2023 National Tournament Schedule
To see a copy of the 2023 National Tournament Schedule, please click the link below:
National Tournament Schedule
Golf Course Profiles & Photos
Brian Youell, MS, AGS hosting the Royal Beach Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist at Uplands Golf Club in Victoria, BC from June 15-18, 2023. 2nd Photo is Brian Youell and his crew. Photo courtesy of the PGA TOUR Canada.
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CGSA Vice President John McLinden, AGS presenting RBC Canadian Open host Patrick Greenman with his National Tournament Plaque on June 9, 2023 at Oakdale Golf & Country Club. Thank you to Golf Canada and Kathryn Wood for taking the photos Kathryn Wood (@CGSAEducation) / Twitter
- Below is Carol Turner with her former GM Greg Gutowski on the left and Luke Ridley on the right who is the Director of golf and now acting GM. Carol hosted the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada at Bigwin Island Golf Club in Baysville, Ontario from June 11-14th. Photo courtesy of Brendan Stasiewich, Managing Director of Digital Content & Communications, PGA of Canada.
- Photo Below is Golf Canada presenting Steve Percy with his National Tournament Plaque during the NextGen Prairie Championship, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards June 18, 2023. Photo Courtesy of Golf Canada
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Meet Blaine Fagnou, host of the Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open at the Elk Ridge Resort from June 22-25, 2023. See photos of Elk Ridge Resort below courtesy of Blaine.
- Meet Leandro Avveduti, host of the PGA TOUR Canada ATB Classic at Northern Bear Golf Club from June 29 - July 2, 2023.
- Photos below: Jeff Calderwood, CEO presenting Kim Best with her National Tournament plaque during the Commissionaires Ottawa Open at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Photos courtesy of Eagle Creek GC.
- Meet Kim Best, host of the Commissionaires Ottawa Open at Eagle Creek Golf Club from July 20-23, 2023. See photos of Eagle Creek Golf Club below, courtesy of Kim.
- Photo Below of CGSA Past President Kendall Costain, MS presenting Andy Magee with his National Tournament Plaque during the Canadian Junior Girls Championship, presented by BDO on July 27th. Photo Credit to Bernard Brault / Golf Canada.
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Photo Below of CGSA Vice President John McLinden, AGS presenting Chad Vibert with his National Tournament Plaque at Mad River Golf Club during the Canadian Women's Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. Chad hosted this event July 25-27th. Thank you to Golf Canada! Photo Credit Christian Bender / Golf Canada.
- Meet Robert Wright, host of the 118th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at The Pulpit Club – The Pulpit (18 Holes) and The Paintbrush (18 Holes), from August 7-10, 2023
- Meet Dustin How, AGS, host of the CentrePort Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open at Southwood Golf & Country Club, from August 21, 27, 2023
- Photo below is Jamie Robb, AGS presenting Andrew Hart with his National Tournament plaque at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club during the CPKC Women's Open. Photo courtesy and credit to: Bernard Berault/Golf Canada. Thank you to Golf Canada for this opportunity!
- Meet Blair Duggan, host of the Canadian Women's Senior Championship, presented by BDO at Mill River Golf Club from August 30-September 1, 2023
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Previous Years
To see a copy of the 2022 National Tournament Schedule, please click the link below:
National Tournament Schedule
Member Access to the CP Women’s Open and the USGA Championships
CGSA members are eligible for admission privileges to selected golf tournaments subject to conditions imposed by the sponsoring body. (Each sponsor reserves the right to change their admission policies)
Photo below courtesy @PGATOURCanada
Golf Course Profile- What’s Your Course Saying?
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Nanaimo Golf Club
NextGen Pacific Championship, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards from May 13-15 with Host Superintendent: Garth Sjolie. Photo below is Akash Patel from Golf Canada presenting Garth with his National Tournament Plaque. Photo courtesy Golf Canada and includes, from left to right: Jason Bird, Assistant Superintendent, Garth Sjolie, Superintendent, Akash Patel, Tournament Director, Golf Canada,
Charles Stephen, General Manager and far right is Rob Assaf (Asst. Pro).
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To see some aerial views of the golf course, please click this link: Welcome to Nanaimo Golf Club in Nanaimo BC
Photos below courtesy of Nanaimo Golf Club
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Domaine Château Bromont (Club de golf) in Bromont , QC
Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO June 1-4 with Host Superintendent: Patrice Fredette. Photo below is Diane Drury-Clarke from Golf Canada presenting Patrice Fredette with his National Tournament Plaque. Photo courtesy Golf Canada
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Uplands Golf Club
Royal Beach Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist June 2-5 with Host Brian Youell, MS, AGS
It's hard to find a golf course in better shape than @UPLANDSGOLFCLUB
A special shoutout to Brian Youell and his entire grounds crew for all their hard work leading up to and during the @RoyalBeachOpenPhoto below courtesy @PGATOURCanada
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St. George’s Golf and Country Club
National tournament plaque presentation @RBCCanadianOpen. @GolfSupers. CGSA President Pierre Vezeau, AGS presented Ian McQueen, Superintendent at St. George's Golf and Country Club @stgeorgesgcc! with his National Tournament plaque #ntltourn22, see photos below and for more details, please read: Ian McQueen honoured at the RBC Canadian Open - RBC Canadian Open.
PHOTOS BERNARD BRAULT, GOLF CANADA TORONTO, QUEBEC:
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RBC Canadian Open from June 8-12 with Host Superintendent Ian McQueen
Hole 18 click here
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Quarry Oaks
NextGen Prairie Championship fueled by JOURNIE Rewards from June 10-12 with Host Superintendent Wilf Peters
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Edmonton Petroleum Golf & Country Club
ATB Classic presented by Volvo Edmonton June 16-19 – with Host Keith Blayney, MS, AGS. A big shoutout to the @EPGCC Maintenance Crew for making this week's @ATBClassicGolf possible.
Photos below courtesy of @PGATOURCanada
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Beacon Hall Golf Club
Photo below of the president from the CPGA Gord Percy presenting Colin Young with his National Tournament plaque during the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada at Beacon Hall Golf Club.
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BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada from June 20-24, 2022 with Host Superintendent Colin Young
Photo below of the Turf Team at Beacon Hall Golf Club with the winner of the Championship Wes Heffernan -
Photo courtesy of PGA of Canada
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BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada from June June 20-24, 2022 with Host Superintendent Colin Young
Photos above courtesy of Colin Young and Hogtown Studios T.O. (2 Green Beacon Hall)Dundarave Golf Course
Prince Edward Island Open from June 30 - July 3, 2022 at Dundarave Golf Course in Cardigan PE with Host Fred Forshner
Photo below courtesy of the PGATOURCanada
The @PEI_Open wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication from the maintenance team at Dundarave Golf Course.
@PGATOURCanada pros @EvanMKatz & @Harrison_Ott59 stopped by this morning to thank them in person. Thank you for everything that you do!
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- TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course)
Osprey Valley Open presented by Votorantim Cimentos - CBM Aggregates from July 21-24 with Host Superintendent Scott Brook
Photos below Left is the Turf Maintenance crew with host Superintendent Scott Brook and Dave Hunter and to the Right: Courtesy of PGA TOUR Canada: Thanks to our team of Superintendents and Turf Maintenance crew for putting in the work to get the Heathlands ready for@PGATOURCanada this week. 
- Photo below Scott Brook & Scott Littleton with the National Tournament plaque. Photo courtesy, Brian Decker, Director of Marketing and Communications, TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (@TPC_Toronto) / Twitter
- Seymour Golf & Country Club Co-Host
Canadian Men's Amateur Championship, presented by BDO from August 1-2 at Seymour Golf & Country with Co-Host Derek Sheffield
Photo below courtesy Golf Canada
Golf Canada presenting Derek Sheffield with his National Tournament plaque
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Point Grey Golf & Country Club
Canadian Men's Amateur Championship, presented by BDO from August 1-4 at Point Grey Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, BC with Host: Tyler Patroch, AGS.
Photo below provided courtesy of Golf Canada. Turf team from the Point Grey Golf & Country Club taken during the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship, presented by BDO.
Tyler Patroch with his National Tournament plaque. 
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Rivershore Golf Links
Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO from August 7-10 with Host: Alexander Inglis
Photo below of Alexander Inglis being presented with his CGSA National Tournament plaque courtesy of Golf Canada
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Southwood Golf and Country Club
Manitoba Open from August 18-21 with Host Superintendent: Dustin How, AGS
Here’s to you,@Southwood1894Turf Crew
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Ottawa Hunt Club
CP Women's Open from August 22-28 with Host Superintendent: Eric Ruhs
For a copy of the Media Sheet click here
Photo below courtesy of Golf Canada. Past President, John Scott, AGS presenting Eric Ruhs with his National Tournament Plaque at Ottawa Hunt Club
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The Thornhill Club
Photo below of Ontario Director, John McLinden presenting Greg McFarlane, Superintendent of The Thornhill Club with his National Tournament Plaque
Media Release - The Thornhill Club
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Connaught Golf Club
PGA Seniors' Championship from August 23-26 with Host Superintendent: Justin E. Olansky
Photos below courtesy of Connaught Golf Club
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Breezy Bend Country Club
Canadian Women's Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship, presented by BDO from August 30-September 1 with Host: Craig MacLeod
Photo below is Dustin How presenting Craig MacLeod with his National Tournament plaque (photo courtesy Golf Canada)
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Red Deer Golf & Country Club
Canadian Men's Senior Championship, presented by BDO from September 6-9 with Host Superintendent: Heath Koch
Photos below courtesy of Heath Koch and Red Deer Golf & CC
Staff photo below of the hard working team at Red Deer Golf & Country Club
Photos of Heath being presented with his CGSA National Tournament plaque courtesy of Golf Canada
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TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course)
Team Canada - NextGen Selection Camp from September 8-11 with Host David Hunter
Photos Below courtesy of Brian Decker, Director of Marketing and Communications at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.
Golf Canada presenting David Hunter (left) with his National Tournament Plaque with his Assistant Aaron Hill (right)
Photos below - (left) North 18 and (right) North 6 courtesy of David Hunt
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Essex Golf & Country Club
Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO from September 13-14 with Host Chris Andrejicka
Photo below courtesy of Golf Canada of Greg Brown presenting Chris Andrejicka with his National Tournament plaque. 
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Deer Ridge Golf Cub
Fortinet Cup Championship from September 15-18 with Host Jason Winter, AGS
Photos below of Deer Ridge Golf Club courtesy PGA TOUR Canada 
What a great season with this @deerridgegolf #turfgrass team that rocked it everyday. Team photo before the summer students head back to school. Thanks for all of your efforts! Photo courtesy Jason Winter, AGS Twitter
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Hampton Golf Course
NextGen Fall Series East Championship, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards from September 16-18 with Host Andy MaGee
Photo below is Golf Canada presenting Andy MaGee with his plaque. Photo courtesy Golf Canada
Photos below of Hampton Golf Club courtesy Andy MaGee
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Golden Golf Club
NextGen Fall Series West Championship, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards from September 23-25 with Host Wade Duchman
Photo below of Golden Golf Club courtesy Wade Duchman
RBC PGA Scramble from October 1-5, 2022, at Cabot Cape Breton in Inverness, NS with Hosts: Jacob Wetzel & Jason Dziabel
Photo below including Lee Strutt, MS, AGS (to the left) taken by Nicole Jordan at Cabot Cape Breton
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Member Access to Canadian Open and USGA Championships
CGSA members are eligible for admission privileges to selected golf tournaments subject to conditions imposed by the sponsoring body. (Each sponsor reserves the right to change their admission policies)
- Canadian Open from June 6-12, 2022 at St. George's Golf & Country Club click HERE
- USGA Championships, click HERE
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2021 National Tournament Schedule & Photos
To see a copy of the 2021 National Tournament Schedule, please click here: National Tournament Schedule.
Upcoming Championship Information
Rob Hickson, PGA, General Manager presenting Aldo Bortolon (on the left) with his plaque during the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf at Lookout Point Golf & Country Club.
October 25-28 is the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf at Lookout Point Golf & Country Club, Fonthill, ON. Aldo Bortolon, AGS who is the Superintendent at Lookout Point Golf & Country Club and a CGSA member since 1983 is hosting this PGA of Canada event.
October 3-6 was the RBC PGA Scramble at Cabot Cape Breton, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Bradley Allen, AGS & James Bryce are the Superintendents and hosted this PGA of Canada event. Bradley has been a member of CGSA since 2001 and James since 2011.
Photos from the the Reliance Properties DCBank Open Presented by Times Colonist. 1st photo is of Brian Youell, MS, AGS and his staff at Uplands Golf Club. 2nd photo is some play on the last (18th) hole.
This was Uplands Golf Club's 19th Tour event. The first event was back in 1984 with the likes of Craig Stadler and Bob Tway in the field.
September 27-October 3 was the Reliance Properties DCBank Open Presented by Times Colonist at Uplands Golf Club in Victoria, British Columbia. Brian Youell, MS, AGS who is the Superintendent at Uplands Golf Club and a CGSA member since 1993 hosted this Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada event.
September 22-24 was the Canadian All Abilities Championship at Humber Valley Golf Club, Toronto, Ontario. Mariusz Grabowski who is the Superintendent at Humber Valley Golf Club and a CGSA member since 2003 hosted this Golf Canada event.
September 13-19 was the ATB Financial Classic at Country Hills Golf & Country Club, Calgary, AB. Scott MacArthur who is the Superintendent at Country Hills Golf & Country Club and a CGSA member since 1998 is hosted this Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada event.
Photo of Cory Brown holding his plaque during the PGA Assistants' Championship of Canada
September 13-15 was the PGA Assistants' Championship of Canada Presented by Callaway Golf at The Winston Golf Club, Calgary, AB. Cory Brown who is the Superintendent at The Winston Golf Club and a CGSA member since 1999 hosted this PGA of Canada event.
Photo of David Hunter (right) and Aaron Hill (left) with their plaque for the Golf Canada Selection Camp.
August 29-September 3 was the Golf Canada Junior Selection Camp at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course), Caledon, ON. David Hunter who is the Superintendent at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) and a CGSA member since 2019 hosted this Golf Canada event.
Photo below of Mike Ridout (right) presenting Matthew Booth (left) with his plaque during the DCM PGA Women's Championship of Canada at the Oshawa Golf Club.
August 29-31 was the DCM PGA Women's Championship of Canada at the Oshawa Golf Club, Oshawa, ON. Matthew Booth who is the Superintendent at the Oshawa Golf Club and a member of the CGSA since 2019 hosted this PGA of Canada Championship. To view his profile, please click here.
August 23-29 was the Prince Edward Island Open at Dundarave Golf Course, Brudenell, PE. Fred Forshner who is the Superintendent at Dundarave Golf Course and a CGSA member since 1995 hosted this Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada event.
August 16-22 was the Osprey Valley Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course), Caledon, ON. Scott Brook who is the Superintendent at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course) and a CGSA member since 2019 hosted this Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada event. Incredible work by Superintendent Scott Brook and his hard-working team to create outstanding course conditions, see photo
August 11-15 was the Shaw Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, Calgary, AB. Ken MacKenzie, AGS who has been the Superintendent at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club for 19 years is an Accredited Golf Superintendent with the CGSA as well as a long-time member since 1984 has more than 38 years’ experience in the golf industry has hosted this PGA Tour Champions event since 2013!
For more information on the Shaw Charity Event, please click here. To read the Fact Sheet, please click here and to see photos of Canyon Meadows Golf & C.C., please click here.
For copies of other Media Releases and to see photos from plaque presentations, please see below:
The first photo below is Peter Francis, Superintendent at Leduc Golf & CC on the left being presented with his CGSA National Tournament plaque by Golf Canada during the closing ceremonies of the Canadian Junior Girls Championship and the second photo is the champion Nicole Gal with a score of 275 (-13).
Note: There have been several cancellations in 2021 due to COVID 19 restrictions.
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) represents approximately 1,000 individuals at the national level across Canada. Its mandate is to support and promote the profession and to provide education and research resources for golf course managers.
As part of the ongoing effort to recognize the role of the superintendent at the golf facility, the CGSA sponsors the National Tournament Program for members that host these prestigious events. Our members are an essential part of the team that ensures that the golf course provides fair and consistent conditions for competition.
