Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Land Acknowledgement Golf Canada Community Portal Strategies Priorities More Information Community Contact

Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability

VISION: CHANGE THE FACE OF GOLF TO REFLECT THE MULTICULTURAL STRENGTH OF THE CANADIAN POPULATION

As the National Sport Federation and governing body, Golf Canada is committed to creating a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment within our organization and across our sport.

We recognize that even as Canada’s most participated sport, we know that our sport is not free from prejudice, stigma, racism, or systemic bias. Golf Canada stands in solidarity with racialized persons and equity deserving groups and is working to better understand the challenges of racialized communities as well as the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and golfers with a disability.

Golf Canada identified six strategic priorities that will guide the organization’s efforts to create a more inclusive and respectful sport environment. Intentional actions and initiatives such as education and training for staff and volunteers; integration of diversity elements across all programs, events and partnerships; and a commitment to be a leading voice in global golf that supports diversity and inclusion in the communities where we live, work and play.

Land Acknowledgement

Golf Canada acknowledges and respects the Indigenous Peoples of Canada that for hundreds of generations have been the keepers of the territories where we all live and work.

Golf Canada Community Portal

Explore the Community Golf Portal to connect with golf groups, leagues and organizations that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and belonging. These groups strive to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for equity-deserving communities to engage in golf.

Community Groups can be featured on Golf Canada’s Community Portal webpage by simply submitting key contact details and a brief background of the group/organization to Isabelle Cresencia, Inclusion Programs Coordinator (icresencia@golfcanada.ca).

Central Canada

Organization	Description	Contact
Black Women Golfers	A community-based group creating a welcoming and empowering golf experience for Black women in the GTA, offering opportunities to learn, practice, play, and connect.	blackwomengolfers@gmail.com
Indo Canadian Golf Association	Organizes golf tournaments that bring together Canadians of Indian heritage to celebrate culture, community, and connection while promoting inclusion and diversity.	info@icgacanada.ca
Manitoba Blind Sports Association	Encourages blind and visually impaired Manitobans to participate in sports, supporting athletes of all skill levels.	blindsport@shawbiz.ca
ParaGolf Ontario	Provides opportunities and support for amputee and physically challenged residents in Ontario to participate in golf and other activities.	paragolfontario@gmail.com
Together We Golf	An inclusive golf community that brings together golfers of all backgrounds and skill levels through shared experiences, events, and a love of golf.	togetherwegolf@gmail.com
United Brothers Golf Association of Canada	Welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and promotes diversity, inclusion, and charitable giving to marginalized communities through the game of golf.	info@ubgac.org

National

Organization	Description	Contact
Blind Golf Canada	Promotes and supports competitive golf for blind and visually impaired golfers in Canada, providing pathways to compete regionally, provincially, nationally, and internationally.	blindgolfcanada@gmail.com
Canadian Amputee Golf Association	Shares information with amputee golfers across Canada about adaptive events in North America, and connects new golfers with experienced ones that have similar disabilities.	kristian.hammerback@ryerson.com
Canadian Deaf Sports Association	Supports Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes in Canada across various sports, including golf.	alain.turpin@assc-cdsa.com
Special Olympics Canada	Offers athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in various sports, including golf.	info@specialolympics.ca

Northern Canada

Organization	Description	Contact
Yellowknife Ladies Golf Association	Promotes women’s participation through organized golf leagues, events, and social activities for players of all skill levels.	ykladiesgolf@gmail.com

Western Canada

Organization	Description	Contact
African Canadian Golfers Club	Unites golfers of African heritage to foster friendship, community engagement, and charitable giving.	golf@africancanadiangolfers.com
Nitro Golf	An adaptive golf academy that provides specialized instruction for golfers with disabilities.	nitrogolf@shaw.ca
Warrior Golf	Helping Indigenous golfers reach their full potential in the sport while celebrating their traditions and cultural identity.	jeremymakokis@gmail.com

Strategic Priorities – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Safe Sport

An Inclusive, Diverse & Respectful Organizational Culture: A workplace that is free from harassment, discrimination and systemic barriers.
Equitable Employment Practices: Attract and retain a work orce that reviecis the
diversity of the Canadian population.
Community Outreach: Invite all Canadians to participate in our sport and create a sense of belonging for all.
A Safe, Inclusive & Aligned Sport System: Equitable access to sport development opportunities free from barriers to participation.
Support Under-Represented & Equity-Deserving Communities: Targeted initiatives to increase representation of equity-deserving communities in our sport.
Meaningful Partnerships: Partnerships with organizations and stakeholders who share our commitment to DE&l.