Last year, Canadian golf fans were treated to a truly momentous year in Canadian golf.

Highlighted by Nick Taylor cementing his place in Canadian sports history with his unforgettable 72-foot winning putt to become the first Canadian to win the RBC Canadian Open in 69 years. The silhouette of Taylor’s iconic putter toss now finds it’s permanent place as the tournament’s official logo.

While there is much to celebrate from this year’s on-course performances, milestones off the course deserve as much attention.

Year end is often time for pause and reflection on moments and experiences that helped to shape our past season. 2024 is no different, with much to reflect upon and celebrate that was simply, good for the game.

Golf, It’s Good For You – Ahead of World Health Day, Golf Canada launched a season-long campaign that highlights the many health benefits that the sport can provide. The campaign – Golf, It’s Good for You – focused on golf’s positive physical, mental and social benefits to significantly improve one’s quality of life.

All of the World Health Organization’s key criteria for health enhancing physical activity can be achieved through golf. It is an activity that incorporates strength, balance, endurance and cognitive challenges, and has also been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness, enhance mental agility and foster social connections. In recent studies, it’s even been found to combat over 40+ chronic diseases.

Along with the launch of the campaign a golf and health website along with enhancements to Golf Canada’s Mobile App were introduced. For more information on the many health benefits the game can provide, please click here.

Expansion of She Plays Golf Festivals and introduction of new Championship Series – She Plays Golf was first piloted in Calgary in 2023 and expanded to the Greater Vancouver Area and Greater Toronto Area in 2024 providing more programming and opportunities for women to try golf. She Plays Golf festivals feature inclusive programming for women and girls, addressing gaps in the participation pathway and introducing new women and girls to the game in a safe, fun and judgement-free environment.

Three week-long festivals featured 23 events at 18 golf facilities with over 800 women and girls engaged in She Plays Golf programming. Over 580 festival participants who were new to golf experienced activities led by close to 90 women coaches and volunteers.

In addition to the festivals, a new championship series was introduced featuring three enhanced 54-hole tournaments. The Peloton Glencoe Invitational, GOLFBC Group BC Women’s Open and the ORORO PGA Women’s Championship of Canada were part of the She Plays Golf Championship Series in 2024. In addition to prize money, the top two finishers at each event earned direct exemptions into the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open. Team Canada members Lauren Kim and Anna Huang (Peloton Glencoe Invitational), Ellie Szeryk and Brooke Rivers (GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open) and Michelle Xing and Katie Cranston (ORORO PGA Women’s Championship) earned exemptions.

Plans for She Plays Golf in 2025 will be announced in the new year, for more information, please click here.

First Tee – Canada fully operational coast-to-coast – 2024 officially marked First Tee – Canada programming being available in every province across the country. In addition to this significant advancement, First Tee – Canada achieved another milestone by surpassing 100,000 participants since its inception in 2021. This year alone, First Tee – Canada provided programming to over 84,500 participants at 386 facilities (golf facilities, schools and community centres) led by 239 coaches across Canada. Seventy per cent of programming was offered at no cost to participants and 74 per cent of partnered schools and community centres serve equity-deserving communities with 45 per cent of participants identifying as BIPOC and 41 per cent identifying as female.

The continued growth of First Tee – Canada reflects the sustained impact of corporate and champion donors driving the philanthropic excellence of the Golf Canada Foundation which experienced another banner year with more than $11.2 million in funds raised in support of the game of which $5.487 million was for First Tee – Canada.

Youth On Course will be fully national in 2025 – In 2024, over 32,900 rounds of golf at $5 or less were played with 5,382 unique participants marking significant increases for both. Youth On Course programming was available across nine provinces and 105 golf courses participated in the program that saw expansion to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 2025 will see planned expansion into Quebec, making the program fully national.

Inaugural BDO National Golf League champions crowned – The BDO National Golf League was launched ahead of the 2023 season as a nationwide, season-long competition to enhance weekly recreational league experiences for men, women and junior golfers. The inaugural season saw 10,000 participants from 107 leagues from coast-to-coast. Scoring followed a 9-hole net stableford format that took place during a six-week period of a club’s league season. Within those six weeks, the best four scores were used to determine the individuals that would advance to the provincial championships for a chance to be one of 52 pairings that would compete for the league championship at Hamilton Golf and Country Club the weekend before the RBC Canadian Open.

Storyline twists occurred during the championship round thanks to inclement weather that halted play on two occasions, resulting in a re-formatting of play. To complete the championship, pairings played their respective nine holes, with the top teams from the back and front nine then meeting in a playoff for the championship.

Tim Charles and Peter Morse were crowned the inaugural champions of the BDO National Golf League following a playoff win over Reid Middleton and Brian Thorne. Morse drained a lengthy putt to claim the championship for the Nova Scotia duo.

Along with becoming the inaugural champions, Charles and Morse travelled to Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland to represent Canada in The R&A 9 Hole Challenge one-week prior to the 152nd Open Championship as part of winning the national championship. For more information on the league and how to get involved, click here.

Golf – the number one participation sport in Canada – This past year saw an increase in public playing members with a Golf Canada membership. This year also marks back-to-back years of 10 million+ scores being posted by Golf Canada members. Last year marked the first time that the 10 million milestone had been reached and Golf Canada members surpassed that number in 2024 with 10.6 million scores posted to the Golf Canada Score Centre! For more information on a Golf Canada membership, click here. For more information or to download Golf Canada’s Mobile App, click here.

Canadians competing with the world’s best – Canadians continued to find themselves on the world’s biggest stage as Nick Taylor, Corey Conners, Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp wore the Maple Leaf at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Henderson and Sharp were competing in their third consecutive Olympic Games since golf was re-introduced at Rio 2016. In three games, Henderson has earned finishes of 7, T29 and T13. Conners earned the best men’s finish since golf returned with a T9 finish in Paris.

Canadian Golf Hall of Famer, Mike Weir was named Captain of the International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Que. Joining Weir were Conners, Mackenzie Hughes and Taylor Pendrith who were Captain’s picks for the International Team. After a difficult opening day, the International Team responded by winning all five foursome matches on Friday to sit tied heading into the weekend. In the end, Team U.S.A. retained the title, winning 18.5 – 11.5 over Team International. Conners and Pendrith both earned two full points for their team during the biennial event. The 2026 Presidents Cup will take place at Medinah Country Club in Chicago, Ill.

Canadian golf fans set new records in Hamilton and Calgary – Canadian golf fans took in both National Open Championships in record numbers this past year. Over 209,000 fans combined attended the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open setting new attendance records for both tournaments.

The success of Canada’s National Open Championships was recognized by both the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour in their season-ending tournament recognition awards. The RBC Canadian Open took home the PGA TOUR’s Best Marketing Initiative award for the logo and branding of the tournament changing to Nick Taylor’s iconic putter toss silhouette. Originally designed to be a one-year tribute, the change will now be permanent.

The CPKC Women’s Open was awarded the Gold Driver Award for Best Volunteer Appreciation. Volunteerism was a critical part of the success of the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. The tournament was conducted for the first time at Earl Grey and saw 1,300 dedicated volunteers, whose positions were filled ahead of schedule, help to deliver an exceptional experience in Calgary. To recognize the work of its volunteers, the tournament hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Day which included a complimentary breakfast, happy hour and gifts that were given to all volunteers to celebrate the 50th playing of Canada’s National Women’s Open.

Offering more tournaments and pathways for Canadian amateur golfers – This season saw the introduction of a new championship added to the amateur championship calendar with the debut of the Canadian U15 Championship. The tournament provided young players the opportunity to compete for a national championship while receiving information about the high-performance journey through an educational summit following play.

Golf Canada also introduced the inaugural Canadian Collegiate Invitational, bringing some of the best NCAA Division I Men’s teams north of the border. The event will expand to include a women’s competition in 2025.

In total, 12 national amateur championships, 16 qualifiers, six NextGen tournaments and two Team Canada NextGen selection camps provided Canadians with opportunities to compete coast-to-coast from the junior level all the way to the senior ranks. The season concluded with the World Junior Girls Golf Championship which showcased some of the brightest upcoming golfers from around the world.

Lisa Meldrum becomes the 86th inductee into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame – In keeping with the importance of celebrating Canadian golf excellence, Lisa Meldrum of Montreal, Que. was named the 86th member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in February.

Meldrum enjoyed an accomplished junior and amateur career, having won 12 championships between 1997 and 2003.

Her successful competitive run was highlighted by winning the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship three consecutive years in a row from 2001 to 2003. During that time SCOREGolf recognized her as the Best Female Amateur Golfer in Canada all three years. Prior to the Canadian Women’s Amateur three-peat, Meldrum won the 1998 Canadian Juvenile Girls Championship and the 2000 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, later earning SCOREGolf’s Best Female Junior Golfer recognition in 2000.

For more on Meldrum’s incredible career, please click here.

A new home for Canadian Golf – Phase one of construction on a new home for Canadian golf is well underway at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Originally announced in July 2022, the 26,000 sq. ft. facility will be the national headquarters of Golf Canada along with the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum. Elements of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame can already be found in the main clubhouse and locker rooms at TPC Toronto. Lockers and memorabilia highlighting Canadian golf legends and significant moments in both the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open history are now part of the fabric at TPC Toronto. The new facility will also be the national headquarters for First Tee – Canada and will include an 18-hole publicly accessible community putting green. To follow the progress and for more information on the new home for Canadian golf, please click here.

From the season’s opening drive to the final putt and the many volunteers, partners and stakeholders who support Canadian golf, there is much to celebrate and reflect upon that was simply, good for the game in 2024.

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.

Zheran Yu, Willow Valley Golf Club, Hole #8

I was playing with one gentleman named Nick Zhang. It was around 100 yards from the blue tee with a front pin. I used my gap wedge.

Val Ziegeman, Ivey Ranch Country Club, Hole #2

Hole #2 at Ivey Ranch. Playing alongside my husband Norm along with my neighbours Maury and Joan.

Pavel Racu, Scarlett Woods Golf Club, Hole #9

I was with my friend Ken, it was just about high noon, yardage was 182. I hit the lucky number 7 iron using a Lynx four ball and will spend the rest of my life chasing that feeling.

Nick Withers, Gorge Vale Golf Club, Hole #2

It was a beautiful Victoria late afternoon after a long Monday at the home office. A little cool at 10 degrees Celsius or so but rain had subsided from previous days and decided to get a quick nine holes with my wife, teeing off without any range or putts after a two week hiatus from golf. Made a good up and down for a par on hole #1 and headed to the par 3, 155 yard, hole #2 on the Gorge Vale course. It was a beautiful hole with a gentle breeze into us. As I hadn’t warmed up, I took an extra club, 7 iron, and hit my lefty draw but a little thin. I uttered some gentle encouragement for it to go and saw it cover the water but then lost sight of my yellow ProV1x that I prefer for Fall golf. I figured the ball was just past the flag which was why I couldn’t see it, (that and the fact my vision isn’t what it once was, even with glasses!) As I strolled down to my wife’s tee box, I looked and couldn’t see the ball behind the flag so I took out my phone and recorded my stroll to the hole where I confirmed the hole-in-one. Number one for me and a wonderful memory for sure! And it continued with a good nine from there, finishing just before darkness at one under for the nine holes, my personal best. Of course a hole-in-one helped with that!

John Krasevec, Las Vegas Country Club, Hole #3

We were in Las Vegas for a “Clublink goes to Vegas” trip. There were 110 of us there for the four-day tournament. This was our first round of the week. The hole was playing 155 yards. I used a 6 iron.

Dixie Haley, Marina Mazatlan Golf Course, Hole #6

It was a very exciting day to have a hole-in-one! I had one before at the P.E.I. amateur a few year’s back. My playing partner was Deric Stucker. The yardage was 83. The club I used was a Cobra pitching wedge.

Gerry Risi, Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club, Hole #17

I was playing with Peter Dunn, Stacy McGann and Jamie Mathieson. On hole #17, which is a par 3, the yardage was 148. I used a 4 hybrid.

Theresa Walterhouse, Verde River Golf Club, Hole #5

It was exciting but also a bit surreal! I was playing with Rob Burkart. I can’t remember the exact yardage but I think it was likely about 90 yards or so, pin position in a bowl right after some bunkers. So it is a bit of a tricky shot because if you are short you are in the bunkers, if you are long, you are in the back bunkers. And interestingly, if you are above the hole you are fine but it will funnel down and almost always go well past the pin to the bottom of the bowl, very difficult to make that putt from above the hole. So I played a pitching wedge as I didn’t want to be too long into the back bunkers and purposely landed well past and a bit right of those bunkers/bowl, (actually executed what i intended.) It hit the perfect spot and then caught the top of the bowl and funnelled left all along the top ridge of the bowl until it eventually came down the bowl on the left side right above the flag and into the hole. I was just extremely happy that I caught the bowl and it was going to funnel down. I’d rather be below the flag trying to make that putt, but to have it go in was a total shock. Rob and I were on separate tee boxes, they were lateral, and I yelled over at him, “I think that went in the hole” and he thought it did too, couple behind us heard us. Didn’t see the shot but saw me pull it out of the hole when I was on the green. In fact the couple who witnessed it we chatted with a few holes later and they thought maybe I had a few hole-in-one’s before because we were so calm. Not the case, it was my first!

Michael Peter, Pine Ridge Golf Course, Hole #16

Got a hole-in-one at Pine Ridge Golf Course. It was hole #16, a par 3 playing 165 yards. Hit an 8 iron to a blind pin. Driving up to the green we couldn’t see the ball so we instantly knew that it was in the hole!

Michael Gatens, Miramont Country Club, Hole #4

The pin was back left at 136 yards. I hit 8-iron from white tee’s, hit behind the hole, caught the slope and rolled back into hole. Was playing with two members from my regular old-guy’s group. The club made a nice plaque for me.

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.

Justin Ewing, Cayuga Golf Course, Hole #17

On a Saturday, my son, Justin Ewing scored a hole-in-one on hole #17 at Cayuga Golf Course. Our foursome included, Gary Ewing, Lori Ewing, Justin Ewing and Nathan Ewing.

– Submitted by Justin’s mom

Patricia Keays, Pine Needles Golf & Country Club, Hole #15

I was playing at Pine Needles with my daughter and her boyfriend. It was on hole #15, a 100-yard par 3. I was using my 7 iron. It was nearly 10 degrees the day after Thanksgiving! My final score for the round was 103, not my best, haha!

Evan Smith, Mountain Woods Golf Club, Hole #9

The day of the hole-in-one was a perfect Fall day for a round of golf, a warm sunny day with a light breeze. I was playing with my longtime friend, Mike Whittaker. We’ve been playing golf together for over 50 years, since we were kids. We were paired up with two other club members, Ken and Simone.

Hole #9 at Mountain Woods is a 121 yard par three. It has an elevated tee with a great view of the green. I would normally use a pitching wedge but decided at the last minute to try a gap wedge for the first time. The shot looked pretty good off the tee, high and straight at the pin, but I lost sight of it looking into the sun. Once down at the green, not seeing the ball anywhere, I thought it must have come up short. I looked everywhere, including in the creek that runs in front of the green. “I guess it must have gone long,” I thought, getting a bit frustrated at not being able to find the ball. It was only when I went past the hole and looked down that I realized it had gone in,  from frustration to elation in an instant.

Golf is a wonderful game, good exercise and fresh air, great companionship, and the occasional shot that makes us think we have real talent.

Robert Walsh, Glendenning Golf Course, Hole #11

I was playing at Glendenning Golf Course on the last day of season. Played with my two brothers, Stephen and Paul Walsh, plus our good friend, Wayne Fowler. On hole #11 playing at 148 yards I hit an approach wedge which spun side ways in the hole. It was my second this summer. I had one on the same course, hole #6 in June.

Jeff McKee, Kingsville Golf & Country Club, Hole #9

My hole-in-one was on hole #9, from the white tees. The hole was playing 138 yards and I hit my 7 iron. My playing partners were fellow members Greg Hengl and Bob Donaldson. 

Murray Blair, Lakewood National Golf Club, Hole #12

My hole-in-one was a 7 iron from 178 yards. I was playing with my wife Dana and two great friends from the United Kingdom. My second hole-in-one this year!

Stuart Elliot, Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, Hole #6

I did indeed ace hole #6 at Pheasant Glen, 136 yards with an 8 iron past the flag, spinning back. Three good buddies were there to see it, Al Hope, Phil Noble and Kim “Sharpie” Sharpe. Sharpie took the above photo. Big credit should go to Ross Mantell, a CPGA pro who works and teaches at Pheasant Glen. He has been helping me to play the best golf of my life.

Jim Macleod, Waikoloa Beach & Golf Resort, Hole #7

My wife, Terry was there with me. It was hole #7 on the Waikoloa Kings Course, 144 yards and I used a nine iron. I thought it might have gone in, but after I parked the cart at the back of the green, I took my putter and sand wedge to the green, just in case! After 45+ years, one of them white dimpled balls finally found that four inch hole! Great experience!

The Golf Journalists Association of Canada (GJAC) has announced its Golf Story of the Year, along with various Player of the Year awards for the 2024 season.

“GJAC is pleased to recognize Canadian professional and amateur golfers again this year with our year-end Player and Canadian Golf Story of the Year awards,” said Mike Johnny, president of the Golf Journalists Association of Canada. “The competitive golf landscape in Canada continues to thrive, with successes across multiple tours and levels of competition. At home, participation in the game remains high, and grassroots initiatives to expand engagement in golf are flourishing. From the Presidents Cup to the World Junior Girls Championship, to name just two, Canada is always proud to showcase the best players coming to compete on the world stage.”

Here are the Story of the Year and Players of the Year for the 2024 season:

Presidents Cup Return to Royal Montreal Named GJAC Story of the Year

The Presidents Cup returned to the Royal Montreal Golf Club, the site of Canada’s first time hosting the event in 2007. Under the leadership of International Team captain Mike Weir, two Canadians—Mackenzie Hughes and Taylor Pendrith—were selected to join Canadian qualifier Corey Conners.

The Americans won the biennial competition 17–10 for their 10th straight victory.

While hosting this event in Canada was significant, it was Weir’s leadership and the numerous storylines of Canadian player participation that created positive energy among Canadian golf fans.

Taylor Pendrith Named Male Professional of the Year

Pendrith’s most successful year on tour was capped with his first PGA Tour victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, along with seven top-10 finishes in 2024. Advancing to the Tour Championship, Pendrith finished tied for 14th in the season-long FedEx Cup standings.

Pendrith was named to his second Presidents Cup team, playing in all five sessions and tying for the International Team lead with two points.

He ended the year ranked 47th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Brooke Henderson Named Female Professional Player of the Year

Canada’s most accomplished professional golfer was named Female Professional Player of the Year for 2024. With nine top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour and her selection to Canada’s Olympic golf team, Henderson continued to lead as Canada’s top female golfer. She ended the season ranked 13th in the CME Race to the Globe standings on the LPGA Tour.

Henderson finished the year ranked 25th in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking.

Ashton McCulloch Named Male Amateur of the Year

McCulloch, a sophomore at Michigan State University and a member of Team Canada, had a standout season. He did not finish lower than tied for seventh in all 2024 competitions, including a victory at The Johnnie-O at Sea Island. He also qualified for the U.S. Amateur and advanced to the round of 16, while finishing second at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

McCulloch competed in the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, shooting 75-75.

Lauren Kim Named Female Amateur of the Year

Kim, a sophomore at the University of Texas, capped off a successful season with a collegiate victory at the Glencoe Invitational, earning an exemption to compete in the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open. She also finished tied for third at the Big 12 Women’s Golf Championship and fifth at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.

Kim, a member of Team Canada, is currently ranked 25th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

For more info about GJAC, visit www.gjac.ca.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida — The PGA TOUR today announced its schedule for the 2025 FedExCup Fall, a critical seven-event slate that helps finalize PGA TOUR eligibility for the 2026 season.

The FedExCup Fall kicks off with the Procore Championship (Sept. 8-14) at Silverado Resort in Napa, California, before taking a two-week break, during which the Ryder Cup will be contested at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. The FedExCup Fall resumes with the Sanderson Farms Championship (Sept. 29-Oct. 5) at The Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. 

“Building on an incredibly compelling FedExCup Fall, the upcoming eligibility changes further heighten the drama and excitement for fans, with more at stake for players than ever before,” said Tyler Dennis, PGA TOUR Chief Competitions Officer. “With events in four U.S. states, Japan, Mexico and Bermuda, the conclusion to the 2025 golf calendar promises to be exciting for our fans worldwide, while also providing a lasting impact in the communities where we will play.”

As announced last week, the PGA TOUR’s event in Japan has both a new title sponsor and a new home. With the TOUR’s multi-year agreement with global consulting company Baycurrent, Inc., the newly named Baycurrent Classic (Oct. 6-12) will be contested for the first time at Yokohama Country Club, set in Yokohama, Japan. One of the premier golf courses in Japan, Yokohama Country Club was designed in 1960 by Takeo Aiyama and remodeled in 2016 by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. 

The Black Desert Championship (Oct. 20-26) follows in Southern Utah at Black Desert Resort, as the TOUR builds upon a successful 2024 debut that marked the TOUR’s first trip to Utah in more than 60 years. 

The FedExCup Fall resumes in Los Cabos, Mexico, with the World Wide Technology Championship (Nov. 3-9) at El Cardonal at Diamante, a Tiger Woods-designed golf course. The season then concludes with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship (Nov. 10-16) at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, followed by The RSM Classic (Nov. 17-23), with the FedExCup Fall standings being finalized at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

As previously announced, there are a number of eligibility changes for 2026 that will make the FedExCup Fall even more consequential in the coming year, most notably that the top 100 in the FedExCup standings through the 2025 FedExCup Fall will secure exempt status for the following PGA TOUR Season (a decrease from 125 in prior years), with Nos. 101-125 having conditional status. This change to the Priority Ranking, as recommended by the TOUR’s Player Advisory Council and approved by the Policy Board on November 18, ensures the 35 players who receive their cards via the Korn Ferry Tour, DP World Tour and PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry have a greater certainty of schedule and equitable playing opportunities.

The FedExCup Fall will finalize top 100 eligibility for 2026 FedExCup Regular Season, providing exempt status for Full-Field events as well as a spot in THE PLAYERS Championship. Among the significant benefits to winning during the FedExCup Fall are a two-year PGA TOUR exemption, 500 FedExCup points, entry into the season-opening The Sentry and eligibility into major championships that have traditionally invited PGA TOUR winners. Five of the seven winners from the 2023 FedExCup Fall went on to qualify for the 2024 FedExCup Playoffs – Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim, Collin Morikawa, Erik van Rooyen and Ludvig Åberg – while seven players in 2024 moved into the top 125 to secure fully exempt status for the 2025 season after beginning the FedExCup Fall outside the top 125.

Players who qualify for the 2025 FedExCup Playoffs (top 70) are exempt for the 2026 season, with players advancing to the BMW Championship (top 50) also being exempt into all Signature Events for 2026. Players ranked No. 51 and beyond will carry their FedExCup Points from the Regular Season and first FedExCup Playoffs event into the FedExCup Fall and will continue to accumulate FedExCup Points to finalize the FedExCup Fall standings and determine eligibility for the 2026 season. As part of the Aon Next 10, players ranked Nos. 51-60 through the FedExCup Fall earn their way into two early-season 2026 Signature Events, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational.

All seven FedExCup Fall events will be televised on GOLF Channel and distributed via the World Feed with PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ providing featured group coverage on Thursday and Friday for the four U.S. domestic events.

The PGA TOUR’s Challenge Season, consisting of three events, will follow the FedExCup Fall: the Hero World Challenge (Dec. 1-7), hosted by Tiger Woods; the mixed-team Grant Thornton Invitational (Dec. 8-14), an event co-sanctioned by the PGA TOUR and LPGA; and the PNC Championship (Dec. 15-21). All three Challenge Season events will be televised on NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock.

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.

Michael Drotar, Black Mountain Golf Club, Hole #11

Hole-in-one at Black Mountain Golf Course in Kelowna, overcast weather with minimal breeze. Golfing with Joanne Drotar (wife), Dave Graham and Lori Graham. Hole #11, par 3, elevated tee box, white tee’s and yardage was 124. Used a 9 iron and hit a nice draw. My last hole-in-one was at Black Mountain Golf Course as well, on August 9, 2022.

Dave Bruce, Algonquin Golf Course, Hole #8

Hole #8 was 127 yards and I used a pitching wedge. Algonquin Golf Course in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
I was playing with Tim Morrison, Ed Hurley and Vaughn McIntyre. I hit a slight draw onto the green and the ball rolled slowly about 15 feet before dropping into the hole.

Dylan Silver, Lake St. George Golf Club, Hole #2

It was on hole #2 on the West course at Lake St.George Golf Club on closing day. I had the pleasure of playing the final round of the year with my two brothers, Connor Silver and Lukas Silver along with Lukas’s girlfriend, Jessica Macinnis. I hit a knock down gap wedge from 114 yards that landed about three feet behind the pin before spinning back into the cup. 

Shane Gencarelli, Club de golf l’Albatros, Hole #16

I got my first hole-in-one at Club de golf l’Albatros in Quebec City! It was a 107 yard, par 3. Hole #16 and I used my 52 degree Taylormade wedge!

Cameron Boyd, KenWo Country Club, Hole #2

I was playing with a couple of my good golf buddies Blake Alexander, Grant Lane and Luke Redden. It was on hole #2 from the back tees playing 160 yards. I used a 7 iron.

Nick Arrigo, Ladies’ Golf Club Of Toronto, Hole #13

Hole #13 was a 113 yard, par 3. Used a 52 degree wedge and played with Roy Fraser, Jane Huang and Stephen Choi. I was playing a fall match with Roy Fraser. He shot first and landed six feet left pin high to the flag. I took a little extra time so I wouldn’t rush my shot. The ball left the club well and had slight draw. From where we were I could see it was going to be okay and then I heard it hit the flag. After that, I thought it bounced to the side of the hole. After arriving to the green I couldn’t see where the ball was except that Jane’s ball had gone long and Roy’s was beside the hole. Roy kidded me and said,“look in the hole” and there it was. My shot punched down the rim and hit the flag at the bottom of the cup.

Zachary Pero, Greenhills Golf and Country Club, Hole #12

Had my first hole-in-one on hole #12 at my home course, Greenhills Golf and Country Club in London, Ontario. Pin was tucked behind the front-left bunker at 158 yards, playing about 165 to 170 yards into the wind. Smooth 7 iron with a high, tight draw. View of the hole was obstructed by the lip of the bunker so we didn’t see it drop, but once we walked up onto the green we noticed the pitch mark about 18 inches in front of the hole, leaned in for a closer look and there it was. What a rush!

Jeff Brockhoff, The Links of GlenEagles, Hole #5

We had a group of 12 people golfing that day. Here are the other Golf Canada members that were part of our group: Karin Smith, Bruce Busby, Bill Busst, Bill Trafford, Rod Bader, Patrick Houde, Val Groebmair and Steven Bleiker. The non-members were Lonn Hornsby, Cam McDougall and Drew Martin. Hole #5 is an elevated par 3. It is 140 yards, and was playing 112 yards that day with a front pin placement. Wind was coming at us a bit. I choked up a bit, and hit a three quarter swing pitching wedge. Didn’t want to try and full swing a gap wedge because of the wind. It looked good in the air, but hard to tell because of the elevation difference. It landed on the front of the green, bounced twice, getting closer to the pin, and then spun sideways. Then disappeared into the hole. We all started yelling and screaming. My first hole-in-one ever! Will never ever forget it and the feeling.

Tyler Martin, Cabot Cliffs, Hole #6

I played my first-ever round at Cabot Cliffs and was lucky enough to score my first hole-in-one on the hole #6! The pin was located at the front, around 134 yards, so we had a clear view as it rolled right in from the slope on the right side. I made a last-second switch from a pitching wedge to a 9 iron to account for the wind. My playing partners were James Bryce, Sean Sturge and Liam Sturge.

Peter Cox, Forest City National, Hole #17

After close to 50 years of playing golf, my first ace at the short but tricky hole #17 at Forest City National, London, Ontario. It has a small green guarded at the front and right side by a ravine, along with a steep and grassy drop-off on the left side. You have to land short of the hole since the green slopes hard from back to front and the pin was near the front at 91 yards. I used my gap wedge and after hitting it, someone in my group said, “oooh, it’s gotta go, it’s gotta go.” Then we all watched it land two yards on the green, bounce forward once, then roll another two yards uphill into the hole, as I said, “yes, its gotta go in the hole.” A great day with friends from Greenhills Country Club.

Bill Gilhooly, Olympic View Golf Club, Hole #4 and Hole #16

On December 3rd, I scored a hole-in-one on hole #4 at Olympic View Golf Club. The length was 164 yards, using a 6 hybrid. Incredibly I also scored an ace two months ago on October 2nd on hole #16 at Olympic View. It was about 120 yards with a pitching wedge. These were my first aces ever!

Golf Canada members can look back and celebrate their 2024 golf season with the return of #MyGolfYear presented by BDO.

Members get access to a snapshot of their season highlights and their personal #MyGolfYear can be proudly shared with friends and fellow golfers across their social media channels.

After the successful launch of #MyGolfYear following the 2021 golf season, the 2022 campaign saw the addition of new achievements and golfing milestones available for every member who logged their scores into the Golf Canada Score Centre over the course of the season.

New for 2024 is the addition of health statistics. As part of Golf Canada’s Golf and Health campaign, members are now able to review elevation gained, distance walked, and number of steps taken during the season. For more information on Golf and Health and all the benefits the game provides, click here. 

Members can share their #MyGolfYear stats, highlighting total rounds, best round, total holes played, total distance played, health statistics along with personalized achievements from the 2024 golf season.

The #MyGolfYear campaign wraps up another successful year in Canadian golf including back-to-back years of 10 million scores posted by Golf Canada members. Last year marked the first time that the 10M milestone had been reached and Golf Canada members surpassed that number in 2024!

“Golf Canada members enjoy looking back on their seasons and having the opportunity to share their accomplishments and milestones with their networks through their #MyGolfYear stats, following another record number of rounds played in 2024,” said Tim McLaughlin, Chief Marketing Officer, Golf Canada. “We are proud to be able to include health data through the advancement of our app so members can track their progress and highlight the many health benefits that the game of golf can provide. We encourage all members to take advantage of this fun initiative to share their stats from the past season.”

The full list of #MyGolfYear achievements for 2024 include:

Top Golfer: Your handicap ranks you in the top 15 per cent of golfers in Canada.

Every Day I’m Golfing: You played golf every day of the week this year, joining 127,450 other Canadians who accomplished the same feat in 2024.

Golfer For All Seasons: You played at least one round in each of April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Have Clubs, Will Travel: You and 39,908 Canadians played a round in three different cities within Canada in 2024.

You and another 933 Canadians played a round in 15 different cities in Canada this year.

#MyGolfDay: You play golf on Saturday. That’s your day and you’re sticking to it!

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: You managed to play at least one round, five weeks in a row this year.

Peak Summer: Canada’s warmest day in 2024 was July 22. On that day, you and 56,842 other Canadians played a round of golf.

From Sea to Sea: You and just two others played golf in 10 different provinces this year.

I am Canadian: You and 120,028 others celebrated Canada Day weekend with a round of golf.

Golf Supporter: You have been a supporter of Golf Canada and golf in Canada for more than five years – Thank You!

Golf Protector: You have supported Golf Canada for over 10 years and helped us grow the game – Thank You!

Breaking Not Bad: You broke 100/90/80/70 this year – Congrats!
A round under 70 puts you amongst the top 5 per cent of golfers in Canada.
A round under 80 puts you amongst the top 38 per cent of golfers in Canada.

New to the Club: You joined the Golf Canada community in 2024 – Welcome!

To learn more about Golf Canada and the benefits of membership, please visit golfcanada.ca/join/.

To view your #MyGolfYear graphic, check your e-mail associated with your Golf Canada account or log into the Golf Canada Mobile App.

Thank you for being a Golf Canada member and enjoy sharing #MyGolfYear across your social networks!

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – The PGA TOUR announced the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas schedule, which features 16 tournaments contested across eight countries, beginning in March and culminating in September at the Fortinet Cup Championship, where Korn Ferry Tour membership will be awarded to the top 10 finishers on the season-long Fortinet Cup standings.

For the second consecutive season, the top 10 players in the final Fortinet Cup standings will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership for the 2026 season. A $225,000 USD purse will be contested for at each of the 16 events, totaling a $3.6 million USD pot for the season. Additionally, a $100,000 bonus pool will be shared among the top 10 players, with $25,000 awarded to the points leader, courtesy of Fortinet.

“On the heels of the success of the inaugural PGA TOUR Americas season, we are thrilled to continue building on that momentum in 2025,” said Korn Ferry Tour President Alex Baldwin, who oversees PGA TOUR Pathways, which includes the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas, PGA TOUR University and PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. “We have added some exceptional golf courses to the 2025 schedule, and we remain confident PGA TOUR Americas will identify and prepare golf’s emerging stars as players continue on their journey to the Korn Ferry Tour and ultimately the PGA TOUR.”

The 2025 PGA TOUR Americas schedule features two segments – the Latin America Swing (Segment I) and the North America Swing (Segment II). The Latin America Swing includes six events in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico and Colombia, while the North America Swing is comprised of 10 events – nine in Canada and one in the United States – and culminates with the Fortinet Cup Championship at Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, British Columbia.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with PGA TOUR Americas as the season long cup sponsor, culminating in the Fortinet Cup Championship,” said Marc Asturias, Vice President of Marketing and Field CISO for Government at Fortinet for Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. “This year, we are excited to expand the Tour to include Cordoba, Argentina, and Mexico City, Mexico and to host the season finale in the greater Vancouver area, home to one of our major research and development centers. With over 24 years of leadership in the cybersecurity industry, Fortinet remains committed to bringing together our partners, customers, and communities to celebrate emerging golf talent, share the latest technology trends, and support local communities across the Americas.”

PGA TOUR Americas membership is comprised of players from the PGA TOUR Americas 2024 season and participants in the 2024 Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, as well as players from PGA TOUR Americas Q-School (to be contested between the two segments in 2025) and players finishing No. 11-25 in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2025.

The PGA TOUR Americas season begins March 27-30 with the 93 Abierto del Centro Cordoba, held at Cordoba Golf Club in Argentina. After a one-year hiatus, PGA TOUR Americas will return to Argentina for the ninth edition of the Abierto del Centro (2013-19, 2022). Notable past champions of the event include PGA TOUR members Alejandro Tosti (2022), Tom Whitney (2019), and Cristobal Del Solar (2018).

Immediately following the season opener in Argentina, the Tour will return to the Rio Olympic Golf Course for the 70th Brazil Open (April 3-6). Recognized globally for hosting the 2016 Olympic Golf Competition, the Rio Olympic Golf Course will begin the first year of a three-year agreement which sees the Tour return to the famed course through at least 2027.

After a two-week break, the season resumes with the KIA Open (April 24-27) at Quito Tenis y Golf Club in Quito, Ecuador. As the only tournament to earn multiple awards in the 2024 season, the KIA Open was recognized for Best Tournament Brand Identity and Best Tournament Awareness.

The following week, the Tour will travel to Los Inkas Golf Club in Lima, Peru for the Diners Club Peru Open (May 1-4), which was named the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Tournament of the Year. The Diners Club Peru Open enters its 12th year as a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event.

The three-week trip concludes with the Bupa Championship (May 8-11) at Club de Golf Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. While the 2024 Bupa Championship was contested at Tulum Country Club, now host of the Korn Ferry Tour’s PGA Riviera Maya Championship, the 2025 Bupa Championship will see the Tour return to Club de Golf Mexico for the first time since 2013.

A one-week break in the schedule leads into the Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship (May 22-25) at El Rincon Golf Club in Bogota, Colombia. The Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship marks the conclusion of the Latin America Swing, with the top 60 players in the Fortinet Cup retaining membership for Segment II in North America. The Nos. 1 and 2 players in the Fortinet Cup at the conclusion of the Latin America Swing will earn conditional membership for the Korn Ferry Tour 2026 season.

After the Latin America Swing and before the North America Swing, PGA TOUR Americas Q-School will be contested across six sites. Five sites will be in North America, while the sixth will be a new site in Colombia. The top nine finishers from each Q-School site will earn exempt membership for PGA TOUR Americas, starting with the 10-event North America Swing, while players finishing 10th-25th (and ties) from each site will earn conditional status.

The PGA TOUR Americas summer slate begins on the east coast of Canada and works westward, starting with the Explore NB Open (July 3-6) at Mactaquac Golf Course in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The following week, the Tour heads to the Bromont Open (July 10-13) at Golf Chateau-Bromont in Bromont, Quebec.

After a one-week break, the second three-week stint of the schedule begins with the Commissionaires Ottawa Open (July 24-27) at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Ottawa, Ontario. The Tour will then return to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (July 31-August 3), previously host of the 2024 season finale, for the Osprey Valley Open presented by Votorantim Cimentos – CBM Aggregates. With the North Course hosting the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, the 2025 Osprey Valley Open presented by Votorantim Cimentos – CBM Aggregates will be contested on the Heathlands Course. The BioSteel Championship (August 7-10) at Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor will wrap up the three-week stretch of Ontario-based events.

The Tour returns from a week off with the Manitoba Open (August 21-24) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The 2025 tournament marks the beginning of a five-course rotation, with Breezy Bend Country Club serving as the first host venue. The Tour then heads to its only U.S. event, the CRMC Championship presented by Northern Pacific Center (August 28-31) at Cragun’s Legacy Courses in Brainerd, Minnesota.

After a one-week break, the closing stretch of the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas season commences with the ATB Classic (September 11-14) at Northern Bear Golf Course in Edmonton, Alberta, followed by the Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist (September 18-21) at Uplands Golf Club in Victoria, British Columbia. The top 120 players in the Fortinet Cup upon conclusion of the Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist will be eligible to compete at the season-ending Fortinet Cup Championship.

The Fortinet Cup Championship (September 25-28) will be contested at Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, British Columbia. Morgan Creek Golf Course is the newest addition to the PGA TOUR Americas schedule, as the golf course will host its first PGA TOUR-sanctioned event to round out the Tour’s second season.

For more information on the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas season, please visit PGATOUR.com/americas.

Select ticket options for Canada’s two National Open Championships –
the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and 2025 CPKC Women’s Open –
are now available

OAKVILLE, Ont. (December 13, 2024) – What began as a marketing initiative to highlight an iconic winning moment at the RBC Canadian Open, will now take its permanent place in tournament history.

Golf Canada, in partnership with title sponsor RBC is pleased to announce that the reimagined tournament logo celebrating Nick Taylor’s historic win as the first Canadian champion in 69 years, will now become the tournament’s permanent mark.

“Team RBC Ambassador Nick Taylor’s historic winning putt will forever be an iconic moment in Canadian sports history and one of the most thrilling plays at our country’s national championship,” said Mary DePaoli, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, RBC. “It is only fitting that Nick leaves a lasting legacy on the tournament logo and we continue to be very proud of the mark he’s made on Canadian golf.”

The revised brand identity for Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship originally rolled out in 2024 as a one-year tribute to Taylor’s iconic 72-foot winning putt on the fourth playoff hole to defeat Tommy Fleetwood at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto.

The putter toss logo was universally well received and earlier this week, was named the PGA TOUR’s Best Marketing Initiative for 2024 as part of the Tour’s season-ending meetings in Orlando, Fla.

“We are incredibly proud to forever immortalize this signature winning moment in Canadian sports history as the permanent brand identity and logo mark for the RBC Canadian Open,” said Tim McLaughlin, Chief Marketing Officer, Golf Canada. “The original plan was for this to be a one-year tribute, however, the putter toss logo was so well received that we felt celebrating Nick Taylor and this signature moment permanently on the core championship mark was an easy choice. The putter toss logo has now been emblazoned on the RBC Canadian Open trophy signifying the permanence of the change.”  

The overwhelmingly positive feedback to the reimagined logo for the RBC Canadian Open made the decision to immortalize the moment a fitting choice.

“This recognition from Golf Canada, my partners at RBC, and everyone involved in the RBC Canadian Open is humbling beyond words. I was flattered by last year’s commemorative tournament logo, but for that to now become the permanent brand identity of our national open is truly an incredible honour,” said Nick Taylor. “I’m proud to share this with my family who make these special moments possible.”

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Tickets for Canada’s National Open Championships Now on Sale…

Golf Canada also announced today that select tickets are now available for both of Canada’s National Open Championships – the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open.

The 2025 RBC Canadian Open will be conducted for the first time ever at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont., from June 4-8. TPC Toronto is quickly becoming one of the premier Canadian golf destinations, with all three courses ranked inside the Top 100 by SCOREGolf Magazine. Canadian favourites Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Pendrith, Adam Hadwin and 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion Nick Taylor will compete for Canada’s National Open Championship. The Canadian contingent will challenge the defending champion from Scotland, Robert MacIntyre, who finished at 16-under to win at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ont. and earn the Scotsman’s his first PGA TOUR victory.

The 2025 CPKC Women’s Open will take place at the historic Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., August 20-24. One of 17 golf clubs in Canada to have hosted both the Men’s and Women’s National Open Championships. The CPKC Women’s Open is one of the top women’s sporting events in Canada and won back-to-back LPGA Tournament of the Year honours in 2022 and 2023. The Brooke Brigade will be out in full force as 2018 CPKC Women’s Open champion Brooke Henderson will headline a field of the world’s best in Mississauga. Defending champion Lauren Coughlin earned her first LPGA Tour win in 2024 at the Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Alta., an event that set an all-time attendance record for the tournament.

“There is so much momentum in Canadian golf and energy behind both the CPKC Women’s Open and RBC Canadian Open, added McLaughlin. “Both have become must-attend events on the Canadian sports calendar, and we are pleased to give fans this opportunity to lock in their tickets for both historic championships.”

Along with world class golf, fans can belt out their best rendition of “O’ Canada” and experience the thrills of the iconic “Rink Hole” as well as enjoying premium food and beverage options in The Fare Way at both national open championships.

As two of Canada’s premier annual sporting events, both the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and 2025 CPKC Women’s Open offer three select ticket options now on sale for golf fans to experience the thrill of live professional golf at Canada’s National Open Championships. The advance ticket options include:

• Any Day Grounds Ticket: Access to the RBC Canadian Open / CPKC Women’s Open on any one day, Wednesday through Sunday (on-sale for a limited time, while supplies last.)

• Weekly Grounds Ticket: Access to the full week of the tournament, Wednesday through Sunday. (RBC Canadian Open/CPKC Women’s Open).

• 1904 Club Weekly Ticket/Heritage Lounge Weekly Ticket: Access for all four days of Championship play from Thursday through Sunday. (RBC Canadian Open/CPKC Women’s Open).

The 2024 CPKC Women’s Open was recently named the Gold Driver Award recipient for Best Volunteer Appreciation at the LPGA’s annual Gold Driver Awards. The CPKC Women’s Open has earned Tournament of the Year honours the previous two years (2022 and 2023). Golf Canada and CPKC also received Gold Driver Awards for Best Volunteer Engagement in 2023, Best Sponsor Activation in 2019, 2022, and 2023 as well as Best Community and Charity Engagement in three of the last five full season campaigns.

Through its CPKC Has Heart campaign, CPKC once again will be making a significant charitable contribution to the host community. Since 2014, the CPKC Women’s Open has helped raise over $22 million in support of children’s heart health in North America. A host community beneficiary of the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open will be named by CPKC and Golf Canada at a later date.

The official charitable beneficiary of the RBC Canadian Open First Tee – Canada. As part of the commitment to junior golf, admission all week is free for youth aged 12-and-under at both tournaments.

Volunteer, sponsorship, and corporate hospitality opportunities for both tournaments are also available. To purchase tickets or for more information on the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, please visit rbccanadianopen.com and for the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, please visit cpkcwomensopen.com.

Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other from afar, but this week they’ll get to see one another up close.

Conners and Henderson will team up once again at the Grant Thornton Invitational, a unique event where some of the best golfers from the PGA and LPGA Tours compete as pairs. The tournament is quickly becoming an annual reunion for the two graduates of Golf Canada’s junior program.

“Since turning professional, our careers have gone separate ways, and we haven’t been able to cross paths too much,” said Conners, who finished the men’s season 39th on the FedEx Cup standings. “I’m always cheering her on from afar, and always have my eye on the LPGA Tour leaderboard when she’s playing.”

Henderson, likewise, has been keeping tabs on Conners’s exploits.

“It’s just been really fun to watch his career and cheer him on,” said Henderson, who finished 13th in the women’s tour’s rankings. “I think this event has reconnected us, in a way, and it’s been really special and great to be able to know his family and just to watch this game and be his partner here is really cool.”

Both were on Team Canada back in 2013 when they won the Copa de las Americas along with Albin Choi and Augusta James.

Conners and Henderson also represented Canada at the last two Olympics but due to COVID-19 restrictions they didn’t get to interact at the Tokyo Games in 2021. The men’s and women’s tournaments were on different weeks at the Paris Games this past summer.

The two Canadians finished second at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational last year with a combined score of 25 under, a shot behind New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and Australia’s Jason Day.

“It’s been great to be able to share some experiences like the Olympics and this event last year and spending more time together has been awesome,” said Conners, who is from Listowel, Ont. “She’s this amazing person, amazing golfer, and a fun partner at this event.”

The stacked leaderboard will see 16 pairs tee off on Friday at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. American Tony Finau withdrew from the event on Wednesday afternoon. He was replaced as top-ranked Nelly Korda’s partner by Daniel Berger.

“I feel like we make a great team, and I’m excited for Friday to tee it up and hopefully make some birdies and be inspired by (Conners’s) great shots,” said Henderson, who is from Smiths Falls, Ont.

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PGA TOUR — Six Canadians are vying for a PGA Tour card at the PGA Tour Q-School this week. Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., Edmonton’s Wil Bateman, Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S., Toronto’s Sebastian Szirmak, as well as Matthew Anderson and Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., will all be in the field at Dye’s Valley Course and Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., this week.

LPGA TOUR — Hamilton’s Alena Sharp and Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que., both earned full status on the LPGA Tour for 2025 after solid showings at the final qualifying stage of the Q-Series on Monday. Sharp tied for 21st at 7 under and Leblanc tied for 24th at 6 under. The top 25 finishers in the tournament earned their status.

GOLFZON TOUR — A team of five golfers from the Greater Toronto Area will be competing in the GOLFZON Tour, a golf simulator league that features 12 teams from North America and the United Kingdom. Team Toronto will play its GOLFZON Tour quarterfinal match at a Golfplay location in Waterloo, Ont., on the virtual Old Course at St. Andrews against Team Orlando on Dec. 19.