Taya Battistella leads Mid-Master division; defending champions, Team British Columbia
lead Inter-Provincial team division

BURLINGTON, Ont. – Lauren Greenlief returned to the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO in convincing style, firing an opening round 7-under 65 to take the lead at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ont. on Wednesday.

Greenlief of Oakton, Va. recorded an eagle and five birdies in a bogey-free round to take a four-shot lead into Thursday’s second round.

“Played really consistent the whole day, was in a lot of fairways and on a lot of greens, rolled the putter well and gave myself good chances on the holes where you can score,” said Greenlief when summarizing her day.

After opening with a birdie on the first hole, Greenlief holed out from 105 yards on the par 4, fourth hole for eagle.

“I could see the top of the flag stick, couldn’t see it go in, but hit it right on line and thought it would be a good shot, and it was in the hole.”

Greenlief went on to add birdies on nos. 7, 10 and 12 and closed with another on 18 after narrowly missing a hole-in-one.

“It’s hard to close out a bogey free round so to have a three-footer, little bit of a slider but I didn’t think it was going to get away from me, so it was nice to kind of be able to breathe on 18 and it went in which was great,” added Greenlief.

The 2017 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur champion is competing in the national championship for the first time since her 12-shot victory in Newfoundland and Labrador and always enjoys making the trip north.

“I’ve been playing a lot of golf this summer and I had this week open on my calendar and Judith [Kyrinis] said it was a good golf course.

“I love playing in Canada, I played in the Canadian Am a number of times and have done quite well in that event and have always played well up here,” added Greenlief, who had three top 25 finishes in the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, including at T3 in 2015.

Greenlief considers her consistent iron play as the strongest part of her game, that allows her to hit most greens. She plans to “stay calm, have fun and take advantage of the holes you can score on” while practicing patience on some of the tricker holes over the next two rounds.

Her playing partner on Wednesday was Taya Battistella of Bellingham, Wash. who finished with a 3-under 69 to sit second in the Mid-Amateur division and leads the Mid-Master division.

Battistella was 2-over through nine but turned things around with three straight birdies on holes 12 through 14 before carding the third ace of her career at no. 15.

Battistella hit a three quarter 6-iron on the 148-yard par 3 but couldn’t see the ball land on the green.

“I thought it’s either over or in the hole, my playing partners thought it was in the hole. I got up there saw the mark and saw it was in the hole.”

Battistella came close to a second hole-in-one on no. 18 but taped in for birdie to erase a bogey on the previous par 5 17th to sit four back of Greenlief and hold a three-shot lead in the Mid-Master division.

Ket Preamchuen Vanderpool of Marietta, Ga. was the third player to finish in the red figures in the field with a 2-under 70 on Wednesday.

Veronica Ivy of Victoria, B.C. and Connor Macon of Charlotte, N.C. are tied for second in the Mid-Master division, following rounds of even par, 72.

Team British Columbia leads the battle for the Margaret Todd Trophy, looking to win the title for the third consecutive year. Ivy’s even par 72 and Nonie Marler’s 4-over 76 contributed to the team’s combined score of 4-over for the first round. Teammate Aram Choi of Surrey, B.C. finished with a 5-over 77 on Wednesday. Team Quebec currently sits second at 17-over with Ontario and Alberta tied for third at 18-over. The Inter-Provincial Team Championship runs concurrently over the first 36 holes of the national championship.

Three notable exemptions are up for grabs for the winner of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, including entry into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. from August 29 – September 3, as well as a spot in the field for the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, both presented by BDO.

The field of 87 players features female golfers (aged 25-and-over as of August 5, 2026), with a handicap index of 12.0 or less. Those aged 40-and-over as of August 5, 2026, also compete in the Mid-Master division. Following Thursday’s second round the field will be cut to the low 70 players and ties, based off the Mid-Amateur division with a minimum of 10 players in the Mid-Master division making the cut.

For the leaderboards following the opening round of the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

90 player field is led by five past champions including
defending champion and four-time winner, Judith Kyrinis

BURLINGTON, Ont. – The 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, is set to get underway August 5 – 7 at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ont.

The field of 90 of the top female amateur talents above the age of 25 will tee off in their respective divisions on Wednesday August 5. The field consists of five past champions, led by defending champion and four-time winner, Judith Kyrinis of Thornhill, Ont. (2016, 2019, 2023, 2025). Last year in Lachute, Que., Kyrinis defeated Nonie Marler of Vancouver, B.C. in a three-hole playoff to win her fourth Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur title. Earlier this month Kyrinis added to her trophy cabinet with a win at the Irish Senior Women’s Amateur Championship.

Along with Kyrinis are two-time winner, Shelly Stouffer of Nanoose Bay, B.C. (2022, 2024), Lauren Greenlief of Oakton, Va. (2017), Terrill Samuel of Etobicoke, Ont. (2015) and Canadian Golf Hall of Famer, Mary-Ann Hayward of St. Thomas, Ont. (2008). In addition to five past Canadian champions, 2024 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur and R&A Women’s Senior Amateur champion, Nadene Gole of Victoria, Australia will be competing this year in Burlington.

“We are excited to host a strong field featuring past national champions and international winners at the Burlington Golf and Country Club,” said Sam Brown, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “This field has seen a significant increase in size this year and the Club and staff have worked tirelessly to ensure the course and amenities will deliver a memorable experience for everyone this year.”

Founded in 1922, Burlington Golf and Country Club has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s premier private golf clubs. The course has continually evolved while respecting its rich history, blending timeless design with thoughtful enhancements that preserve its strategic character. Today, it offers a true championship test where accuracy, course management, and exceptional putting are rewarded on every hole.

“Hosting the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is a tremendous honour for everyone at Burlington Golf and Country Club. Our members, Board of Directors, Staff, and volunteers are excited to welcome Canada’s top amateur golfers and showcase a club that has been an important part of Canadian golf for more than a century,” said Jeremy Broom, Head Golf Professional, Burlington Golf and Country Club. “Our team takes great pride in presenting the golf course in championship condition, and we know the competitors will enjoy both the challenge of the course and the hospitality that our members are known for. We look forward to an incredible week of competition and to celebrating the very best of women’s amateur golf at Burlington.”

Female golfers (aged 25-and-over as of August 5, 2026), with a handicap index of 12.0 or less are eligible to compete in the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, those aged 40-and-over as of August 5, 2026, will also compete in the Mid-Master division. In addition, the Margaret Todd Trophy will be up for grabs in the Inter-Provincial team division, running concurrently over the first 36 holes of the tournament. Following Thursday’s second round the field will be cut to the low 70 players and ties based off the Mid-Amateur division with a minimum of 10 players in the Mid-Master division making the cut.

Three notable exemptions are up for grabs for the winner, including entry into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. from August 29 – September 3, as well as a spot in the field for the 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and 2027 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, both presented by BDO.

To view the full field, tee times and more information on the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Sixth playing of the national championship is headlined by five-time women’s champion,
Natasha Stasiuk and defending men’s champion Josh Williams

GLOUCESTER, Ont.— The 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO is set for August 4-7 at Hylands Golf Club in Gloucester, Ont.

The sixth playing of the national championship features a field of 66 players and will be a 54-hole championship with both Gross Stroke Play and Net Stableford competitions. This year’s championship will feature playing divisions that will be based on EDGA Sport Class, each player who is eligible will be assigned to compete in a division. The different sport classes include sitting 1 and 2, standing 1, 2, and 3, intellectual 1 and 2, and visual 1 and 2. In addition, tee assignments will be based on Gender and Sport Class this year.

There are two different competitions, Gross Stroke Play and Net Stableford. In those two competitions there are four different divisions in the Canadian All Abilities Championship that players will compete in: Women’s Gross Stroke Play; Women’s Net Stableford; Men’s Gross Stroke Play and Men’s Net Stableford, in addition to their respective sport class.

The men’s division includes defending Gross Stroke Play champion Josh Williams of Tavistock, Ont. currently ranked no. 9 on the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), two-time Gross Stroke Play champions Chris Willis of Aurora, Ont. (no. 22 WR4GD), and Kurtis Barkley of Williamsburg, Ont. (20 WR4GD). Along with defending Net Stableford champion Kelly Masson of Grand Prairie, Alta. (no. 122 WR4GD) and past champion Kevin Delayney of Windsor, Ont. (no. 132 WR4GD).

The women’s field includes five-time Gross Stroke Play champion Natasha Stasiuk of Oakville, Ont. ranked no. 179 (WR4GD), two-time Net Stableford winner and defending champion Emma Bittorf of Strathmore, Alta. who is ranked no. 296 (WR4GD), and three-time Net Stableford Champion Tess Trojan of St. Catherines, Ont. ranked no. 554 (WR4GD).

“We are proud and excited to begin the sixth playing of the Canadian All Abilities Championship at Hylands Golf Club with a field that is comprised of several past national champions and those with international tournament experience,” said Golf Canada Tournament Director Daniel Suppa. “The national championship features a gross stroke play division and net stableford division that provides an even opportunity for the field competing in the national championship. We are grateful to the staff and volunteers at the Hylands Golf Club for their efforts to ensure the players leave Gloucester with a memorable experience.”

Hylands Golf Club is a private 36-hole facility in the nation’s capital. The South Course was built in 1963, and the North Course was built in 1972. Hylands Golf Club is part of the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Program where they provide an affordable, enjoyable, first-class golf venue in the National Capital Region for Canadian Forces personnel and their families, and others wo may be accepted as members into the club.

“I am extremely pleased that Hylands Golf Club will be hosting the Canadian All Abilities Championship,” said Matt Clitheroe, General Manager, Hylands Golf Club. “This is a great event that gives us the opportunity to promote inclusivity in golf, while having an excellent group of athletes showcase their talents in a high-level competition.”

First conducted in 2021 at Humber Valley Golf Course in Toronto, Ont., the All Abilities Championship supports Golf Canada’s commitment to create a more inclusive and respectful sport environment across the Canadian golf community.

The Stableford scoring format of the Canadian All Abilities Championship awards set points based off a golfer’s net score for the hole. The points will be awarded as follows: Albatross (5 points), Eagle (4 points), Birdie (3 points), Par (2 points), Bogey (1 point), Double Bogey or higher (0 points). The golfers with the highest total of accumulated points over 54-holes will win their respective divisions.

The national championship reflects Golf Canada’s commitment to providing competitive opportunities and advancing inclusion within the game.

Practice rounds are scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, and the championship rounds begin on Wednesday, August 5.

For the full player field competing in the 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

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July Newsletter

From range sessions to evening rounds and weekend tee times, July is all about making the most of peak golf season. This month, we’re highlighting standout moments, helpful tips and fun formats to play. Whether you’re just starting out or playing on the regular, we’re all about making golf welcoming, social and fun—just the way it should be.

She Plays Golf Championship Recap

The 2026 She Plays Golf Championship Series presented by Audi concluded on July 16 in Ontario at the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada at Smith Falls Golf and Country Club, wrapping up the three-event series.  

The series began in British Columbia at the GOLFBC Group BC Women’s Open at Nicklaus North Golf Course in Whistler. Team Canada member Tillie Claggett captured the title, finishing the tournament at 3-under par. From there, the action continued in Alberta for the Peloton Glencoe Invitational, at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club in Calgary, where Team Canada member Katie Cranston came out on top at 3-under par. Her win earned her an exemption into the CPKC Women’s Open for a third straight year through the She Plays Golf Championship Series presented by Audi. The final stop in Ontario saw Team Canada NextGen member Eileen Park take the title at the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada, finishing at 4-under par. In addition to the three tournament champions, Team Canada member Lauren Zaretsky was awarded the She Plays Golf Championship Series Order of Merit, which is given to the athlete with the top overall points across all three competitions. Lauren Zaretsky’s consistent performance earned her the fourth and final exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open.  

Congratulations to Tillie, Katie, Eileen and Lauren for their outstanding performances. We look forward to cheering them on as they compete at the CPKC Women’s Open this August 19-23 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta.

Recap of GOLFBC Group BC Women’s Open

Recap of Peloton Glencoe Invitational

Recap of PGA Women’s Championship of Canada

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Rules Simplified: Bunkers

Uh oh—your ball landed in the bunker! Before you enjoy your beach day, make sure you know the rules of playing from a bunker to avoid getting an unnecessary penalty.

What you can do:

• Remove loose impediments like leaves, stones and twigs
• Remove movable obstructions like rakes, water bottles and trash
• Dig your feet into the sand to create a stable stance

What you can’t do:

• Deliberately touch the sand with your hand or club to test its condition (such as texture, depth, or moisture).
• Touching or brushing the sand with your club during a practice swing
• Grounding your club directly in front of or behind the ball

Don’t forget to rake the bunker when you’re finished – its good etiquette and the next golfer will thank you!  

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Different Golf Formats

Looking to mix things up from your usual round? If you want a break from stroke play, you’re in the mood for team play, or just feel like trying something new, there are so many ways to enjoy golf on the course. Here are a couple of formats to try during your next round!

What is a scramble?

• Scramble is a fun and popular team format. In a scramble, everyone tees off, then the group chooses the best shot. From there, everyone plays their next shot from that spot and you keep doing that all the way to the hole. The best part? There’s less individual pressure, more high-fives and some great laughs along the way. It’s fast, social and perfect for golfers of all levels.

How to play alternate shot?

• Alternate shot is also about teamwork but with a twist. You’ll play in teams of two, but instead of each hitting your own ball, you take turns hitting the same ball. One partner tees off, the other hits the next shot and you alternate all the way to the pin (hence the name alternate shot). On the next hole? You switch who starts and do it all over again. This format is all about communication, trusting your partner and hoping for the best.

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Women’s Golf Month Recap

A big thank you to everyone who shared photos last month celebrating Women’s Golf Month! It’s amazing to see so many females out on the course enjoying the game, making memories and inspiring others to get involved. Take a look at some of the great moments captured throughout the month!

Stay Connected

We’re excited to grow the She Plays Golf community and share more opportunities for women to connect through the game.

Have ideas or content you’d like to see? Email us and we’ll do our best to include it! After all, we want to create content specifically tailored just for our community.

Stay tuned for next month’s features, including:

• 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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Lew becomes the ninth player in history to win both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship

Team Quebec reclaimed the Inter-Provincial Team Championship on Tuesday

CALGARY, Alta. – Dawson Lew entered the final round tied for the lead with Tobias Buffam and ended it by becoming a two-time national champion at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. on Thursday.

Lew of Toronto, Ont. closed out the final round with a 3-under 69 finishing the tournament at 17-under to win by three. The Team Canada NextGen member wrapped up his second national championship with rounds of 70-65-67-69-271, carding one eagle and 20 birdies during the week. Buffam of Calgary, Alta. shot an even par 72 to finish at 14-under with rounds of 67-69-66-71-274.

“Its unreal,” said Lew after becoming a two-time national champion.

“I try not to worry about who I am playing with, my main goal is to come out and do what I had to do which is hit good targets off the tees and into the greens, and continue to commit to every shot, and I think I did a pretty good job of that today,” said Lew on whether he enjoys playing in the same group as the person he is competing against.

Lew said he is a leaderboard watcher but even with his hot start of three birdies through the first five holes, he did not let it affect his game on Thursday.

“On the last three or four holes I just laid up some putts, but other than that it didn’t really change how I played,” said Lew.

Lew and Buffam were neck and neck today; Lew took an early two shot lead after grabbing a birdie on the first hole while Buffam bogeyed. Lew held the lead through the first six holes then had a tough bogey on hole no. 7 where Buffam birdied to jump back into a tie for the lead.

Lew regained the lead shortly after on hole no. 9, the two stayed even through 11 holes until Buffam had a tough double bogey on no. 12 followed by a bogey on no. 13. Lew would also bogey no. 13 but now had a three-shot lead heading into the final five holes. Lew later missed a two-foot putt for birdie on hole no. 16 but did not let it change his mentality.

“I was just like what am I doing, but I mean I still had a three-shot lead, I knew if I had two good tee shots on 17 and 18 it would do the trick,” said Lew.

Heading into the final hole of the championship Lew played it safe to ensure the victory.

“I was just going to play it as a three-shot hole, driver kind of brings in the fescue on the right so I just decided to hit three wood off the tee, and then I laid up with a pitching wedge then I just hit a flip wedge on and two putted for par.”

With the win Lew’s name will be forever etched in the history books as he joins eight fellow Canadians who have won both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

“It’s an unreal feeling, I know Nick Taylor did it and anytime you’re in the same sentence as him its pretty cool, he is a Canadian Icon. So yeah, I mean it’s surreal, I don’t think its really set in yet.”

In 2024, Lew was in a golf cart accident and suffered a significant injury ending his season due to a broken tibia. After rehabbing it over the winter he proceeded to win five tournaments in 2025 highlighted by his first national championship at the, Canadian Junior Boys Championship.

“I mean I haven’t really thought of that moment in a while. Yeah, I don’t really let the past define me and I feel like if I keep my sight forward not thinking about the past,” said Lew on whether he thinks back to 2024 and everything he had to deal with.

Lew plans to celebrate with a flight home back to Toronto later this evening along with some sleep followed by celebrating with his friends and family tomorrow.

In addition to winning the Earl Grey Cup Lew will receive a direct exemption into the 2027 RBC Canadian Open, the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, 2027 U.S. Open Final Qualifying, and 2027 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying. Lew will also be exempt to defend his title at the 2027 Canadian Amateur Championship if he is eligible.

Buffam finished runner-up, while Brett Jones of Calgary, Alta. and Jean-Philippe Parr of St-Célestin, Que. finished tied for third at 12-under.

On Tuesday, Team Quebec reclaimed the Inter-Provincial Team Championship for the ninth time, beating Team British Columbia by one stroke. The last time Team Quebec won the Willingdon Cup was at the 2022 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Team Quebec was represented by Jean-Philippe Parr (St-Célestin, Que.), Éloik Bertrand (Candiac, Que.), and Guillaume Paquette (La Minerve, Que.).

Team Quebec finished with a score of 12-under through two rounds, Team British Columbia finished second at 11-under and Team Alberta finished third at 8-under.

More than a century old, there is no amateur golf championship in Canada with a richer history than the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.  The Canadian Men’s Amateur is one of the oldest amateur golf events in the world some past champions include the Canadian golf heroes George S. Lyon, Moe Norman, Nick Weslock, Gary Cowan, Doug Roxburgh, Nick Taylor, Mackenzie Hughes, and many more. 

For the final leaderboard at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Champion, presented by BDO, please click here.

Émile Lebrun records an ace on no. 15 and sits at T3 leading into championship Thursday

CALGARY, Alta. – Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont. and Tobias Buffam of Calgary, Alta. are tied for the lead at 14-under through three rounds at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. Lew and Buffam hold a three-shot lead over the rest of the field heading into Thursday at Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary, Alta.

Dawson Lew shot a 5-under 67 carding six birdies on Wednesday. Lew the 2025 Canadian Junior Boys winner’s best finish at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship was last year at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club where he finished T5.

“I had a good stretch on the front birdieing four in a row which helped me get into the right numbers for the round,” said Lew. “I hit a couple close ones on the front which definitely helped.

“Pretty much the same thing, keep committing to every shot, picking good targets off the tees and into the greens and just keep being one hundred per cent on every shot,” added Lew on what he can do to continue success into the final round.

Lew has a chance to be one of eight players who have won both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship tomorrow. Those players being Nick Taylor, Rob McMillan, Jeff Kraemer, Brent Franklin, Doug Roxburgh, Wayne McDonald, Gary Cowan, and Bill Mawhinney.

“It would mean a lot, obviously calling yourself a Canadian Amateur champ would sound pretty sweet, I’m not going to think about it too much heading into tomorrow, I am just going to keep thinking about giving one hundred per cent to every shot,” said Lew on what it would mean to join that prestigious list of past champions.

Buffam shot 6-under 66 and carded seven birdies, three of those coming on his final three holes to put himself tied with Lew. Buffam looks to add to his amateur resume by winning the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship after winning the 2026 Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship and the U19 Alberta Championship in 2025.

“It was windy out their today, so conditions weren’t easy, I just stayed patient and was fortunate enough to roll in quite a few putts today,” said Buffam.

Buffam is one of 21 players in the field from Calgary; throughout the past three rounds he has had a lot of friends and family come out to cheer him on and expects to see them at the final round tomorrow.

“Getting to play well in my hometown with my friends and family watching feels awesome,” added Buffam.

Team Canada NextGen member Émile Lebrun of Laval, Que. is sitting tied for third at 10-under. Lebrun shot a 6-under 66 and carded five birdies and a hole-in-one on hole no. 15 at Mickelson National on Wednesday. Lebrun’s hole-in-one was his fourth of his amateur career but his first one in nine years.

“I was not expecting it, I was playing pretty good, I think I was two under at the time and looked at the leaderboard and knew I needed something to happen,” said Lebrun. “I was in between a seven iron and an eight iron, I had like 211 yards down wind, so I hit a seven, somehow just hit it perfect landed it short and rolled in the hole.

“The reaction as you can imagine was pretty crazy, I was so excited feels like the last time I made one was a million years ago,” added Lebrun.

Jean-Philippe Parr of St-Célestin, Que. also has an opportunity to become one of the eight previous players to win both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Parr shot a bogey free 1-under 71 to be T3. Parr won the Canadian Junior Boys Championship back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.

Lew and Lebrun’s Team Canada teammate Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont. played his seventh tournament round in a row after playing in the PGA Tour Americas Osprey Valley Open last week. Matthews shot a 2-under 70 carding four birdies to sit T5 heading into the final round. Matthews previous best finish at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship was T10 at last year’s championship.

The winner of the Earl Grey Cup will receive direct exemption into several events, including a spot in the field at the 2027 RBC Canadian Open. Additionally, the Canadian Men’s Amateur champion will earn an exemption into the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, 2027 U.S. Open Final Qualifying, and 2027 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying. The winner will also be exempt into the 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and will have the chance to defend their title, if eligible.

For the full leaderboard following the third round of the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Brooke Henderson and Anna Huang will represent Canada at the 2026 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire, England. 

The championship will be contested from July 30 – August 2, bringing together the world’s best players to compete for the final of the five major championships in women’s golf.  

Henderson looks to add another major 

Canada’s most accomplished professional golfer, Brooke Henderson, returns to the AIG Women’s Open looking to add a third major championship to her résumé. The 14-time LPGA Tour winner captured the 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2022 Amundi Evian Championship, while also owning two CPKC Women’s Open titles. The Smiths Falls, Ont., native has enjoyed success throughout her career on links-style layouts and will once again look to contend against the world’s top players at Royal Lytham & St Annes. 

Henderson is scheduled to begin her championship: 

• Round 1: Thursday, July 30 – 1:26 p.m. BST 

• Round 2: Friday, July 31 – 8:42 a.m. BST 

Huang makes another major appearance 

Joining Henderson in the field is Vancouver’s Anna Huang, one of Canada’s brightest young stars. The teenager continues her rapid rise after turning professional in 2025 and earning multiple victories on the Ladies European Tour. Huang has quickly established herself among Canada’s next generation of elite golfers and will make another appearance on one of golf’s biggest stages this week.  

Huang’s opening-round tee times are: 

• Round 1: Thursday, July 30 – 12:09 p.m. BST 

• Round 2: Friday, July 31 – 7:25 a.m. BST 

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Dawson Lew and Jean-Philippe Parr tied for the lead entering the third round on Wednesday

CALGARY, Alta. – Team Quebec entered the final round of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship trailing Team British Columbia and Team Ontario and finished with a team score of 12-under to win their tenth Willingdon Cup, to cap off an exciting second round at the 121st playing of the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO on Tuesday at Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary, Alta.

Jean-Philippe Parr of St-Célestin, Que. led Team Quebec to the top of the leaderboard in the annual Inter-Provincial Team Championship. Parr shot an 8-under 64 carding nine birdies on Tuesday to secure Quebec the victory. The 2021 and 2022 Canadian Junior Boys champion not only helped secure the team championship but also put himself into a tie atop the leaderboard after two rounds.

“It feels great to win the Inter-Provincial Championship, I didn’t even know we won until you guys just told me, but I’m so proud to represent my home province of Quebec,” said Parr. “It’s a huge honour for me and my teammates to be able to accomplish that and bring the trophy back home to Quebec.

“I felt like I got it going pretty early, specifically on 10, making a good putt for birdie, then on eleven I hit my second shot short of the green and was able to make a nice putt from the fringe to tap in distance for birdie, that’s when I felt like I got it going,” said Parr. “My game’s felt pretty good, I haven’t putted well recently so it was nice to get the putter going today. Making putts is a great feeling, it makes you feel like you can’t miss a shot, I wish I could have that feeling all the time.”

Parr was joined by teammates Éloik Bertrand of Candiac, Que. and Guillaume Paquette of La Minerve, Que. Parr’s 64 and Bertrand’s even par 72 counted on Tuesday, with Parr and Paquette’s scores counting towards the overall team score on Monday.

Team British Columbia finished one back of Quebec at 11-under with the host province, Team Alberta rounding out the top three at 8-under in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship.

Team Canada NextGen member Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont. shot a bogey free 7-under 65 to sit at 9-under through two rounds. Lew carded five birdies and one eagle to move him into the co-lead with Parr following Tuesday.

“I hit the ball really well today, I had a good par save on the first hole and then was able to hit every green from there on out which made it a pretty stress-free round,” said Lew.

“Keep picking good targets off the tees and into the greens and just continue committing to every shot and ensuring I execute my process as best I can and I will be happy with the result,” added Lew on what he can do to continue his success through the next two rounds.

Lew’s Team Canada teammates Thomas Grenier of Thetford Mines, Que. and Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont. are also in the hunt. Grenier shot 3-under 69 carding five birdies putting him into a tie for third. Matthews shot a 2-under 70 to sit at T4 entering Wednesday. Matthews was 1-over through 15 holes but finished strong with a birdie on no. 16 and an eagle on no. 18 to strengthen his position on the leaderboard.

Brock Blais of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. recorded a hole-in-one on no. 15 at Mickelson National finishing his round at 3-under 69. Blais hit a nine iron straight at the hole, landed it three and a half feet past the pin, and it rolled right into the hole, for the fifth ace of his career. Blais sits at 4-under through two rounds tied for 25th.

Eighty-two (82) players made the cut at even par following Tuesday’s second round and will compete over the final 36 holes of the championship at Mickelson National.

The winner of the Earl Grey Cup will receive direct exemption into several events, including a spot in the field at the 2027 RBC Canadian Open. Additionally, the Canadian Men’s Amateur champion will earn an exemption into the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, 2027 U.S. Open Final Qualifying, and 2027 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying. The winner will also be exempt into the 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and will have the chance to defend their title, if eligible.

For the individual and inter-provincial team leaderboards following the second round of the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

For as long as Étienne Papineau could remember, golf has been a big passion for his family. Today, as a member of Team Canada, Golf Canada’s National Team Program, the talented 29-year-old has his sights set on pursuing this passion at the highest level.

“My dad’s side of the family are all golfers. My dad, Luc Papineau, competed in some high-level amateur events but never played professionally. He introduced me to golf around the age of four or five, and I’ve enjoyed it ever since. It’s become my biggest passion,” said Papineau.

“I remember following him when he was competing in tournaments; and when I was around nine or 10, I started competing in tournaments myself.”

Growing up, young Étienne played soccer and did some ski racing as well, but in his early teenage years he decided to focus his efforts on his golf.

“When I was 13 or 14, I was selected for Équipe Québec, moved to Quebec City, and started to take golf more seriously,” he recalled.

While attending CEGEP—Quebec’s distinctive post-secondary education system that bridges high school and university—in Quebec City, Papineau enjoyed breakthrough success as a junior golfer.

At the age of 16, he won the 2013 Quebec Junior Boys Championship by 13 strokes. In 2014, Papineau was selected for Golf Canada’s Junior Squad and repeated as Quebec Junior Boys Champion. Then, in the summer of 2015, the promising junior golfer continued his success by capturing the Quebec Men’s Amateur Championship.

“My game really started to take off in 2013, when I was attending CEGEP in Quebec City. I completed my CEGEP in English because I was considering playing college golf in the U.S. Over the next few years, I started thinking that maybe I could make a career out of golf.”

After completing his CEGEP, Papineau attended West Virginia University on a golf scholarship.

“I was lucky to go to West Virginia. I had the opportunity to play with some unreal golfers and to cross paths with some of the best golfers today,” he noted.

“I remember we won the Big 12 (conference) tournament, which was really amazing. And the coach was unbelievable.” 

All was going smoothly until the summer of 2020, when the Division I golfer started to experience pain in his knee, which would require surgery later that year.

“I decided to have surgery on my knee in September 2020, and initially I was concerned about putting pressure on it; it took me about a year and a half to fully recover,” he recalled.

By the start of 2022, the West Virginia University grad was healthy and ready to take his game to the professional ranks.

In January of 2022, Papineau had the round of a lifetime when he shot 59 at the Legacy Golf Club in Arizona. He would follow that up by earning a spot to the WM Phoenix Open via the tournament’s Monday qualifier.

Team Canada Men’s Head Coach, Derek Ingram, recalls Papineau’s impressive start as a professional.

“I remember he Monday qualified for the Phoenix Open and just before that, he also shot a 59. He was working hard in that off-season with the other guys from the National Team and had some great results. He had some good mojo,” said Ingram.

In addition to the hard work Papineau put in during the off-season, Ingram speaks about the elements in his game and his personality that contributed to his successful start as a professional.

“Étienne is a very consistent ball striker. He’s athletic and drives it straight and a bit longer than average. He hits a lot of greens in regulation and gives himself a lot of opportunities. He’s a streaky putter. When he’s on, he could have a lot of success and has a chance to win,” Ingram noted.

“As a person, he’s really thoughtful. He has a good energy about him, with a positive vibe and a good sense of humour. He has a quiet, confident approach to the game.”

While Papineau would go on to have a solid first year as a pro in 2022, the following year would be even better.

In June of 2023, Papineau would capture his first pro win on the then-PGA TOUR Canada.

His tournament score of 18-under was good for a five-stroke victory at the Royal Beach Victoria Open. The talented young Canadian would finish third in the Fortinet Cup Standings and secured Korn Ferry status for 2023-2024.

“I think the biggest difference between my first and second years as a professional was my mindset. I started to believe in myself, and when you believe in yourself and are confident in your approach, you can accomplish anything,” said Papineau.

Coming off a difficult 2025 season, the 29-year-old Canadian is competing on the PGA TOUR Americas this season and found some great form recently. In June, he secured a tie for second at the Inter Rapidismo Golf Championship in Colombia and more recently Papineau earned a playoff victory at the Osprey Valley Open.

Currently fifth on the PGA TOUR Americas Points List with five events to go, he is in a strong position to return to the Korn Ferry Tour at season’s end. For Ingram, the story isn’t defined by where Papineau sits on the Points List today, but by the player he knows Papineau to be. He believes the Canadian has the resilience, work ethic and talent to reclaim his place among the game’s best.

“He could have confidence when looking at guys like Taylor [Pendrith] and Mac [Hughes] and knowing it’s not going to be an overnight success. And he could look at guys like A.J. [Ewart] and Sudarshan [Yellamaraju] and say, ‘I regularly practice and compete against those guys, and I could beat them, and they could beat me. If they could do it, then I could do as well.’” Ingram pointed out.

“I know he’s had to overcome some injuries and he’s always worked really hard on his game. I think he’s more than good enough to be a solid PGA TOUR player one day.”

Team Canada member Justin Matthews tied for fourth; Team British Columbia and Team Ontario tied for first entering the final round of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship

CALGARY, Alta. – Jay (Jihoo) You, Tiger Xie, and Brett Jones are all tied for the lead following the opening round of the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, on Monday at Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary, Alta.

You of Langley B.C. and Jones of Calgary, Alta. played their first round at Heritage Pointe Golf Club and Xie of Surrey, B.C. played at Mickelson National Golf Club where they all shot rounds of 6-under 66. You finished the first round carding one eagle and five birdies.

“Overall, my irons were pretty good, I was sticking a lot of my shots inside 15 feet and also my putts were rolling dead centre which helped a lot,” said You. “On hole seven I hit my drive off the heel and had around 250 yards in with front wind, I just aimed right at the centre of the green hoping to get it close and I ended up sticking it to three feet for eagle.”

Xie finished his round with two eagles and five birdies. One of his eagles on hole no. 13 was holed out from 140 yards. “I was hitting the ball off the tee really well, I think I hit like 12 fairways today. Then on a couple of the drivable par fours, I was able to take advantage on those,” said Xie. “My putting wasn’t great today, I missed a lot of chances, the greens here are really hard to read.

“Overall, my chipping and off the tee was really good today,” added Xie. “I hope to continue doing what I did today, maybe work on my putting later today, just try and make some more birdies out there.”

Jones finished his round carding nine birdies, putting him in a good position to compete for the Earl Grey Cup. Jones finished in second overall and first in the amateur division at the 2026 Mickelson National Invitation earlier this month.

Team Canada member and lowest ranked World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) player in the field (no. 89), Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont. shot 5-under 67 at Heritage Pointe to sit T4 heading into the second round. Matthews was unable to play a practice round prior to the tournament as he was playing in the PGA Tour Americas Osprey Valley Open in Caledon, Ont.

“My dad helped me a lot, he saw the golf course before. It was a lot of target golf, I had to be patient, hit on the right side of pins and make some putts,” said Matthews.

“I think any time you get to play at the next level it gives you more perspective and helps you appreciate special weeks like this when you come back to amateur golf,” said Matthews on whether experience playing at the next level gives him an advantage coming into this week.

Some of Matthews Team Canada teammates including Ethan Wilson of Edmonton, Alta. finished his round at Heritage Pointe at 3-under 69 carding four birdies. Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont. is sitting at T34 following a 2-under 70, finishing his round with 4 birdies. As well as Jager Pain of Woodbridge, Ont., Eddie Gu of Aurora, Ont., and Spencer Shropshire of Ramara, Ont. who all shot 1-under 71 and sit at T49.

Fifteen players are within two shots of the lead entering the second round on Tuesday. Players will switch courses for their second round with players who played at Heritage Pointe, heading to Mickelson, and players who played at Mickelson will play at Heritage Pointe.

The winner of the Earl Grey Cup will receive direct exemption into several events, including a spot in the field at the 2027 RBC Canadian Open. Additionally, the Canadian Men’s Amateur champion will earn an exemption into the 126th U.S. Amateur, 2027 U.S. Open Final Qualifying, and 2027 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying. The winner will also be exempt into the 2027 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and will have the chance to defend their title, if eligible.

Team British Columbia and Team Ontario are tied at 5-under in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. Trailing them are Team Quebec sitting at 4-under and Team Nova Scotia at 2-under. The Inter-Provincial Team Championship will conclude following tomorrow’s second round where the winning province will be presented with the Willingdon Cup.

For the individual and inter-provincial team leaderboards following the opening round of the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.