The wait is over—Junior Golf Drive is back, and we’re excited to announce that the online auction is officially LIVE!
This is your chance to bid on ultra-exclusive foursomes at some of Ontario’s top golf courses, unique collectibles, sports tickets, new golf equipment, and much more—all while supporting the future of junior golf.
Why Bid?
Every dollar raised goes directly towards growing Junior Golf programming across Ontario, helping to develop and train tomorrow’s champions. So, be sure to bid early and bid often to make a difference!
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the incredible items up for grabs:
Foursome at The Pulpit Club
Foursome at TPC Toronto – Osprey Valley
Foursome at Mad River Golf Club
Foursome at Wooden Sticks
Threesome at Rosedale Golf Club
TaylorMade Qi10 Driver
Toronto Maple Leaf Tickets
…and so much more!
Help us reach our goal!
All funds raised will support Junior Golf programming across Ontario. Good luck, and thank you for supporting the next generation of golfers!
Auction closes Monday, September 9th at 6 p.m.
The 2024 Ontario Juvenile (U17) Boys and Girls Championship concluded in thrilling fashion at Hollinger Golf Club.
Boys’ Division
In an unforgettable comeback, Dawson Lew of Team Ontario and Wyndance Golf Club claimed the prestigious Mike Weir Trophy.
Entering the final round nine strokes behind the leader, Lew delivered a stunning performance, carding a 7-under-par 65 to tie the Hollinger Golf Club course record. His remarkable round allowed him to finish one stroke ahead of Station Creek Golf Club‘s Jager Pain.
Pain, who led going into the final round, finished with a total score of 216 (even-par), securing second place. Hawk Ridge Golf Club’s Spencer Shropshire rounded out the top three with a final score of 220.
Lew’s final tally of 1-under-par 215 included seven birdies, with four consecutive birdies between holes five and eight.
His extraordinary finish adds to Team Ontario’s success this season, joining RattleSnake Point Golf Club’s Nobelle Park, who has won multiple championships, including the Ontario Junior Girls Spring Classic, and the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship.
Girls’ Division
In the girls’ division, the competition was intense as Avery Nordman of the Canadian Golf & Country Club and Alexis Card of Galt Country Club battled throughout the day.
Both players entered the final round tied for the lead. Although Card appeared to be pulling away on the back nine, Nordman staged a fierce comeback to ultimately claim the Sandra Post Trophy. Nordman finished four strokes ahead of Card and six strokes ahead of Narisse Daye from Sarnia Golf & Country Club.
After a challenging start with rounds of 77 and 76, Nordman rebounded with an impressive 71 in the final round, bringing her total score to 224.
Just 21 days after finishing as a finalist in the Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship, Nordman can now proudly call herself the Ontario Juvenile Girls Champion.
For all final results, CLICK HERE.
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The 2024 Ontario Juvenile (U17) Boys and Girls Championship heads to Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins August 19 – 21.
The top 60 boys and 30 girls aged 17-and-under compete in 54-hole stroke play for the Mike Weir and Sandra Post trophies.
Notable past winners of the Ontario Juvenile Girls Championship include Alena Sharp (1996), Jessica Shepley (1998), Stephanie Sherlock (2003) and Rebecca Lee-Bentham (2006 & 2008).
Notable past Ontario Juvenile Boys Champions include Gary Cowan (1954), Bob Panasiuk (1956 & 1957), Brandon Ng (2007 & 2009) and current Team Canada NextGen member, Matthew Javier (2022 & 2023)
All three rounds will see morning tee-offs starting at 8 a.m. from the first and 10th tees.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Team Ontario:
Chase Jerome (Royal Ottawa Golf Club), Bode Stephen (Cataraqui Golf & Country Club)and Dawson Lew represent Team Ontario in the Juvenile Boys division.
Next Waive:
Five of the Next Waive program’s 11 male athletes compete: Matthew Simpson (Lambton Golf & Country Club), Michael Vivone (Royal Ottawa Golf Club), Tristian Zhang (Summit Golf & Country Club), Josh Ye (Summit Golf & Country Club) and Bo Dong.
Also in the field are three of the Next Waive program’s four female athletes: Sierra Kowlayshyn (Sawmill Golf Course), Ava Gilbert (Summit Golf & Country Club) and Kirsten Lee (Brampton Golf Club).
Top Junior Golf Pathway Rankings (Girls):
Avery Nordman, No. 2, U17; Alexis Card, No. 4, U17; Amelia McFarlane, No. 7, U17.
Top Junior Golf Pathway Rankings (Boys):
Bode Stephen, No. 2, U17; Dawson Lew, No. 3, U17; Jager Pain, No. 4, U17.
PLAYER NOTES
Notable players in the Juvenile Boys division include:
The 2024 Ontario NextGen Champion, Jager Pain (Station Creek Golf Club), who also finished top five in the recent Canadian Junior Boys Championship.
Bode Stephen (Cataraqui Golf & Country Club), who won the 2024 Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic Championship.
Dawson Lew (Team Ontario), who finished tied for second in the 2024 Ontario NextGen Championship and fourth in the 2024 Ontario Junior Boys Championship.
Spencer Shropshire (Hawk Ridge Golf Club), who comes in fresh off finishing third in the Canadian Junior Boys Championship.
Notable players in the Juvenile Girls division include:
Avery Nordman (Canadian Golf & Country Club), who was a finalist at the recent Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship.
Ava Gilbart (Summit Golf & Country Club), who finished tied for 2nd at the Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic Championship.
Alexis Card (Galt Country Club), who finished top ten in this year’s Ontario Junior Girls Championship.
Winner of last year’s Ontario Peewee Girls Championship, Evelyn Ma (National Pines Golf Club).
QUOTES
Connor Doyle, Tournament Director: “The Ontario Juvenile U17 Championship has always had a very competitive field. The field for this year’s championships is no different as it features multiple Team Ontario, Next Waive athletes, and many top ranked players from the 2024 Junior Golf Pathway rankings. Hollinger Golf Club will be a great test for the players with its tight treelined holes and angulating greens. We look forward to another excellent championship in the north.”
Taylor Dupuis, General Manager – Hollinger Golf Club: “Hollinger Golf Club is excited to not only welcome the top Juvenile players in the province, but to also showcase our beautiful Northern Ontario landscape, hospitality and championship calibre course. This is the first time a provincial championship has made its way to Timmins, and we look forward to setting a standard for years to come. This is a great opportunity for junior golfers and parents of our area to come by and experience an environment and of course golf of this calibre and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Hollinger Golf Club
Championship Dates: August 19 – 21
Field: 90 players (60 boys, 30 girls)
Format: 54-hole, stroke play, (36 Hole Cut – Low 60 & Ties)
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Juvenile (U17) Boys’ & Girls Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Hollinger Golf Club is named after its previous owners, the Hollinger Mine of Timmins. The course was renamed from Timmins Golf Club after the Hollinger Mine closed and sold the club in 1974.
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The 2024 Ontario Pewee (U13) Championship heads to Victoria Park East Golf Club August 12-13 in Guelph, Ontario.
This championship will see 72 players, 33 on the girl’s side, and 39 from the boy’s division.
Of these 72 players competing many of them are ranked within the top ten of the Junior Golf Pathway rankings.
The first two rounds will begin tee times between 11:00am- 3:00pm.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Riveria Lindholm No.1, Keisha Han No. 2, Katherine Xia No.3 are top three under the U13 Girls Junior Golf Pathway Rankings.
Gerry Kou No.1, Chi-Shen Lin No.2, Dustin Zhao No.3, are top three under the U13 Boys Junior Golf Pathway Rankings.
PLAYER NOTES
Notable names in the 72-player field include:
Riviera Lindholm of St. Georges Golf and Country Club has competed at the Women’s Amateur at just 11 years old. She will also be competing for the Ontario Pewee (U13) Girls Championship.
QUOTES
Mason Cowan, Tournament Director: “We are beyond excited to host our Ontario Pewee U13 Championship at Victoria Park East. Their staff and ownership have done an amazing job to provide our athletes with great course conditions. It allows our athletes to showcase their talents over the next two rounds. I’m looking forward to watching the future of golf in action!”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Victoria Park East Golf Club
Dates: August 12 – 13, 2024
Field: 72 Players (33 girls, 39 boys)
Format: 36-hole, stroke play
Leaderboard Link: 24’ Ontario Pewee (U13) Boys & Girls Championship
Fun Fact: Many of the players competing are ranked top ten in the JGP Rankings.
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The Ontario Bantam U15 Championship will take place August 8-9 at Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
This event will feature 50 players on the boys’ side and 40 players in the girls’ division.
Both divisions will be starting off in a split tee format, beginning on holes No. 1 and No. 10.
The first group will tee of at 8 a.m. Thursday. For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
TOP 10 U15 BOYS JGP RANKINGS: Owen Fong, No.1, Max Li, No.2, Joseph Totino, No.3, Oscar Lin, No.4, Karson Hurlburt No.5, Justin Chu, No.6, Austin Reid, No.8, Terrence Den, No.9, Dustin Zhao, No.10.
TOP 10 U15 GIRLS JGP RANKINGS: Nobelle Park, No.1, Kaprice Park, No.2, Alexis Card, No.3, Andrea Lai, No.4, Kaylan Green, No.5, Riviera Lindholm, No.6, Ava Gilbart, No.7, Evelyn Ma, No.8, Payton Pattison, No.9, Evelyn Li, No.10.
PLAYER NOTES
Notable names in the 90-player field include:
Last year’s U13 Peewee Boys Champion, Oscar Lin (Station Creek Golf Club).
Nobelle Park (RattleSnake Point Golf Club), winner of this year’s Junior U19 Girls Spring Classic and Women’s Amateur Champion.
2024 Junior Girls Match Play Champion, Kaylan Green (Scarboro Golf and Country Club).
QUOTES
Mason Cowan, Tournament Director: “I’m looking forward to watching some amazing golf this week. Chedoke Golf Club has provided us with great playing conditions for our championship. This tournament will showcase the outstanding talents of the top U15 golfers in the province, and we get to watch them display their abilities against each other.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Chedoke- Beddoe Course
Dates: August 8-9
Field: 50 Boys, 40 Girls.
Format: 36 Hole Stroke Play
Leaderboard Link: 2024 Ontario Bantam (U15) Championship
Fun Fact: This is the 100th Anniversary between the City of Hamilton and Chedoke Golf Club.
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The final day of the 2024 Ontario Junior Boys and Girls Match Play Championships at Grey Silo Golf Course featured breathtaking finishes.
Taking home the Len Goldson Trophy on the boys’ side is Will Drewery, who faced fellow Whistle Bear Golf Club athlete, Rylan Hall of Team Ontario, in the finals.
It all came down to an extra 19th hole, where Drewery defeated Hall with a Birdie putt to complete a comeback from 3-down earlier.
En route to the finals, Drewery won the Round of 64 8&7, the Round of 32 3&2, the Round of 16 2 Up, the Quarter-Finals 2&1, and both the Semi-Finals and Finals in 19 holes.
Regardless of the outcome, an Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship title was in Whistle Bear Golf Club’s hands before the finals even began.
In the Junior Girls’ final, Kaylan Green of Scarboro Golf & Country Club took on Avery Nordman of Canadian Golf & Country Club.
After the two went back-and-forth all afternoon, their match came down to a 21st hole, where Green sunk her Par putt to clinch the victory.
Both contestants were playing in their first Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship and went through impressive lengths to make it all the way to the finals.
In the end, Green’s journey to the title included a 4&3 win in the Round of 32, a 3&1 win in the Round of 16, a 4&3 win in the Quarter-Finals, a 3&2 win in the Semi-Finals, and a 21 hole win in the final showdown with Nordman.
CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship.
CLICK HERE for all results of the Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship.
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The Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship and the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play will take place July 29-31 at Grey Silo Golf Course in Waterloo.
The respective events will feature 30 players on the girls’ side and 64 players in the boys’ division. Both divisions will be competing in epic battles against one another in match play format.
While the Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship first commenced in 1982, and the Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship in 1998, both have seen talented players go head-to-head in tremendous matchups over the years.
The Junior Boys begin their first round matches Monday starting at 7:30 a.m., while the Junior Girls kick off their first round with tee times set for 12:30 p.m. Both the boys and girls events will tee-off from the first and 10th tees.
CLICK HERE to view all matchups and start times for the Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship.
CLICK HERE to view all matchups and start times for the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship.
FIELD NOTES
Team Ontario:
Six of the eight male Team Ontario members competing include: Dawson Lew (Wyndance Golf Club), Ben Sheridan (Ottawa Hunt Golf Club), Chase Jerome (Royal Ottawa Golf Club), Graydon Laughlin (Ottawa Hunt Golf Club), Rylan Hall (Whistle Bear Golf Club), and Bode Stephen (Cataraqui Golf and Country Club)
Next Waive:
All four of the Next Waive Program’s female players will compete: Sierra Kowlayshyn (Sawmill Golf Course), Ava Gilbert (Summit Golf & Country Club), Kirsten Lee (Brampton Golf Club) and Sadie Wu (Station Creek Golf Club).
The Next Waive Program will also be represented by six of its 11 male athletes: Cole Thompson (Lookout Point Country Club), Matthew Simpson (Lambton Golf & Country Club), Tristian Zhang (Summit Golf & Country Club), Aiden Pavey (Hidden Lake Golf Club), Bo Dong and Gabriel Mainella (Summit Golf & Country Club)
Junior Golf Pathway Rankings (Junior Boys):
Gabriel Mainella, No. 1, U19, U17; Dawson Lew, No. 2, U19, U17; Bode Stephen, No. 5, U19, No. 4, U17.
Junior Golf Pathway Rankings (Junior Girls):
Avery Nordman, No. 8, U19, No. 4, U17; Alexis Card, No. 14, U19, No. 7, U17; Amelia McFarlane, No. 19, U19, No. 6, U17.
PLAYER NOTES
Players in the Junior Boys’ division include:
Gabriel Mainella (Summit Golf & Country Club) comes in as the 2024 Ontario Junior Boys Champion, as well as the 2024 Ontario Junior Players Invitational Champion.
Bode Stephen (Cataraqui Golf & Country Club) is fresh off claiming the Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic Championship last week.
Dawson Lew (Wyndance Golf Club) came in 4th at the 2024 Ontario Junior Boys Championship earlier this month.
Players in the Junior Girls’ division include:
Serena Zhang was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Ontario Junior Girls Match Play Championship.
Alexis Card (Galt Country Club) finished tied for 8th in the 2024 Ontario Junior Girls Championship.
Ava Gilbart (Summit Golf & Country Club) recently finished tied for 2nd at the Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic Championship.
QUOTES
Connor Doyle, Tournament Director: “The Ontario Junior U19 Boys & Girls Match Play Championship is a tremendous event on the Golf Ontario Championship Calendar that generates lots of excitement year in and year out. Grey Silo will certainly be an excellent test for the players as the course features many risk-reward opportunities and will lead to many excellent matches and moments for the players this week.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Grey Silo Golf Course
Dates: July 29-31
Field: 30 Girls, 64 Boys
Format: Match Play
Bracket Link: 24’ Ontario Junior (U19) Girls Match Play Championship & 24’ Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship
Fun Fact: Grey Silo Golf Course was the host club for the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic from 2012 – 2014.
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This year’s Junior Golf Drive proudly introduces Carriage House Wealth as the new presenting sponsor.
The Uxbridge, Ontario-based wealth management firm’s partnership with Golf Ontario promises to significantly enhance this year’s event, taking place on September 9 at Granite Golf Club.
The Junior Golf Drive is an unforgettable fundraiser dedicated to advancing Golf Ontario’s junior performance programming. The support from this event enables Golf Ontario to continue nurturing the next generation of high-performance golfers in the province.
Participants in this year’s Junior Golf Drive will enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring 18 holes of golf alongside Team Ontario and Next Wave athletes. The event includes registration gifts, breakfast, a three-course lunch, prizes, and a silent auction. Funds raised will support Golf Ontario’s Junior Golf programs, including The Junior Golf Pathway, Next Wave Program, and Team Ontario.
For more information about this year’s Junior Golf Drive, visit juniorgolfdrive.ca. Opportunities are still available for those looking to participate or partner in the event.
Summit Golf & Country Club’s Gabriel Mainella won the 102nd Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Club.
Mainella came into the final round six strokes back of the lead after shooting 1-under-par 71 in each of the first three rounds.
However, after shooting 3-under-par 69 in the final round, Mainella finished with a total of 282-6-under-par and two stokes ahead of runner-up, Jager Pain of Station Creek Golf Club.
Along with his Ontario Junior Players Invitational title earlier in the year, Mainella can now add the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship to his 2024 seasonal checklist.
With top three finishes in the 102nd Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship, Mainella, along with Pain and Isaiah Ibit (Camelot Golf & Country Club) have qualified to represent Ontario’s Interprovincial team at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship in Innisfail, AB.
For all final results, CLICK HERE.
The 102nd Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Championship heads to Otter Creek Golf Club July 8 – 11.
A field of Ontario’s top 144 junior male golfers will put their skills to the test for the Junior Championship Trophy.
Since 1923, the Ontario Junior Boys Championship has seen plenty of talent put on display.
Notable past champions include Mike Weir (1988), Gary Cowan (1956), David Morland IV (1986), Gerry Kesselring (1945, 1946, 1948), Stan Baluik (1954), Jon Mills (1996), Ashton McCulloch (2019) and so many more.
Otter Creek Golf Club, which previously hosted the 2020 Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, features plenty of width off the tee, but also challenges players with angles into undulating greens.
The first two rounds will feature morning tee-offs starting at 8 a.m. and afternoon starts set for 1 p.m. from the first and 10th tees, followed by 7:30 a.m. tee-offs for rounds three and four after the 36-hole cut.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Team Ontario: All eight of Team Ontario’s male golfers will compete: Chase Jerome (Royal Ottawa Golf Club); Jordan Hwang (Emerald Hills Golf and Country Club); Ben Sheridan (Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club); Bode Stephen (Cataraqui Golf & Country Club); Dawson Lew (Players Club – Markham); Graydon Laughlin (Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club); Nathaniel Yoo (Meadowbrook Golf Club); Rylan Hall (Whistle Bear Golf Club).
Next Wave: Nine of the Next Wave program’s eleven male golfers will be in the field: Ben Julie (Sawmill Golf Course); Cole Thompson (Lookout Point Country Club); Matthew Simpson (Lambton Golf & Country Club); Aiden Pavey (Hidden Lake Golf Club); Bo Dong (Golf Canada Club – Ontario); Gabriel Mainella (Summit Golf & Country Club); Michael Vivone (Royal Ottawa Golf Club); Tristian Zhang (Summit Golf & Country Club); Josh Ye (Summit Golf & Country Club).
Team Canada: Four of Team Canada’s NextGen male golfers will also be at Otter Creek Golf Club: Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club); Isaiah Ibit (Camelot Golf & Country Club); Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club); Eric Zhao (Bayview Golf & Country Club).
Top Junior Golf Pathway Ranking Players: Dawson Lew, No. 1, U19, U17; Matthew Javier, No. 2, U19; Aidan Talent, No. 3, U19.
PLAYER NOTES
Of the 144 players in the field, notable names include:
The defending Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Champion, Luke Smith (The Thornhill Club), who also won the 2022 Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Match Play Championship.
Matthew Javier (Scarboro Golf & Country Club), who is on a torrid streak this year, winning the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys Spring Classic and recently, the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship.
Last year’s Junior Boys Spring Classic Champion and Ontario NextGen Champion, Isaiah Ibit (Camelot Golf & Country Club), who also ranked first in last year’s U19 Boys’ Junior Golf Pathway Rankings.
Winner of the 2024 Ontario NextGen Championship, Jager Pain (Golf Canada Club – Ontario).
Gabriel Mainella (Summit Golf & Country Club), who won this year’s Ontario Junior Players Invitational.
QUOTES
Connor Doyle, Tournament Director: “The Ontario Junior Boys Championship has been one of the most highly anticipated events on the Golf Ontario calendar for more than 100 years now. Otter Creek will be an excellent test for our players and will provide us with another competitive and exciting championship.”
John Hall, Director of Golf – Otter Creek Golf Club: “Otter Creek Golf Club is a beautiful piece of property and a unique golf course for the players; we are excited to present it to them. The rolling slopes and angles on the greens mixed with the severity of the fescue will definitely test their accuracy, creativity and skill. The Ontario Junior Boys Championship is an event that has a prestigious history attached to it, and our staff is looking forward to welcoming all players, staff and volunteers for its 102nd edition.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Otter Creek Golf Club
Championship Dates: July 8 – 11
Field: 144 players
Format: 72-hole, stroke play, (36 Hole Cut – Low 60 & Ties)
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Otter Creek Golf Course is one of four mid-western Ontario golf courses designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect, Dick Kirkpatrick.
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