The Canadian U15 Championship, organized by Golf Canada, is a prestigious national tournament showcasing the best young golfing talent across the country. Established to foster the development of junior golfers, the championship provides a competitive platform for boys and girls under the age of 15. Since its inception, it has become a key stepping stone in the careers of many aspiring Canadian golfers, offering them the opportunity to compete at a high level and gain invaluable experience. The event plays a vital role in nurturing the future of Canadian golf by promoting sportsmanship, skill development, and the love for the game at a young age. A half-day player development educational summit takes place following the final round of the championship. The Education Summit features four topics including, sport psychology, physical training for young golfers, parenting high-performance athletes, and talent development research.
The Canadian U15 Championship is a 36-hole stroke play championship:
- U15 Boys Division: This competition will run concurrently through completion of 36 holes.
- U15 Girls Division: This competition will run concurrently through completion of 36 holes.
Eligibility
- U15: This competition is open to male and female amateur golfers who have not reached their 15th birthday by the first of the month that that the competition is taking place on.
- Handicap Index must meet the requirements for each division outlined below on the date of application and final registration deadline.
- Male amateurs: 18.0 or less
- Female amateurs: 24.0 or less
National Partners
Exemptions
The champion of the Canadian U15 Championship earns an exemption into the following events:
- Canadian Junior Girls Championship and 2025 Canadian Junior Boys Championship
- Canadian U15 Championship (if eligible)
- NextGen Selection Camp (Boys)
- Top 5 finishers in each division will earn exemptions into two NextGen Championships.
Past Champions
Years | Boys Winner | Girls Winner | Host Club |
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2024 | Carter Lavigne | Nobelle Park | Elmira Golf Club |