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GJAC announces 2024 Golf Story and Players of the Year - Golf Canada
The Golf Journalists Association of Canada (GJAC) has announced its Golf Story of the Year, along with various Player of the Year awards for the 2024 season. “GJAC is pleased to recognize Canadian professional and amateur golfers again this year with our year-end Player and Canadian Golf Story of the Year awards,” said Mike Johnny,
Golf Canada Hole-In-One Report – Week of December 16, 2024 - Golf Canada
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
Happy Holidays from Golf Canada - Golf Canada
The entire staff at Golf Canada hopes you enjoy a safe and happy holiday season and we extend our best wishes for the New Year. Please be advised of Golf Canada's hours of operation during the holidays. Hours of Operation Closed beginning Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5pm and will reopen at 9 a.m. on
Golf Canada Hole-In-One Report – Week of December 9, 2024 - Golf Canada
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
PGA TOUR unveils 2025 FedExCup Fall Schedule - Golf Canada
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida — The PGA TOUR today announced its schedule for the 2025 FedExCup Fall, a critical seven-event slate that helps finalize PGA TOUR eligibility for the 2026 season. The FedExCup Fall kicks off with the Procore Championship (Sept. 8-14) at Silverado Resort in Napa, California, before taking a two-week break, during which the
Remember the season that was with #MyGolfYear - Golf Canada
Golf Canada members can look back and celebrate their 2024 golf season with the return of #MyGolfYear presented by BDO. Members get access to a snapshot of their season highlights and their personal #MyGolfYear can be proudly shared with friends and fellow golfers across their social media channels. After the successful launch of #MyGolfYear following
PGA TOUR Announces 2025 PGA TOUR Americas Schedule - Golf Canada
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – The PGA TOUR announced the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas schedule, which features 16 tournaments contested across eight countries, beginning in March and culminating in September at the Fortinet Cup Championship, where Korn Ferry Tour membership will be awarded to the top 10 finishers on the season-long Fortinet Cup standings. For the
RBC Canadian Open reimagined tournament logo featuring Nick Taylor’s iconic putter toss now permanent - Golf Canada
Select ticket options for Canada’s two National Open Championships – the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and 2025 CPKC Women’s Open – are now available OAKVILLE, Ont. (December 13, 2024) – What began as a marketing initiative to highlight an iconic winning moment at the RBC Canadian Open, will now take its permanent place in tournament
A Successful Inaugural Season for First Tee – Alberta - Golf Canada
This year marked the beginning of an impactful journey for First Tee – Alberta. In its first year of programming, First Tee – Alberta provided over 1,100 youth with low-barrier access to golf – and to a diverse group of participants. Nearly 40 percent of participants were female, and nearly 75 percent of families identified
Old friends Conners and Henderson reunite at Grant Thornton Invitational - Golf Canada
Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other from afar, but this week they'll get to see one another up close. Conners and Henderson will team up once again at the Grant Thornton Invitational, a unique event where some of the best golfers from the PGA and LPGA
Canadians Sharp, Leblanc secure LPGA Tour cards for 2025 - Golf Canada
Canadian golfers Alena Sharp and Maude-Aimée Leblanc will return to the LPGA Tour in 2025 after earning their cards through the LPGA Tour Qualifying Series. Sharp, from Hamilton, Ont., finished tied for 21st at seven-under, while Leblanc, of Sherbrooke, Que., tied for 24th at six-under. Sharp continues storied career Sharp, 43, has been a fixture
LaunchPad Golf expands across Canada with six new locations - Golf Canada
CALGARY - LaunchPad Golf is set to significantly expand its footprint with the opening of six new locations across Canada. The new venues will include North Calgary, South Edmonton, Richmond, Markham, Kitchener-Waterloo, and a flagship 60-suite facility at Durham Live in Pickering, Ont. The Pickering site will anchor the company’s expansion, featuring its largest facility
Golf Canada Hole-In-One Report – Week of December 2, 2024 - Golf Canada
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
Golf Canada Hole-In-One Report – Week of November 25, 2024 - Golf Canada
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
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years - Golf Canada
Mollie Marcoux Samaan is resigning in January as LPGA commissioner, a surprise announcement Monday after record growth in prize money along with criticism the LPGA wasn't gaining in popularity during the surge in women's sports. Marcoux Samaan is leaving on Jan. 9, three weeks before the LPGA begins its 75th season. Liz Moore, the chief
Golf Canada saddened by the passing of Past President James A. Grant - Golf Canada
Golf Canada is deeply saddened by the loss of Past President and Honorary Life Governor, The Honourable James (Jim) Andrews Grant PC, CM, KC of Montreal, Que. who passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Grant served as President of Golf Canada in 2003 and supported the organization across a
The Opens Flex Pass – Secure your combo-ticket to the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open with an exclusive limited time offer - Golf Canada
Golf Canada offers 2025 bundled ticket package to watch the stars of thePGA and LPGA Tours compete for Canada’s National Open Championships (November 27, 2024) – Two National Open Golf Championships combined into one great ticket as Golf Canada is pleased to introduce The Opens Flex Pass for a limited time, starting Black Friday (November
First Tee – British Columbia Partners with Community Groups to Serve Underprivileged Youth Across the Province - Golf Canada
For many children, golf is often seen as a sport that is unattainable to them. Whether it’s cost, finding a way to get to a course, or even the perception of the sport not being inclusive. First Tee – British Columbia (First Tee – BC) aims to break down those barriers and make golf more
Claire Welsh appointed new tournament director of the CPKC Women’s Open - Golf Canada
Globally experienced Canadian sports executive returns home to lead new chapter for Canada’s National Women’s Open (November 26, 2024) – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that Claire Welsh of Barrie, Ont., has been appointed as the new tournament director of the CPKC Women’s Open. Welsh spent 10 years working for The R&A in St
PGA TOUR Americas announces Morgan Creek Golf Course in British Columbia as host of Fortinet Cup Championship - Golf Canada
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida and SURREY, B.C. – PGA TOUR Americas announced Tuesday that Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, British Columbia, will host the Fortinet Cup Championship in 2025. The 16th and final event of the PGA TOUR Americas season will include the top 120 players in the season-long Fortinet Cup and will be
2024 CPKC Women’s Open wins Best Volunteer Appreciation at LPGA 2024 Gold Driver Awards - Golf Canada
Daytona Beach, Fla. – The 2024 CPKC Women’s Open was named as the Gold Driver Award recipient for Best Volunteer Appreciation at the LPGA 2024 Gold Driver Awards on Tuesday in Daytona Beach, Fla. Volunteerism was a critical part of the success of the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary,
Mike Weir, Our Lady Peace among Canada’s Walk of Fame honourees for 2025 - Golf Canada
Rock band Our Lady Peace, golf star Mike Weir and actress Tonya Williams are among those set to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame next year. They will join Juno-winning guitarist Liona Boyd, pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Tirone David and War Child Canada founder Dr. Samantha Nutt. The Walk of Fame, which honours notable Canadians for their
NGCOA Canada announces new Board of Directors following 2024 Annual General Meeting - Golf Canada
OTTAWA – The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) has announced the election of its new board of directors following the successful conclusion of its 2024 annual general meeting, held during the Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show in Calgary. Richard Edmonds, owner of Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club, has been
Canada’s Hadwin enters RSM Classic to try new swing before end of PGA Tour season - Golf Canada
Things just didn't feel right for Adam Hadwin when he missed the cut at the Shriners Children's Open on Oct. 18, so he went back to the drawing board. Hadwin, from Abbotsford, B.C., spent the next month working on his swing, making subtle changes to improve his mechanics, and entered in this week's RSM Classic
Golf Canada Hole-In-One Report – Week of November 11, 2024 - Golf Canada
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
LPGA Tour celebrates 75th anniversary with another record-breaking schedule in 2025 - Golf Canada
World’s longest-running women’s professional sports organization to award over $131 million in prize money across 35 events As it enters its 75th anniversary season, the LPGA Tour proudly announces the 2025 schedule, celebrating its legacy as the world’s longest-running women’s professional sports organization. In this milestone year, the LPGA Tour will feature 35 events (33
Canada’s Savannah Grewal eager to improve after re-earning LPGA Tour card - Golf Canada
Canada's Savannah Grewal has re-earned her LPGA Tour card for 2025 and will take plenty of lessons into her second season as a pro. Grewal, of Mississauga, Ont., finished tied for 48th on Sunday at The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican — the final full-field event of the LPGA Tour season — and ended
Two-time RBC Canadian Open Champion, Rory McIlroy claims third DP World Tour Championship title - Golf Canada
Rory McIlroy finished the 2024 DP World Tour season in style by winning his sixth Race to Dubai crown following victory at the DP World Tour Championship. After a third placed finish at last week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, only South Africa's Thriston Lawrence could deny McIlroy from claiming his sixth Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with
Canada wins bronze at The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship - Golf Canada
Trinity, Texas – Team Canada won the bronze medal in the combined men and women’s team competition along with another bronze in the women’s team competition at The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship (The Spirit) at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas on Saturday. Team Canada was represented by Vanessa Borovilos of Etobicoke, Ont.,
Savannah Grewal needs solid showing at the ANNIKA to clinch 2025 LPGA Tour card - Golf Canada
There are four rounds left in the LPGA Tour's regular season, and rookie Savannah Grewal is determined to be mentally present for all 72 holes. Grewal, from Mississauga, Ont., and Hamilton's Alena Sharp are the only Canadians at this week's The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge. The 23-year-old Grewal is right on the cusp of earning
Golf Canada Hole-In-One Report – Week of November 4, 2024 - Golf Canada
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
Caitlin Clark steps off the court and onto the fairway to play in an LPGA pro-am - Golf Canada
BELLEAIR, Fla. — Caitlin Clark has one goal when she plays in an LPGA pro-am. “I've tried to practice as much as I can,” Clark said Tuesday. “I'm just the average golfer. I'm going to hit some good, I'm going to hit some bad. ... Just going to try not to hit anyone standing outside of the
Canada finishes second at the 52nd Copa Juan Carlos Tailhade - Golf Canada
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Team Canada earned a second place finish at the 52nd Copa Juan Carlos Tailhade (Copa Tailhade) at Los Lagartos Country Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sunday. Canada shot a combined score of 575 over four rounds, finishing four shots behind Colombia (571). Host nation Argentina finished third with a total
Heather Ryan & L. David Dubé Foundation Inc. makes major contribution to First Tee – Prairies - Golf Canada
Multi-year gift will provide youth across the prairies and First Tee – Canada network with affordable and inclusive access to the game of golf Oakville, ON (November 7, 2024) – Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation are excited to announce that the Heather Ryan & L. David Dubé Foundation Inc. has pledged a major
Aaron Cockerill shines with hole-in-one from 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship - Golf Canada
Aaron Cockerill stole the early moments of first round action from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The Canadian had turned in a 33, but was in danger of letting a strong start slip when he made a double-bogey at the tenth and dropped another shot on the 12th. But an ace on the 159-yard next
Canada’s Aaron Cockerill’s steady improvement takes him to DP World Tour playoffs - Golf Canada
Aaron Cockerill has been carefully working away at his golf game like a master craftsman, just chipping away with a hammer and chisel. The result is that he's in the midst of his best-ever season as a professional golfer and will play in the European-based DP World Tour's playoffs for the first time ever when
Canadians play 100 holes of golf to help subsidize green fees for junior golfers - Golf Canada
This summer, nearly 50 golfers raised over $80,000 to provide 10,000 subsidized golf rounds to youth across the country. The 100 Hole Hike is a challenging opportunity where participants play 100 holes of golf on foot in one day, raising funds for Youth on Course, a program that offers green fees of five dollars or
Clara Ding beats Michelle Xing in playoff to win the Elite Invitational - Golf Canada
Five members of Team Canada NextGen Girls team finish in the top four; Jager Pain finishes T3 in Boys competition Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – Clara Ding defeated Michelle Xing on the second playoff hole to win the 2024 Elite Invitational at Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. on Sunday. Ding, 13,
Richard T. Lee returns to winner’s circle with four-stroke victory from Indonesian Masters - Golf Canada
Richard T. Lee finally ended his long and frustrating seven-year wait for a third victory on the Asian Tour today when he recorded a fine four-shot wire-to-wire win at the BNI Indonesian Masters. After dozens of opportunities to win again following his success at the 2017 Shinhan Donghae Open he was relieved to prevail here
Canada’s Yeji Kwon nears LPGA Tour dream in her first six months as a pro golfer - Golf Canada
Yeji Kwon's life is unusual, but she wouldn't trade it for anything. The 18-year-old Kwon has spent the past five months on the road with her parents, playing golf on the Women's All Pro Tour, sharpening her skills to become Canada's next top player. That hard work paid off last week as she was the