The Masters marks the unofficial start of spring for Canadian golfers, but Golf Canada’s chief executive officer is hopeful that it could mean a little bit more this year.

Laurence Applebaum says watching the first major of the men’s golf season at Augusta National Golf Club is traditionally a signal to recreational players that it’s time to start playing again. But with Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., and Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., in the field, he likes the chances of a Canadian winning the event.

“Canadians feel like this is a special week, because it’s sort of the unofficial start of our outdoor season,” said Applebaum in a phone interview as he travelled to Georgia. “So many Canadians are now playing all year round, but as we watch the Masters on TV, we find that this is our chance to get ready to swing clubs outside.”

Weir is the only Canadian man to win one of golf’s majors, earning the green jacket at the 2003 Masters. Although it inspired the current generation of golfers like Conners and Taylor, no one has replicated the feat at Augusta, the U.S. Open, the British Open or the PGA Championship.

Applebaum said he thinks the time is right for a Canadian man to once again win a major. He said that it’s partly because Toronto’s Vanessa Borovilos, Calgary’s Aphrodite Deng and Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C., all did so well at last week’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur and set the tone for their fellow Canadians.

It was the first time that three Canadians participated in the elite event and all three of them made the cut, with Borovilos tying for 11th.

“We’ve had a really special start already with three of our Team Canada athletes playing in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and our best finish ever by Vanessa Borovilos,” said Applebaum. “But to the main event, which is the Masters tournament, I just think the world of both Nick Taylor and Corey Conners. 

“I think we are primed for maybe a breakout week for one of them at the tournament this year.”

Of any Canadian, Conners has come the closest to winning at Augusta recently. He’s cracked the top 10 four times over the past six years, tying for 10th in 2020, tying for eighth in 2021, tying for sixth in 2022 and tying for eighth again last year.

“I love the golf course, love how it sets up,” said Conners. “I feel like my iron play has been on a number of those years and that’s an important aspect of the game.

“You need everything to be working to contend here, but the iron play has been sharp and that’s definitely helped me.”

It’s become a special Masters tradition that Weir invites whatever Canadians make the field to play a practice round with him on the Tuesday of tournament week. Taylor said he relishes the ritual.

“You get the text from Mike a month or two out and schedule it in,” said Taylor after this year’s practice round. “It was a lot of fun. The weather is awesome. The golf course is somewhat receptive, but knowing the forecast, it’s going to only get firmer.

“It’s always just a great stroll around Tuesday morning.”

Taylor will tee off with Americans Keegan Bradley and Ryan Gerard on Thursday morning then Weir will play with American Wyndham Clark and Argentine amateur Mateo Pulcini. Conners is in an afternoon group with England’s Harry Hall and Michael Brennan of the United States.

It was another memorable Canada Night in Augusta — a spring tradition like no other.

Hosted by Golf Canada during Masters week, the evening brought together the game’s rich history and its bright future in a fun and intimate celebration. PGA TOUR player Corey Conners, competing this week at Augusta National, joined as a special guest alongside Canadian Golf Hall of Famers Gary Cowan, Judy Darling Evans, and Bob Weeks.

The event also welcomed four Canadian participants from this year’s Drive, Chip and Putt competition, along with distinguished members of the Canadian golf industry.

A fantastic event and a strong start to what promises to be an exceptional week.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Canada will be represented by three players at the Masters this week, with Nick Taylor, Corey Conners and former champion Mike Weir all set to tee it up at Augusta National.

Taylor, Conners and Weir are among a field featuring players from around the world competing in the season’s first major.

Taylor, of Abbotsford, B.C., will play alongside Americans Keegan Bradley and Ryan Gerard in the opening two rounds. Their group is scheduled to tee off at 9:31 a.m. EDT on Thursday and 12:44 p.m. on Friday. Taylor’s best result at the Masters is a tie for 29th, recorded in 2020.

Conners, from Listowel, Ont., is grouped with England’s Harry Hall and American Michael Brennan. They are set to begin play at 12:44 p.m. on Thursday and 9:19 a.m. on Friday. Conners has twice finished tied for sixth at Augusta National (2020, 2022).

Weir, the 2003 Masters champion from Brights Grove, Ont., will play with American Wyndham Clark and Argentina’s amateur Mateo Pulcini. Their tee times are 11:27 a.m. on Thursday and 8:02 a.m. on Friday. Weir’s victory in 2003 remains the best result by a Canadian at the Masters.

The Masters begins Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club.

Every foursome has its own chemistry: an unpredictable blend of personalities, rituals, quirks, and conversations that somehow always gels into something meaningful. While golf is often seen as a game of quiet focus and individual performance, the real health benefits occur between shots, between laughs, and between the people who make up the group.

Let’s meet said group.

The Analyst – The data-driven dynamo

For the Analyst, golf is equal parts sport and science experiment. Their pre-round routine involves checking three weather apps, calibrating their swing sensor, and stretching with the focus of someone training for the long-drive world championships. At the first tee, they announce the group’s collective step goal for the day. Nobody asked, but everyone nods in agreement anyway.

What they teach us about health:

• Physical: The Analyst embodies consistency—regular movement, measurable progress, and structured warm-ups.
• Mental: Tracking data provides them with a sense of control and motivation, turning golf into a grounding routine.
• Social: They share tips generously… sometimes too generously, but always with good intentions.

The Analyst approaches golf like a beautifully structured experiment. Sometimes the experiment succeeds. Sometimes it ends with them whispering encouragement to their 7‑iron.

The Therapist – The heart of the group

The Therapist shows up carrying two coffees and a calm presence that instantly slows the morning down. By the third hole—or third simulator bay—they’ve checked in on everyone’s week, listened to two minor crises, and somehow convinced the Athlete that perfection isn’t the point.

What they teach us about health:

• Physical: Their relaxed approach helps the group settle into a comfortable, steady pace.
• Mental: They turn each round into a walking (or riding) reset with space to breathe, talk, release.
• Social: They build trust without trying. People open up around them the way bunkers open up around golf balls.

The Therapist is the one who reminds the foursome that golf is less about the score and more about the stories that unfold between shots.

The Athlete – The engine of enthusiasm

The Athlete arrives already warmed up… sometimes alarmingly so. They stride from the parking lot to the tee with the energy of someone who considers 18 holes “light cardio.” Their golf bag contains speed sticks, snacks, and a foam roller that’s seen more greenside use than their wedge.

What they teach us about health:

• Physical: They lead by example: walk more, move more, swing with intention.
• Mental: Their determination rubs off on the group, even when the motivation is simply to keep up.
• Social: They celebrate everyone’s good shots like they’re highlight‑reel moments.

The Athlete doesn’t just play golf; they power the day. And when they suggest doing “extra reps” on the range afterward, the Analyst is the only one who says yes.

The Fourth – The wildcard

The fourth spot changes weekly, making them the most unpredictable and beloved part of the group. The rotation keeps everything fresh, like the final ingredient in a recipe that never tastes quite the same twice.

Sometimes it’s the Social Butterfly – The connector

They show up with a portable speaker, a list of post‑round brunch spots, and three new stories before the first tee shot. The health benefits they bring include laughter, a sense of belonging, and a comforting reminder that movement feels easier when you’re having fun.

Sometimes it’s the Zen Seeker – The calm in the crosswinds

Their backswing is slow, their breathing even slower. They find beauty in bad bounces and wisdom in water hazards. They bring a sense of health through mindfulness, being present, and embracing the gentle art of not taking golf—or anything—too seriously.

Depending on the week, the fourth brings the spark, the serenity, or the soundtrack.

As the foursome moves through their round—whether it’s along sunlit fairways, across a buzzing range, or inside the glow of a simulator—they settle into their familiar rhythm. The Analyst strategizes, the Therapist listens, the Athlete powers ahead, and the ever‑changing Fourth adds their own texture to the day. Pep talks, shared glances, a few overly enthusiastic fist bumps, and at least one debate about whether a mulligan “counts if nobody saw it” weave themselves naturally into the experience. They walk, they swing, they breathe, they banter… and somewhere inside that easy pattern, they carve out a quiet kind of well‑being that stays with them long after the last putt drops.

And when next week rolls around, the ritual begins again. The Analyst will already be studying the forecast, the Athlete will be plotting a dynamic warm‑up, and the Therapist will arrive with coffees in hand. The Fourth will be whoever shows up; and whoever they are, they’ll fit right in.

Because for the foursome, it’s never just a round of golf. It’s a ritual, a rhythm, a story they keep writing together. One shot and one round at a time, proving in their own way that golf really is good for you.

PGA TOUR

J.J. Spaun made birdie-eagle on two of his final three holes for a one-shot victory in the Valero Texas Open. It is his third tour win and first since he won the U.S. Open last summer. Spaun joins Corey Conners as one of 11 golfers to win the tournament multiple times. The win is also his first top-10 finish of the season. Robert MacIntyre had to finish 12 holes Sunday morning in the storm-delayed event and started the final round with a one-stroke lead. The Scotsman was three shots back with two to play when he eagled the penultimate hole to get within a stroke of Spaun. A wild second shot on the final hole left him with a 30-footer to force a playoff, which came up short. He posted the fourth runner-up finish of his career in a three-way tie for second with Matt Wallace and Michael Kim. For Wallace, it’s his second top-3 finish in four starts at the tournament, while Kim notched his second career runner-up result. Ludvig Aberg finished in a tie for fifth, his third straight top-10 result. …Sudarshan Yellamaraju notched his fourth top-15 result of the season and third in his last three starts. He saw his streak of consecutive rounds in the 60s snapped at seven after a second-round 73. Yellamaraju is currently among the golfers in line to earn an invitation into the next signature event, pending the result of this week’s Masters tournament. …Nick Taylor recorded his third top-25 result of the season. …A.J. Ewart finished sixth in Strokes Gained: Putting for the week.

NEXT EVENT: Masters (Apr 2)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Mike Weir

KORN FERRY TOUR

Jeremy Gandon birdied his final three holes for a one-stroke win in the LECOM Suncoast Classic. It is his second win on the Korn Ferry Tour. It was the 19th time in tour history that a player birdied each of the final three holes of an event and went on to win. Gandon is the first player to birdie or eagle each of the final three holes for a win since 2022. His 22-under 262 total equalled the tournament scoring record, last established in 2019. Mitchell Meissner, who missed a 12-footer on the final hole to send the match to a playoff, finished in a tie for second for his best career tour result. Jay Card III, who birdied the penultimate hole to give him a shot at forcing a playoff, missed a 29-footer on the final hole to finish second for his career-best tour result. Ian Gilligan, who started the final round in a tie for the lead, finished in a four-way tie for fourth – his fifth top-10 result of the season. Four of his top-5 finishes have been fourth-place results. …Drew Nesbitt picked up his second top-40 finish in his last three starts. …Ben Silverman recorded his third top-40 result in his last four starts.

NEXT EVENT: Tulum Championship (Apr 16)

LPGA / LET TOUR

Lauren Coughlin went wire-to-wire for a five-stroke victory in the Aramco Championship. It is her third LPGA title and first in the United States after winning her first two in Canada and Scotland. Before this event, she had yet to finish inside the top-10 in three starts. It’s the first time in her career the 33-year-old has led a tournament from start to finish, and she’s the second wire-to-wire winner this season. Coughlin is also the second multi-tournament winner this year and the oldest winner so far this season. Leona Maguire and Nelly Korda finished in a tie for second. It is the third straight runner-up finish for Korda, who opened the season with a win. She has been first or second entering the final round in all four starts this year. Only four players finished under par for the tournament. The event was organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour. …Anna Huang, who appeared in line for a top-10 finish through three rounds, picked up her third top-15 finish of the season. …Brooke Henderson posted her best result since the season-opening event. She finished over par in a tournament for the first time since last July.

NEXT EVENT: JM Eagle LA Championship (Apr 16)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  Aphrodite Deng (a), Brooke Henderson, Leah John, Maude-Aimee Leblanc, Savannah Grewal (Reserve #22), Alena Sharp (Reserve #25)

Maria Jose Marin wins the prestigious seventh annual Championship

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Vanessa Borovilos set a new record for best finish by a Canadian at the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) in Augusta, Ga. on Saturday.

Borovilos, 19, of Etobicoke, Ont. finished the tournament T11 at 5-under following rounds of 66-73-72 in her first appearance at the ANWA. Borovilos, currently ranked No. 24 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) passed Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C. and Monet Chun of Richmond Hill, Ont. who were previously tied for the best finish by a Canadian at ANWA at T14, Chun in 2023 and Kim in 2024.

Borovilos found herself one shot back of the lead following Wednesday’s opening round with a bogey free, 6-under 66. Her final round on Saturday got off to a hot start with three birdies through the first four holes before a double bogey on No. 7. Borovilos grabbed two more birdies on Nos. 12 and 15 before finishing bogey-double bogey on the final two holes to finish even par for the day and 5-under for the championship.

Aphrodite Deng, 16, of Calgary, Alta. (No. 12 WAGR) was also making her ANWA debut and recorded rounds of 72-69-73 to finish the tournament T19 at 2-under.

Lauren Kim, 20, of Surrey, B.C. (No. 14 WAGR) finished with rounds of 68-71-78 to finish alone in 30th at 1-over. Kim also set a new record for number of ANWA appearances by a Canadian, with her third this year.

Maria Jose Marin, 19, of Cali, Colombia entered the day one shot back of Asterisk Talley of Chowchilla, Calif. but fired a 4-under 68 to finish 14-under to win by four and become the first Colombian to win the ANWA.

Marin grabbed four birdies on her first nine with one bogey. She birdied No. 13 before getting into some trouble on the Par-5 15th but escaped with bogey and followed up with a birdie-par-par finish to secure the title.

Marin (No. 7 WAGR), a junior at the University of Arkansas has enjoyed a successful run since winning the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Individual title last May. In addition to collegiate honours, Marin won the South American Women’s Amateur and the Women’s Amateur Latin America title, as well as making the cut at both the U.S. Women’s Open and the Amundi Evian Championship.

Marin was making her fourth appearance at ANWA with previous finishes including a missed cut in 2025, T30 in 2024 and T14 in 2023.

With her win, Marin has earned an exemption into the next five ANWA Championships, provided she remains an amateur. In addition, she has earned exemptions into four major championships on the LPGA Tour this season including the Chevron Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, Amundi Evian Championship and the AIG Women’s Open.

Talley got off to a roaring start with three birdies from her first four holes to move to 14-under heading into the second nine. However, a score of 42 on the second nine brought her to 3-over for the day, finishing T4 at 8-under. Talley was runner-up last year, narrowly missing out of the title by one shot to Carla Bernat Escuder of Spain.

Andrea Revuelta (No.3 WAGR) of Spain finished in second at 10-under, Soomin Oh (No. 10 WAGR) of Republic of Korea finished third at 9-under. Four other golfers were tied with Talley in fourth at 8-under including Yunseo Yang (Republic of Korea), Meja Örtengren (Sweden), Raegan Denton (Australia) and World No. 1 (WAGR), Kiara Romero (United States).

The 72-player field competed over 54 holes of stroke play with a cut following the second round. The opening 36 holes were contested on the Island and Bluff nines at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta. On Friday, the full field played a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, followed by Saturday’s final round contested at Augusta National.

For the final leaderboard of the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, please click here.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — First Tee – Canada has announced a renewed partnership with PING Canada aimed at increasing access to youth golf programming and providing opportunities for young people to develop valuable skills both on and off the golf course.

PING has long contributed to the growth of the First Tee program worldwide. Since 2024, PING International and PING Canada have supported First Tee – Canada by providing more than $75,000 in donations to accelerate the expansion of the program from coast to coast.

“PING Canada’s support over the past two years has made a meaningful difference for the young people we serve,” said Adam Hunter, executive director of First Tee – Canada. “Their support has helped us expand access to our programs and strengthened the opportunities we can provide to youth across the country. We’re proud to continue building this partnership and reaching even more young people in every province.”

The new agreement marks the beginning of a three-year partnership between First Tee – Canada and PING Canada, including value-in-kind (VIK) support and financial contributions amounting to $120,000 from 2026 to 2028.

The partnership will help offset the costs of coach training and will aid program delivery at First Tee locations across the country. Additionally, PING Canada’s generous VIK support will provide First Tee – Canada participants and coaches with high-quality golf equipment, ensuring that more young people from all backgrounds have access to the sport and the life lessons it teaches.

“We are proud to stand behind a program that provides youth with affordable and inclusive access to the game we are all passionate about,” said Dave Wilson, general manager of PING Canada. “Junior development, at every level, is an important part of who we are at PING, and we’re dedicated to developing equipment that helps grow the game from a young age. It’s great to have the opportunity to support an organization that excels at creating these life-long golfing experiences.”

With the help of PING Canada, First Tee – Canada will continue impacting the lives of equity-deserving youth by providing inclusive, character development golf programs that help participants build confidence, resilience and healthy habits that extend beyond the fairways.

Golf fans will be able to enjoy a Copper Rose signature cocktail at both of
Canada’s National Open Championships this summer

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada and Copper Rose Distillery are pleased to announce a renewed multi-year partnership agreement that sees the Canadian company continue as the Official Vodka of Golf Canada as well as the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.

Through the renewed partnership, Copper Rose will offer fans attending Canada’s National Open Championships a signature cocktail and premium product sampling within their activation spaces located in The Fareway, along with a VIP sampling experience in select hospitality areas at both the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with a proudly Canadian company, Copper Rose,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “Their increased presence and premium offerings will provide an exceptional experience for our fans at both National Open Championships this summer.”

Founded in 2022 and proudly based in Amherstburg, Ont. Copper Rose produces premium vodka handcrafted with the finest Canadian rye grain and distilled 12 times for a silky, smooth finish. The velvety spirit delivers a premium pour perfect for sipping or mixing with cocktails. Copper Rose was proudly awarded a gold medal along with the Innovation award at the 2025 SIP Awards.

“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Golf Canada as the official vodka,” said Melissa Roberts, CEO and Managing Director, Copper Rose Distillery. “As a distinctly Canadian brand rooted in craftsmanship and quality, this continued collaboration reflects our shared pursuit of excellence and exceptional experiences. We look forward to raising a glass with golf enthusiasts across the country.”

For more information on Copper Rose Distillery and its offerings, please visit copperrose.ca.

The 2026 RBC Canadian Open will take place June 10-14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. for more information or to purchase tickets, please click here. The 2026 CPKC Women’s Open will take place August 19-23 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta., for more information or to purchase tickets, please click here.

Record number of Canadians in the field for the seventh playing of the
prestigious amateur event set for April 1-4

Four Canadians set for Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on April 5

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Seventy-two of the world’s best women’s amateur golfers are set to compete at the seventh playing of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) in Augusta, Ga. later this week.

Three Canadians will be in the field with led by 16-year-old Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, Alta., 20-year-old Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C. and 19-year-old Vanessa Borovilos of Etobicoke, Ont., setting the record for number of Canadians playing in the prestigious annual championship.

Deng is currently Canada’s lowest ranked amateur golfer on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) at No. 11 and will be making her debut at the ANWA. Last season, Deng won the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, becoming the first Canadian to do so and earned her exemption to Augusta. Deng added two additional wins last season including the 2025 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and the 2025 Mizuho Americas Open. She was named the junior player of the year by the American Junior Golf Association. In addition, Deng won the Marlene Stewart Streit Medal as the Low Amateur at the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, finishing T20 at 4-under. Earlier this month, Deng finished T4 at the Girls’ Junior Invitational in South Carolina.

Kim (No. 18 WAGR) will make her third appearance at the ANWA, setting the record for appearances by a Canadian. The 2023 Canadian Women’s Amateur champion is currently in her junior year at the University of Texas and has won two collegiate titles in her career – the first in her freshman year at the Jackson T Stephens Cup and last year at the Betsy Rawls Invitational. She also represented Canada at the Women’s World Amateur Team Championship last fall. This season, Kim has earned four top 10 finishes, including a runner-up finish last week at the Charles Schwab Women’s Collegiate Invitational and six top 25 finishes for Texas.

Borovilos (No. 25 WAGR) will also make her first appearance at the ANWA, but not in Augusta, having competed in four editions of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, winning the Girls 10-11 age division in 2018. She is currently in her sophomore year at Texas A&M University and won her second career collegiate title in February at the Moon Golf Invitational. Her first win came as a freshman at the Chevron Collegiate. In addition to her win last month, Borovilos has added two additional top fives this season and three top 10’s for Texas A&M.

The Field

The field of 72 athletes features the some of the top female amateurs in the world, including the top 23 players currently on WAGR, 48 of the top 50 and 67 players within the top 100.

No. 1 on WAGR, Kira Romero (San Jose, Calif.) leads the field and will be competing in her third ANWA after finishing T7 last year. Romero received the 2025 Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading female on WAGR and made the cut at both the CPKC Women’s Open (T36) and U.S. Women’s Open (T45) last year. She is in her junior year at the University of Oregon and won her second tournament of the year last week at the Charles Schwab Women’s Collegiate Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.

Several players in the field have competed in Canada recently including the 2025 Canadian Women’s Amateur and multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships.

Three members of the Republic of Korea’s past two World Junior Girls Championship winning teams will be at ANWA including Soomin Oh (No. 9 WAGR) who won both team and individual honours in 2023, Seojin Park (No. 28 WAGR) who earned team honours in 2024 and 2025 and Yunseo Yang (No. 33 WAGR), 2025 team honours. Yang also recently won the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship in New Zealand in February.

In addition, all three members of Spain’s 2022 championship team will be in Augusta including Paula Martin Sampedro (No.2 WAGR), Andrea Revuelta (No.3 WAGR) and 2022 individual champion Cayetana Fernandez Garcia-Poggio (No.27 WAGR).

Two-time CPKC Women’s Open Low Amateur medalist and 2022 ANWA winner, Anna Davis of Spring Valley, Calif. will be competing in her fifth championship.

Other past World Junior Girls Championship participants include…

Meja Örtengren (No. 5 WAGR) – Sweden

Maria Jose Marin (No. 7 WAGR) – Colombia

Arianna Lau (No. 35 WAGR) – Hong Kong, China

Sara Brentcheneff (No. 38 WAGR) – France

Chloe Kovelsky (No. 42 WAGR) – United States

Louise Landgraf (No. 46 WAGR) – France

Rocio Tejedo (No. 47 WAGR) – Spain

Charlotte Back (No. 61 WAGR) – Germany

Nikki Oh (No. 69 WAGR) – United States

Scarlett Schremmer (No. 71 WAGR) – United States

2025 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship runners-up Macy Pate of Winston-Salem, N.C. (No. 30 WAGR) and Eunseo Choi of New Zealand (No. 55 WAGR) are also in the field.

Tournament Format

The 72-player field will compete over 54 holes of stroke play with a cut following the second round. The top 30 players and ties will advance to the final round. If there is a tie following 54 holes, the champion will be decided by a sudden death playoff.

The opening 36 holes will be contested on the Island and Bluff nines at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta. On Friday, April 3 a practice round for all competitors will take place at Augusta National Golf Club, followed by the final round on Saturday, April 4 at Augusta National.

Past Champions

2019 – Jennifer Kupcho (USA) -10

2021 – Tsubasa Kajitani (Japan) +1 *defeated Emilia Migliaccio in playoff

2022 – Anna Davis (USA) -1

2023 – Rose Zhang (USA) -9 *defeated Jenny Bae in playoff

2024 – Lottie Woad (England) -8

2025 – Carla Bernat Escuder -12

Canadian Results at ANWA

Lauren Kim and Monet Chun are tied for the best finish by a Canadian at ANWA at T14, Chun in 2023 and Kim in 2024. Kim’s appearance in 2026 will give her the most by a Canadian with three.

Brigitte Thibault (Rosemère, Que.) – 2019 (MC), 2021 (MC)

Savannah Grewal (Mississauga, Ont.) – 2022 (MC)

Monet Chun (Richmond Hill, Ont.) – 2023 (T14 at +3)

Lauren Kim (Surrey, B.C.) – 2024 (T14 at +2), 2025 (MC)

Where to watch

Round 1 – Wednesday, April 1 – Golf Channel – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Round 2 – Thursday, April 2 – Golf Channel – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Round 3 – Saturday, April 4 – TSN & NBC – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

*All times are EDT

For the full field, historical information and more on the ANWA, please click here.

Canadians set to compete at 2026 Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals

Four Canadians will be competing in the 12th annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals taking place on Sunday, April 5 at Augusta National.

Yien Li of Aurora, Ont. will be competing in the Boys 7-9 division, Evelyn He of Toronto, Ont. will be competing in the Girls 10-11 division, Nathan Khera of Oakville, Ont. in the Boys 10-11 division and Audrey Lu of Woodbridge, Ont. in the Girls 12-13 division.

Prior to this year, 18 past Drive, Chip and Putt National Finalists have gone on to compete in ANWA including Canada’s own Savannah Grewal, who won the Girls 14-15 division in 2017 and went on to compete at ANWA in 2022. Vanessa Borovilos, the 2018 Girls 10-11 division champion will join the list this year.

To view all the 2026 finalists, please click here. The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals will be broadcast on the Golf Channel beginning at 8:00 a.m. EDT. For more information, please visit drivechipandputt.com.

A strong Canadian contingent has begun to emerge from PGA TOUR Americas qualifying school with status secured for the 2026 season, as four of five March sites have now concluded.

Leading the way are Peyton Callens of Langton, Ont., and Blair McKinlay of Lacombe, Alta., both of whom earned full membership for the 2026 campaign. Securing full status guarantees them entry into all 15 events on the calendar and a clear runway to establish themselves on the circuit.

Five other Canadians also advanced through qualifying, earning conditional membership. Piercen Hunt of Calgary, Alta., William Holan of Edmonton, Alta., Carter Graf of Sylvan Lake, Alta., Cougar Collins of Mono, Ont., and Nicholas Marchese of Bolton, Ont., will each look to make the most of limited starts as they attempt to improve their standing throughout the season.

Callens, McKinlay and Hunt are all members of Team Canada’s 2026 roster.

While the final qualifying site remains, the early results mark a steady showing for Canada’s emerging professional class. This group of seven Canadians will join Hunter Thomson and Joey Savoie, who retain full status from their Top 80-finish on the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas points list, on the Americas tour in 2026 along with several other Canucks who possess some existing conditional status.

Click here to see the full results from PGA Tour Americas qualifying. There is still one final site remaining this week with the possibility of more Canadians to qualify.