Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) had a nice finish Friday at the Canadian Women’s Amateur carding a 1-under par 70 to move up 12 spots on the final leaderboard.

Kartusch got off to a great start with birdies on the third, fifth and sixth holes wrapping up the 72 hole competition at 12-over par 296.

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Rina Kawasaki entered the final round with the lead and did not let up to win the Championship, presented by BDO, at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ontario.

Kawasaki closed with her third consecutive round in the 60’s (72-69-68-69-278) to finish the tournament at 6-under, winning by four shots over 2023 champion and Team Canada member Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C.

“It’s really an honour to be part of such a historic tournament. 112 years of history is really impressive and to do it at such a historic venue is really amazing,” said Kawasaki after being presented with the Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup.

“I would have been happy walking away with a top 10 finish, so it’s really amazing,” she added.

Kawasaki entered Friday with two holes to play as a handful of the field needed to close their third rounds. She finished with two pars, while Kim finished bogey, par, par giving Kawasaki a one shot lead heading to the first tee at 11 a.m. EDT.

Kawasaki got her final round off to a strong start with a birdie on the opening hole to take a two shot over Kim, which increased to three following a bogey from Kim on two. The tension increased after both Kawasaki and Kim carded birdies on three before Kawasaki dropped a stroke the next hole, decreasing her lead to two.

Kawasaki’s lead rose to three again following a bogey from Kim on eight. Another big swing on the leaderboard closed the front nine as Kim’s birdie coupled with Kawasaki’s bogey put the 2023 champion to within one of the lead.

Kawasaki’s strong play on the back nine all tournament guided her on Friday recording birdies on Nos. 13 and 17 to head to the 18th with a three-shot lead. While she admitted she “felt the nerves coming in” during the back nine, it never showed, playing with a calm and cool precision throughout.

On No. 18 a perfectly placed drive set up for an easy par to win the championship. Kawasaki finished her back nine at a collective 8-under for the week and credited being able to start most of her rounds on No. 1 which allowed her to shake off any mistakes from the front and finish strongly.

The 16-year-old who was born in Tokyo, Japan, moved to Hawaii with her family at the age of three and later to Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. where they currently call home. Kawasaki was playing and visiting Canada for the first time and regardless of winning the national championship it made a memorable impression on her.

“I didn’t know what to expect, it’s my first time in Canada, ever since I landed here the people have been so nice.

“Toronto Golf Club, the people are amazing. Everything has exceeded my expectations. It’s really amazing. The volunteers, the members and staff I just feel everyone welcomed us with an open heart and that’s what I really enjoyed about this week,” she added.

Equally as memorable in winning a national championship is getting to do it with family by your side. Kawasaki’s father Yasu has served as her caddy and was on the bag for her this week and Kawasaki thinks they make a pretty good duo.

“I feel I am more go for the pin, go for the number and my dad is more like hold up, just think about it, it’s a really good clash of personalities and we’ve been a really good duo this week and I hope we will be a really good duo forever,” she said with a smile.

Kawasaki will be returning to Canada next month to compete at the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta. from August 19 – 23, it will be her first appearance competing on the LPGA Tour.

“Feels amazing, it’s going to be different in the field itself. I am really excited. Going pro is one of my dreams when I grow up so I think being able to stand in the field of the pros that I aspire to be one day and to see what makes them so good and what makes me not so different from them, I am really excited to see that.”

In addition to the CPKC Women’s Open exemption, she will also receive an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship in Ooltewah, Tenn., August 4 – 9. Kawasaki also receives an exemption into the 113th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alta., from July 19 – 23, 2027.

Kim finished solo second at 2-under while a trio finished tied for third at 1-under including Aphrodite Deng (Calgary, Alta.), Angelina Tolentino (Mount Laurel, N.J.) and Jie-En Lin of Chinese Taipei. Deng tied the low round of the week with a 5-under 66 on Friday, Tolentino carded the same score for her third round.

On Wednesday, Team Ontario reclaimed the Inter-Provincial Team Championship for the third time in four years, finishing eight shots clear of Team Manitoba (Kartusch, Jeri Lafleche & Jewel Lafleche).

Team Ontario finished with a collective score of 15-over, Team Manitoba finished second at 23-over and Team Quebec closed out the top three at 24-over.

Having debuted in 1901 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Que., the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship stands as one of the oldest amateur golf events in the world. Current LPGA Tour stars Ariya Jutanugarn (2012), Brooke Henderson (2013), Hye-Jin Choi (2016), Jennifer Kupcho (2017), and Yealimi Noh (2018) have all lifted the Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup, presented annually to the Canadian Women’s Amateur champion – though none have matched Marlene Stewart Streit’s 11 victories that helped her become the first-ever Canadian inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (2004).

(Courtesy Golf Canada)

As weather continues to disrupt play in southern Ontario at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) is Manitoba’s lone participant in action.

Kartusch carded a 7-over par 78 Thursday during her third round dropping to T43 on the leaderboard at 13-over par 226.

Rina Kawasaki of Japan and Lauren Kim of British Columbia are tied for the lead at 4-under par 141, however both will resume their third round early Friday prior to teeing off for their final 18 holes.

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Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) and Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) combined for a 23-over par 151 total over 36 holes at the Canadian Women’s Amateur earning our province a second place finish in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship.

Ontario won at 15-over par on the leaderboard while Quebec finished third, one stroke back of Manitoba.

Individually, Kartusch sits T37 at 6-over par 148 following rounds of 73 and 75. Lafleche carded rounds of 78 and 81 to sit T130 at 17-over par 159.

Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa), the third member of Team Manitoba, withdrew from competition during the second round.

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Addison Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club), Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) and Jewel Lafleche (Niakwa) are ready to take on Toronto this week at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.

The 72 hole event tees off at 7:00 Central time Tuesday morning at The Toronto Golf Club. During the first two days of competition the Inter-Provincial Team Championship will also be contested with the lowest two out of three scores counting towards the team’s total score.

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The 156 person field features many of the top amateurs from around the world led by defending champion and Team Canada NextGen athlete, Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont. Last year, Xing earned the Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup, winning by four shots for her first national championship.

Joining Xing are Team Canada teammates, Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, Alta., who is Canada’s lowest ranked amateur on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), currently at No. 7. Vanessa Borovilos of Etobicoke, Ont. (No. 17 WAGR), 2023 Canadian Women’s Amateur champion Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C. (No. 19 WAGR), two-time Canadian Junior Girls champion Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. (No. 59 WAGR) and Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. (No. 77 WAGR). Six other Team Canada members include: Ann-Sophie Bourgault (Gatineau, Que.), Eileen Park (Red Deer, Alta.), Jodie Han (Vancouver, B.C.), Nobelle Park (Oakville, Ont.), Ruihan Kendria Wang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.).

In addition to the Team Canada athletes, 48 of the top 250 players on WAGR will be in the field, with 12 countries represented including numerous tournament winners.

“We are very excited to begin the 112th playing of the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship as we welcome a world class field to the historic Toronto Golf Club,” said Madeline MacMillan, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “We’d like to thank the staff and membership of The Toronto Golf Club for their continued commitment to hosting amateur golf as they celebrate a milestone anniversary. We know the players will enjoy a memorable experience at the club and in the City of Mississauga.”

Founded in 1876, The Toronto Golf Club is the third-oldest golf club in North America and currently located on the banks of the Etobicoke Creek. In 1911, the club commissioned renowned golf architect Harry Colt to design the current 18-hole course and in recent years, has brought back Colt’s heathland design to continue to cement itself as a Canadian masterpiece.  

Renowned for its demanding layout and natural surroundings, The Toronto Golf Club offers a historic, memorable and challenging experience for players to uphold its place as Canada’s
first-ever championship course. This year, the club is currently celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary and 113th year in Mississauga, Ont. while adding another prestigious national championship to its acclaimed history.

“For The Toronto Golf Club, hosting a national championship is more than an opportunity—it is the continuation of a tradition that spans 150 years. Since our founding in 1876, the Club has embraced its responsibility to support and advance the game of golf, with a longstanding commitment to amateur competition and the development of women’s golf,” said Neil Rooney, Chief Operating Officer, The Toronto Golf Club. “As we celebrate The Toronto Golf Club’s 150th anniversary, it is especially fitting that we once again welcome the country’s premier women’s amateur championship to our Club. We are proud to partner with Golf Canada in staging this historic event and look forward to a memorable week of outstanding competition that honours our Club’s rich heritage while helping shape the future of Canadian golf.”

The Toronto Golf Club has played host to the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship – formerly the Canadian Ladies’ Association Championship, seven times, with the most recent edition taking place in 1947. The Club has hosted 11 Canadian Women’s Senior Golf Association Championships, two Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association Championships, five RBC Canadian Open’s and nine Canadian Men’s Amateur Championships.

The Toronto Golf Club will play to a Par 71 with a cut following Wednesday’s second round. The low 70 players and ties will advance to the final two rounds of the national championship. Along with earning the Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup, the winner will receive an exemption into the field for the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta., August 19 – 23 and the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship in Ooltewah, Tenn., August 4 – 9.

Having debuted in 1901 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Que., the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship stands as one of the oldest amateur golf events in the world. Current LPGA Tour stars Ariya Jutanugarn (2012), Brooke Henderson (2013), Hye-Jin Choi (2016), Jennifer Kupcho (2017), and Yealimi Noh (2018) have all lifted the Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup, presented annually to the Canadian Women’s Amateur champion – though none have matched Marlene Stewart Streit’s 11 victories that helped her become the first-ever Canadian inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (2004).

(Courtesy Golf Canada)

Golf Canada is pleased to announce the clubs that will host the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO in 2027, 2028 and 2029.

The 2027 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship will take place at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alta., from July 26-30, followed by St. Charles Country Club in Winnipeg, Man. from July 24-28, 2028, and Brantford Golf & Country Club in Brantford, Ont., July 23-27, 2029.

“We are very proud to announce the future venues for our Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO through 2029,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Director, Amateur Championships and Rules, Golf Canada. “Our women’s amateur is one of the most prestigious tournaments conducted by Golf Canada and we appreciate Priddis Greens, St. Charles and Brantford’s continued commitment and support of amateur golf in Canada. All three venues have hosted numerous championships over the years and will provide a great test along with an exceptional experience for those competing.”

Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club was established in 1983 to provide an exceptional golf experience that intentionally aligned course excellence with concierge-style member service—all amidst a natural woodland setting that is second-to-none. Today, Priddis Greens remains committed to being Alberta’s premier private golf club, where warm hospitality, spectacular golf, and a strong sense of belonging define every experience. The mission is simple: enrich lives through golf.

Members enjoy two acclaimed 18-hole courses, namely “Hawk” and “Raven”, designed by renowned architect Bill Newis, nestled in the challenging yet scenic terrain of the Alberta Foothills. With meticulously maintained tree-lined fairways, pristine bentgrass tees and greens, and yardages ranging from 4,100 to 6,900, the courses offer versatility for every level of play, only enhancing the tranquil experience offered just minutes from the southwest corner of Calgary.

Priddis Greens is a three-time host of the CPKC Women’s Open. Australia’s Karrie Webb won in 1999, Norway’s Suzann Pettersen won the 2009 tournament and Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand won the most recent championship held at the course in 2016. The province of Alberta last hosted the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship in 2021 at the Edmonton Petroleum Golf and Country Club in Edmonton.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting the 113th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in 2027. This event represents a wonderful opportunity for us to continue our proud tradition of hosting national women’s championships, and we are honoured to partner with Golf Canada for this prestigious event,” said Chad Thomlinson, General Manager & PGA Executive Professional, Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club. “Our Club has a long-standing commitment to providing an exceptional golf experience, and we are eager to showcase our beautiful courses and warm hospitality to the talented athletes and spectators who will join us. We look forward to contributing to the growth and success of women’s golf in Canada.”

Founded in 1904 by a group of visionary Winnipeg businessmen, St. Charles Country Club has grown into one of Canada’s most storied and respected private golf clubs. Set along the banks of the historic Assiniboine River, the Club is distinguished by its 27 championship holes, each nine designed by a legendary architect: Donald Ross, Alister MacKenzie, and Norman Woods. Over the decades, St. Charles has proudly hosted provincial, national, and international championships and welcomed golf’s greatest names to its fairways. Today, the Club remains dedicated to preserving its rich heritage while continuing to evolve as a premier destination for golf, recreation, and connection in the heart of Manitoba.

St. Charles is one of only eight clubs to host all four of Golf Canada’s premier events: RBC Canadian Open (1952), CPKC Women’s Open (1992, 2010) and both the Canadian Men’s (1936, 1957) and Women’s (1937, 1950, 1981) Amateur Championships. The Club has also hosted the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Senior Championships as well as the Canadian Junior Boys and Junior Girls Championships.

“St. Charles is honoured to host the 2028 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship. Our proud legacy includes welcoming many of Canada’s most prestigious golf events including the Canadian Open, Canadian Women’s Open, and Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, where our courses have consistently challenged some of the best players in the world,” said Heather Smart, President, St. Charles Country Club. “With the recent restorations of our MacKenzie and Ross Nines, and the forthcoming opening of the renewed West Nine, we look forward to showcasing the distinct character of each course and extending the warm hospitality that defines the St. Charles experience.”

Founded in 1879, Brantford Golf & Country Club is one of North America’s oldest and most distinguished private clubs. Set along the scenic Grand River in Brantford, Ontario, the Club features a classic, championship-calibre course originally shaped by Nicol Thompson and Robbie Robinson and refined through an historically influenced renovation by Rod Whitman and Keith Cutten. Brantford has proudly hosted numerous provincial and national championships, including the Canadian Amateur and Ontario Women’s Amateur, and continues to blend tradition with innovation through its acclaimed golf course, vibrant clubhouse, and welcoming membership community.

Brantford will be hosting its sixth national amateur championship after previously hosting the Canadian Junior Boys Championship (1965), Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship (1997) and the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship twice (1966, 2004). Prior to the 2029 Canadian Women’s Amateur, Brantford will host the 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO.

“Brantford Golf & Country Club is honoured to host the 2029 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, welcoming the nation’s top female golfers to one of Canada’s most historic and celebrated venues,” said Dave Newsome, General Manager, Brantford Golf & Country Club.

The Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship debuted in 1901 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Que., the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship stands as one of the oldest amateur golf events in the world. Current LPGA Tour stars Ariya Jutanugarn (2012), Brooke Henderson (2013), Hye-Jin Choi (2016), Jennifer Kupcho (2017) and Yealimi Noh (2018) have all lifted the Dutchess of Connaught Gold Cup – though none have matched Marlene Stewart Streit’s record of 11 victories that helped her become the first-ever Canadian inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Team Canada – NextGen member, Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont. added her name to the prestigious list of champions this July at The Riverside Country Club in Rothesay, N.B.

As previously announced the 112th playing of the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship will take place at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ont., from July 20-24, 2026.

The full 2026 Golf Canada championship schedule will be announced in the new year.

Team Manitoba finished 5th in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship in the 111th playing of the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO.

Team Manitoba finished with a two-day score of 320, just two shots shy of Team Alberta and Team Quebec who both finished in a tie for third place. Team Manitoba was represented by Addison Kartusch of the St. Charles Country Club, Cala Korman of Killarney Lakeside Golf Club, and Clara Peake of the Minnedosa Golf & Country Club.

Team British Columbia (B.C.) reclaimed the Inter-Provincial Team Championship for the first time since 2022 on Wednesday at The Riverside Country Club in Rothesay, N.B. The team was represented by Angela Arora of Surrey, B.C., Yeeun (Jenny) Kwon of Vancouver, B.C. and Amy Seung Hyun Lee of Langley, B.C. Read the full story here.

In the stroke play portion of the event, Cala Korman made the 36-hole cut on scores of 79 and 77 for a two day total of 156 putting her in a tie for 57th place.

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Third round tee times are available HERE.

Manitoba Leaderboard

• T57 – Cala Korman – 156
• MC – Clara Peake
• MC – Jeri Lafleche
• MC – Addison Kartusch
• MC – Jewel Lafleche

Team Manitoba sits in third place after the opening round of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship being played at 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Cala Korman of the Killarney Lakeside Golf Course was the low Manitoban in the team competition shooting a 5-over par score of 77. Clara Peake of the Minnedosa Golf & Country Club contributed with an 8-over par round of 80. Addison Kartusch of the St. Charles Country Club rounded out the team scoring with an 84.

Team Manitoba sits at +13 and eights shots back of 2nd place Team Ontario and ten shots back of 1st place Team British Columbia. The team event will conclude following tomorrow’s second round.

In the stroke play portion of the championship, Macy Pate of Winston Salem, MC, United States, opened with a 4-under par score of 68. Clara Ding from Whiterock, B.C., is in a tie for 2nd place. Niakwa Country Club’s Jeri Lafleche and Jewel Lafleche were also in the field shooting scores of 85 and 95 respectively.

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Second round tee times are available HERE.

Manitoba Leaderboard

• T44 – Cala Korman – 77
• 65th – Clara Peake – 80
• T103 – Addison Kartusch – 84
• T111 – Jeri Lafleche – 85
• T138 – Jewel Lafleche – 95

Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) capped off the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship in Victoria, British Columbia with her best round of the week. 

Carding a 1-over par 73, Kartusch moved up five spots on the leaderboard to finish T48 at 12-over par 300.

Fun fact: Kartusch birdied the par four, sixth hole in all four rounds.

Yurang Li of California finished at 8-under par to win the national championship. 

For the full leaderboard, click here.

Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) shot her second consecutive 2-over par 74 Thursday at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship in Victoria, British Columbia. 

Sitting T53 on the leaderboard at 11-over par 227, her third round included four birdies, 10 pars, two bogeys and two double bogeys.

Fun fact: Kartusch has birdied the par four, sixth hole in all three rounds entering Friday’s finale.

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Clara Peake (Minnedosa Golf & Country Club had Manitoba’s low round to open the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship in Victoria, British Columbia.

She made back to back birdies on the 13th and 14th holes along with 10 pars en route to a 5-over par 77.

Jeri Lafleche (Niakwa Country Club) shot a 6-over par 78, Addison Kartusch (Team Manitoba / St. Charles Country Club) a 79 and Crystal Zamzow (Team Manitoba / Swan River Golf & Country Club) a 93.

Team Manitoba (Kartusch, Lafleche & Zamzow) is fourth in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship at 13-over par. Alberta is first at even par.

Australia’s Momo Suglyama sits in first place shooting a 6-under par 66.

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