Uxbridge, ON – The Golf Ontario Championship Schedule returns to a full slate of events in 2022, showcasing our elite competitions across all championship categories. This is exciting news, and Golf Ontario is pleased to present the qualifiers, championships, and gracious host clubs for the entire 2022 Golf Ontario championship season.

With scheduling challenges related to COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, Golf Ontario is bringing back many key events in 2022, and adding some exciting new ones. The Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play and separate Bantam (U15) and Juvenile (U17) Championships return for the 2022 season. Also, for the first time since 2009, a women’s division will be offered in the Ontario Public Amateur Championship. Any female players with a Golf Canada Public Player membership or a member of a Type 1 Golf Club (with property) that is not private or member of a Type 2 Golf Club (without property) are eligible to register for the event.

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The 2022 schedule will feature 23 provincial championships hosted by member clubs across Ontario. “We are thrilled to be returning to a full lineup of events in 2022. I am proud of the work our team has done to deliver strong championship schedules in 2020 and 2021, in the face of significant scheduling challenges. We know the popularity of golf continues to skyrocket, and we look forward to some amazing events and world class facilities in 2022”, said John Lawrence, Director of Competitions and Performance.

In addition, we continue to ensure that the health and safety of all involved will continue to be our top priority as we adjust COVID-19 protocols accordingly over the upcoming months. “We’re looking forward to the return of warmer weather and getting back on the course to play the sport so many Ontarians have found a passion for,” expressed Golf Ontario Executive Director, Mike Kelly. “We’ve proven over the last two years that golf is safe and we will continue to promote a positive golf experience for our member facilities, players, volunteers, and staff.”

Registration for the 2022 Golf Ontario championship season will begin on Friday, February 18^th, with staggered opening dates across the championships. We will continue to make announcements of any additional dates and venues or changes moving forward.

Highlights of the 2022 championship schedule:

• The 2022 Championship season will tee off with the annual Junior Spring Classics, hosted over Victoria Day weekend
• The 100^th running of the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship takes to the prestigious Scarboro Golf and Country Club
• Timberwolf Golf Club will host the 100^th running of the Ontario Junior (U19) Boys’ Championship, the first Ontario Junior Championship held at Timberwolf GC since 2014
• The Ontario Summer Games return in 2022 (more information to follow on qualifying)
• Loyalist Golf and Country Club will welcome the 107^th Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship just after Canada Day
• South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club, a large supporter of junior golf with high NCAA success, will host their second ever Golf Ontario Championship
• The Ontario Junior (U19) Boys and Girls Match Play Championship will be held by Port Hope Golf and Country Club, which was nominated for the 2021 Golf Digest remodel of the Year Award
• Woodington Lake Golf Club welcomes back the Ontario Disabilities Championship for its fourth annual running (as well as hosting the Ontario Open, a PGA Tour Canada event)
  

Golf Ontario would like to thank those who have committed thus far to hosting tournaments, and for their continued support heading into the 2022 Championship season. For more information, visit our Provincial Championships page.

If you have any questions, you can email us at tournaments@gao.ca or contact one of our Competitions team members listed below:

• Connor Doyle – Coordinator of Competition (905) 852-1101 ext. 229
• Noah Hansen – Tournament Assistant (905) 852-1101 ext. 222
• Rob Watson – Manager of Competitions (905) 852-1101 ext. 223
  
  

About Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 450-member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact, to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to shaping lives through Golf.

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For more information please contact:

Brianna Christopher,
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BChristopher@gao.ca

Peter MacKellar,
Manager, Marketing and Communications, Golf Ontario;
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UXBRIDGE, ON – Golf Ontario is excited to announce its 2018 tournament schedule featuring the best provincial championships in the country hosted at some of Ontario’s finest golf courses.

Heading into its 96^th season, the Golf Ontario tournament schedule will be highlighted by the addition of member/guest events, the Ontario Summer Games and the Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships.

“Golfers in Ontario will have no shortage of opportunities to compete next summer” said John Lawrence, Manager of Competitions. “Through the feedback of our members we are pleased to add some new championships and changes to our existing tournaments. I would like to thank our member clubs as a schedule of this magnitude could not have been done with out their support.”

The championship season officially begins on May 10^th with the Men’s Better-Ball hosted annually at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf & Country Club. Next season will also mark the playing of the Ontario Summer Games, as golfers will compete for the gold medal. The games will be hosted by the City of London and Thames Valley Golf Club will welcome golfers August 3-5.

Of course all eyes will be on the Investors Group Ontario Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships. The men will return to the historic St. Thomas Golf Club (July 10-13) for the first time since Master’s Champion Mike Weir’s victory in 1992. Meanwhile, the Ontario Women’s Amateur will come together with the Mid-Am competition and embark on beautiful Seguin Valley Golf Club in Parry Sound, which will host the event for the first time.

New to the schedule will be the addition of provincial Member/Guest Championships for both men and women providing a bonus opportunity to those winning their clubs member/guest championship. “After an overwhelming response from our member clubs we decided to add another playing opportunity for golfers in Ontario” said Lawrence. “These member/guest events will provide a fun yet competitive environment for golfers of all skill levels.”

The complete schedule including tournament formats and entry eligibility will be available February 1^st, 2018 when tournament registration opens. Early bird pricing will be available depending on tournament entry deadlines.

For more information or comments on the tournament schedule please contact John Lawrence at jlawrence@gao.ca.

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