SUDBURY, Ont. – Canada’s best student-athlete golfers will descend on Idylwylde Golf & Country Club in Sudbury, Ont., for the 2024 Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO from June 2 – 6. The championship includes both a team and individual component featuring Canada’s top university and college talent.
2024 marks the 20th playing of the Canadian University/College Championship, which was established in 2003 by Golf Canada to give the country’s best university and college golfers a chance to compete at a national championship.
Founded in 1922, Idylwylde Golf & Country Club was developed from the old Howey Farm on the south shore of Ramsey Lake. Idylwylde features a parkland style golf course in the heart of Sudbury between Laurentian University and Lake Ramsey and Nepahwin. The 6656-yard course boasts views of the lake with it coming into play on several different occasions.
“The Idylwylde is extremely proud to be the host venue for the 2024 Canadian University/College Championships. The club has strong ties to the university/college golf world; 20 years ago, our former club professional and current general manager Paul Schweyer created the golf program at Laurentian University. It is a fitting milestone to celebrate by hosting this championship,” said David Bower, Head Golf Professional, Idylwylde Golf & Country Club. “We have continued our partnership with the university to this day, supporting the student athletes with coaching and facilities to hone their games. We are excited to see these athletes have the chance to compete for a national championship and to showcase our beautiful facility with such a prestigious event.”
The 20 teams competing in the Men’s division represent the following conferences (number of teams in brackets):
Canada-West (5)
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (2)
Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (5)
Ontario University Athletics (8)
The Women’s division is comprised of 12 teams represent the following conferences (number of teams in brackets):
Canada-West (4)
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (1)
Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (2)
Ontario University Athletics (5)
In addition, a limited number of spots are available to individuals attending a Canadian post-secondary institution not otherwise entered in to the championship as part of a team. A total of nine individual players (five men and four women) will compete as individuals.
After the third round, the field will be cut to the low nine (9) men’s teams and the low six (6) women’s teams, including any team within 15 shots of the lead. Individuals within ten (10) shots of third place, or any player within the top-10, will also make the cut.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds enter this year’s tournament as the defending champions of the women’s division. With their win in 2023, the UBC Thunderbirds have claimed the women’s team division six times in a row, and a dominant 16th time in the 19-year history of the event. The Thunderbirds were led by Sonja Tang who also won her second consecutive individual title last year at FireRock Golf Club in Komoka, Ont. Tang was joined by teammates Grace Bell, Bo Brown and Élizabeth Labbé. Only Bell and Brown are returning this year to defend UBC’s title.
The University of Victoria Vikes men’s team won their first national championship last year at FireRock. The Vikes held a one-shot lead heading into the final round and shot 10-under on Friday to finish the tournament at 14-under, 13 shots clear of the Université Laval Rouge et Or. The University of Victoria men’s team was comprised of Robin Conlan, Zachary Ryujin, Liam Mosher, Aiden Craig-Steele and Chase Basanta. Craig and Ryujin return for the 2024 championship.
In addition to competing for a national championship, the winning men’s team will qualify for the inaugural Canadian Collegiate Invitational, taking place September 15-17 at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. For more information on the tournament click here.
The individual winners in both the men’s and women’s divisions will earn exemptions into their respective Canadian Amateur Championships. The 110th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO runs July 30 to August 2 at Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. The 119th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO is set for Riverside Country Club in Saskatoon, Sask. August 5-8.
Multiple winners of the Canadian University/College Championship include Christina Spence (2007 & 2008), Kat Kennedy (2016 & 2017), Evan Holmes (2015 & 2017) and Sonja Tang (2022 & 2023).
For more information about the 2024 Canadian University/College Championship, including the player list, pairings and leaderboards, click here.
MEN’S TEAMS
Bishop’s University Gaiters
Brock University Badgers
Champlain St-Lawrence Lions
Humber College Hawks
Laurentian University Voyageurs
Queen’s University Gaels
St. Clair College Saints
Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or
Université du Montréal Carabins
Université Laval Rouge et Or
University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
University of Calgary Dinos
University of Fraser Valley Cascades
University of Guelph Gryphons
University of Victoria Vikes
University of Waterloo Warriors
University of Windsor Lancers
Western University Mustangs
Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks
WOMEN’S TEAMS
Humber College Hawks
Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or
Université Laval Rouge et Or
University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
University of Fraser Valley Cascades
University of Guelph Gryphons
University of Toronto Varsity Blues
University of Victoria Vikes
University of Waterloo Warriors
University of Windsor Lancers
Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks