(August 3, 2024) – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that Riverside Country Club in Saint John, N.B. will be the host course for the 111th playing of the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, taking place July 21-25, 2025.
“Golf Canada is incredibly proud to host one of our signature amateur championships at a premier golf course on the east coast of Canada,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Director, Amateur Championships and Rules, Golf Canada. “We’re grateful to the membership of the Riverside Country Club, its volunteers and the city of Saint John who we know will show true Maritime hospitality deserving of our Women’s Amateur Championship.”
Established in 1897, Riverside Country Club is a private championship golf course designed by the legendary Donald Ross. Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Kennebecasis River in Rothesay New Brunswick, the 18-hole course offers a challenging and memorable golfing experience for players of all skill levels. At Riverside Country Club, tradition meets modernity, offering a sanctuary for golf enthusiasts and a vibrant community for its members.
“We are incredibly proud to host the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship at Riverside. This event represents the pinnacle of amateur women’s golf in Canada, and we are committed to providing an exceptional experience for all participants,” said Jason Porter, General Manager, Riverside Country Club. “Our members and our team are dedicated to showcasing our beautiful course and facilities, and we are excited to welcome the best amateur female golfers from across the country. We believe this championship will inspire the next generation of golfers and further promote the growth of women’s golf in our community.”
The championship, which was first contested in 1901, is one of the longest standing amateur golf events in the world. The inaugural tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Que., featured only three players and over a century later, 156 players compete for the honour of etching their name onto the Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup.
Along with the championship’s storied history comes a coveted roster of competitors including Marlene Stewart Streit, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, who sits atop the class with 11 victories and five runner-up finishes at the national event. The tournament has proven to be a launch pad for some of golf’s brightest young stars including Ariya Jutanugarn (2012), Brooke Henderson (2013), Hye-Jin Choi (2016), Jennifer Kupcho (2017) and Yealimi Noh (2018) are previous winners who now compete on the LPGA Tour.