Golf Canada – Canada’s top student golfers ready to compete for national title

​BARRIE, Ont. – Canada’s top student-athlete golfers will descend on Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Barrie, Ont., from May 29 – June 1 for the 2017 Canadian University/College Championships.

2017 marks the 15th playing of the event, which was established in 2003 by Golf Canada to give the country’s best college and university golfers a chance to compete at a national championship. 

The Georgian College Grizzlies will host the event this year on the windswept fairways of Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club. Designed in 2002 by Rene Muylaert, the course is known for its combination of classic and links style features in addition to its grassy hollows and signature fescue.

“We are thrilled to welcome the best Canadian student golfers to Tangle Creek. We’re looking forward to a competitive championship, and showcasing our beautiful course,” said host club tournament chair Mackenzie Cuthbert.

Golf Canada prides itself on conducting a top-notch tournament that is the highest level of national competition for college and university golfers in the country. 

“The Canadian University/College Championship provides a unique opportunity for the best student-athlete golfers in Canada to compete for a national championship. Golf Canada is proud to conduct this event to showcase the talent from universities and colleges across the country,” added tournament director, Mary Beth McKenna.

In 2016, the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds swept the championship, winning all four events. It was the first time in the tournament’s history that a school has won the men’s and women’s team and individual events in the same year. 

Calgary’s Scott Secord went wire-to-wire to win the men’s division by four strokes at 11-under par and Kat Kennedy of Okotoks, Alta., claimed victory on the women’s side by four shots at 12-over par.

UBC returns to the tournament having won 11 women’s and five men’s titles—including three of the last four.

Georgian College will look to draw upon the magic of the University of Manitoba Bisons—the last host club to win a team title—when they captured the men’s division championship in 2014 at Southwood Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg.

The 72-hole stroke play competition will feature 19 men’s teams and 11 women’s teams from across the country vying for the national championship titles. 

Following the third round, the field will be reduced to the top 10 men’s teams and the top six women’s teams, in addition to any individuals within 15 shots of the lead. Additional information regarding the 2017 championship, can be found here.

 

FAST FACTS

UBC is the defending champion on both the men’s and women’s side. 

Scott Secord, of Calgary, Alta., is the defending men’s medallist. 

Kat Kennedy of Okotos Alta., is the defending women’s medallist. 

UBC has won the most women’s titles with 11.

UBC has won the most men’s championships with 5. 

The individual men’s and women’s champions receive exemptions into the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, respectively.

The top three individual men and top three individual women earn the right to represent Canada at the 2017 Summer Universiade Games in Taipei City, Taiwan, from Aug. 19-30.

Pairings and other information can be found here.

ABOUT THE COURSE

 

Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club was designed in 2002 by Rene Muylaert.

6,307 yards, CR/Slope: 69.7/131.

Course record of 64 was set in 2011 by Keir Smith.

In 2016, Tangle Creek hosted Golf Ontario’s Junior Boys Match-Play and the PGA of Canada’s Seniors Championship. 

In 2003 Golf Digest named Tangle Creek the Best New Golf Course in Canada.

MEN’S TEAMS

Brock University Badgers 

Concordia University Stingers 

Georgian College Grizzlies 

Humber College Hawks 

Université du Québec à Trois Rivières Patriotes

Queen’s University Gaels 

Université de Montréal Carabins 

Université Laval Rouge et Or 

University of Alberta Golden Bears 

University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 

University of Guelph Gryphons 

University of Manitoba Bisons 

University of the Fraser Valley Cascades 

University of Toronto Varsity Blues 

University of Victoria Vikes 

University of Waterloo Warriors 

University of Western Mustangs 

University of Windsor Lancers 

Wilfred Laurier University Golden Hawks

 

WOMEN’S TEAMS

Georgian College Grizzlies 

Humber College Hawks 

Queen’s University Gaels 

Université Laval Rouge et Or 

Universitié du Montreal Carabins 

University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 

University of the Fraser Valley Cascades 

University of Toronto Varsity Blues 

University of Victoria Vikes 

University of Waterloo Warriors 

University of Western Mustangs

 

GOLF CANADA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Golf Canada annually conducts more than 20 championships nation-wide which play host to more than 3,000 domestic and international athletes from all corners of the world. In partnership with our host clubs, thousands of volunteers, provincial golf associations and our proud sponsors, Golf Canada is dedicated to supporting player development through world-class competition since our inception in 1895. Officiated by certified Canadian Rules of Golf officials, Golf Canada’s amateur competitions are fully compliant with golf’s international governing bodies and include marquee events such as the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships as well as the Canadian Junior Girls and Junior Boys Championships. Golf Canada’s amateur championships are proudly supported by RBC, Canadian Pacific, Sport Canada, Acura, Titleist and FootJoy. For more information and scheduling visit www.golfcanada.ca/competitions.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.

Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing 306,650 golfers and more than 1,400 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

 

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Media contact:

 

Tyler Costigan

Manager, Corporate Communications & Social Media

Golf Canada

(t) 1-800-263-0009 x 315

(c) 416-300-4860

(e) tcostigan@golfcanada.ca