Through initiatives that promote increased golf course access, affordable equipment and specially tailored programs for new golfers, Golf Ontario is facilitating the growth of golf as a unifying and community-building sport.
These youth programs all share a common goal: to provide access to golf and introduce the sport to a wider audience, regardless of background, financial circumstances, or abilities.
The Ontario Men’s Better-Ball Championship has been played since 1959. Past champions include: Gary Cowan, Nick Weslock, Kelly Roberts, Warren Sye, Albin Choi, Garrett Rank and John Drewery.
The Junior Tour Championship is part of the Ontario Provincial Super Camp featuring the top 35 Junior Boys and top 35 Junior Girls in the province.
Right behind the leaders with a 65 6-under par claiming the silver medal was the team of Dan O’Donoghue and Chris Markle (Kawartha Golf Club & Dalewood Golf Club).
First played in 1953, the Ontario Women’s Four-Ball Championship is contested annually and features two-woman teams competing in a better-ball 18-hole format.
Past winners include Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Member Dave Bunker (2009, 2010), Robert Mclean (2021), Arnold Johnson (2015, 2011), Peter Willis (2014), Gail Pimm (2015) and Nobelle Park (2022).
The role of a Golf Ontario Board member is to act as a trustee, always serving the best interests of the organization with integrity and an open mind.
Notable past champions include Tim McCutcheon, Bob Panasiuk, and Gary Cowan; and Sandra Post, Jessica Shepley, Alena Sharp, Stephanie Sherlock and Rebecca Lee-Bentham.
