Fitzsimmons becomes fourth three-time winner of the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur; Derek Dalziel wins Mid-Master division while Team Ontario retaining Inter-Provincial Team title

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – Charles Fitzsimmons is a national champion for a third time after holding on to win the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship by one shot at Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C.

Fitzsimmons of King, Ont. shot a 3-over 74 to finish the tournament at 1-over to edge Dustin Franko of Delta, B.C. by one shot. Fitzsimmons posted rounds of 71-72-68-74-285 to become the fourth three-time winner of the national championship.

“Still processing the win, it feels great,” said Fitzsimmons following his win on Friday. “Today was a real challenge, Dustin played solid and he and I were going back and forth, it was just pressure filled for every moment and a really good challenge. My games been close all summer and to be able to get the win here is really special.”

Fitzsimmons got into some early trouble opening with three bogeys from his first four holes but rebounded to grab two birdies on holes 7 and 9 to finish his front nine on a positive stretch. Fitzsimmons opened his back nine with six consecutive pars before a pair of bogeys on Nos. 16 and 17 tightened the leaderboard.

“Ultimately, I’m always trying to come back and hit a golf shot that is what is the most important thing to focusing on the shot you’re trying to hit and letting everything else slide aside. I had lots of thoughts of what could happen, lots of nerves and all kinds of different emotions popping up but really just trying to use my abilities and my skills to re-focus on trying to hit a good golf shot,” he said.

Fitzsimmons grabbed a par on 18 to hold off Franko and win the title. The win marks three Men’s Mid-Am titles for Fitzsimmons tying him with Dave Bunker (2008, 2009, 2010), Garrett Rank (2014, 2015, 2016) and Joseph Deraney (2018, 2019, 2023). The four trail only seven-time winner, Graham Cooke and four-time winner Stu Hamilton on the all-time winners list.

“It’s pretty special to be named amongst that group of players that have won this tournament three times. I probably would have never dreamt I could have done that as a kid so to be here now still kind of feels like a dream. It’s really cool to be part of Golf Canada history that way,” added Fitzsimmons.

Taylor Durham of North Vancouver, B.C. finished third at 3-over while Kyle Gordon of Whitby, Ont. and Wyatt Brook of Heffley Creek, B.C. finished tied for fourth at 4-over.

Derek Dalziel of London, Ont. won the Mid-Master title after finishing 7-over to win by one shot over Mike Landry of Hanwell, N.B. and Mike Aizawa of Richmond, B.C.

Team Ontario was represented by Derek Dalziel, Kyle Gordon of Whitby, Ont. and Stephen Brown of Corunna, Ont. On Wednesday, Dalziel led the team with a 1-under 70 that included a hole-in-one on the par-3 fifth hole, while Gordon’s 1-over 72, highlighted by a hole out for eagle on the par-4 17th, counted towards the team’s total. Each of Ontario’s past three wins have come with new team members each season. Team Nova Scotia finished as runner-up at 5-over while Team Alberta was third at 6-over. Team Quebec (10-over) and Team New Brunswick (12-over) rounded out the top 5.

The 155-player field, comprised of players aged 25 and over, was cut to the low 70 players and ties at 10-over or better following Wednesday’s second round. Players aged 40 and older also competed in the Mid-Master division as well as the Mid-Amateur division as both divisions ran concurrently over 72-holes.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, Fitzsimmons will receive direct exemptions into the 2025 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. from September 13 -18, the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship along with a 10-year exemption into the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

For the final leaderboards following the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Derek Dalziel leads Mid-Master division heading into Friday

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – There is a familiar name atop the leaderboard at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. Charles Fitzsimmons, who won the 2021 and 2022 tournaments, has grabbed the lead heading into the final round at Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C.

Fitzsimmons of King, Ont. tied for the low round of the day with a 3-under 68 to jump into the lead by two. Fitzsimmons quickly answered two front nine blips to stay even on his round through nine. The two-time champion opened the back nine with back-to-back birdies on Nos. 10 and 11 and closed strong on with another on No. 18 to put himself in the lead.

Second round co-leader, Dustin Franko of Delta, B.C. is currently solo second following a 2-over 73 to drop to even par for the tournament. Derek Dalziel of London, Ont. and Taylor Durham of North Vancouver, B.C. are tied for third at 2-over, while Wyatt Brook of Heffley Creek, B.C. and Mike Aizawa of Richmond, B.C. at tied for fifth at 3-over. In the Mid-Master division, Dalziel holds a one-shot lead over Aizawa.

The 155-player field, comprised of players aged 25 and over, was cut to the low 70 players and ties at 10-over or better following Wednesday’s second round. In addition to competing for the Mid-Amateur title, players aged 40 and older also will compete for the Mid-Master title as both divisions are running concurrently over 72-holes. In addition to the individual titles, the Inter-Provincial Team Championship is taking place over the first two rounds of play. The lowest two scores out of three team members, over 36-holes will determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. The Mid-Amateur division will run concurrently with the Mid-Master division for players 40 and older.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2025 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. from September 13 -18, the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship along with a 10-year exemption into the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

For the leaderboards following the second round of the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Ryan Tsang and Dustin Franko co-lead in Mid-Amateur division;
Mike Aizawa leads Mid-Master division heading into Thursday

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – The R. Bruce Forbes Trophy will remain with Team Ontario for a third consecutive year following a come from behind win at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C.

Team Ontario entered play four back of Team Nova Scotia in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship on Wednesday but fired a combined score of even par to finish at 2-over and reclaimed the team title, three shots clear of the opening round leaders.

Team Ontario was represented by Derek Dalziel of London, Ont., Kyle Gordon of Whitby, Ont. and Stephen Brown of Corunna, Ont. On Wednesday, Dalziel led the team with a 1-under 70 that included a hole-in-one on the par-3 fifth hole, while Gordon’s 1-over 72, highlighted by a hole out for eagle on the par-4 17th, counted towards the team’s total. Each of Ontario’s past three wins have come with new team members each season.

Team Nova Scotia finished as runner-up at 5-over while Team Alberta was third at 6-over. Team Quebec (10-over) and Team New Brunswick (12-over) rounded out the top 5.

In the Mid-Amateur division, Ryan Tsang of Thornhill, Ont. has grabbed a piece of the lead following a 2-under 69 on Wednesday. Tsang carded four birdies in his round, including two back-to-back on holes No. 16 and 17 to finish in red figures. Tsang opened the day tied for fourth with seven others at even par and three back of first round leader Glenn Robinson of Middle Sackville, N.S. Co-leading is Dustin Franko of Delta, B.C. who shot an even par 71 to remain at 2-under for the championship. Franko entered play one shot back of Robinson and now finds himself tied for the lead by two shots.

Mike Aizawa of Richmond, B.C. trails the co-leaders at even par and sits solo third in the Mid-Amateur title race. In addition to being in contention for the Mid-Amateur title, Aizawa has jumped ahead in the Mid-Master division after shooting a 2-under 69 to take a one-shot lead over Dalziel.

Two-time Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur champion, Charles Fitzsimmons of King, Ont. is in a four-way tied for fourth in the Mid-Amateur division, sitting three back at 1-over for the championship.

The 155-player field, comprised of players aged 25 and over, was cut to the low 70 players and ties at 10-over or better following Wednesday’s second round. In addition to competing for the Mid-Amateur title, players aged 40 and older also will compete for the Mid-Master title as both divisions are running concurrently over 72-holes. In addition to the individual titles, the Inter-Provincial Team Championship is taking place over the first two rounds of play. The lowest two scores out of three team members, over 36-holes will determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. The Mid-Amateur division will run concurrently with the Mid-Master division for players 40 and older.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2025 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. from September 13 -18, the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship along with a 10-year exemption into the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

For the leaderboards following the second round of the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Team Nova Scotia leads Inter-Provincial Team Championship

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – Glenn Robinson fired a 3-under 68 on Tuesday to take the lead following the opening round of the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C.

Robinson of Middle Sackville, N.S. carded five birdies in his round on Tuesday to hold a one-shot lead over Dustin Franko of Delta, B.C. who sits solo second following a 2-under 69. Patrick Perrin of Winnipeg, Man. is alone in third following a 1-under 70, while eight players including 2021 and 2022 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur winner, Charles Fitzsimmons (King, Ont.) are tied for fourth at even par (71).

Robinson also holds a three-shot lead in the Mid-Master division over John Drewery of Amherstburg, Ont. and Patrick Weeks of Vancouver, B.C.

Nova Scotia leads the Inter-Provincial Team Championship by three shots over Team Alberta heading into the final round of the team component on Wednesday. Nova Scotia is represented by Robinson, along with Matt Gallupe of Lake Loon, N.S., and Brett McKinnon of Truro, N.S. Robinson’s 3-under and McKinnon’s 1-over 72 counted towards the team’s combined total of 2-under on Tuesday. Team Alberta is at 1-over while Team Ontario sits third at 2-over, Team New Brunswick is 3-over and Team Manitoba and Team Quebec are tied for fifth at 4-over.

The 155-player field, comprised of players aged 25 and over, will be cut to the low 70 players and ties following Wednesday’s second round. In addition to competing for the Mid-Amateur title, players aged 40 and older also will compete for the Mid-Master title as both divisions are running concurrently over 72-holes. In addition to the individual titles, the Inter-Provincial Team Championship is taking place over the first two rounds of play. The lowest two scores out of three team members, over 36-holes will determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. The Mid-Amateur division will run concurrently with the Mid-Master division for players 40 and older.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2025 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. from September 13 -18, the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship along with a 10-year exemption into the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

For the leaderboards following the opening round of the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Championship schedule to include 12 National Amateur Championships presented by BDO, six NextGen Championships, the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and two Canadian Collegiate Invitationals in addition to Canada’s National Open Championships –
the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open

Golf Canada will also conduct qualifiers for several USGA Championships including Local and Final Qualifying for the U.S. Open as well as the U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Men’s and Women’s Amateurs and U.S. Junior Girls and Boys Championships

February 6, 2025 – Golf Canada is pleased to announce its full 2025 championship schedule, which includes amateur and professional competitions in addition to various qualifiers hosted at golf facilities across Canada.

The 2025 schedule is headlined by Golf Canada’s two National Open Championships — the RBC Canadian Open, taking place at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont. June 4-8 and the CPKC Women’s Open, being held at the historic
Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., August 20-24.

Golf Canada’s 2025 competition calendar also includes 12 National Amateur Championships presented by BDO, six NextGen Championships, two Canadian Collegiate Invitationals and the World Junior Girls Golf Championship.

As the National Sport Federation and governing body of golf in Canada, Golf Canada conducts the country’s premier amateur and professional golf championships to support the development of the nation’s top talent through world-class competition.

“We are pleased to announce the full championship schedule for 2025 and look forward to hosting the top amateur athletes from across the country and around the world competing for our prestigious national championships,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Golf Canada Director, Amateur Championships and Rules. “On behalf of Golf Canada, I would like to thank our corporate partners, our host clubs across the country, our tournament staff and volunteers coast-to-coast who are essential in making these tournaments possible.”

The Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program supported by Gary Cowan Heritage Fund and the Canadian Senior Golf Association will once again be available for juniors competing in the NextGen Championships and all National Junior Championships (Juniors and U15) who meet eligibility requirements. More details on the program for the 2025 season will be released later this month.

Golf Canada will also conduct several professional and amateur championship qualifiers including five regional qualifiers into the RBC Canadian Open as well as final qualifiers for both the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.

Other notable qualifiers conducted for USGA Championships on the 2025 schedule include a U.S. Open Local and Final Qualifier, a U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier in addition to qualifiers for the U.S. Junior Amateur and Girls’ Junior Championships, U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, and a local qualifier for the U.S. Men’s Amateur Final qualifier.

Golf Canada’s championship season kicks off May 1-4 with the NextGen Pacific Championship at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford, B.C., the home course of 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion, Nick Taylor. The season concludes with the inaugural playing of the women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., September 22-23.

To view Golf Canada’s 2025 Championship Schedule, including all host venues, registration requirements and volunteer opportunities visit, golfcanada.ca/competitions-calendar/.

2025 Amateur Championship Season at a Glance:

The second annual BDO National Golf League Finals will be held at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. on May 31 ahead of tournament week of the RBC Canadian Open. Fifty-two teams will compete in a four-ball net stableford format to crown the BDO National Golf League champions.

The Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO, will be held June 2-6 at Rivershore Golf Links in Kamloops, B.C. The championship includes both a team and individual component featuring Canada’s top university and college talent. The winning men’s and women’s team will qualify for their respective 2025 Canadian Collegiate Invitationals.

The 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, takes place July 21-25 at Riverside Country Club in Rothesay, N.B. The champion will earn an exemption into the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship and the 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.

The 120th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested July 28-31 in Gatineau, Que. at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club and the Rivermead Golf Club. The champion will receive an exemption into the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, as well as an invitation to the 2025 U.S. Men’s Amateur Championship. The winner will also receive an exemption into final qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Open and into the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

The Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, will be played at The Dunes at Kamloops in Kamloops, B.C., August 4-7. The national championship for players with neurological, intellectual, sensory, and physical impairments, will be contested over 54-holes. Natasha Stasiuk of Oakville, Ont. is the four-time defending champion on the women’s side, while Chris Willis of Aurora, Ont. has won the men’s title the past two years.

The Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be held August 5-8 at Club de golf Lachute in Lachute, Que. The field is open to female amateurs aged 25-and-over. The winner will receive exemptions into the 2025 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur and the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships.

The Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested August 11-15 at Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club in Bathurst, N.B. The champion will receive an exemption into the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

The Canadian Junior Girls Championship, presented by BDO, will run August 12-16 at Club de golf Sainte-Marie in Sainte-Marie, Que. The winner will earn an exemption into the 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, the 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship and the 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship (if eligible).

The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be held August 18-22 at Seymour Golf & Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C. The field is open to male amateurs aged 25-and-over. The winner will receive exemptions into the 2025 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur, 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur and the 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships.

The Canadian Women’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, will take place August 25-28 at Nanaimo Golf Club in Nanaimo, B.C. The winner will receive an exemption into the 2025 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur Championship as well as the 2026 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur, 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and the 2026 U.S. Women’s Senior Open. 

The second playing of the Canadian U15 Championship will be contested August 26-29 at Pitt Meadows Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, B.C. The boys and girls’ individual champions will earn exemptions into their respective 2026 Canadian Junior Championship, presented by BDO and an invitation into the 2025 NextGen Selection Camp.

The Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, will be played at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas, N.S., September 8-12. The winner will earn exemptions into the 2025 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2026 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship.

The men’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational will return to Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. from September 13-16. The tournament will be once again co-hosted by Kent State University and Penn State University. The intercollegiate tournament will feature eleven NCAA Division I teams along with the winners from the 2025 Canadian University/College Championship. The individual champion will receive an exemption into the 2026 RBC Canadian Open and the top five will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. The boys NextGen Selection Camp will run concurrently with the invitational.

The tenth playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship will take place at St. Catharines Golf & Country Club in St. Catharines, Ont., from September 15-20. Teams compete as three-member squads while also competing for an individual title. The Republic of Korea are the defending champions after beating Team Canada 1 through a tiebreaker. World no. 10 on WAGR, Soomin Oh, from the Republic of Korea won individual honours and will compete at the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open at Mississaugua Golf & Country Club this August. The 2025 individual champion will earn an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open.

The 2025 Amateur Championship season concludes with the inaugural playing of the women’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational, being held at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., September 21-23. The tournament will be co-hosted by Kent State University and the University of Michigan. The intercollegiate tournament will feature 11 NCAA Division I teams along with the team champions from the 2025 Canadian University/College Championship. The individual winner will earn an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open and the top five will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship. The girls NextGen Selection Camp will run concurrently with the Invitational.

2025 NextGen Championships

The NextGen Championships are a high-performance junior golf series. From May to July, six championships will take place across Canada where the region’s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2025 national junior championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.

The 2025 NextGen Championship host clubs include: Ledgeview Golf Club (Abbotsford, B.C.), Black Bear Ridge (Belleville, Ont.), Trestle Creek Golf Resort (Entwistle, Alta.), The Legends Golf Club (Warman, Sask.), Rideau View Golf Club (Manotick, Ont.) and Oakfield Golf & Country Club (Enfield, N.S.).

2025 Registration Information

Registration for Golf Canada’s 2025 competitions will open on the following dates:

• NextGen Championships: Wednesday, February 19 at 12:00pm EST
• RBC Canadian Open Qualifying: Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00pm EST
• National Amateur Championships: Wednesday, March 5 at 12:00pm EST

Manotick, Ont. – The Carleton Golf and Yacht continued to test some of the best Mid-Amateur golfers for the fourth day in a row, but nothing could stop Cam Burke’s dominant play as he finished at 14-under to capture the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO on Friday. 

Starting his day atop of the leaderboard, Burke of Kitchener Ont., got off to a tough start by making a bogey on the par-4 fourth hole. From there the 37-year-old never looked back, by making an eagle on the par-5 fifth hole and recorded four birdies for the day, shooting a final round 3-under 67.  

“It feels awesome. Obviously, every time you show up to one of these events that is what you are trying to do and you know I didn’t let myself get too far ahead of myself if that makes sense,” said Burke. “I tried to stay in the moment and just focus on what I was doing but now that it’s over, it feels pretty cool for sure. Again, I just, I don’t know my parents have been watching my dog all week so I kinda miss my dog so I will probably just go back there tonight and scoop her up and my friends and family will probably want to get something together this weekend, but nothing planned as of yet.” 

Burke won by nine strokes over David Lang and Kyle Gordon who both tied for second at 5-under. Lang finished his final round with a 3-under 67, while Gordon recorded a 2-under 68. This is Burke’s first time winning the Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship after recently capturing the Ontario Mid-Amateur championship in a playoff last month at the North Bay Golf & Country Club. 

“Today I had a comfortable enough lead, but you never know because there is a lot of good players out there and things can get challenging if you are uncomfortable so what I tried to do was just focus on playing another under par round,” said Burke. “I felt like that was a good target for me and was just focus on that and not worrying so much about the leaderboard, instead kind of stay in my own little world. I was able to do that, and I was really happy with the way I played today as it could have been easy to lose focus.”  

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, Burke has received an exemption into the 2024 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships. 

“I have nothing on the schedule as of now so I suppose there is U.S. Mid-Amateur exemption later in the year so I would imagine I would be able to get some time off of work to go and play that, but I don’t play a ton of golf honestly,” said Burke. “I kind of just try to focus on one or two events and luckily this year they have both gone pretty well. It will be great to go and tee it up over there, but I don’t have anything coming up as of right now. I’m sure there will be some more opportunities I have to play in more events, but I will be selective with it. I had a short professional career that kind of didn’t go the way I wanted it too and I got sick of it for awhile and needed a break. I have been very mindful of not overdoing it and get back to that bad place with the game because I really do love it and enjoy it, and I want it to stay that way. I’m sure I will play a little bit more if my game is in good shape as I also have to get back to run our family business with my dad as there is still lots to be done there as well.” 

Ryan DenBraber of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. came into the final round tied for sixth and finished with a 2-under 68 to place fourth overall.  

Brett McKinnon of Truro, N.S., finished in fifth place at 2-under and Brooks Lancaster of Kaleden, B.C, finished in sixth place at 1-under. 

Lancaster also won the Mid-Master division with Christopher Tayer of Golden, Colo. placing second. Gary Pike of Victoria, B.C., placed third in the Mid-Master after shooting a final round 1-over 71, finishing 1-over for the championship. 

On Wednesday, Team Ontario defended their inter-provincial title, securing the Bruce Forbes Trophy for a record 18th time in the 30-year history of the competition. Ontario was represented by Cam Burke, Ben Thompson of Toronto, Ont., and Charles Fitzsimmons of King, Ont., who finished with a total score of 5-under to defeat Team Manitoba by seven strokes. 

For the final standings at the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, please click here.  

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Manotick, Ont. – Team Ontario won their second straight Bruce Forbes Trophy as the Inter-Provincial team champions at the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. Team Ontario continued their tradition of dominance in the inter-provincial team competition, capturing the title a record 18 times in the 30 year history of the competition. 

The trio of Cam Burke of Kitchener, Ont., Ben Thompson of Toronto, Ont., and Charles Fitzsimmons of King, Ont., combined for a total score of 5-under to defeat Team Manitoba by seven strokes on Wednesday at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club.  

“We don’t get to play team golf very often so it’s kind of a cool format for us where we get to have a little bit of comradery and you know the entire country is here, so I am lucky enough to have won it before and it feels really good,” said Burke following completion of round two earlier on Thursday. “We will not get to celebrate today as we will be heading right back out, but it’s just cool to be able to compete with some guys who you have played with all of these years, and we had a really good day today, so it was fun.” 

All three Team Ontario members headed into round three with under par scores on the individual leaderboard.  

“I only ended up playing three holes yesterday, so it was raining the whole time so today the fact it wasn’t raining and there was no wind, it was fairly straight forward as far as the conditions were concerned,” said Burke. “I think we were all under par for the day and we ended up taking advantage of the good conditions.” 

Team Manitoba shot a total score of 3-over to place second in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. Team British Columbia placed third after shooting a total score of 4-over.  

Burke recorded an impressive second round shooting a 7-under 63 Thursday morning to have his score count, while Thompson’s 2-under 68 also counted on Thursday towards the team’s final score. “It feels awesome. It kind of brought me back to the college days of sort of having that team comradery and watching everybody on the fairway with the team shirts and all that, it was awesome and a privilege to support Team Ontario,” said Thompson.  

Play resumed at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club in Manotick, Ont. After Wednesday’s second round was suspended due to unplayable conditions due to the rain, 80 players in the field completed their second rounds and were treated to sunny conditions for round three. 

Burke finished his third round shooting 3-under 67, to sit at 11-under for the tournament and leads by eight shots over Brooks Lancaster and Kyle Gordon heading into Friday’s final round. 

During round three, Burke’s round got off to an ideal start by carding two birdies on the front nine before bogeying on the par-3 sixth hole. He carded a total of four birdies during his third round. 

Burke added, “there was no real plan, only to hit as many good shots as possible. You just have to go out there and give yourself chances and hopefully things work out. Today they did and two days ago it was also a very good score given the conditions as well so I’m obviously very happy to be where I am at but we got a heck of a long way to go. Lots of work to still be done but this is where you want to be. If I would shoot a 63 like I did today, I may be on television right now.” 

Kyle Gordon of Whitby, Ont. finished his second round yesterday with a 4-under 66 and followed up with a 1-over 71 on Thursday to sit in a tie for second place with Brooks Lancaster of Kaleden, B.C. at 3-under. Tied for fourth are Jared Coyle of Manotick Ont., and David Lang of Toronto, Ont.

Lancaster leads the Mid-Master division by two strokes over Christopher Thayer of Golden, Colo. The Mid-Master is a separate division for players 40 and older.  

Tim Hollman of Olds, Alta. recorded a hole-in-one on the eighth hole during his third round today on his way to shooting a 3-under 67. Hollman sits T13 at 2-over. 

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the 2024 champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2024 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships.  

The final round will tee off at 8:00 a.m. ET on Friday, with the lead group of Burke, Lancaster and Gordon teeing off at 10:10 a.m. For Friday’s groupings and tee times, please click here. 

For the leaderboard following the third round of the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here. 

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Golf Canada annually conducts more than 30 golf competitions and qualifiers nation-wide – including nine National Amateur Championships – which play host to more than 3,000 domestic and international athletes from all corners of the world. In partnership with our host clubs, thousands of volunteers, provincial golf associations and our proud sponsors, Golf Canada is dedicated to supporting player development through world-class competition since our inception in 1895. Officiated by certified Canadian Rules of Golf officials, Golf Canada’s amateur competitions are fully compliant with golf’s international governing bodies and include marquee events such as the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships as well as the Canadian Junior Girls and Junior Boys Championships. Golf Canada’s amateur championships are proudly supported by BDO Canada, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Titleist, FootJoy, Sport Canada, Levelwear and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit https://www.golfcanada.ca/competitions-calendar/.       

Manotick, Ont. – Kyle Gordon and David Lang both sit as the clubhouse leaders at 4-under at the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. 

The second round was delayed due to unplayable conditions caused by rain that pushed back tee times by an hour and a half or more at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club in Manotick, Ont. Most of the players in the afternoon wave were not able to complete their rounds with play being suspended due to unplayable conditions due to the rain at 4:45 p.m. ET. As a result, round two will resume at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday with round three tee times to follow.  

David Lang of Toronto, Ont. was one of those not able to finish his second round and is sitting as the co-leader at 4-under through seven holes along with Kyle Gordon.  

Lang got off to a tough start bogeying the first hole of his opening nine after holding the lead in the first round. He finished with six consecutive pars and will resume play on the 17th hole tomorrow morning as he continues his second round. 

Gordon of Whitby, Ont. played in the morning flight and recorded six birdies on Wednesday to jump 10 spots up the leaderboard after shooting a 4-under 66. Coming out of round one Gordon shot an even par 70 and was sitting at T11.  

“Putting was the best part of my game today,” said Gordon. “Didn’t hit it the best today but made a couple good par saves on 12 and 13, then made a 40-foot putt for birdie on 14. The birdie on 14 was a bonus that got me going.” 

During round two, Gordon’s round got off to an ideal start by carding four birdies on the front nine and continued with two more on the back nine. 

“My game this week has been up and down so far. Hit some good shots on day one, but couldn’t get the putts to drop,” said Gordon. “Day two was kinda the opposite, hit some poor shots but made up for it with the putter. Just trying to take the positives that I haven’t played my best and I’m still in contention heading into the last two days.”  

Gary Pike of Victoria, B.C. sits first in the Mid-Master division by two strokes. Brooks Lancaster of Kaledon, B.C. is currently tied in second place with Adam Condello of Brentwood, Tenn. both are behind Pike sitting at 1-under par through seven holes. The Mid-Master is a separate division for players 40 and older. Pike resumes his second round play tomorrow and currently sits in a tie for third place alongside Jared Coyle of Manotick, Ont. at 3-under in the Mid-Amateur division.  

Team Manitoba continues to own a four-shot advantage in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship over Team Ontario. Allan Mcdonald and Lyle Mackenzie’s even par rounds have contributed to the total team’s continued score of 1-under par. The team component will conclude after tomorrow’s second round play is completed with the winner being awarded the Bruce Forbes Trophy.  

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the 2024 champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2024 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championships. 

For the current leaderboard from the second round of the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here. 

GOLF CANADA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS       

Golf Canada annually conducts more than 30 golf competitions and qualifiers nation-wide – including nine National Amateur Championships – which play host to more than 3,000 domestic and international athletes from all corners of the world. In partnership with our host clubs, thousands of volunteers, provincial golf associations and our proud sponsors, Golf Canada is dedicated to supporting player development through world-class competition since our inception in 1895. Officiated by certified Canadian Rules of Golf officials, Golf Canada’s amateur competitions are fully compliant with golf’s international governing bodies and include marquee events such as the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships as well as the Canadian Junior Girls and Junior Boys Championships. Golf Canada’s amateur championships are proudly supported by BDO Canada, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Titleist, FootJoy, Sport Canada, Levelwear and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit https://www.golfcanada.ca/competitions-calendar/.      

Manotick, Ont. – David Lang carded a 5-under 65 to lead after the opening round at the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, held at the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club in Manotick, Ont. 

Lang of Toronto, Ont. made a total of six birdies during round one; the lone blemish for Lang was a bogey on the par-4 15th hole. He holds a one stroke lead over Tyson Ehnes of Winnipeg, Man. who sits second after shooting a 4-under 66 on Tuesday.  

“It was a great day today. I’ve been playing pretty well coming into this week, so I just really wanted to stick to my game plan and everything went very well,” said Lang. “I had a great group and we had a lot of fun out there so we were just sort of keeping things light and wasn’t really trying to think about anything other than the shot at hand.”  

With having won the 2022 Nicola Wealth Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, Lang is looking to etch his name on the Presidents Cup for the first time.  

“I had a bit of a game plan coming into today as I played yesterday and it was my first time seeing the golf course and I just really wanted to make sure that I do generally hit it pretty straight and just wanted to pick my spots right where I do hit driver and get aggressive and that’s what I tried to do today and it ended up working out well, so I am going to try and continue that for the next three days,” said Lang.  

With sunny conditions and the course being in spectacular shape Lang shares, “the greens were running awesome today and I mean it’s obviously gotten a lot of water recently, so the greens were quick and I could see the lines well so it helped me make six birdies today. I am going to try and stick to the same game plan I had going into today and try to do the same thing going into the next three days and see what happens at the end of the week.” 

Ehnes carded a total of seven birdies, with three bogeys during his round to hold second place following the opening round.  

Gary Pike of Victoria, B.C., sits third in the Mid-Amateur division and leads the Mid-Master division by one-stroke. The Mid-Master is a separate division for players 40 and older. Pike shot a 2-under 68 carding four birdies during the opening round. Brooks Lancaster of Kaleden, B.C., is currently in second place behind Pike following a 1-under 69. 

Team Manitoba owns a four-shot advantage in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship over Team British Columbia and Team Alberta. Lyle Mackenzie’s 1-under and Drew Jones even par rounds contributed to the total team score of 1-under after round one. 

“My game plan going into today was to hit fairways and greens as it’s a very tight golf course and I think there’s a premium for sacrifice so it’s ok to sacrifice distance off of the tee and just make sure you are on in a good spot on every hole and it seemed to work out for me,” said Manitoba Team Captain Lyle Mackenzie. “I think tomorrow I would like to see a few more putts go in, I got off to a slower start today as I bogeyed holes one and two which wasn’t great as I hit poor drives on both of those holes and didn’t recover so I see what happens when you miss the fairway and I think going into tomorrow’s round, I do all the same things but make sure I hit the fairway on holes one and two and get rolling early. It’s a long tournament and you can’t win it on the first or second day so my goal is to go out tomorrow and do the same things I did today and hopefully make a few more putts and be right there heading into round three.” 

Team British Columbia and Team Alberta are tied for second place with a total score of 3-over. The team component will conclude following tomorrow’s second round with the winner being awarded the Bruce Forbes Trophy.  

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the 2024 champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2024 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships.  

For the leaderboard following the opening round of the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here. 

GOLF CANADA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS      

Golf Canada annually conducts more than 30 golf competitions and qualifiers nation-wide – including nine National Amateur Championships – which play host to more than 3,000 domestic and international athletes from all corners of the world. In partnership with our host clubs, thousands of volunteers, provincial golf associations and our proud sponsors, Golf Canada is dedicated to supporting player development through world-class competition since our inception in 1895. Officiated by certified Canadian Rules of Golf officials, Golf Canada’s amateur competitions are fully compliant with golf’s international governing bodies and include marquee events such as the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships as well as the Canadian Junior Girls and Junior Boys Championships. Golf Canada’s amateur championships are proudly supported by BDO Canada, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Titleist, FootJoy, Sport Canada, Levelwear and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit https://www.golfcanada.ca/competitions-calendar/.     

Manotick, Ont. – The 156-player field will gather August 19-23 for the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club in Manotick, Ont. 

The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is a 72-hole stroke play event, with a 36-hole cut to the low 70 players and ties happening after the second round. The championship also includes an inter-provincial team competition that will take place over the first two rounds of play. The lowest two scores out of three team members, over 36-holes will determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. The Mid-Amateur division will run concurrently with the Mid-Master division for players 40 and older. 145 Canadian competitors are joined in the field this week by 11 Americans —namely the 2023 runner up and third place finishers: Ryan Terry (Tennessee) and Derek Meinhart (Illinois). 

“We are extremely excited to be hosting the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur, presented by BDO at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club. The host club organizing committee has been working tirelessly to make sure his event is a success for players, family members, volunteers, and everyone involved,” said Golf Canada’s Tournament Director, Daniel Suppa. “We appreciate the support and look forward to hosting the elite group of golfers at one of the Ottawa regions premier golf courses.” 

Joseph Deraney of Belden, Miss. won the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, following rounds of 72-69-69-68 for a total score of 10-under (278), enroute to claiming the national title. Deraney will not be competing in Manotick. 

The field comprised of golfers aged 25-and-over, will navigate the scenic and challenging layout that winds its way through mature trees, lush fairways and picturesque water features. The Carleton Golf and Yacht Club is known for its past rich history, hosting various championships and national events including the PGA Seniors’ Championship.  

Established in 1963 by American entrepreneur Mort Kalin, who had a vision to build the first community in North America to integrate housing and golf, Carleton is situated in the centre of a dynamic community actively connected to the Club. Surrounded by houses and bordering the Rideau River, it originally featured a yacht club and is the only course in Ottawa accessible from the water. Dedicated members and a commitment to creating a superior golf experience has resulted in a premier course that offers many challenges. The Club prides itself on creating friendships and lasting memories through golf and social activities.

“Hosting the Canadian Men’s Mid-Am Championships at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club is a dream come true. It’s not just about the tournament; it’s about celebrating the spirit of golf, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. From showcasing our beautiful course to welcoming talented players from all over Canada, this event is a true symbol of the passion and countless hours of dedication to the game of golf,” said Tyler Fitzgerald, Director of Golf at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club. “We can’t wait to create lasting memories and share the joy of the game with everyone involved.” 

Charles Fitzsimmons of King, Ont. won the Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship back-to-back years in 2021 and 2022 and placed third at the 2019 championship. He returns this year hoping to etch his name on the national title for a third time. 

Previous winners of the championship include one of Canada’s top-ranked men amateur golfers, Garrett Rank of Elmira, Ont., who won the event three years in a row from 2014-2016; Graham Cooke who won it seven times between 1987 and 2002; and Stu Hamilton who won it on four separate occasions between 1990 and 1994. 

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the 2024 champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2024 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships.  

Practice rounds are scheduled for Monday, August 19, before the 72-hole stroke play competition kicks off on Tuesday, August 20. Play wraps up on Friday, August 23, followed by an awards ceremony.  

Additional information about the tournament, including the full field and tee-times is available here. 

GOLF CANADA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS     

Golf Canada annually conducts more than 30 golf competitions and qualifiers nation-wide – including nine National Amateur Championships – which play host to more than 3,000 domestic and international athletes from all corners of the world. In partnership with our host clubs, thousands of volunteers, provincial golf associations and our proud sponsors, Golf Canada is dedicated to supporting player development through world-class competition since our inception in 1895. Officiated by certified Canadian Rules of Golf officials, Golf Canada’s amateur competitions are fully compliant with golf’s international governing bodies and include marquee events such as the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships as well as the Canadian Junior Girls and Junior Boys Championships. Golf Canada’s amateur championships are proudly supported by BDO Canada, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Titleist, FootJoy, Sport Canada, Levelwear and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit https://www.golfcanada.ca/competitions-calendar/.