tour victories, both at the Valero Texas Open. One of the game’s most accurate drivers, he recorded his best result of the 2026 season with a tie for seventh at the Travelers Championship.

Defending champions Lauren Coughlin and Andrew Novak have also committed to the December event. Jennifer Kupcho and Chris Gotterup, who shared second place in 2025, are set to return as well.

For Henderson and Conners, the goal is clear: turn another week in contention into their first victory together.

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September Newsletter

The leaves are falling and the temperatures are cooling down, but there’s still plenty of golf to be played! This month, we’re sharing some fall golf tips, catching up on what’s been happening with the She Plays Golf league and sharing some helpful rules and tips to keep in mind for your next round!

Fall Golf Tips

Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and beautiful fall scenery make it one of the best times of the year to get out and play before winter rolls around. Here are a few simple ways to make the most of your fall round this season:

• Dress in layers: Fall weather can change quickly, so bring a few layers that you can easily add or remove throughout your round.
• Use bright coloured golf balls: As the leaves start to fall off the trees, finding your ball can get a bit trickier. Try using a bright coloured ball to make it easier to spot.
• Be prepared for the weather: A rain jacket, extra gloves and a towel in your golf bag can come in handy on cooler or wetter days.
• Adjust for the conditions: Cooler temperatures and softer, wetter fairways can mean your ball doesn’t travel as far as it does in the summer. Consider clubbing up (choosing the club that hits the ball a little farther) when needed!
• Enjoy the season!

She Plays Golf Recreational Golf League Update

What a season it has been! Our first-ever season of the She Plays Golf Recreational Golf League, presented by Audi is coming to a close and it’s been an incredible summer!

Throughout the summer, leagues from coast to coast have been playing a scramble format, giving participants the opportunity to put their skills into action while enjoying some friendly competition. From first-time golfers to those who have been playing for years, it’s been amazing to see women of all experience levels coming together to play, connect and have fun. The leagues have been filled with smiles, laughs, friendships and plenty of great golf.

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Golf Doesn’t End When Summer Does: Transition to Off-Course Golf

Outdoor golf season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to put the clubs away just yet! Whether the weathers too cold, the daylights gone, or you’re just looking for a new way to play, off-course golf is a fun and exciting way to play.

Off-course golf includes golf simulators, driving ranges, short game areas, mini golf, virtual reality golf and golf-themed video games that provide opportunities to engage with the sport all year-round.

From working on your swing at a simulator to a little friendly competition between friends during a round of mini golf, there’s no shortage of ways to keep golfing during the colder months. Off-course options can be a great way to practice, have fun and enjoy the social side of golf—without worrying about the weather.

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Rules Simplified: Ball Interfering with Play

If your ball is in the way of another player’s shot, they can ask you to mark and lift your ball. Remember:

• Always mark your ball! Before lifting your ball, place a ball marker or golf tee directly behind it to show where it was.  
• Don’t lift your ball just because you think it might be in the way. Only lift it if another player asks you to. However, if you are on the putting green, then you can mark and lift your ball at any time.  
• When lifting your ball, you cannot clean it unless it is on the putting green.  
• Lifting the ball without marking it, lifting when not asked or cleaning when not allowed equates to a penalty stroke.  

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

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

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Brampton Golf Club to host the 11th playing of the world championship,
featuring 24 teams and 72 competitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The final field is now set ahead of the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA, featuring 23 countries and 72 players competing at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

In total, 24 teams will battle for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22, 2027.

The field features seven players in the top 100, 15 players in the top 250 and 29 in the top 500 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). For an in-depth look at the full field including teams and players and additional tournament information. Please click here.

Golf Canada previously announced the six competitors that will represent Team Canada at the tournament. Team Canada I will be represented by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. (no. 45 WAGR), Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. (no. 55 WAGR) and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. (no. 412 WAGR). Both Lin and Liu were part of Team Canada I the past two years, earning silver medals with the team. Individually, Lin finished T3 in 2025 and T16 in 2024 and Liu has a pair of individual top 10s, finishing T9 (2025) and T7 (2024). Park will be making her second appearance in the championship, she finished T18 individually in 2024. Park claimed her spot on Team Canada I after winning the 2026 Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp last week at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont. Team Canada I will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Head Coach, Jeff MacDonald of Chester, N.S.

Team Canada II will feature Jodie Han of Vancouver, B.C. (no. 163 WAGR), Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta. (no. 467 WAGR) and Ruihan Kendria Wang of Markham, Ont. (no. 674 WAGR). Han will be making her first appearance this year. Park will be making her fourth appearance and last year along with Wang was part of Team Canada II’s best finish in tournament history (6th). Wang also finished T28 individually last year and will be making her second championship appearance. Team Canada II will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Assistant Coach, Katie White of Stratford, P.E.I.

The Republic of Korea enter as defending champions after winning their fourth championship last year in St. Catharines, Ont., becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles. Team Canada I and Spain tied for second with France and England finishing tied for fourth. Charlotte Naughton of England earned individual honours.

The Republic of Korea are the most successful team in tournament history. In addition to four championships, the team has also finished as runner-up three times (2016, 2017, 2023).

Along with the Republic of Korea and Canada, four additional past champions are also in the field including, Italy (2018), Spain (2017, 2022), the Philippines (2016) and the United States (2014). In the 10-year history of the tournament, aside from the host nation, five other countries have participated in every tournament including: England, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

“We are excited to announce the full field ahead of the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA. We look forward to welcoming a very strong field that will battle for both team and individual honours next week in Brampton,” said Adam Cinel, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “We want to thank Brampton Golf Club, including staff and members for their continued partnership and hosting this world championship for a second time. Additionally, we want to thank the Province of Ontario for their support and helping to ensure this week is a memorable one for everyone participating in this prestigious world championship.”

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

“Our government is proud to support the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship and welcome some of the sport’s best young athletes from around the globe to Brampton,” said Brian Saunderson, Minister of Sport, Government of Ontario. “Hosting international events like this gives our athletes the opportunity to compete at an elite level here at home, while showing everyone why Ontario is where the world comes to compete. Thank you to Golf Canada, Brampton Golf Club and the many partners who are working to make this tournament a huge success.” 

Brampton Golf Club will host the World Junior Girls Golf Championship for a second time, having previously hosted the event in 2023.

That year marked Team Canada I’s thrilling gold medal finish following a three-way battle with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Team Canada I, led by coach Jeff MacDonald, was represented that year by Vanessa Borovilos (Etobicoke, Ont.), Anna Huang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.).

In hosting this year’s championship, Brampton becomes the third club to host multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships, joining The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont. (2015, 2017) and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. (2014, 2019, 2022).

The prestigious Brampton Golf Club has hosted several high-profile provincial and national championships. Brampton Golf Club was named the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) Club of the Year in 2023 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

“On behalf of the members, Board of Directors and staff of Brampton Golf Club, it is my pleasure to welcome the players, coaches, officials, families and spectators to the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship. We are truly honoured to once again host this prestigious international championship and welcome some of the world’s most talented young female golfers to Brampton Golf Club,” said Boris Uvakov, General Manager, Brampton Golf Club. “Our experience hosting the championship in 2023 was a memorable one, highlighted by Team Canada’s historic victory on home soil. The exceptional level of golf, sportsmanship and camaraderie displayed throughout the week left a lasting impression on our members and staff. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Golf Canada for once again entrusting Brampton Golf Club with hosting this championship. I would also like to thank our members, sponsors and the many dedicated volunteers whose enthusiasm and commitment make an event of this magnitude possible. We look forward to an exciting week of exceptional golf and wish everyone a memorable experience at Brampton Golf Club.”

Practice rounds for the 72-hole competition will take place September 28-29 with the first round of play set for Wednesday, September 30. The tournament’s closing ceremony will immediately follow the conclusion of play on Saturday, October 3.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship is free for all spectators. For more information on the championship, please click here. To follow the leaderboard during the tournament, please click here.

Canadian golf star Brooke Henderson has been recognized for her leadership and charitable work away from the golf course.

The 28-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., was selected as the 2026 recipient of the fan-voted Dow Impact Award after receiving more than half of the 6,900 votes cast among four finalists.

Henderson will receive a $25,000 cash award, along with an equal contribution to a charity of her choice.

“I am incredibly honoured to receive the Dow Impact Award,” Henderson said. “Giving back and helping others has always been very important to me.”

Henderson thanked the fans who voted and said she hopes the recognition encourages others to become involved in their communities.

The 14-time LPGA Tour winner has used her platform to support children’s health, cancer research and cardiac care throughout her career.

Her work with Canadian Pacific Kansas City and the CPKC Women’s Open has helped raise more than $4.5 million for cardiac care initiatives.

Henderson and her sister, Brittany, also raised $27,000 through a golf clinic in Ottawa in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital and Wildlife Fund Canada.

She has also supported charitable events led by fellow LPGA Tour players, including Brittany Lincicome and Morgan Pressel.

Henderson’s community work complements a professional record that includes 14 LPGA Tour victories, two major championships and more than $16.8 million in official career earnings.

Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul finished second in the fan voting, while Danielle Kang and Angel Yin were the other finalists.

Taylor Pendrith was making other plans when he learned that he’d be taking on a new role for the International team as an assistant to captain Geoff Ogilvy at this week’s Presidents Cup.

“I was actually planning my mother-in-law’s surprise 60th birthday party, and I’d missed a call from Geoff because I was setting things up,” said Pendrith on Monday. “I went out and took the call, and he told me the news, and I went back in and told my wife, and she was shocked.

“I was a little shocked too. It’s not something that at this point in my career I was thinking about, but obviously I’m super honoured and proud to to be in this role and be here with the guys.”

Unlike hockey, the captain and his assistants don’t play in the Presidents Cup but act more like coaches, following play in golf carts and relaying information from pairing to pairing.

As a result, the captains and their assistants for the best-on-best tournament that sees the top American golfers on the PGA Tour take on the elite from around the world — minus Europe — are older players who are retired or semi-retired.

For example, Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., captained the International side at the 2024 edition at Royal Montreal Golf Club. His assistants were Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas.

All of them were over 40 at the time and Weir and Els were already regulars on the Champions Tour. Immelman had been CBS’s lead golf analyst for a year, and Ogilvy only played in one PGA Tour event that year. Only Villegas, who was 42 at the time, had played a full season in 2024.

At 35 years old, Pendrith is still very much in his prime. Indeed, when play teed off at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago on Thursday morning he officially tied Ian Baker-Finch for the youngest-ever captain’s assistant.

“It was a huge goal of mine to make the team as a player, and I just didn’t have a great year on the golf course,” said Pendrith, who was 95th on the FedEx Cup standings at the end of the season. “(Ogilvy) had a secondary prize for me, and wanted me to be an assistant captain. Obviously, it’s something that I can’t say no to.

“I want to be a part of the team. It’s my favourite week of the year, so I accepted, and it’s been really fun.”

Pendrith has played in the last two editions of the biennial event. He was shut out in his four match play appearances at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., in 2022 but earned two points in five chances at Montreal in 2024.

“It’s a pressure that you can’t really produce in practice,” said Pendrith. “It’s such a big week. You’re playing for more than yourself. You have your team and all the countries that are represented on this team.”

Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., is playing in the Presidents Cup for a third time and Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., is making his debut.

Taylor said he was pumped to have Pendrith as part of the captain’s staff.

“To pick his brain with his experience playing in this twice and now being there for us, anything he can do to help us being an assistant captain it’s huge, especially for me being my first time,” said Taylor. “It’s a familiar face, someone I’m very comfortable talking to and being around and I’m definitely going to take his advice whenever I can.”

Pendrith said his advice for Taylor and fellow International team rookies Ryan Fox of New Zealand, Nico Echavarria of Colombia, and Ryo Hisatsune of Japan was simple.

“Just enjoy it and have fun. It’s it’s so much fun being here with the guys in the team room and all of that, so try not to put too much pressure on yourself,” said Pendrith. “Obviously, everybody wants to do good and play well and get points for the team and do well for their teammates, but to just really enjoy it and have fun because it is a pretty special week.”

MONTREAL, Que. — For Jarred Pompey, giving back to First Tee – Premier départ Québec was about more than raising money. It was an opportunity to support a program that has helped shape his life and create similar experiences for the next generation of young golfers. 

Pompey, 16, recently graduated from Loyola High School, where he participated in the school’s Student Stock Exchange (SSX), an annual entrepreneurial challenge that gives students the opportunity to develop business skills while supporting charitable causes. 

As part of the 2026 SSX, Pompey joined the La Cotoletta student-run company, working with his classmates to promote and sell a product, manage finances and raise money for a cause that mattered to them. 

For Pompey, the choice of beneficiary was personal. 

“I chose to support First Tee – Premier départ Québec because of how important the program has been throughout my life,” he said. 

The La Cotoletta group raised more than $7,000, with more than $3,500 going to First Tee – Premier départ Québec. Across the 15 student-run companies participating in SSX, Loyola students raised more than $23,000 for a variety of charitable organizations. 

For Pompey, the fundraising achievement was especially meaningful because of the program he was supporting. His connection to First Tee began long before the school project from his father, Simeon’s involvement and advocacy for the program from its earliest days. 

“I’ve been involved with First Tee – Premier départ Québec for as long as I can remember,” he said. “It has played a major role in my childhood and in the person I’ve become.” 

Lessons that last beyond the golf course 

Growing up around the golf course, Pompey learned the game alongside coaches, including his father, and other young people in a community that encouraged him to improve. 

Over time, those experiences helped him develop confidence, independence and a greater understanding of the values that extend beyond golf. 

“First Tee has taught me values that I can carry with me anywhere,” he said, pointing to integrity, honesty, respect and responsibility among the lessons that have stayed with him. 

The program also helped Pompey learn to handle success, learn from mistakes and challenge himself in unfamiliar situations. 

Those lessons came into focus during the SSX project, where promoting the group’s product and encouraging people to support its cause pushed him outside his comfort zone. 

“You can’t just expect someone to buy something or donate money — you have to explain why it matters,” he said. 

The experience strengthened his confidence when communicating with others and reinforced the importance of taking initiative, working as a team and staying committed to a goal. 

Giving the next generation an opportunity 

Pompey’s connection to golf has also provided opportunities beyond the course. In 2024, he served as an honorary flag bearer at the Presidents Cup, an experience that gave him a new perspective on the sport and the possibilities it can create. 

Through the SSX project, he was able to reflect on those opportunities and help make them possible for others. 

“Knowing that the money we raised was going back to a program that can give other youth some of those same experiences, exposure, and lessons was truly special to me,” he said. 

Pompey hopes the donation will help young people discover a love for golf, build confidence, meet new people and develop values they can carry into everyday life. 

He also hopes it will support equipment, staff and the continued growth of First Tee programming. 

For Pompey, giving back is something he intends to continue. Whether through coaching, volunteering, donating or staying connected to the First Tee community, he wants to help create opportunities for other young people. 

“I know firsthand how much the program can mean to a young person, and I would like to help create those same opportunities for others,” he said. 

His experience is a reminder that the impact of First Tee can extend well beyond the golf course — inspiring young people to become leaders, take initiative and use what they have learned to make a difference in the lives of others. 

To learn more or get involved, visit firstteequebec.ca.  

Third playing of the collegiate invitational will feature women’s NCAA Division I golf programs along with 2027 Canadian University/College Championship winners

RIDGEWAY, Ont. – Golf Canada is proud to announce that the third playing of the Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will be held at the Cherry Hill Club in Ridgeway, Ont. set to take place September 19-21, 2027.

“We are very proud to announce that the Cherry Hill Club will host the 2027 Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational. Cherry Hill is a phenomenal golf course that will present the players with an enjoyable challenge and a welcoming charm,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Director, Amateur Championships, Golf Canada. “I would like to thank the Club and its Membership for its continued partnership with Golf Canada. We are confident that Cherry Hill will provide a memorable experience for the collegiate players and those competing in the Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp.”

The 54-hole tournament will feature NCAA Division I women’s golf teams along with the 2027 Canadian University/College Championship winners and individual players competing at Cherry Hill. For the third consecutive year the invitational will be co-hosted by the University of Michigan and Kent State University.

The individual champion will receive an exemption into the 2028 CPKC Women’s Open and the top five players will receive exemptions into the 2028 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO.

Cherry Hill Club offers a timeless private club experience defined by family tradition, camaraderie, and excellence. For generations, the Club has been a place where Members and their families & guests gather to enjoy exceptional golf, comfortable dining, and meaningful social connections. With a strong sense of heritage and a warm, welcoming family atmosphere, Cherry Hill remains a place to relax, connect, and belong.

Founded in 1922 and designed by prolific architect Walter J. Travis, the 18-hole layout is a traditional par-72 championship course that emphasizes shot-making and course management over sheer power. Its defining feature is a set of exceptional greens, known for their speed, and strategic complexity, which remains true to Travis’s original design philosophy. Tree-lined fairways, sculpted bunkering, and a walkable routing creates a refined golfing experience.

The golf experience at Cherry Hill Club is rooted in tradition and defined by excellence. The beautifully maintained Walter J. Travis course offers a rewarding challenge for players of all skill levels, blending classic design with natural surroundings.

“We are incredibly proud and excited to welcome the Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational to Cherry Hill Club in 2027,” said Caroline Molen, General Manager, Cherry Hill Club. “Cherry Hill has a long and proud history in the game of golf and hosting an event that brings together some of the finest young female players from Canada, the United States and around the world is a tremendous honour for our Club and our Membership. We look forward to sharing our special golf course, the warmth of our Membership and the unique character of Cherry Hill with these exceptional athletes. Most importantly, we are proud to play a role in supporting the continued growth of women’s amateur golf and inspiring the next generation of the game.”

Yesterday, the Virginia Cavaliers won the Canadian Collegiate Invitational at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont. Virginia’s Jaclyn LaHa earned individual honours after defeating Anna Davis (Auburn) in a one-hole playoff.

In 2025, the Auburn Tigers came from behind to claim the inaugural team championship while

Veronika Kedroňová of Roznov pod Radhostem, Czechia (Kent State) completed the wire-to-wire victory to win the individual competition.

The 2027 Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will begin with a practice round on Sunday, September 19 with the 54-hole stroke play tournament commencing on Monday, September 20 with 36 holes and wrap up with 18 holes on Tuesday, September 21. The team component will feature five members per team with the top four scores for the round counting towards the overall team score.

Additionally, the Team Canada – NextGen Girls Selection Camp will run concurrently with the Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational as a field of Canada’s best junior girls compete for one secured spot on the 2028 Team Canada – NextGen roster.

As previously announced, the 2027 Men’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will be moving to Beacon Hall after being contested for the past three years at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in Foot’s Bay, Ont.

The full field for both the Women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational and Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp will be announced prior to the tournament next September.

Brampton Golf Club set to host the 11th playing of the world championship,
featuring 24 teams and 72 competitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The final field is set for the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA featuring 23 countries and 72 players competing at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

In total, 24 teams will battle for the global team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual winner earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22, 2027.

Golf Canada previously announced the six competitors that will represent Team Canada at the tournament. Team Canada I will be represented by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. (no. 45 WAGR), Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. (no. 55 WAGR) and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. (no. 412 WAGR). Both Lin and Liu were part of Team Canada I the past two years, earning silver medals with the team. Individually, Lin finished T3 in 2025 and T16 in 2024 and Liu has a pair of individual top 10s, finishing T9 (2025) and T7 (2024). Park will be making her second appearance in the championship, she finished T18 individually in 2024. Park claimed her spot on Team Canada I after winning the 2026 Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp. Team Canada I will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Head Coach, Jeff MacDonald of Chester, N.S.

Team Canada II will feature Jodie Han of Vancouver, B.C. (no. 163 WAGR), Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta. (no. 467 WAGR) and Ruihan Kendria Wang of Markham, Ont. (no. 674 WAGR). Han will be making her first appearance this year. Park will be making her fourth appearance and last year along with Wang was part of Team Canada II’s best finish in tournament history (6th). Wang also finished T28 individually last year and will be making her second championship appearance. Team Canada II will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Assistant Coach, Katie White of Stratford, P.E.I.

CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
(team – individual winner)

2025 – Republic of Korea – Charlotte Naughton (England)

2024 – Republic of Korea – Soomin Oh (Korea)

2023 – Team Canada I – Denisa Vodickova (Czechia)

2022 – Spain – Cayetana Fernández (Spain)

2019 – Republic of Korea – Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand)

2018 – Italy – Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand)

2017 – Spain – Seo-Yun Kwon (Korea)

2016 – Philippines – Yuka Saso (Philippines)

2015 – Republic of Korea – Hye-Jin Choi (Korea)

2014 – United States – Mika Liu (USA)

MEET THE TEAMS
This year’s tournament marks the return of the Philippines for the first time since 2017 as well as New Zealand who will compete for the first time since the inaugural championship in 2014. In addition, after a one-year absence Hong Kong, China and Ireland both return to the field in Brampton.

In the 10-year history of the tournament, aside from Canada as the host nation, five other countries have participated in every tournament including: England, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

ARGENTINA

Appearances – 1

Best Finish – 23rd (2025)

Argentina returns for the second time in tournament history led by returning players Ana Giuliano who is currently ranked no. 225 on WAGR and Mia Yaya (no. 621 WAGR) who is committed to attend Michigan.

AUSTRIA

Appearances – 3

Best Finish – T16 (2025)

Austria will compete in its fourth tournament led by 13-year-old Samira Petek who is Austria’s lowest ranked player at no. 729 on WAGR.

BELGIUM

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 7th (tied in 2014 and solo in 2023)

Belgium will make its eighth appearance with an entirely new line-up this year led by Laetitia Vandeplas (no. 799 WAGR).

TEAM CANADA I

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 1st (2023)

Team Canada I have enjoyed a successful run over the past three years earning a gold medal and two silvers in that time. Canada I will see Shauna Liu (no. 55 WAGR) and Clairey Lin (no. 45 WAGR) return from the 2024 and 2025 squads that finished second both years. Nobelle Park (no. 412 WAGR) returns this year after competing in 2024.

In addition, Canada also earned a bronze medal in the tournament’s inaugural year. Anna Huang (2023) and Aphrodite Deng (2024) both have the highest respective individual finish in tournament history, finishing as runner-up to earn silver for Team Canada I.

TEAM CANADA II

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 6th (2025)

Eileen Park (no. 467 WAGR) and Ruihan Kendria Wang (no. 674 WAGR) return for Team Canada II coming off the team’s best finish in tournament history last year in St. Catharines. Park will be competing in her fourth WJG Championship.

CHINESE TAIPEI

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 3rd (2022)

Chinese Taipei will make its eighth consecutive appearance with all three players having experience in the championship. Jie-En Lin (no. 119 WAGR) will be making her third straight appearance while Annika Chen (no. 454 WAGR) returns for her second year. Ping-Hua Hsieh (no. 484 WAGR) will compete for the second time having previously played for Chinese Taipei in 2024.

COLOMBIA

Appearances – 6

Best Finish – 4th (2022)

Colombia is coming off a top 10 finish last year and will have all three players returning in Maria Isabella Errichetto (no. 284 WAGR), Valeria Rubio (no. 301 WAGR) and Luciana Medina (no. 389 WAGR).

In 2022, María José Marin earned a second-place finish individually. Earlier this year, Marin won the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur and is currently ranked no. 5 on WAGR.

ENGLAND

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – T4 (2019 and 2025)

England returns two players in Lauren Crump (no. 219 WAGR) and Ellie Lichtenhein (no. 830 WAGR) from the team that tied for England’s best finish in tournament history last year. Crump will be making her third appearance at the world championship and is coming off a personal best finish of T22. Annabel Peaford (no. 328 WAGR) finished T5 individually and helped England finish T4 at the 2025 World Amateur Team Championship and will make her tournament debut this year.

Last year Charlotte Naughton won the individual title for England, finishing -10 under to hold off Clara Ding (Team Canada II) by one.

FRANCE

Appearances – 8

Best Finish – 4th (2015, 2017, 2024, 2025)

France have never finished outside of the top 10 in tournament history and are coming off back-to-back T4 finishes the past two years. An entirely new roster will compete in Brampton led by Axelle Guillemard (no. 700 WAGR).

GERMANY

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 5th (2022)

Germany will be making it’s eighth appearance coming off a 12th place finish last year in St. Catharines. Germany returns one player from that team, Sofìa Maier-Borst (no. 415 WAGR) who will be making her third appearance in tournament history. Last year Maier-Borst finished a personal best, T28.

HONG KONG, CHINA

Appearances – 1

Best Finish – T6 (2024)

Hong Kong, China return for only the second time in tournament history after finishing T6 in their debut in 2024. Arianna Lau led the way in Mississauga, finishing third individually.

Hong Kong, China are led by two players inside the top 300 in Sabrina Wong (no. 154 WAGR) who returns after competing in 2024 and Elin Wang (no. 273 WAGR).

ICELAND

Appearances – 3

Best Finish – T16 (2025)

Iceland will make it’s fourth consecutive appearance at the championship and is coming off its best finish (T16). Iceland are led by Lilja Maren Jonsdottir (no. 714 WAGR) and the lone returnee, Bryndis Eva Agustsdottir (no. 902 WAGR) from last year.

IRELAND

Appearances – 6

Best Finish – T7 (2014)

Ireland returns after a two-year absence having finished 20th in 2024. Ireland is led by Olivia Costello (no. 754 WAGR), who finished T39 in 2024.

ITALY

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 1st (2018)

Italy returns following an 8th place finish last year but with a new roster. Italy are led by Maria Sole Albini (no. 629 WAGR).

In addition to winning in 2018, Italy finished third in 2019. Alessia Nobilio earned two runner-up finishes individually, losing in a playoff in 2017. She added a third-place finish in 2019. Caterina Don also earned a third-place finish for Italy in 2016.

MEXICO

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 5th (2023)

Mexico is coming off three consecutive top 10 finishes, following up a fifth place in 2023 with a T8 and 7th. All three players from last year are returning giving Mexico one of the more experienced teams in the tournament. Regina Jiménez Jardon (no. 286 WAGR) is the lowest ranked player on the team, with Alejandra Botaya making her second appearance and Alexis Yanet Lamadrid making her third.

MOROCCO

Appearances – 2

Best Finish – 20th (2025)

Morocco will make its third consecutive appearance in Brampton with one player returning from last year in Noha Ghadi.

NEW ZEALAND

Appearances – 1

Best Finish – 15th (2014)

New Zealand returns for the first time since the inaugural championship in 2014 and brings three players within the top 550 on WAGR including Teresa Wang (no. 150), Amy Tang (no. 416) and Juwon Kim (no. 532).

NORWAY

Appearances – 4

Best Finish – 12th (2015)

Norway returned in 2025 after last competing in 2016 and earned a top 15 finish. Like Colombia and Mexico, Norway will see all three players from last season return to compete in Brampton including Marie Sandtorv Lussand, Ella Ingebretsen and Nora Sophie Johnsen.

PHILIPPINES

Appearances – 2

Best Finish – 1st (2016)

The 2016 champions will return for the first time since 2017. In 2016 Yuka Saso (now representing Japan) led the way winning the individual competition by six shots and helped the Philippines win team honours. Saso has since went on to win the U.S. Women’s Open twice (2021, 2024) and has two additional wins on the LPGA of Japan Tour during her professional career.

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 1st (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025)

Korea enter as defending champions, after becoming the first team in tournament history to win back-to-back championships.

In seven appearances, Korea has never finished outside of the top two. In addition to four team championships (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025), Korea earned runner-up finishes in 2016, 2017 and 2023. Korea enters this year’s tournament with an entirely new roster in search of more history as no team has won three consecutive championships. All three players are currently ranked inside the top 100 on WAGR including, Seoah Kim (no. 39), Gyuri Yoon (no. 81) and Seoyeon Kang (no. 86).

Three members of Korea have won individual honours including Hye-jin Choi (2015), Seo-yun Kwon (2017) and Soomin Oh (2024). Oh had an additional third place finish in 2023.

SPAIN

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 1st (2017, 2022)

The two-time champions found their way back to the podium last year finishing T2 with Team Canada I. Spain will be led by Adriana Garcia Terol (no. 222 WAGR) who is the lone returning player having finished T3 individually last year.

Terol became the second Spanish player to earn the bronze medal joining Bianca Fernández in 2017. Cayetana Fernández won individual honours in 2022, helping to lead Spain to its second team gold medal.

SWEDEN

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 2nd (2014, 2022)

Sweden returns following four consecutive top 10 finishes since 2022. Olivia Holmberg returns for her second tournament and is Sweden’s lowest ranked player at no. 377 on WAGR.

In addition to two silver medals, Sweden finished third in 2015 and 2017. Individually, Emma Svensson (2014), Filippa Moork (2015) and Meja Örtengren (2022) have all earned bronze medals.

SWITZERLAND

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 10th (2017)

Switzerland will have two returning players who helped drive them to their best finish (T14) last year since 2019. Axelle Martin (no. 542 WAGR) will be making her third appearance at the championship and has finished inside the top 40 individually back-to-back years. Also returning is Anahie Lohner Hutzli for her second appearance. Lana Guyot joins the team this year and is currently ranked no. 347 on WAGR.

UNITED STATES

Appearances – 8

Best Finish – 1st (2014)

The U.S. will send a strong squad to Brampton with two players in the top 100 on WAGR in Amelie Zalsman (no. 25) and Anna Fang (no. 51). Zalsman, the lowest ranked player in the field this year finished as runner-up to Clairey Lin at the 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship (5&4). Mia Clausen (no. 234 WAGR) joins the Zalsman and Fang for an entirely new team for the U.S.

The 2014 champions have a second place (2018) and two third place (2016, 2024) finishes in tournament history. Mika Liu won the gold medal in 2014; 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner Megan Khang (2014) and Jennifer Chang (2016) have earned silver for the U.S. and Zoe Campos took home a bronze in 2018.

THE PLAYERS

The field features seven players inside the top 100, 15 players in the top 250 and 29 in the top 500 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) as of September 17.

No. 25 – Amelie Zalsman (United States)

No. 39 – Seoah Kim (Republic of Korea)

No. 45 – Clairey Lin (Team Canada I)

No. 51 – Anna Fang (United States)

No. 55 – Shauna Liu (Team Canada I)

No. 81 – Gyuri Yoon (Republic of Korea)

No. 86 – Seoyeon Kang (Republic of Korea)

No. 119 – Jie-En Lin (Chinese Taipei)

No. 150 – Teresa Wang (New Zealand)

No. 154 – Sabrina Wong (Hong Kong, China)

No. 163 – Jodie Han (Team Canada I)

No. 219 – Lauren Crump (England)

No. 222 – Adriana Garcia Terol (Spain)

No. 225 – Ana Giuliano (Argentina)

No. 234 – Mia Clausen (United States)

A total of 26 players are returning to the field this year with nine players competing in their third championship and one player, Eileen Park (Canada II) competing in her fourth championship.

For the full player roster, please click here.

THE COURSE

Brampton Golf Club will host the World Junior Girls Golf Championship for a second time, having previously hosted the event in 2023.

That year marked Team Canada I’s thrilling gold medal finish following a three-way battle with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Team Canada I, led by coach Jeff MacDonald, was represented that year by Vanessa Borovilos (Etobicoke, Ont.), Anna Huang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.).

Denisa Vodickova of the Czech Republic won the individual title and tied the Brampton Golf Club women’s competitive course record with a 5-under 66 during the third round. The record was previously set by Brooke Henderson during the 2014 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship.

In hosting this year’s championship, Brampton becomes the third club to host multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships, joining The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont. (2015, 2017) and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. (2014, 2019, 2022).

The prestigious Brampton Golf Club has hosted several high-profile provincial and national championships. Brampton Golf Club was named the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) Club of the Year in 2023 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

The 72-player field will compete over 72 holes of stroke play in both team and individual competitions. Each day, the two lowest scores of three will count towards the team’s total score with an individual competition running concurrently.

Practice rounds will take place on Monday, September 28 with opening ceremonies on Tuesday, September 29. Tournament play will begin on Wednesday, September 30 and conclude with the final round on Saturday, October 3.

The individual winner will earn an exemption into the field for the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22, 2027.

PAST PARTICIPANTS

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014. Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include current World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019, as well as Yuka Saso (competed for the Philippines), who won the 2016 World Junior title.

2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang was part of the United States inaugural championship win in 2014 and finished second individually. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia and Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden. Hye-Jin Choi from the Republic of Korea won both the 2015 team and individual championship at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and has earned several top five finishes on the LPGA Tour.

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The Presidents Cup returns this week, with the world’s top golfers set to compete in the 16th edition of the biennial team event at Medinah Country Club in Chicago from Sept. 24-27. 

Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., will make his third consecutive Presidents Cup appearance after being selected by International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy. Conners previously competed in 2022 at Quail Hollow Club and in 2024 at Royal Montreal Golf Club. He has earned five Presidents Cup points over his first two appearances. 

Joining Conners is Abbotsford, B.C., native Nick Taylor, who will make his Presidents Cup debut. A five-time PGA Tour winner and 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion, Taylor was selected as one of Ogilvy’s six captain’s picks. 

Richmond Hill, Ont., native Taylor Pendrith will also be part of the International Team setup, serving as an assistant captain alongside Trevor Immelman, Camilo Villegas and Tim Clark. Pendrith competed in the 2022 and 2024 Presidents Cups, earning two points for the International Team in Montreal. He becomes just the second Canadian to serve as an assistant captain, following Mike Weir. 

Broadcast schedule and format:

Canada’s Presidents Cup pairings

Medinah Country Club (No. 3). Yardage: 7,548. Par: 70.

All Times EDT

Thursday: Fourballs

1:11 p.m. — Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria, International, vs. Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun, United States.

Presidents Cup rookie Nick Taylor will sit out on Day 1.