RBC Canadian Open After Party will enhance week-long festival atmosphere
at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

Alexa Goldie joins performance line-up for two nights of live music  

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that Dwayne Gretzky and the James Barker Band will headline the RBC Canadian Open After Party, during the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.

Canada’s greatest party band, Dwayne Gretzky will be the headliner on Friday, June 12 followed by two-time JUNO Award winner, James Barker Band on Saturday, June 13 as part of Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship. In addition, Alexa Goldie will be opening for the James Barker Band on night two of the RBC Canadian Open After Party.

“We are excited to announce three great Canadian talents to headline the RBC Canadian Open After Party this year,” said Ryan Paul, Tournament Director, RBC Canadian Open. “The Fare Way featuring The Keg will be the main fan activity hub for the tournament and feature an expanded space with food and beverage options for fans that will remain open during the live performances on Friday and Saturday night.”

Dwayne Gretzky celebrates classic pop and rock hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s that unite people across generations, delivering renditions of over 800 songs. Over the past 15 years, Dwayne Gretzky has built a passionate fanbase across Canada on the strength of their live performances, playing timeless classics with infectious energy, passion and precision. Last summer, Dwayne Gretzky headlined one of Toronto’s biggest outdoor venues, RBC Amphitheatre with over 7,000 fans in attendance. In addition, the band launched a new YouTube series, “Dwayne’s World” catching the attention of music fans worldwide. Dwayne Gretzky will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12.

The multi-award-winning James Barker Band have charted multiple No. 1 singles, millions of global streams, headlined festivals and performed across North America and Europe over the last decade. The band currently holds the title for most No.1’s for a Canadian country group in the BDS/Mediabase era. The Woodville, Ont. band’s Platinum-certified single “Chills” went straight to the top of Billboard’s Canadian Hot 100 chart. The band has produced multiple Platinum-certified and GOLD-certified songs and a GOLD-certified EP, “Game On.” That album won the James Barker Band the 2018 JUNO Award for “Country Album of the Year.” The band won its second JUNO Award in the same category in 2024 for “Ahead of Our Time.”

Alexa Goldie will bring an energetic 90s country-inspired performance with her music that has reached over one million streams on Spotify and has over 40,000 monthly listeners. Her independent releases “Set In Stone” and “Bad Boy” have been featured on SiriusXM, CMT, Today In Nashville, RFDtv and BBC Radio. Goldie has been nominated for numerous awards and has performed across a number of festivals. Alexa Goldie will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. followed by the James Barker Band at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.

The RBC Canadian Open After Party will launch for the first time this year bringing post round entertainment spotlighting Canadian talent to the tournament’s main fan activity hub, The Fare Way featuring The Keg.

The Fare Way featuring The Keg will offer premium food and beverage options and patio experiences and will see an expanded footprint to accompany more fans during tournament week. On Friday, June 12 a watch party will take place showing the Canada v. Bosnia and Herzegovina soccer match at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

Along with the RBC Canadian Open After Party and world class golf, fans will enjoy a week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Highlighted by the iconic “Rink Hole,” fans can belt out their best rendition of “O Canada” while watching the world’s best players up close.

Tickets for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 include full day access to the tournament and the RBC Canadian Open After Party. To purchase tickets to the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, please visit RBCCanadianOpen.com/tickets/.

Each week we write to Golf Canada members who record a hole-in-one, congratulating them and asking if they’d tell us how it happened. These are their stories (edited for length and clarity).

Have you recently accomplished the feat of a hole-in-one? Tell us about it! Share your story, picture / video and course information with us at holeinone@golfcanada.ca.

Lorraine Madigan Farro, Tahquitz Golf Creek, Hole #13

I was playing in Palm Springs, California with my husband Ronald Farro, Gary Alexander and Marie. It was 105 yards all carry over a front green side bunker. I hit my 7 iron. It was very exciting! I scored my hole-in-one on the resort’s 13th hole on April 13th. Lucky 13!

Rosalind Hobart, Lakeview Golf Club, Hole #15

Hole #15 at Lakeview Golf Club in Delray, Florida is a par 3 over a pond with an elevated green. The forward tees were 98 yards to the pin, but there was a strong head wind and so I used my 8 iron. I didn’t see my hole-in-one because I left my head down, like I am supposed to. But the boys (Josef Ruff and Brian Siegal) told me that I had gotten one, which I still struggle to believe. I was lucky though because I was at a small golf club that didn’t have a bar, so it didn’t cost me a bunch. 

Paul Arsenault, Glacier Greens Golf Club, Hole #15

My story is actually rather unique, as this was the fourth hole-in-one on the same hole over the past 31 months! Winter golf in Comox at its best.

Darla Leach, The Okanagan Golf Club, Hole #4

This was a very exciting time in my life! I was golfing with my academy team and golf coach. I used my 9 iron at 116 yards!

Ottawa, Ont. – The National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA) will host its Hill Day in Ottawa on May 26th, to coincide with National Golf Day. NAGA delegates will be meeting with Members of Parliament and Senators to highlight the Canadian golf industry’s unprecedented economic and social momentum.

As a coalition of Canada’s five major golf associations – Golf Canada; National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Canada; the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC); Professional Golfers Association of Canada (PGA of Canada); and the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) – NAGA advocates for the sector with a single, unified voice.

Golf serves as a key pillar of the Canadian economy, generating more than $23 billion in total economic impact and $4.7 billion in tax revenues. The industry supports 239,000 jobs, including employment for 45,000 students annually, and helps to raise over $382 million for charitable causes.

“The sector has undergone a historic transformation since 2020. Today, golf is much more than a seasonal pastime; it has evolved into a year-round cultural force, an economic engine, and an accessible, mainstream platform for community connection enjoyed by over 6 million players,” said Kathryn Wood, Chair of NAGA. “Alongside these economic and social benefits, the industry is deeply committed to protecting and enhancing our role as stewards for the environment.”

Through sustainable turf management practices across 2,100 golf courses in Canada—90% of which are publicly accessible—the industry acts as stewards for almost 250,000 acres of greenspace, playing a leading role in wildlife conservation and carbon sequestration.

“As an accessible, outdoor activity for Canadians of all ages and abilities, golf serves as a primary vehicle for preventative health and social connection, particularly within rural and remote communities where local courses often act as the primary hubs for social infrastructure,” said Wood.

NAGA welcomes the opportunity to work with parliamentarians, senators and the public service to capitalize on the sport’s momentum by expanding accessibility for all Canadians, fostering industry-wide innovation, and bolstering the sector’s contribution to healthy communities, responsible resource management, and environmental stewards from the grassroots to the international stage.

Joining Golf Canada comes with a handful of benefits, one of the biggest being access to a recognized Handicap Index through the World Handicap System (WHS). For new golfers, handicapping can feel like a difficult topic to learn. Think of it as a simple way to gauge your skill level, helping players of all abilities compete more fairly.

What is a Handicap?

At its core, a golf handicap is a numerical measure of a player’s ability. The lower your handicap, the better you are relative to the average golfer. A beginner might have a handicap of 30.0 or higher (54.0 is the limit), while an experienced golfer might be in the single digits.

Why do Handicaps Matter for New Golfers?

As a Golf Canada Member, you have access to an official scoring system. If your new, handicapping might seem like something only “serious” or “good” players worry about. In reality, it’s one of the best tools you can use to track progress and stay motivated. Higher scores aren’t a bad thing, they simply mean there’s more room to improve.

• Fair competition: You can play against golfers of a higher skill level without feeling outmatched.
• Progress tracking: Your handicap adjusts as you improve, giving you a clear picture of your growth.
• Goal setting: Dropping your handicap becomes a tangible goal.

This is why tracking your scores and establishing a handicap right away is best. Waiting until you are “good enough” delays the most useful part of the Golf Canada handicap system.

How is a Handicap calculated?

A common surprise for new golfers is that your handicap isn’t based on your average score, it’s based on your better rounds.

This means:

• One great round matters more than several mediocre ones.
• Your handicap reflects what you’re capable of, not what you usually score.
• Improvement can show up faster than you expect because new scores are immediately taken into consideration.

This is why two golfers who might usually shoot the same, could have vastly different handicaps. If one has the ability to shoot low scores (although less frequently), they will likely have a lower handicap based on their demonstrated ability.

Playing by the Rules

To get the most accurate handicap, you should be doing your best to play by the rules and try to make the lowest score you can.

That means:

• Putting out (no automatic gimmies)
• Counting penalty strokes
• Posting all acceptable rounds
• Posting scores hole-by-hole (as opposed to total score)
• No mulligans

It may seem strict if you’re just starting, but it ensures your handicap is as accurate as possible. These are things experienced golfers should be following as well!

Course Rating and Slope: Why Your 95 isn’t always a 95

As a Golf Canada member, your Score Differentials are determined based on course difficulty using Course and Slope Rating. In simple terms, A Score Differential is the relative measure of your round compared to the course and tee being played during a round of golf and used in the handicap calculation.

For example:

• A 95 on a tough course might be “better” than a 92 on an easier one.
• The system accounts for difficulty so your handicap adjusts accordingly.

These calculations are done automatically when you post a score but understanding this helps you understand why your handicap moves the way it does.

Your First 20 Scores

In the World Handicap System, your handicap becomes more stable after you’ve posted 20 scores (where your best 8 are averaged). Once you have more than 20 scores posted, your most recent 20 are considered. Before that, fewer of your rounds are taken into account.

So, until you have posted 20 scores:

• Your handicap may shift quickly
• Big improvements have a more noticeable impact
• Your handicap is still being “regulated”

It’s completely normal to see big changes in your handicap prior to posting 20 rounds. It can also be rewarding to see the fast progress!

Final Thoughts

One of the biggest missed opportunities for new (or any) Golf Canada member is not utilizing the ability to establish a Handicap Index.

It’s not just for tournaments, it’s for:

• Friendly competition
• Tracking progress
• Making the game more fun
• Staying motivated

Golf is one of the few sports where beginners and advanced players can truly compete on a level playing field, and handicapping is the reason why.

PGA TOUR

Aaron Rai erased a three-stroke deficit and played the final 11 holes in 6-under on the way to winning the PGA Championship by three shots. It is his second PGA Tour win and first major title in his 13th career start, and he becomes the first English-born player to win the Wanamaker Trophy since 1919. He is also the first player of Indian heritage to win a major. Prior to this weekend, his best result in a major was a T19 on three separate occasions, including last year’s tournament. Rai became the first champion to lower his score in each of the four rounds. Alex Smalley, who was the leader entering the final round, finished tied for second with Jon Rahm. For Smalley, it is his fourth career runner-up result and best finish in a major. Rahm notched his fourth top-10 finish in his last seven major starts, and it’s his best finish in a major since joining LIV Golf. Justin Thomas, Ludvig Aberg and Matti Schmid all finished tied for fourth. Masters champion Rory McIlroy finished tied for seventh, the 12th time in the last 18 major starts he has finished inside the top-10. Twenty-two players were within four shots of the lead going into the final round, a PGA Championship record. …Nick Taylor recorded his second-best career result in a major. He started the final round two shots off the lead but stumbled on the back nine, making bogeys on five of his final six holes. It came after he recorded his first bogey-free round in 55 major rounds in the third round. He finished the tournament tied for first in scrambling. …Corey Conners holds the third-longest streak of cuts made among active players at major championships with 19, behind only Scottie Scheffler (24) and Xander Schauffele (33)

NEXT EVENT: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (May 21)

CANADIANS ENTERED: A.J. Ewart, Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Pendrith, Ben Silverman, Adam Svensson,

KORN FERRY TOUR

Cole Sherwood made a birdie on the penultimate hole as he went on to win the Colonial Life Charity Classic by one stroke. It is his first career win, and he’s the seventh first-time winner this season. Sherwood is also the second straight player from the PGA Tour University class of 2024 to win this season, following Dylan Menante’s win last week. Zac Blair finished runner-up, posting his best result in a tour-sanctioned event since losing in a playoff in a 2024 PGA tournament. Kyle Westmoreland finished third for his best result since winning a Korn Ferry event last February.  …Adam Hadwin posted his second top-15 finish of the season

NEXT EVENT: Visit Knoxville Open (May 21)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Matthew Anderson, Wil Bateman, Myles Creighton, Stuart Macdonald, Drew Nesbitt, Roger Sloan

PGA TOUR AMERICAS

Cole Anderson made a bogey on the first playoff hole, but it was enough to defeat Patrick Flavin at the Diners Club Peru Open. It is his first career win. It was his first bogey of the final round after carding a 65 that included five birdies and an eagle. Flavin, the current points leader who was coming off a win two weeks ago, made double bogey on the first extra hole. He also bogeyed the final hole in regulation to set up the playoff. Joseph Winslow finished third and moved from 33rd to 7th in the point standings. …Peyton Callens notched his second-best career tour result and second top-15 finish in 13 PGA Tour America starts.

NEXT EVENT: KIA Open de Ecuador (May 21)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Peyton Callens, Brendan MacDougall, Brady McKinlay, Étienne Papineau, Dayton Price, Joey Savoie, Hunter Thomson, Chris Crisologo (alternate)

LPGA TOUR

Lottie Woad held off a strong charge from Haeran Ryu to win the Kroger Queen City Championship by two shots. It is her second career tour victory in 19 starts after winning in her professional debut last year in Scotland. She is the fastest player to two wins since 2017 and the first European player to win on tour this year. Ryu, who birdied five of her first nine holes, notched her second-best result of the season and third top-5 finish. Miyu Yamashita posted the lowest final round score of her career for her fifth top-10 finish of the season. Ruoning Yin picked up her third straight top-5 finish after recording back-to-back results in her last two starts. …Maude-Aimee LeBlanc picked up her second straight top-25 finish.

NEXT EVENT: ShopRite LPGA  (May 29)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Brooke Henderson, Maude-Aimee Leblanc, Savannah Grewal, Leah John, Alena Sharp

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

Leonie Harm erased a four-stroke deficit and birdied her final two holes for a one-stroke victory on home soil at the Amundi German Masters. It is her first career win and caps a remarkable story for the 28-year-old. Harm was struck by a car while out jogging in 2013 and was given a one per cent chance to live at the time. She emerged from a coma after sustaining severe brain injuries to play golf again just seven weeks later. Casandra Alexander finished runner-up for the fifth time this season and seventh top-10 result to extend her lead atop the season-long Order of Merit. Anna Huang recovered from an early double bogey to finish with three birdies over her final 10 holes and a tie for third, her best finish to date and fourth top-10 result of the season. 

NEXT EVENT: Lalla Meryem Cup (May 21)

CANADIANS ENTERED:Anna Huang

EPSON TOUR

Fiona Xu made a pair of birdie putts over a five-hole span on the back nine to win the Copper Rock Championship by three shots. It is her second Epson Tour win and first since her rookie season in 2024. Maddie Szeryk-DiBello finished in a three-way tie for second. She was 4-under through her first 15 holes and held a one-stroke lead over playing partner Xu before closing with three straight bogeys. It’s her second top-5 finish of the season and third top-15 result in her last four starts.

NEXT EVENT: FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship (Jun 12)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Maddie Szeryk-DiBello, Megan Osland, Brigitte Thibault, Alena Sharp, Mary Parsons, Yeji Kwon

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – The top four ranked Canadians on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) are in the field for the second major of the season as the PGA Championship kicks off Thursday at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa.

Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Taylor Pendrith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju are among the 156 players competing for the Wanamaker Trophy with the 108th playing of the PGA Championship returning to the Aronimink Golf Club for just the second time in tournament history.

Conners of Listowel, Ont. is the lowest ranked Canadian currently at No. 50 and will be making his eighth appearance at the PGA Championship. Conners has earned three top 20 finishes in his career including two of the past three years. His best finish was T12 in 2023. This season, Conners has three top 25 finishes in 11 tournaments on the PGA TOUR. His best finishes came back-to-back with a T13 at The PLAYERS Championship and a T14 at the Valspar Championship in March. After missing the cut at the WM Phoenix Open, Conners has played the weekend in nine consecutive tournaments.

Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. is ranked No. 58 on the OWGR and will be making his sixth PGA Championship appearance. His best finish was T68 in 2015. This season, Taylor has one top 10 and four top 25 finishes on the PGA TOUR, with his best finish coming at the Cadillac Championship, where he was T9. Taylor comes in with momentum after a strong T14 finish last week at the Truist Championship.

Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. is currently ranked No. 86 in the world and will be making his fourth appearance at the PGA Championship. At last year’s PGA Championship at the Quail Hollow Club, Pendrith earned his best finish in a major and the best finish by a Canadian at the PGA Championship, finishing T5. This season, Pendrith has one top 10 in 13 events on the PGA TOUR which came in January at the Sony Open, where he finished T6. He has also earned back-to-back top 40 finishes in Signature events at the Cadillac Championship and Truist Championship the past two weeks.

Yellamaraju has continued to climb the OWGR during his rookie season on the PGA TOUR and is now ranked No. 105. Yellamaraju will be making his first career appearance in a major championship this week in Newtown Square. This season, Yellamaraju has earned a top five, two top 10s and six top 25 finishes in 13 events played. His best finish came at The PLAYERS Championship, where he placed T5, four shots behind the winner, Cameron Young.

The Course
The PGA Championship was last contested at Aronimink in 1962, with Gary Player of South Africa finishing at 2-under (278) to win the first of two Wanamakers in his legendary career. The course has since hosted several prestigious tournaments including the 1977 U.S. Amateur, 1997 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2003 Senior PGA Championship, 2010 and 2011 AT&T National, 2017 BMW Championship and the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Aronimink is the first venue to host all three of the PGA of America’s rotating major championships (PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship).

The Field
The field of 156 athletes features all of the top 50 players on the OWGR as well as the top 25 in the FedExCup Standings, along with several PGA of America club professionals.

Tournament Format
Players will compete over 72 holes of stroke play with a cut following the second round. The top 70 players and ties will advance to the weekend. If there is a tie following 72 holes, the champion will be decided by aggregate played on Nos. 10,17,18, and if still tied then No.18 will be repeated. The last PGA Championship decided by a playoff was in 2022 when Justin Thomas defeated Will Zalatoris in a three-hole aggregate.

Past Champions
14 past champions are in the field, including three multi-time winners

2025 – Scottie Scheffler

2024 – Xander Schauffele

2023, 2019, 2018 – Brooks Koepka

2022, 2017 – Justin Thomas

2020 – Collin Morikawa

2016 – Jimmy Walker

2015 – Jason Day

2014, 2012 – Rory McIlroy

2013 – Jason Dufner

2011 – Keegan Bradley

2010 – Martin Kaymer

2009 – Y.E. Yang

2008 – Padraig Harrington

2003 – Shaun Micheel

Where to watch
TSN and RDS will have extensive coverage of the PGA Championship from Tuesday through Sunday. For the complete broadcast schedule on TSN and TSN+, please click here. For the RDS schedule, click here.

CBS will broadcast from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

*All times are EDT

For the full field and more information on the 2006 PGA Championship, please click here.

Rank + Rally becomes Official Retail Operator of the revamped Golf Canada Fan Shop

Fans will experience enhanced retail at the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open, with expanded access online through the Golf Canada Fan Shop

Golf Canada welcomes a new class of 13 apparel and accessory brands

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada is proud to unveil a new era of merchandise and licensing that includes a new retail partnership, numerous new Golf Canada merchandise brands and a re-launched online merchandise hub.

With the reimagined strategy, Golf Canada is also pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Rank + Rally as the Official Retail Operator of Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Fan Shop. The partnership will offer an enhanced merchandise platform that will support Canada’s National Open Championships – the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open along with Golf Canada via a revamped ecommerce site, shop.golfcanada.ca, set to launch ahead of the RBC Canadian Open.

“Our new merchandise program reflects Golf Canada’s continued focus on building a world-class event and fan experience across both of our National Open Championships. With an expanded retail space, new shopping locations and a deeper lineup of brands, the merchandise experience will offer fans more opportunities to take home a piece of Canada’s National Opens,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “We are also proud to welcome Rank + Rally as the Official Retail Operator of Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Fan Shop. Collectively, we look forward to the launch of our enhanced retail and ecommerce platform that will provide fans across Canada with a year-round opportunity to secure merchandise beyond tournament weeks.”

The reimagined Golf Canada Fan Shop will engage fans on-site at both the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open, featuring a significantly expanded footprint and merchandise selection. The offerings include tournament-exclusive apparel, limited-edition headwear, premium accessories and commemorative items from some of the top brands in golf and sport.

The main Golf Canada Fan Shop at the RBC Canadian Open will be located near the first tee with a secondary location at The Rink (No. 14), a high-energy par-3 hole at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, providing fans with convenient access to official tournament products at one of the most energetic and celebrated spectator environments in Canadian sport.

“We’re thrilled to join with Golf Canada to create next-generation retail experiences that provide unprecedented variety, seamless access and exclusive products to fans across the country, beginning with these two premier tournaments,” said Dan Gillham, Senior Vice President, Rank + Rally. “Our singular goal is to help bring to life the strategic vision that Mark and his team have for the Golf Canada brand as they create new ways for passionate Canadian golf fans to experience this great game.”

Rank + Rally delivers best-in-class merchandise operations across major North American sporting events, venues and team franchises. In Canada, its partners include the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators among many others. The company also serves fans during marquee sports, entertainment and cultural moments and celebrations from NBA and WNBA All-Star Games to the Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals. In addition to overseeing all merchandise operations at both National Open Championships and online, Rank + Rally will assist in the continued expansion of Golf Canada’s retail strategy and fan engagement opportunities.

New brands strengthen and diversify the Golf Canada lineup

Golf Canada is also proud to welcome 13 new brands who will offer an expanded variety of merchandise options online and on-site at both National Open Championships through the Golf Canada Fan Shop. The new brands include Peter Millar, G/FORE, Nike, Full Wedge, TravisMathew, Breezy, Imperial, New Era, Dormie Workshop, Good Good Golf, Barstool Sports, Johnnie-O and Mustang, who will join current Official Partners Acushnet, Levelwear and YETI.

THORNTON, Ont. – Keisha Han’s late birdie on 17 gave her the lead and the win and Alexis Rouleau came from behind to cap off the 2026 NextGen Ontario Championship at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton, Ont. on Saturday.

Han of Toronto, Ont. entered the final round one shot back of Sierra Kowalyshyn of Stoney Creek, Ont. and shot a 77 to finish the tournament at 10-over, to win the Girls division. Han recorded rounds of 77-72-77-226 and carded six birdies through three rounds to earn her first win on the NextGen circuit by one shot over Evelyn Ma (Markham, Ont.), Kaprice Park (Oakville, Ont.) and Claire Roberts (Kitchener, Ont.).

Team Canada – NextGen athlete, Rouleau of Montreal, Que. was T21 after Thursday’s opening round, but responded with a 4-under 68 on Friday to jump up the leaderboard into a three-way tie for second. Following a strong second round, Rouleau entered Saturday, two shots back of the leader. Rouleau got off to a hot start recording four birdies on his front nine to finish with a 2-under 70 on Saturday, finishing the tournament at 3-under, three shots clear of Geordie Johnston of Amherstburg, Ont. Rouleau carded rounds of 75-68-70-213 with 10 birdies through three rounds en route to his first win on the NextGen circuit.

NextGen Ontario Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship

Top 8 plus ties qualify        

NextGen Ontario Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship Top 8 qualify

*Earned in playoff

The field of 156 players (105 Junor Boys and 51 Junior Girls) teed off Thursday with a cut following Friday’s second round.

The NextGen Championship series continues June 4-6 at Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka, Alta. for the playing of the NextGen Western Championship. Practice rounds will get underway on Wednesday, June 3, followed by 54-holes, set to kick off on Thursday, June 4 and wrap up on Saturday, June 6.

For the final leaderboards from the NextGen Pacific Championship, please click here.

About the NextGen Championships

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 2026 national championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.

CALEDON, Ont.—Team Canada members Lauren Kim and Anna Huang have both earned exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open.

Kim of Surrey, B.C. shot a total 6-under through two rounds, including nine birdies and one eagle to lead the field at the U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier at Rainier Golf and Country Club in Seattle, Wash. on April 28. This will be Kim’s third appearance at the U.S Women’s Open, previously playing in 2022.

Kim, 20, is currently ranked No. 15 on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) and is a junior at the University of Texas. Kim won the Jackson T Stephens Cup as a freshman and finished first at the Betsy Rawls Invitational as a Sophomore. This season, Kim has earned five individual top 10 finishes for Texas and competed in her third Augusta National Women’s Amateur, setting the record for appearances by a Canadian. Kim and her teammates will be competing at the NCAA Regional Championship from May 11-13 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

“Her game is well suited to difficult tests, combining a strong golf IQ with a relentless competitive mindset,” said Salimah Mussani, Stollery Family Team Canada Women’s Head Coach. “I’m looking forward to seeing her challenge herself against the best players in the world once again. It will serve as a valuable benchmark as she prepares for her senior season at the University of Texas next year.” 

Huang of Vancouver, B.C. finished the tournament at 1-under carding seven birdies through two rounds to win the qualifier at Somerset Country Club in Mendota Heights, Minn. and book her ticket into the U.S. Women’s Open. This will be Huang’s first appearance at the Women’s U.S. Open.

Huang, 17, is currently ranked No. 83 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings and ranked No. 15 on the Ladies European Tour (LET) with six top 25 finishes this season. Huang has played in 27 tournaments on the LET and has recorded two wins and four top ten finishes.

“She carries herself with a maturity well beyond her years, and her calm, steady demeanour is one of her greatest strengths,” said Mussani. “Her well rounded skill set across every facet of the game is incredibly impressive and reflected in her Rolex world ranking of 83. Anna is excited to return to golf’s biggest stage, a place she knows she belongs. She also brings a strong sense of perspective and appreciation for the opportunities she has earned along the way.”

Kim and Huang along with fellow Canadians, Brooke Henderson and Aphrodite Deng are set to compete at the 81st U.S. Women’s Open from June 4-7 at Rivera Golf Course in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Calif.

THORNTON, Ont.—The road to the 2026 Canadian junior championships continues with the NextGen Ontario Championship set to kick off Wednesday, May 6 at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton, Ontario.

The 54-hole stroke play competition gets underway with a practice round on Wednesday, May 6, and championship rounds beginning on Thursday, May 7. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the top 47 Junior Boys and top 23 Junior Girls, including ties, for the final round which wraps up on Saturday, May 9.

The field is led by Team Canada NextGen member, Jager Pain of Woodbridge, Ont. Pain won the 2024 Ontario NextGen Championship at FireRock Golf Club in Komoka, Ont. In the girls division, 2025 NextGen Western champion Yeeun (Jenny) Kwon will compete this week. Kwon finished as runner-up last week at the NextGen Pacific Championship. Last season, Kwon had two additional runner-up finishes at the NextGen Prairie and Atlantic championships.

The top eight players in the Junior Boys division of the NextGen Ontario Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, August 10-14, at Wascana Country Club in Regina, Saskatchewan. The top eight players (including ties) in the Junior Girls division of the NextGen Ontario Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, August 10-14, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course) in Caledon, Ontario.

The top three players (including ties) per division in the 2026 NextGen Ontario Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian U15 Championship, August 24-27, at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ontario, if age eligible.

“Tangle Creek’s championship layout is designed to test every part of your game. The course features rolling fairways framed by natural fescue, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens that demand precision and creativity,” said Richard Edmonds, GM, Managing Partner, Tangle Creek Golf Club. “Each hole offers a unique challenge, blending parkland and links-style elements to create a dynamic and memorable playing experience. With its balance of risk and reward, Tangle Creek rewards smart course management and confident shot-making—qualities that define great competitors.

“We take great pride in maintaining a facility that reflects the best of Canadian golf—where competitive spirit meets community and respect for the game. Over the coming days, we hope you enjoy not only the competition but also the camaraderie, the scenery, and the spirit of the sport that brings us all together,” added Edmonds.

To follow the live leaderboard of the NextGen Ontario Championship, click here.

About the NextGen Championships  

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 2026 national junior championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.