OTTAWA, Ont. – Two of Canada’s emerging Indigenous golf talents, Austin Krahn of Christina Lake, B.C., and Bennett Love of Red Deer, Alta., have been recognized with regional 2026 Tom Longboat Awards, one of the highest honours bestowed upon Indigenous athletes in Canada.

Presented by the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards have celebrated Indigenous athletic excellence since 1951. The awards recognize athletes not only for their competitive achievements, but also for their leadership, sportsmanship, community impact and role-model qualities, making them among the most prestigious distinctions in Indigenous sport.

Krahn and Love were among the 22 regional recipients honoured at the 2026 National Indigenous Sports Gala in Ottawa on October 24, representing British Columbia and Alberta, respectively. Their recognition highlights the growing presence and impact of Indigenous athletes within golf and reflects the sport’s ongoing efforts to create more inclusive pathways for participation and high-performance development.

For Krahn, the honour adds to an already impressive rise through Golf Canada’s national team program. A member of Team Canada – NextGen, the 19-year-old captured the Canada Summer Games title in 2025 and earned victories at the British Columbia Amateur Championship, British Columbia Junior Championship and B.C. Indigenous Championship. He also earned his place on Team Canada after winning the national NextGen selection camp in 2024. Krahn is currently in his freshman year at Liberty University and won his first individual collegiate title at the Bryan Bros Collegiate in September.

Love, meanwhile, has emerged as one of Alberta’s promising young golfers and was recognized not only for his achievements on the course, but for the example he sets for future generations of Indigenous athletes. The 16-year-old has spoken proudly about embracing his Indigenous heritage and hopes his journey in golf can inspire other young Indigenous players to pursue their dreams both in sport and beyond.

Recognizing both golfers underscores golf’s growing role in Indigenous sport communities and the importance of representation at every level of the game. Through initiatives such as First Tee – Canada, Indigenous participation programs delivered in partnership with provincial golf associations and Indigenous organizations, and the Team Canada high-performance pathway, Golf Canada continues to support opportunities for more Indigenous athletes to discover, develop and excel in the sport.

As recipients of the Tom Longboat Award, Krahn and Love join a distinguished group of Indigenous athletes whose accomplishments extend beyond competition and serve as a source of pride and inspiration within their communities and across Canadian sport.

For a complete list of winners and more information on the 2026 National Indigenous Sports Gala, click here.

PGA TOUR

Andrew Novak watched a six-shot lead shrink to three before a run of three straight birdies on the back nine propelled him to a five-stroke win at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open. It is his first individual PGA Tour win, having won the Zurich Classic team event in 2025. The five-stroke margin of victory is the largest in tournament history, and it equals the fourth-largest winning margin on the PGA Tour this season. After starting the event No. 89 in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, the win vaults him up to No. 53 and puts him in a position to play in at least two $20 million Signature Events next season. It also gives him a two-year exemption, assuring he will start the 2028 season on the new Championship Series. Norwegian Kristoffer Ventura and Steven Fisk finished tied for second. For Ventura, it equals his career best finish and moves him up to No. 76 in the standings to secure his playing card for next season. Fisk picked up his second top-20 finish in his last three starts, and his final-round 63 equals his career low. Mackenzie Hughes, who led the field in Strokes Gained: Around the Green this week, records his first top-5 finish in 38 starts and his third top-10 result of the season. He climbs from No. 118 up to No. 101 in the standings with three events left to get inside the top 100 and secure his tour card for 2027. …Ben Silverman notched his second straight top-20 finish and fifth of the season. He sits 116th in the points standings. …Sudarshan Yellamaraju recorded his best result in his last eight PGA starts. He is 66th in the standings, with the top 60 earning starts in two Signature Series events next season. …Adam Hadwin, who got into the tournament as the first alternate, records his third top-40 finish in his last three PGA starts. …Corey Conners remains 58th in the FedEx Cup Fall standings. …A.J. Ewart is three spots outside of securing his playing card for next season. …The missed cut by Taylor Pendrith saw him fall out of the top 100 (No. 102).

NEXT EVENT: World Wide Technology Championship (Nov. 5)

CANADIANS ENTERED: A.J. Ewart, Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Pendrith, Ben Silverman, Adam Svensson, Nick Taylor, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Adam Hadwin (4th Alternate)

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

Darren Fichardt made a 10-foot eagle putt on the final hole for a one-stroke victory at the Simmons Bank Championship. It is the first Champions Tour win for the South African in just his 15th start, becoming the seventh first-time winner this season. His 22-under 194 total broke the 54-hole tournament scoring record. Fichardt, who used four open qualifiers and a pair of top-10 finishes on the way to making it into the playoffs, jumped 29 spots with the win and qualified for the Charles Schwab Cup season finale. Zach Johnson had a one-shot lead with two holes to play when Fichardt made an eight-foot birdie to move into a tie for the lead. On the final hole, Johnson made a birdie putt to put the pressure on Fichardt, who closed it out with an eagle. Fichardt was one of three players to move into the top 36 and earn a spot in the season finale. Ricardo Gonzalez tied for seventh and climbed nine spots up to No. 31 while Bo Van Pelt tied for 10th to move up four spots to No. 34. Mario Tiziani, Greg Chalmers and Jason Caron fell out of the top 36. Henrik Stenson appeared poised to make the finale, sitting in a tie for third with four holes to play. However, he finished double-bogey, bogey, birdie and bogey to fall all the way down into a tie for 15th and missing the 36-player cut by four spots. …Stephen Ames collected his 12th top-20 result of the season, and he qualified for the championship final for the ninth time in the last 10 years.

NEXT EVENT: Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Nov. 12)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Stephen Ames

LPGA TOUR

Miyu Yamashita used five birdies in the final round, including one at the final hole, to successfully defend her title by two strokes at the Maybank Championship. It is her fifth career title and third this season, including a dominant wire-to-wire victory at the CPCK Women’s Open back in August. Yan Liu of China notched her first career runner-up finish on the LPGA Tour, bettering her lowest 72-hole score on tour by one stroke. Pauline Roussin-Bouchard finished third for the second time this season, alongside amateur player Marisa Tojai, who made her first LPGA Tour start at 17. …Anna Huang made her sixth cut in nine LPGA starts this season.

NEXT EVENT: TOTO Japan Classic (Nov. 5)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Maude-Aimee Leblanc (Reserve #17), Leah John (Reserve #31)

CALEDON, Ont. — From municipal golf courses to the RBC Canadian Open, RBC Community Junior Golf helped more young Canadians discover the game through First Tee – Canada programming in 2026. 

An initiative launched by RBC and Golf Canada, RBC Community Junior Golf supported First Tee programming at 38 program locations across Canada in 2026, helping reduce barriers to participation and create welcoming pathways into the sport for youth from all backgrounds. 

“Golf is about more than the game itself — it’s about the character, confidence and connections young people build along the way,” said Shannon Cole, chief brand officer of RBC. “Through RBC Community Junior Golf, we’re helping ensure that every kid in Canada who wants to pick up a club has the opportunity to do so. Seeing the impact across the country reinforces why this partnership matters so much to us. We’re not just introducing youth to a sport — we’re opening doors to possibility.” 

Since launching in 2022, RBC Community Junior Golf has engaged more than 170,000 participants through no-cost First Tee programming. In 2026, the initiative reached nearly 63,000 participants from 264 community partners and 38 golf facilities, building on its impact in underserved communities across the country. 

The initiative also continues to help broaden golf’s reach, with 46 per cent of participants identifying as female. In addition, 79 per cent of community partners serve low-socioeconomic communities, helping connect more young people with opportunities to participate in a sport they may not have otherwise had the chance to play. 

“We’re incredibly grateful to RBC for their continued commitment to First Tee – Canada,” said Adam Hunter, executive director of First Tee – Canada. “Each season, through RBC Community Junior Golf, we see children pick up a club for the first time and leave with more confidence, new friendships and skills that extend well beyond golf. That impact simply wouldn’t be possible without RBC.” 

Bringing the 72’ Putt challenge into communities 

RBC Community Junior Golf engaged fans through its 72’ Putt activation at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open. Inspired by Nick Taylor’s historic 72-foot putt to win the 2023 championship, the activation gave fans a chance to recreate the putt, with proceeds supporting First Tee – Canada programming across the country. 

The activation raised nearly $45,000 during tournament week and provided an opportunity to connect the excitement of Canada’s National Open Championship with the importance of introducing more Canadian youth to the game. 

The challenge reached RBC Community Junior Golf-supported First Tee – Canada sessions, where participants tested their putting skills for a chance to win prizes. The activity offered a fun way for young golfers to practise their skills and build enthusiasm for the game. 

Recognition for impact 

RBC Community Junior Golf’s backing of First Tee – Canada to advance inclusion and create meaningful community impact was recognized by Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada this year through three Sponsorship Marketing Awards: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Purpose-Led / Social Cause, and Best in Show. 

“Being recognized by Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada is incredibly meaningful for our team, but what makes these awards truly special is what they represent — real, measurable progress toward making golf more accessible for young Canadians,” said Mark Soder, director of brand marketing at RBC. “RBC Community Junior Golf is a great example of how our sponsorships at RBC are designed to champion and give back to our communities.” 

The recognition highlights the initiative’s focus on using golf to create positive change and increase access for young people. Through its support of First Tee – Canada, RBC Community Junior Golf helps foster environments for youth to learn the game, develop relationships and build valuable skills they can carry through life. 

Looking ahead 

As First Tee – Canada continues to grow, RBC Community Junior Golf will remain an important accelerator in expanding access to golf for young Canadians, particularly in underserved communities.  

Continued support from RBC and the Golf Canada Foundation will help First Tee – Canada reach more youth, strengthen local programming and reduce barriers to participation. The partnership aims to give more Canadian children and families the opportunity to experience golf, regardless of their background or circumstances. 

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About RBC Community Junior Golf 

RBC Community Junior Golf is an initiative launched by RBC and Golf Canada that aims to build greater inclusion in golf. The initiative supports the growth of First Tee – Canada programming at municipal and publicly accessible golf courses by providing affordable access to the game for youth in underserved communities across the country. 

About First Tee – Canada 

First Tee – Canada is Golf Canada’s youth development program that uses golf to teach life skills such as confidence, resilience and integrity. Through programming delivered at golf facilities, schools and community centres across the country, First Tee – Canada strives to ensure youth from all backgrounds can access the game and develop skills that extend beyond the fairways. 

Matt Wilson faced a tough decision that most people in their early 20s face — what to do for a career. Wilson had completed his undergrad at Long Island University and was weighing whether to further his education and enroll in law school.

A simple question from his mother provided the clarity he needed to pursue his true passion.

“Why don’t you figure out what you actually like to do?” asked Audrey Wilson of her son. “You’ve never mentioned this [law] as a path that you’d want to take anyways.”

Wilson knew his true passion was to hang out on a driving range and coach people. Audrey responded encouragingly and Wilson did just that, now coming up on almost 20 years as a coach and being someone to someone.

Mom always knows best.

Wilson’s path into coaching is one with a few self-described different on ramps that have converged into one point. Growing up, Wilson remembers having a coach that he looked up to and felt genuinely cared about him and his growth. That coach is Dave Woods, still instructing at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. and even gave a lesson to Wilson’s twin 8-year-old daughters to get them started in the game.

As Woods helped him develop as a golfer, his teachings also helped to shape Wilson’s approach to his own career and the pull of being someone to someone.

“One of the things that is paramount to me is having a really strong and genuine relationship with the players that I work with.”

Wilson has coached players who have experienced success on numerous pro tours including the PGA and LPGA Tours, at the national amateur level in Canada and the United States, from provincial, state championships to the AJGA and NCAA. Wilson remains in contact with many players he’s worked with along the way and enjoys seeing what those players have become.

“One of the big things that I strive to be as a coach is someone with range and the ability to work with a lot of players at different levels, and also be able to have the capacity and the competency to take them from a young golfer through junior golf, whether that’s locally, provincially, nationally, internationally, through college, entry-level pro, and all the way to ultimately the highest levels. And when I look at who are the coaches that I want to be like and the things that I want to accomplish as a coach, that’s paramount to me.”

Wilson describes his approach to coaching as “grounded in principles, not preferences.”

“There are common principles that are not rooted in, “I just like it this way.” These are not necessarily irrefutable, but these are observed best principles, not necessarily practices, that lead to success.

“I like to engage a lot with the sport sciences, biomechanics, sport psychology, strength and conditioning, all of those disciplines. They’re researched. There are best practices emerging from it. And those two things work together to just create principles. They’re not really, well, I think it should be this, or I think it should be that. They’re somewhat grounded in reality, grounded in science.”

Operating in that capacity, Wilson can process plans on a person-to-person basis, allowing him to apply principles that are unique to the person and not based on his preferences, helping to make them the best, most efficient versions of themselves.

For his work, Wilson has earned several notable accolades including being named to Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher in America and Golf Digest’s Best Young Teacher in America as well as New Jersey PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year twice and PGA of Ontario Coach of the Year in 2018. While he appreciates the recognition, he has a very altruistic perspective to his work.

“My job is to help someone else, and my play in it or my portion of that is minimal compared to their efforts.”

After nearly six years away, Wilson returned to Golf Canada last October. He previously spent three years as the head coach of the National Junior Girls team and director of NextGen Performance. He left to become the director of instruction at the prestigious Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J.

Wilson was offered the head coaching role with the Team Canada NextGen Boys team in September 2025 and decided it was simply time to come home.

“Personally, it’s nice to be home. I am a very proud Canadian despite holding a U.S. passport and this is what I identify as home. Taking that a step further, I have a tremendous amount of pride in being Canadian and a tremendous desire to have a positive impact on Canadian golf.”

Along with the opportunity to return home, the task of building the next wave of Canadian golfers through the NextGen Boys team was too big to pass up.

“I thrive on complex problems that matter. That’s what I like to solve, things where the solution really, really matters. When I look at just the sheer task of trying to broaden and deepen a talent pool and ultimately have Canadian success at the highest levels be something that’s sustainable and very common, that gets me very energized,” said Wilson.

Heading into his first year at the helm, the goal was simple and straightforward.

“To instill an attitude of it’s not that we’re poor or bad or we aren’t up to the level. We just need to work. We just need help. What we’ve tried to do is really help the athletes see beyond their current level and raise their own internal standards. This is where I am, this is where I want to get to.”

Along with that, working to establish standards of behavior that players can be held accountable to help drive them forward.

“We give players the tools, provide them with the environment that is both push and pull, the more people that we can expose that to over the next decade, the better we’re all going to be.

“I don’t want to use the word culture, but really establishing a standard and a way of operating and things that we do, and hold ourselves accountable to being, that will allow the tide to rise.”

This past season, The Team Canada NextGen Boys team had much to celebrate, highlighted by Dawson Lew’s win at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, adding to his growing trophy cabinet that included the Canadian Junior Boys Championship a year prior. Alexis Rouleau added two more wins in addition to going back-to-back at the Team Canada NextGen Selection Camp in September to further cement his place for 2027. Rouleau along with Austin Krahn added top five individual finishes, while helping Canada finish T2 (tied for first but finished second due to a tiebreaker) at the prestigious Toyota World Cup in Japan along with teammate Eddie Gu. Krahn added his first collegiate win for Liberty University as a freshman last month.

“Our whole philosophy is helping to build all the tertiary skills that allow players to express their skills into a lower score on increasingly difficult golf courses. When we take that and zoom it out to the group, it’s important to see the growth in every person because that doesn’t often get reflected in the results. You’re going up against a higher standard and better players week in, week out so we must take a conscious approach to developing their schedules so it’s not all they experience. That aspect is important but at the same time you also need to see some results, and we were fortunate this year that we had a bunch of results that were great on paper,” reflected Wilson.

“I think if you go down the entire roster and you look at people who really grew and they developed some skill and some capacity in areas and started to look at the game a little bit differently and really start to play better more often even if they felt they didn’t have what they felt to be their best skills.”

In Wilson’s opinion, the NextGen program sits in a very interesting intersection when it comes to the development of high-level golfers.

“One of the analogies or images I share with the players and their parents is this image of a toll booth. It’s a 28-stall toll booth, 28 lanes and then it works its way down to four lanes and that’s where you get the essence of high-level competitive golf.”

“You’re trying to merge from a massive lane into one or two or three and it’s always this fight against reality that as you ascend, not only is the median level of performance better, so a higher standard but there’s compaction around that meaning everyone’s better, so everyone’s closer to it, separation is not only harder in an absolute sense, but its relative to your peer group.”

While he’s grateful to be home and proud of what the team has accomplished this past year, there is still plenty of work to be done to continue the momentum and upward trajectory in Canadian golf.

“There’s a tremendous amount of momentum, and momentum is magnetic. When you see the success and you see the evolution and all of the resources that are coming in, it’s very easy to get excited about the pursuit of the vision, because vision is one thing, and to have the resources, the tools, and the bandwidth to actually deliver on it is amazing.”

Closing in on 20 years in coaching, after following his mother’s advice to “just go do that”, Wilson continues to pour everything he has into the profession.

“To me, just the personal satisfaction that comes with being able to do that on the platform that I have so graciously offered here at Golf Canada is special to me. I wake up every day trying to think how I make this program better, how can I ensure that the kids and the athletes get exactly what they need so they can become the best versions of themselves.”

Corey Conners and Ben Silverman led the Canadian contingent with a tie for third at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after strong winds forced officials to shorten the PGA Tour event to 54 holes.

Conners, of Listowel, Ont., and Silverman, of Thornhill, Ont., finished at 14-under-par 199 alongside American Taylor Moore, two strokes behind Austin Smotherman and Ireland’s Seamus Power.

Both Canadians shot rounds of 63, 67 and 69 at Port Royal Golf Course, earning US$318,000 and 145 FedEx Cup points apiece.

Silverman matched his best finish of the season, having also tied for third at the ISCO Championship in July. It was his second top-five finish of 2026.

The result lifted Silverman 26 places to 117th in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, improving his chances of retaining full playing privileges for 2027. The top 100 at the conclusion of the fall schedule earn exempt status for next season.

Conners strengthened his position in the race for spots at next year’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Genesis Invitational. Players who finish 51st through 60th in the final fall standings qualify for those two signature events through the Aon Next 10.

Sunday’s final round never began because of strong winds. With Monday’s forecast also unfavourable, officials declared the results final through three rounds and scheduled a playoff to determine the champion.

Smotherman defeated Power with a par on the third playoff hole Monday, securing his second consecutive PGA Tour victory after winning the Bank of Utah Championship earlier this month.

Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., tied for 17th at 10 under. A.J. Ewart of Coquitlam, B.C., and Mackenzie Hughes of Hamilton tied for 25th at nine under, while Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., tied for 59th at four under.

Taylor Pendrith and Matthew Anderson both missed the cut after finishing two rounds at four under.

What Canadian golfers need to know about the end of the active season, winter golf trips and tracking indoor rounds.

There’s still time for at least one more round outdoors. But will that round count toward your Golf Canada Handicap Index?

As the active season ends across much of Canada, the answer depends on where and when you play.

Whether you’re squeezing in a final round at home, packing your clubs for a winter getaway or heading to a simulator, here’s what to know about recording your scores.

What is the active season?

The active season is the period when acceptable scores from courses in a particular area must be submitted for handicap purposes. Provincial golf associations establish these dates, which vary across Canada.

Scores from rounds played during a course’s inactive season do not count toward handicap calculations. Seasonal conditions can make a course play differently from the conditions reflected in its course and slope ratings. Learn more about active seasons.

A course can remain open after its active season ends. You can still enjoy a round, but that score won’t count toward your handicap index.

When does the active season end in my province?

A list of the following active seasons:

Some courses in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island may observe a year-round active season. Check with the course or provincial association if you’re unsure about its status.

Heading somewhere warmer? Keep posting your scores

Your home club’s inactive season ending doesn’t mean scores for rounds at all courses won’t count towards your handicap index.

If you belong to a club in Ontario and play in Florida in January, you must submit an otherwise acceptable score. Florida observes a year-round active season, so those rounds count even while your home course is closed for winter.

Before your trip, check the active season at your destination with the course or local golf association. Warm weather alone doesn’t determine whether a score is acceptable. Many southern U.S. destinations have year-round active seasons, but confirm before you play. Read Golf Canada’s winter score-posting guidance.

After each round, post your acceptable score through the Golf Canada App or online Score Centre. Select the course and tees you played and submit the score as soon as possible that day, before midnight local time. Golf Canada automatically accounts for the course’s active season.

If you maintain both Canadian and U.S. scoring records, make sure all acceptable scores appear in both. Golf Canada can help link Canadian and USGA accounts so scores transfer automatically. Contact members@golfcanada.ca for assistance in setting this up.

Those winter rounds can change your Golf Canada Handicap Index.

Taking your game indoors? Keep tracking it

If you’re heading to a simulator this winter, use the Golf Canada App to record your indoor rounds and practice sessions at participating Golf Canada member facilities. It’s a useful way to track your indoor game, follow your progress and stay focused on your goals until spring. Learn about indoor tracking in the app.

Indoor scores do not count toward your Handicap Index. They still give you a record of your simulator rounds, whether you’re working towards a scoring goal, playing in a winter league or enjoying a game with friends.

The Golf Canada app is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play. Download the app.

Does every outdoor round during the active season count?

The active season is one requirement. The round must also meet the other conditions in the Rules of Handicapping.

These include playing an authorized format, completing the required minimum number of holes, playing in the company of at least one other person and following the Rules of Golf. The course must also have current course and slope ratings.

If you’re unsure whether a round qualifies, ask your club’s handicap committee or see the Rules of Handicapping.

What should I do before the season ends?

Review your scoring record for missing rounds and ask your club for help correcting any omissions or errors.

For your remaining outdoor rounds, submit acceptable scores as soon as possible on the day you play, before midnight local time. That allows your score to be included in the playing conditions calculation and your handicap index to be updated for the following day. Find score-posting guidance.

Wherever you play this winter, keep the Golf Canada app handy. Post acceptable outdoor scores while travelling and record your indoor rounds to keep tracking your game until spring.

Lock in 2026 pricing and secure your spot at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club

GATINEAU, Que. – Golf Canada, in partnership with CPKC announced today that select tickets are now available for the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place August 18 – 22 at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que.

The 53rd playing of Canada’s National Women’s Open Championship returns to The Royal Ottawa Golf Club for the second time in tournament history and first since 2000 when Meg Mallon won her first of three CPKC Women’s Open titles.

In August, Miyu Yamashita set a number of tournament records on the way to a 23-under finish and a nine-stroke victory for her fourth LPGA Tour victory. Her four-day score of 257 tied for the lowest all time on the LPGA Tour. Anna Huang of Vancouver, B.C. earned the Sandra Post Medal for finishing as the low Canadian at 12-under and tied for fourth. Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, Alta. earned the Marlene Stewart Streit Medal for a second consecutive year, finishing as low amateur with a score of 11-under, tied for seventh. Defending champion and 14-time LPGA Tour winner, Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. finished T13 at 7-under.

As one of Canada’s premier annual sporting events and a signature stop on the LPGA Tour, the CPKC Women’s Open earned the LPGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year award in 2022 and 2023. The tournament has also won additional LPGA Gold Driver Awards on multiple occasions.

Secure your spot at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club and watch the world’s best golfers compete for Canada’s National Women’s Open Championship. The advanced ticket options with 2026 pricing include:

• Any Day Grounds Ticket: Access to the CPKC Women’s Open on any one day, Wednesday through Sunday (on sale for a limited time, while supplies last.)

• Weekly Grounds Ticket: Access to the full week of the tournament, Wednesday through Sunday.

The Royal Ottawa Golf Club is one of the oldest clubs in North America, founded in 1891. The Club earned its “Royal” designation in 1912 by permission of King George V. The main course layout is designed according to the ‘Scottish’ principle with emphasis on the natural layout of the land, rather than artificially created hazards. The hills and dales, various tee positions and small fast greens will provide a fair challenge to the LPGA Tour’s best.

Along with world class golf, fans can belt out their best rendition of “O’ Canada” and experience the thrills of the iconic “Rink Hole” as well as enjoying premium food and beverage options in The Fare Way, an elevated and expanded merchandise experience at the Golf Canada Fan Shop and family friend activities all at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

The CPKC Has Heart campaign will once again leave a meaningful impact in the host community of the CPKC Women’s Open. This August, the tournament raised a record $4.95 million to support heart healthcare in Alberta. During the final round a cheque for $4.4 million was presented to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation along with $550,000 raised for the tournament’s community partner, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation benefiting the CK Hui Heart Centre. The CPKC Has Heart 2027 charity partners will be announced in the coming months.

To purchase tickets or for more information on the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, please visit cpkcwomensopen.com.

A memorable week for Quebec golf came to a fitting conclusion Sunday as Joey Savoie and Étienne Papineau, longtime friends and fellow Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu natives, both secured Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2027.

The final piece fell into place at the season-ending Dominican Republic Tour Championship, where Savoie delivered when it mattered most. Starting the week outside the projected promotion spots, the 32-year-old finished with a five-under 67 to win the championship at 14-under par. The victory vaulted him eight places in the season-long standings, moving him to fourth and comfortably inside the top 10 that earned Korn Ferry Tour status.

For Papineau, the week capped a remarkable comeback season. The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu native had already secured Korn Ferry Tour status for 2027 after victories at the Osprey Valley Open and Digital Commerce Group Open, finishing third in the season-long standings.

Papineau and Savoie were the only players to record two victories apiece on PGA TOUR Americas this season, underscoring their impact on the circuit from start to finish. Savoie’s season-opening victory in May, combined with his season-ending triumph, ultimately propelled him into the promotion positions.

Both players also have longstanding ties to Golf Canada’s Team Canada program. Étienne Papineau has been a member of the national squad since 2020, first as an amateur and later as a professional, while Joey Savoie was part of the program from 2018 to 2024. Their promotions also mark a special moment for Quebec golf, as two Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu natives and Pinegrove Country Club products prepare to compete together on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2027.

Ahead of the season finale, Papineau said he hoped he and his childhood friend would be celebrating Korn Ferry Tour cards together by Sunday evening. Thanks to Savoie’s charge to victory in the Dominican Republic, that wish became reality, and they now take another significant step toward their goal of reaching the PGA Tour.

Lock in 2026 pricing and secure your spot at TPC Toronto

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada, in partnership with RBC announced today that select tickets are now available for the 2027 RBC Canadian Open, taking place June 9 – 13 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

The 116th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship returns to TPC Toronto for the third consecutive year following Bud Cauley’s first career win on the PGA Tour this past June. Cauley fired a 5-under 65 for a two-stroke victory over Matt Fitzpatrick of England. Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont. finished T8 to earn the Rivermead Cup, awarded annually to the low Canadian.

As one of Canada’s premier annual sporting events, the 2027 RBC Canadian Open is offering four select ticket options for golf fans to experience the thrill of live professional golf at Canada’s National Open Championship. The advanced ticket options with 2026 pricing include:

• Any Day Grounds Ticket: Access to the RBC Canadian Open on any one day, Wednesday through Sunday (on sale for a limited time, while supplies last.)

• Weekly Grounds Ticket: Access to the full week of the tournament, Wednesday through Sunday.

• Weekly Sleeman Clubhouse Ticket: Access all four days of Championship play from Thursday through Sunday.

• Any Day Sleeman Clubhouse Ticket: Access on any one day, Thursday through Sunday

TPC Toronto is one of the premier Canadian golf destinations, with all three courses ranked inside the Top 100 by SCOREGolf Magazine. In 2023, the Doug Carrick-designed North Course underwent a major golf course renovation under the guidance of renowned architect Ian Andrew with consultation from the PGA Tour for the venue to host large-scale, global championship level competition.

Along with world class golf, fans can belt out their best rendition of “O’ Canada” and experience the thrills of the iconic “Rink Hole” as well as enjoying premium food and beverage options in The Fare Way featuring The Keg, an elevated and expanded merchandise experience at the Golf Canada Fan Shop and family friend activities all at TPC Toronto.

To purchase tickets or for more information on the 2027 RBC Canadian Open, please visit rbccanadianopen.com.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Étienne Papineau has secured a return to the Korn Ferry Tour for 2027 after a two-win season on PGA Tour Americas.

The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., native is one of four players mathematically assured of finishing in the top 10 on the season-long points list, tour officials announced. The top 10 earn Korn Ferry Tour membership for the following season.

Papineau sits third with 1,382.55 points heading into this week’s Dominican Republic Tour Championship presented by Scotiabank. Americans Thomas Ponder, Corey Pereira and Patrick Flavin have also secured their cards.

For Papineau, the achievement marks a return to the circuit where he competed in 2024 and 2025 before losing his status.

He first earned conditional Korn Ferry Tour membership by finishing fourth on the PGA Tour Canada standings in 2023. His breakthrough season included a victory at the Royal Beach Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist and a runner-up finish at the CentrePort Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open.

Papineau recorded his first Korn Ferry Tour top-10 finish in February 2024, tying for eighth at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard in Colombia. He finished his rookie season 70th on the points list, inside the top 75 who earned fully exempt status for 2025.

His second season proved more difficult.

Papineau made eight cuts in 25 starts in 2025 and finished 121st on the points list, losing his membership. His best result was a tie for 13th at the Utah Championship, where he opened with a 61. A tie for 19th at The Ascendant was his other top-25 finish.

His bid to regain that status began with another setback as he missed the cut in his first five PGA Tour Americas starts this year.

A tie for second at the Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship in June extended his season at the final event before the first eligibility reorder for conditional members.

Papineau then won the Osprey Valley Open in July and added the Digital Commerce Group Open title three events later, becoming the tour’s only two-time winner this season.

Six remaining Korn Ferry Tour cards will be decided at the season finale, with the standings finalized after Sunday’s round.

Fellow Canadian Joey Savoie enters the tournament in 12th place with 690.48 points. Drew Doyle holds the 10th and final qualifying position with 742.288 points.

The top 60 players qualified for the 72-hole, no-cut event at PGA Ocean’s 4 in Playa Nueva Romana, Dominican Republic. The winner will receive 600 points, up from 500 at regular-season events, leaving every player in the field with a mathematical chance of reaching the top 10.