Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

Cam Burke wins the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship 

Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship Final Round
MANOTICK, ONTARIO: FRIDAY August 23rd, 2024 2024 Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO - Mid-Am Carleton Golf & Yacht Club Photo Bernard Brault, Golf Canada Brooks Lancaster Kaleden, BC Cam Burke Kitchener, ON

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.  

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/.        

Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

Team Ontario repeats as Inter-Provincial Team champions at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship 

Team Ontario - Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

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. 

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/.       

Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

Second round of the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship suspended due to unplayable conditions 

Canadian Men's Mid- Amateur Championship

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/.      

Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

David Lang leads after opening round of the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship 

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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/.     

Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

Carleton Golf and Yacht Club set to host 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO 

Carleton Golf and Yacht Club

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/.    

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Golf Canada releases 2024 championship schedule

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Championship schedule to include 11 National Amateur Championships presented by BDO, six NextGen Championships, and the World Junior Girls Golf Championship in addition to Canadas National Open Championships the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Womens 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. Womens Open, U.S. Mens and Womens Amateurs and U.S. Junior Girls and Boys Championships

She Plays Golf Championship Series with stops in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto marks the rebirth of a professional women’s golf tour in Canada.

Golf Canada is pleased to announce its full 2024 championship schedule, which includes amateur and professional competitions in addition to various qualifiers hosted at golf facilities across Canada.

The 2024 schedule is headlined by Golf Canada’s two signature National Open Championships — the RBC Canadian Open, returning to the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ont. May 28 – June 2, and the 50th playing of the CPKC Women’s Open to be held at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, July 23-28.

Golf Canada’s 2024 competition calendar also includes 11 National Amateur Championships presented by BDO, six NextGen Championships, and the World Junior Girls Golf Championship. Three new previously announced championships for the 2024 season include the BDO National Golf League Finals, the Canadian U15 Championship, and the Canadian Collegiate Invitational.

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 2024 and the addition of three new tournaments this year. We look forward to welcoming talented amateur athletes from across Canada and around the globe to compete for our national championships,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Golf Canada Director, Amateur Championships and Rules. “I want to thank our corporate partners, our generous host clubs across the country, and all the volunteers that are vital to making these championships possible. We are looking forward to another great season of championship golf.”

Each of Golf Canada’s championships are set to be contested at Canada’s top clubs including the 119th Canadian Men’s Amateur, hosted by Riverside Country Club and Saskatoon Golf and Country Club, both in Saskatoon, Sask., while the 110th Canadian Women’s Amateur will be played at the Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, B.C.

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 which can be found here.

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 being conducted for USGA Championships on the 2024 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, the U.S. Women’s Amateur, and local qualifier for the U.S. Amateur Championship.  

New to the schedule in 2024 is the She Plays Golf Championship Series, a three-event circuit in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto that marks the rebirth of a professional women’s golf tour in Canada. She Plays Golf is a citywide celebration of women’s golf anchored in each host market by a $60,000 CAD professional golf championship contested over 54-holes for a field of 60 professionals and elite amateurs. The enhanced championships comprising the She Plays Golf Championships Series include the Peloton Glencoe Invitational (June 13-15 at the Forest Course at Glencoe Golf and Country Club in Calgary), the GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open (June 19-22 at Pitt Meadows Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, B.C.), and the ORORO PGA Women’s Championship of Canada (July 2-5 at a venue to be announced in the Greater Toronto Area). For 2024, the top two finishers in each event from the She Plays Golf Championship Series will qualify for the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary. In addition, the overall points leader at the conclusion of the She Plays Golf Championship Series will earn a spot in the CPKC Women’s Open, if not already qualified.

Golf Canada’s championship season kicks off April 15 with a U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier at The Vancouver Golf Club and concludes with the World Junior Girls Golf Championship at Credit Valley Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont. from September 30 – October 5, where Team Canada will look to defend its championship.

To view Golf Canada’s 2024 Championship Schedule, including all host venues, registration requirements and volunteer opportunities visit, golfcanada.ca/competitions-calendar/.

2024 Amateur Championship Season at a Glance

The inaugural BDO National Golf League Finals will be held at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ont. on May 25 ahead of tournament week of the RBC Canadian Open. Fifty-two two-player teams will compete over 18-holes in a four-ball net stableford format to crown the first ever BDO National Golf League Champions.

The Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO, will be held June 2-6 at Idylwylde Golf and Country Club in Sudbury, Ont. The championship includes both a team and individual component featuring Canada’s top university and college talent. The winning men’s team will qualify for the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Invitational.

The Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be held July 10-13 at Crown Isle Golf Resort in Courtenay, B.C. The 2023 event marked the first-time the tournament was held as a standalone event for female amateurs aged 25-and-over.

The Canadian Junior Girls Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested July 21-25 at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver where the winner will earn an exemption into the 2025 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship.

The 110th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, takes place July 29 – August 2 at Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. with the champion earning an exemption into the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, as well as an exemption into the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.

The 119th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested in Saskatoon, Sask., August 3-8 and hosted by the Riverside Country Club and Saskatoon Golf and Country Club. A maximum field of 264 players will be cut to the low 70 players and ties after 36 holes, with the final two rounds contested at Riverside Country Club. The champion will receive an exemption into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, as well as an invitation to the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship. The winner will also receive an exemption from local qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur Championship.

The Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO, will be contested August 12-16 at Innisfail Golf Club in Innisfail, Alta. The champion will receive an exemption into the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, will be held August 19-23 at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club in Manotick, Ont.

The Canadian Women’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, will take place August 26-29 at The Club at North Halton in Georgetown, Ont. The Senior Champion will receive an exemption into the 2025 U.S. Women’s Senior Championship and 2025 U.S. Women’s Senior Open.

The newest national championship addition to the schedule, the Canadian U15 Championship  will be played at Elmira Golf Club in Elmira, Ont. from August 27-30. The boys and girls individual champions will earn exemptions into their respective 2024 Team Canada NextGen Selection Camp as well as their 2025 Canadian Junior Championship, presented by BDO. The top five finishers in each division will earn spots into two 2025 NextGen Championships.

The Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO, a national championship for players with neurological, intellectual, sensory, and physical impairments, will be held September 9-12 at Timber Ridge Golf Course in Brighton, Ont. The championship will expand to 54-holes in 2024 with previous tournaments being contested over 36-holes.

The Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, will be hosted by Saugeen Golf Club in Port Elgin, Ont. from September 11-15, with the champion earning an exemption into the 2025 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.

The Canadian Collegiate Invitational will debut at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. from September 15-17. The tournament was announced last November and will be co-hosted by Kent State University and Penn State University. The intercollegiate tournament will feature nine NCAA Division I men’s teams along with the winning men’s team from the 2024 Canadian University/College Championship. The champion receives an exemption into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open.

The NextGen Championships are a high-performance junior golf series which totals six competitions. 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 2024 national championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.

The 2024 NextGen Championship host clubs include: Summerland Golf and Country Club (Summerland, B.C.), FireRock Golf Club (Komoka, Ont.), Leduc Golf Club (Leduc, Alta.), Whitewater Golf Club (Thunder Bay, Ont.), Club de golf Les Boisés de Joly (Joly, Que.) and The Wilds Resort (Holyrood, Nfld.).

The 2024 championship season concludes with the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, taking place at Credit Valley Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont. from September 30 to October 5. Team Canada looks to defend the team championship amongst a field of the world’s best junior golfers. Teams compete as 3-member squads while also contesting for an individual title.

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

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Joseph Deraney wins the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship

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WINNER JOSEPH DERANEY AND WIFE AT THE ALGONQUIN GOLF COURSE AT THE 2023 MEN'S MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP //PHOTO BY DAN BURNS/ GOLF CANADA

St. Andrews, N.B. –  The Algonquin Golf Course continued to test some of the best Mid-Amateur golfers for the fourth consecutive day, but nothing could stop Joseph Deraney as he rose to the challenge and finished at 10-under to capture the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title on Friday, presented by BDO.

Starting his day tied for first, Deraney of Belden, Miss., got off to a hot start by making a birdie on the par-4 first hole. From there the 40-year-old never looked back, recording a total of six birdies for the day, shooting a final round 4-under 68.

“It’s so hard to win, it’s nice to be able to fall back on your experiences a couple times but its just always difficult to win. Getting out there today I hit a great first shot on the first hole to about two feet and got off to a quick start by making a birdie. I steadied the ship and made a solid 15-footer on four for birdie, then really just had a lot of good quality golf shots. I got another birdie on nine, about a five-footer and so I was able to just grab a lead, there were some struggles on six and seven for some of the other guys, so I knew I was able to grab a two-shot lead. I played really solid on the back, three par fives and I thought with that I’d be able to hoist the trophy. I made a really solid birdie on 13, I three putted eleven, but I made a great par on ten which is by far the hardest hole out here. I didn’t look at too many of the leaderboards, but I felt like some of the guys were creeping back up on me, so I got a little fire under me and hit a couple more really good golf shots, then looked back and saw I had a four-shot lead, so I cruised on in,” said Deraney.

Deraney won by three strokes over Ryan Terry who also shot a final round 4-under 68 to place second. This is Deraney’s third time winning the Men’s Mid-Am with having captured the title in 2018 and 2019.

 “I think after the first round I made too many bogeys, so really, how you win championships on difficult golf courses, is that you don’t make bogeys. I kept reiterating to myself that, if you make four birdies and no bogeys that’s four-under so I really stated playing more cautious. I was swinging aggressive but picking lines that were fifteen feet away from the flag, opposed to right at it, which always leads to success on difficult golf courses,” added Deraney.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, Deraney has received an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2024 Men’s Amateur Championship.

“Winning this championship helps a lot, there’s no doubt about it. I didn’t play a ton in the summer, as I have three young kids and so with them being out of school we hang out and do the family stuff. This is the first event of six in kind of a nine-to-ten-week span and it’s perfect. This tournament is four days, allows me to get my feet wet and swinging well. Match play can be a little different when you catch a guy that’s just hot that day but its always nice to go into one of the biggest events of the year we have with a win and feel like you’re swinging well, handling the pressure, and closing out the victory when you need to. I’m looking forward to hopefully a really good fall, a few more W’s in there and just a lot of solid golf,” Deraney added.

Derek Meinhart of Mattoon, Ill., came into the final round tied for first and finished with an even par- 72 to place third overall. Meinhart got off to a tough start with a bogey on the par-4 sixth hole and a double bogey on the par-4 seventh hole. He didn’t let that stop him though, as he pushed through and carded a total of four birdies to finish 6-under for the championship.

Canadians Mike Landry of Fredericton N.B., and Derek Dalziel of London, Ont., finished tied for fourth at 5-under.

Deraney also won the Mid-Master division with Meinhart placing second. Rob Couture of Celina, Tex., placed third in the Mid-Master after shooting a final round 1-under 71, finishing 4-under for the championship.

On Tuesday, Team Ontario defended their inter-provincial title, securing the Bruce Forbes Trophy for a record 17th time in the 29-year history of the competition.

For the final standings in the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, 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, CPKC, Sport Canada, Levelwear, Titleist, FootJoy and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit www.golfcanada.ca/championships.

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Deraney and Meinhart tied for lead heading into the final round of the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship

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St. Andrews, N.B., – It’s tight atop the leaderboard heading into the final round of the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, with Joseph Deraney of Belden, Miss., and Derek Meinhart of Mattoon, Ill., sharing the lead.

Deraney shot a 2-under 69 in Wednesday’s third round to jump up the leaderboard from being in a three-way tie for fourth place after yesterday. Deraney carded a total of four birdies and one bogey in today’s round to sit atop the leaderboard, tied with Meinhart at The Algonquin Golf Course.

“The day was beautiful; the weather has been nice the past couple of days. Yesterday was breezy and today nice and sunny with not as much wind, the greens have dried out so they’re a bit firmer. You just had to be a little more patient today as some of the pins were a little more tucked and the greens firmer, harder to get to. Other than that, I just drove it well, missed two fairways and hit 17 green and my putting was pretty solid. I took care of the par 5’s, made one bogey on 10 and outside that no other bogeys and hopefully tomorrow I’ll get a few putts to fall,” said Deraney.

Champion of the Men’s Mid-Amateur in 2018 and 2019, Deraney adds “Canada’s a beautiful country and I have been very fortunate to go to places like Victoria and now all the way over to St. Andrews so it’s a good way to see the country, compete and bring my life up here. These are special places; the Canadian people are so welcoming and nice.Mid-Amateur golf has been really special to me, the comradery and all the Canadians know each other. Theres a big group of guys that just like the fellowship, golf, and like to compete so ill always go where that’s welcome.”

Both Deraney and Meinhart have shot consistent rounds in the 2023 Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship with Deraney recording scores of 72, 69, 69, and Meinhart at 72, 67, 71.

Deraney and Meinhart are also tied for first in the Mid-Master division, Rob Couture of Celina, Tex., is in third after shooting a 2-under 70 during round three.

Meinhart came into round three in a three-way tie for first place after shooting a 5-under 67 in yesterday’s round. He continued the heat into round three by shooting a 1-under 71 and for the second day in a row his round got off to an ideal start by carding three birdies on the front and added two more on the back.

“Going into today my goal was getting to three-under on the day and for the week I think my goal is ten-under. I fell a little short on that today with one-under but overall hit it pretty solid on the front. The conditions got a little firm and faster on the back, I struggled a little bit, didn’t really make the adjustment I wanted,” said Meinhart.

Meinhart added “I’m really excited heading into tomorrow and playing with Joe, him and I have played a lot of golf together. We’ve traveled a lot together and so we have a good banter, we want to beat each other for sure which is a little extra motivation to get the win. I’ve played with Charles in practice rounds over the years, today was actually the first competitive round I’ve played with him. We definitely have a great relationship and good comradery, I think that a testament to Golf Canada and the Canadians that play here, Charles has always made me feel very welcome. So, it was a great day today and I’m sure he’ll be there trying to chase me down to get his third Canadian Mid-Am.”

Tied for fourth are Mark Carragher of Charlottetown, P.E.I., and Charles Fitzsimmons of King City, Ont. Carragher played an incredible round helping him jump eleven spots up the leaderboard. In todays third round Carragher shot a 6-under 66 leaving him at 5-under for the championship.

“I wanted to stay patient early, just kind of hung in there and made my birdie chances when I had some. I made some really nice birdies and putts and carried it throughout the day,” said Carragher.

Looking ahead to Thursday’s final round Carragher plans to relax for the rest of the day, “I have some family and friends in town so just going to hangout with them and relax. I’m really looking forward to the challenge tomorrow,” he added.

Charles Fitzsimmons shot an even-par 72 during round three to drop down into a tie for third.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the 2023 champion will receive an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2024 Men’s Amateur Championship.

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, CPKC, Sport Canada, Levelwear, Titleist, FootJoy and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit www.golfcanada.ca/championships.

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Team Ontario victorious and three tied for at the lead at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship

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St. Andrews, N.B. – Team Ontario captured the Bruce Forbes Trophy as the Inter-Provincial team champions at the 2023 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 17 times in the 29 year history of the competition.

The trio of Russell Bowie of Mississauga, Ont., Phil Arci of Woodbridge, Ont., and Simon McInnis of Crystal Beach, Ont., combined for a total score of 4-under par to edge Nova Scotia by three strokes on Tuesday at The Algonquin Golf Course.

“To win this in New Brunswick with Russell and Phil was an honour, I couldn’t have asked for better guys to be on the team with me. Tough conditions today, but we all worked really hard. I don’t think that there were too many low rounds today, but we did our job, and we did enough today to obtain the tile,” said Team Ontario Captain McInnis.

All three Team Ontario team members head into round three with safe scores on the individual leaderboard.

“We’ve seen the golf course in two very different conditions, so we don’t really know what were going to get tomorrow but I think we’re all pretty well prepared for tomorrow as we have played the golf course with the winds high today, so we feel good,” McInnis added.

Team Nova Scotia shot a total score of 1-under to place second in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. Team New Brunswick placed third after shooting a total score of 1-over.

Derek Meinhart, Charles Fitzsimmons, and Nick Hofland are tied for first place after round two, all sitting at 5-under for the championship. Meinhart of Mattoon, Ill., shot a 5-under par 67 during round two to jump 17 spots up the leaderboard. Coming out of round one Meinhart shot an even-par score 72 and was sitting T17.

“I hit it really good the first round, I kind of continued the ball striking really solid through the first nine holes and made a few putts there early. I got some momentum and kind of cleaned up on the par 5’s a little bit but the course is really drying out and getting a little firmer which is helping to make more putts,” said Meinhart.

During round two Meinhart’s round got off to an ideal start by carding four birdies on the front nine and continued with two more on the back for a total of six on the day.

“I’ve had a great experience every time I’ve come up to Canada, the people have been great to me. I’ve always had great groups and have enjoyed a lot of it, when I was scouting this tournament out, I looked at The Algonquin venue online and now being here I think it’s really lived up to it,” Meinhart added.

Meinhart also leads the Mid-Master division of the championship. in second place Joseph Deraney of Belden, Miss. is in second place sitting at 3-under for the championship.

Fitzsimmons of King City, Ont., shot an even-par 72 on Tuesday. The 36-year-old got off to a tough start with a bogey on the par-3 third hole and another two on the back nine. He carded a total of three birdies and bogeys for the day.

“It was a battle out there today. I mean it just got windier and windier as the day went on. Everything just wasn’t quite as sharp as it was yesterday so I just had to keep kind of battling and seeing what I could get out of it. I got a couple of good bounces, was happy to take advantage of them and make the most of the day,” said Fitzsimmons.

Nick Hofland of Ancaster, Ont., recorded an impressive round on Tuesday, shooting 3-under 69 to sit tied atop the leaderboard. Hofland carded a total of seven birdies and four bogeys to jump two places up the leaderboard from yesterdays round where he sat tied for fifth place.

“The golf course is fantastic; I’ve really been enjoying it out there. The wind was blowing today but it was a great finish to get into the final paring with two accomplished Mid-Amateurs so I’m really looking forward to that. Its just very different than Am golf, all the guys are talkative and everyone’s having a good time, very serious but fun,” said Hofland.

Hofland added “I love the little town of St. Andrews; I wake up every morning with the window open and smell the sea air, its lovely out here. We’re do for some good weather, and we’ve been lucky. I went to a nice coffee shop before my afternoon tee time, it’s been nice to take it all in and enjoy it out here.” 

There is three-way tie for fourth, Ryan Were of Redcliff, Alb., McInnis and Deraney, sit at a total score of 3-under, two strokes behind the leaders.

After Tuesday’s second round, the field was cut to the low 70 players and ties, which included 15 Mid-Masters.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the 2023 champion will receive an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2024 Men’s Amateur Championship.

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, CPKC, Sport Canada, Levelwear, Titleist, FootJoy and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit www.golfcanada.ca/championships.

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Charles Fitzsimmons leads after opening round of the Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship

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St. Andrews, N.B. – Charles Fitzsimmons of King City, Ont., carded a 5-under-par 67 to lead after the opening round at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship presented by BDO, held at The Algonquin Golf Course in St. Andrews, N.B.

Fitzsimmons made a total of six birdies during round one; the lone blemish for Fitzsimmons was a bogey on the par-3 eighth hole. He holds a one-stroke lead over Simon McInnis and Ryan Terry, who remain in a tie for second place after shooting 4-under 68 on Monday.

“I had my putter rolling today, I struck it really nicely and made some important putts at certain times which was very helpful,” said Fitzsimmons. “It’s really nice to be back playing, it’s been a tough season with injuries and stuff like that so to be out here competing feels awesome.”

With having won the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship in back-to-back years in 2021 and 2022, the thirty-six-year-old is looking to etch his name on the Presidents Cup for the third time.

“I mean the reality is, dealing with the injuries and all, I just started playing again this week so I’m really just going to try and take care of the body and hope it holds up. Beyond that, keeping the pedal on the gas. There are some really good players in this field and it also really depends on the weather we get. If we get weather like we did today that was scorable, then you definitely have to try and score low because there are guys here that are going to be able to do that,” Fitzsimmons added.

With the course in great condition Fitzsimmons shares “St. Andrews and The Algonquin Golf course are both really awesome places. I played here a number of years ago at another tournament, I always make such amazing memories and the place has gotten even better somehow, so its just a true pleasure. I think all the players are really grateful to be here and have such a wonderful host of this championship.”

McInnis from Crystal Beach, Ont., and Ryan Terry from Brentwood, Tenn., are one stroke behind Fitzsimmons. Champion of the 2023 Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur and captain of this years Ontario Provincial Team, McInnis carded a total of five birdies and made a bogey on the par 4- 18th hole. Terry recorded a total of five birdies, three bogeys, and an eagle on the par 5- 13th hole.

“I played with my fellow team members in the practice round and I think we just got a good feel for the golf course. We talked about a lot of stuff, and I think we had a good plan, I stuck to it and committed to targets. It wasn’t too windy so the ball didn’t blow around too much, so I struck it well,” said McInnis.

Phil Arci of Woodbridge, Ont. sits in fourth place after recording a total score of 3-under 69.

Jim Born Jr. from Lloydminster, Alb., leads the Mid-Master Division – a separate division for players 40 and over – by one-stroke. Born Jr. shot a 2-under par 70 carding six birdies during the opening round to sit atop of the leaderboard. Edward Reevey of Rothesay, N.B., currently sits in second place after shooting a 1-under 71. Edward Bellrose of Campbell River, B.C., and Darryle Czuy of Warman, Sask., are tied for third shooting an even-par 72 after day one.

Team Ontario owns a five-stroke advantage in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship over New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. McInnis’s 4-under and Arci’s 3-under contributed to the total team score of 7-under 137.

“First off, its an honour to be representing the province, especially with two of my good friends, Russell Bowie, and Phil Arci. They are both really talented guys; Russell had a little bit of a tough start but grinded it out and Phil’s been playing great golf and continued that into today with shotting 3-under. It’s an honour and an incredible place to be playing the inter-provincial at, were just hoping that we can all play well tomorrow and be hoisting some hardware, but we still have some work to do,” said Ontario Team Captain McInnis.

Team New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are tied for second after concluding day one with a total score of 2-under. 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 2023 champion will receive an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2024 Men’s Amateur Championship.

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, CPKC, Sport Canada, Levelwear, Titleist, FootJoy and JOURNIE Rewards. For more information and scheduling visit www.golfcanada.ca/championships.