About National Junior Facility Awards

The National Facility Awards for Junior Golf program has been developed to recognize the critical role that golf facilities across our country play in the development of young Canadian golfers. A series of awards have been created to help recognize the outstanding contributions the golf facilities are making to junior golf on an annual basis.

Award Categories

Junior Golf Opportunity Award
Awarded to a facility that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to providing junior golfers with meaningful opportunities to play, develop and feel part of the club community. Special consideration is given to facilities that go above and beyond to create an outstanding junior experience, provide opportunities for youth without an existing family connection to the facility, and demonstrate innovative approaches that set their junior offering apart. 

Competitive Junior Program of the Year
Awarded to the facility or academy program with many junior athletes competing in provincial and national championships and earning strong results in those championships.

Grassroots Junior Program of the Year
Awarded to a facility or academy program that excels at creating new junior golfers through engaging and accessible local programming. Special consideration is given to programs that demonstrate a strong commitment to their local community, extend their impact beyond the golf course, and create meaningful opportunities for youth to be introduced to, and engage with, the game. 

Tournament Host of the Year
Awarded to the facility that gives back to junior golf by embracing the opportunity to host junior competitions. The facility creates an excellent tournament experience for players and involves the local community through volunteers and fundraising support.

First Tee Program Location of the Year
Awarded to a First Tee Program Location that demonstrates excellent enrolment in First Tee programming and makes a significant impact on growing participation among new juniors within its community.  

Nomination and Selection process

• October 1^st – November 6^th: Nominations are open 

• November 6^th – November 15^th: Golf Canada selection committees will review nominations and select finalists

• December 2026: Winners notified  

• January/February 2027: Awards shipped to winners and finalists  

2025 Winners

• Junior Golf Opportunity Award: Glendale Golf & Country Club
• Competitive Junior Program of the Year: Club de golf de la Vallée du Richelieu
• Grassroots Junior Program of the Year: Bowen Island Golf Club
• Tournament Host of the Year: Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club
• Youth on Course Program Location of the Year: South Ajax Golf Club
• First Tee Canada Program Location of the Year: Antigonish Golf Club

Past Winners