OAKVILLE, ON – Golf Canada is proud to announce the winners and finalists of the 2024 Nationwide Facility Awards for Junior Golf, Introduced by Humi.
First established in 2022, the Nationwide Facility Awards for Junior Golf had been created to rejoice and acknowledge the important position golf amenities throughout Canada play in creating younger Canadian golfers. The awards give attention to amenities that proceed to make an oustanding dedication to junior golf by offering entry to the primary tee, programming, match internet hosting and grassroots growth.
“Humi is honoured to current the Nationwide Facility Awards for Junior Golf for the second 12 months,” stated Kevin Kliman, CEO of Humi. “We’re proud to rejoice these amenities shaping junior golf nationwide and to proceed working with Golf Canada as a valued shopper and accomplice in supporting hardworking Canadians and their companies from coast-to-coast.”
The 2024 recipipents every exemplify management by offering alternatives for younger golfers to play, study, compete and thrive within the recreation.
“We’re honoured to rejoice six excellent amenities which have gone above and past to create accessible, welcoming, and secure environments for younger Canadians to play golf. Their dedication to junior golf has made an enduring influence on their communities, usually prioritizing youth entry over full-paying income alternatives,” stated Ryan Logan, Director of Exterior Relations, Golf Canada. “This dedication not solely strengthens alternatives for younger golfers but in addition helps domesticate the following technology of avid and elite gamers.”
The 2024 winners and finalists are as follows:
Youth on Course Location of the 12 months
Awarded to a facility that demonstrates distinctive dedication to youth golf growth by offering in depth course entry by way of Youth on Course, resulting in extra juniors enjoying at a sponsored price all through the calendar 12 months.
WINNER: Lakeridge Hyperlinks Golf Membership – Whispering Ridge (Whitby, Ont.)
With 677 distinctive contributors and over 160% year-over-year progress, Whispering Ridge has demonstrated success in increasing junior golf participation. The membership has efficiently embedded Youth on Course alongside their junior applications and generates important engagement. Whispering Ridge’s efficiency in rising junior participation spotlight its dedication to this system’s success and the way forward for junior golf with 2,983 complete sponsored rounds performed in 2024. Led by Ryan Starr, Whispering Ridge’s accomplice course, El Dorado Golf Membership has donated their course for the Ontario Youth on Course 100 Gap Hike three years in a row.
Finalist: Maple Ridge Golf Membership (Calgary, Alta.)
Finalist: Cattail Crossing Golf & Winter Membership (Edmonton, Alta.)
Match Host of the YearAwarded to a facility that provides again to junior golf by embracing the chance to host junior competitions. The power creates a wonderful match expertise for gamers and entails the area people by way of volunteers and fundraising help.
WINNER: Innisfail Golf Membership (Innisfail, Alta.)
Innisfail Golf Membership was the host of the 2024 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, offered by BDO. The membership went above and past to offer a world-class expertise for the sector of rivals. From recruiting an extremely concerned Host Membership Committee to tireless fundraising efforts, gamers and fogeys alike had been welcomed with open arms. The golf course was stored in improbable situation because of the greens workers in addition to a staff of devoted volunteers.
Finalist: Pitt Meadows Golf Membership (Pitt Meadows, B.C.)
Finalist: Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Membership (Kelowna, B.C.)
First Tee – Canada Program of the 12 months
Awarded to a First Tee – Canada Program Location that demonstrates glorious enrolment in First Tee – Canada programming and makes a big influence on rising participation amongst new juniors inside its group.
WINNER: Roseland Golf & Curling Membership (Windsor, Ont.)
Since turning into a First Tee – Canada Program location in 2023, Roseland Golf and Curling Membership has supported this system by offering a devoted 9-hole par-3 course every week, giving contributors the area they should develop their golf expertise. In 2024, Roseland noticed a 205% improve in participant engagement, reaching 55 people by way of First Tee applications and Attempt Golf occasions. As an RBC Neighborhood Junior Golf location, and positioned close to organizations serving equity-deserving communities, Roseland ensures all programming is obtainable for free of charge, making the sport accessible to all. The membership’s in depth roster of First Tee-certified coaches has been instrumental in driving this progress, providing professional steering and creating significant alternatives for contributors. A standout initiative final season was the introduction of “Caddy Nights,” the place coaches acted as on-course caddies, guiding First Tee contributors by way of a spherical of golf to construct their confidence and introduce them to particular person play, to help them in transitioning to Youth on Course.
Finalist: Wildwood Golf Membership (Saskatoon, Sask.)
Finalist: Nation Meadows Golf Membership (Indian Mountain, N.B.)
Grassroots Program of the 12 months
Awarded to a facility or academy program that’s excelling at creating new junior golfers by way of native programming.
WINNER: NINE Golf Academy (Belleville, Ont.)
Junior golfers at NINE Golf Academy take pleasure in limitless entry to the golf course, driving vary, and observe amenities, with discounted charges geared toward introducing new gamers. The academy runs applications for native faculties and youth groups to supply golf entry to those that might not in any other case have it. Additionally they donate memberships to youngsters’s charities like Make a Want, Youngsters’s Psychological Well being, and Rotary Loves Youngsters, contributing over 50 memberships in 4 years. In 2024, the Academy’s Junior Golf Program had 271 contributors, with extra ladies than boys, and supplied extra instruction to 61 youngsters by way of the Youngsters’s Assist Society. Over 300 native college students participated in golf by way of their faculties in partnership with NINE Golf Academy.
Finalist: Humber Valley Resort (Little Rapids, Nfld.)
Finalist: Bowen Island Golf Membership (Bowen Island, B.C.)
Junior Golf Alternative Award
Awarded to a facility that gives distinctive entry and membership alternatives for junior golfers. Particular consideration is given to amenities with sturdy non-family sponsored junior applications and amenities with fundraising applications to assist athletes compete at provincial, nationwide, and worldwide competitions.
WINNER: Ledgeview Golf Membership (Abbotsford, B.C.)
Ledgeview Golf Membership supplies junior golfers with free night entry when enjoying with an grownup and provides a transparent development pathway by way of reasonably priced applications and memberships. The membership helps juniors by way of fundraising efforts just like the Ledgeview Legacy Fund and bursaries, with native companies sponsoring match charges and attire. Packages are designed to be accessible, with a give attention to encouraging feminine participation and group involvement. Moreover, the membership provides a caddy program and works with the Metropolis of Abbotsford to broaden alternatives for underprivileged youth.
Finalist: Dufferin Heights (Stanstead, Que.)
Finalist: Fraser Edmundston Golf Membership (Edmundston, N.B.)
Aggressive Junior Program of the 12 months
Awarded to a facility or academy program with many junior athletes competing in provincial and nationwide championships and incomes sturdy ends in these championships.
WINNER: Marine Drive Golf Membership (Vancouver, B.C.)
Marine Drive has a wealthy historical past of creating elite golfers and fosters an setting that pulls proficient gamers. Juniors can be a part of as official members beginning at age 10, with this system open to each members’ youngsters and non-member juniors, and a capability of as much as 165 juniors. The membership has additionally launched a Junior Improvement Fund, which inspires members to actively help and spend money on the expansion and success of the junior golfers. Established 5 years in the past, it helps junior clinics and high-performance applications and thereby creating aggressive requirements that entice prime gamers from the decrease mainland of British Columbia.
Finalist: Summit Golf Membership (Richmond Hill, Ont.)
Finalist: Glencoe Golf & Nation Membership (Calgary, Alta.)
Golf Canada extends its congratulations to all winners and finalists for his or her dedication to junior golf. Their efforts proceed to form the way forward for the game, guaranteeing younger golfers throughout the nation have the alternatives and sources obtainable to succeed.
For extra details about the Nationwide Facility Awards for Junior Golf Introduced by Humi, please go to golfcanada.ca/national-facility-awards-for-junior-golf/.
You probably have any questions concerning the awards or nomination course of, please be happy to electronic mail NFAJG@golfcanada.ca.
