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Cision Canada
02-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Stalk&Barrel Whisky Named Official Partner of Golf Canada
Proudly Poured for the Fairway: A Partnership Toasting Canadian Golf TORONTO, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Stalk&Barrel Whisky and Golf Canada are raising a glass to Canadian sport and spirits. The Ontario-based distillery has renewed its role as the Official Canadian Whisky of Golf Canada, cementing its presence at Canada's premier tournaments: the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women's Open. This partnership brings together two proudly Canadian institutions as golf in Canada booms. With six million players hitting the fairways annually, rising TV viewership, and homegrown talent on the PGA and LPGA Tours, Stalk&Barrel's continued investment is a celebration of the game's momentum and the communities behind it. "With Canadian TV audiences for the Masters on the rise and a record seven Canadians teeing up at THE PLAYERS, Canadian golf has never been stronger," said Karen Lai Drake, Senior Brand Manager, at Stalk&Barrel Whisky. "The partnership is a celebration of Canadian excellence - on the green and in the glass - and we're proud to be a part of it." The partnership draws a natural parallel between golf and whisky - both rooted in heritage, refined in craft, and built around moments that bring people together. From post-round toasts at the clubhouse to quiet pours at home, Stalk&Barrel is becoming a staple for Canadian golf. At both National Opens, the brand will have an on-site presence with signage, broadcast integrations, and whisky tastings. Off the course, a content-first campaign - including social coverage, storytelling, and influencer collaborations - will amplify the brand's presence and deepen its connection with golf fans online. Stalk&Barrel's focus on craft and cultural alignment reflects a broader shift in the Canadian beverage space. With over $14 billion in annual golf-related consumer spending - on par with the domestic beer market - there is a growing appetite for alternatives at the 19th hole. Stalk&Barrel's small-batch roots and Canadian identity make it uniquely positioned to lead that charge. About Stalk&Barrel Whisky Stalk&Barrel is a small-batch Canadian whisky brand, proudly distilled in Ontario. Crafted with care, Stalk&Barrel brings bold character to every pour. Available at LCBO. About Golf Canada Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada, representing 360,000 golfers and 1,522 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada's mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our vision is to be a world leader in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit
Toronto Sun
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Borovilos, John among Canadians making major debut at U.S. Women's Open
Published May 29, 2025 • 4 minute read Toronto's Vanessa Borovilos is shown in this handout photo playing at the CPKC Women's Open at the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo by Bernard Brault / The Canadian Press Vanessa Borovilos is not the kind of person who normally tries to manifest a goal, but after just missing out on qualifying for last year's U.S. Women's Open, she put a piece of paper above her bed in Toronto to keep her focused on reaching the major. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account She didn't bring the paper with her to Texas A&M, but the intention paid off — she'll tee it up in her second LPGA Tour event and first major this week. 'It just helps me check a box at the end of the day, saying like, 'Hey, did I do everything I could today to get to that goal on the wall?' said Borovilos. 'It doesn't just take one day of good practice, doesn't just take one day of good sleep, it's consistent effort over a long period of time, and I think that piece of paper just reminded me constantly. 'It helps me keep going.' Borovilos has had a standout freshman season at Texas A&M, finishing no worse than 10th in any event so far in 2025. She tied for 10th at the Moon Golf Invitational, tied for second at the Clover Cup, was solo second at The 'Mo' Morial, and won the singles title at the Chevron Collegiate on Feb. 25. Jon McCarthy has something for every golfer, with a notably Canadian slant. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still, Borovilos feels that playing against LPGA Tour players at Erin Hills Golf Course in Wisconsin will help sharpen her game. 'I think the more I can put myself in these situations and learn from the players early on, it's definitely going to help me in college,' said Borovilos. 'I mean, Erin Hills is no joke. I looked at the overview and it's fairway, rough, and then hay. 'I think that will get me more comfortable playing collegiate courses. I'll be able to play a major course and see where I need to improve my game. So it'll definitely help me next year.' There are five Canadians in the field, headlined by Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., who is currently 48 in the Race to CME Globe standings. Vancouver's Leah John, Celeste Dao of Notre-Dame-de-L'Ile-Perrot, Que., and Vancouver's Anna Huang are also in the field. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Borovilos and John will be in a group together that tees off together Thursday morning. John, who currently plays on the second-tier Epson Tour, will also be playing in her first major. 'I am so excited. I hope the feeling never goes away,' said John. 'It's always special, but I think doing things for your first time, there's nothing like it. 'I mean, I'm not on the LPGA yet, so playing with the girls on the big tour and coming in as an outsider from a qualifier, I'm pretty stoked.' John, whose only LPGA Tour experience is at the CPKC Women's Open, Canada's national championship, said that she's also looking forward to testing her mettle against the best players in women's golf. 'This is one of the best fields I can be a part of,' she said. 'I can't wait to have a measuring stick like this. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'You watch them on TV and you watch them live, but being inside the ropes with them and competing against them will be a new experience.' PGA TOUR — Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., leads the Canadian contingent into the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Conners is eighth on the FedEx Cup standings heading into the signature event with a reduced field of only 72 players. He'll be joined by Nick Taylor (25th) of Abbotsford, B.C., Taylor Pendrith (30th) of Richmond Hill, Ont., Mackenzie Hughes (44th) of Dundas, Ont., and Adam Hadwin (122nd), also from Abbotsford. DP WORLD TOUR — Aaron Cockerill of Stony Mountain, Man., is the only Canadian in the field at this week's Austrian Alpine Open at Gut Altentann Golf Club in Salzburg. Cockerill sits 120th in the Race to Dubai standings, the points list for the European-based tour. He moved seven spots up the rankings after tying for 31st at last week's Soudal Open in Belgium. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. CHAMPIONS TOUR — Calgary's Stephen Ames is the only Canadian playing in the Principal Charity Classic this week. He's 26th on the Schwab Cup points list heading into Friday's first round at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa. KORN FERRY TOUR — Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., is 10th on the second-tier tour's points list heading into this week's UNC Health Championship. He'll be joined at Raleigh Country Club in North Carolina by Vancouver's Stuart Macdonald (33rd), Matthew Anderson (47th), also from Mississauga, Myles Creighton (63rd) of Digby, N.S., Roger Sloan (118th) of Merritt, B.C., and Etienne Papineau (140th) of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. PGA TOUR U — Calgary's Hunter Thomson, a senior at the University of Michigan, finished as the No. 24 player in the PGA Tour University Class of 2025 to become the first Canadian to graduate from the program. As a result, Thomson has earned access to the North America swing on PGA Tour Americas and will be eligible to make his professional debut at the Explore NB Open in Fredericton, N.B., July 3-6. Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Tennis NFL
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mao Saigo Wins Epic 5-Woman Playoff at Chevron Championship
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 Chevron Championship carved its name into LPGA history. Although this time, not just through the impressive scores, but with its largest playoff in LPGA major history. It unfolded as the top 5 leading golfers - Ruoning Yin, Hyo Joo Kim, Lindy Duncan, Ariya Jutanugarn, and Mao Saigo tied in the final round, finishing 72 holes at 7-under par on Sunday. But the ultimate leap in Poppie's Pond was taken by the 23-year-old Japanese player Mao Saigo, who won the five-way playoff, sinking a 3-foot birdie putt in the first hole. This was her first LPGA Major win following her runner-up finishes at the CPKC Women's Open and Buick LPGA Shanghai last year. "Last year it was a very intense competition," Saigo recalled. "I was so close but I was not able to make it. It was very disappointing. This year I was able to win and earn the LPGA title, and I'm extremely excited about this," Saigo admitted as she raised the trophy, defeating past champion Nelly Korda. RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - APRIL 03: Lydia Ko of New Zealand holds the trophy after the final round of the 2016 ANA Inspiration at the Mission Hills Country Club on April 3, 2016 in Rancho... RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - APRIL 03: Lydia Ko of New Zealand holds the trophy after the final round of the 2016 ANA Inspiration at the Mission Hills Country Club on April 3, 2016 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Photo by) More Getty Images Interestingly, things might have turned out differently Jutanugarn's tragic 72nd hole hadn't ended the way it did. The emotion was also echoed by the Thai professional, as she expressed: "And still, I still think I had a good chance out there," as she finished tied for second place. Whereas the 11-year LPGA veteran, Lindy Duncan, who is still awaiting her first LPGA title, shared the moment that will be glued in her memories. "I have so many great memories for this day and I will remember the putt I made [to make the playoff] forever," Duncan said. It wouldn't be wrong to say that it was indeed one of the best moments, as Lindy Duncan had a long eagle putt from off the green on the par-5 18th hole, with which she could have won the tournament, but the putt came up short. But the 34-year-old made a 12-foot long birdie putt to step into the playoff battle. What a moment! Lindy Duncan putts her way into the five-way playoff! — LPGA (@LPGA) April 27, 2025 "That was the loudest I've ever heard on a golf course. The cheering was incredible. To make a putt like that to get into the playoff, I'll remember forever." "Just walking the fairways people were chanting, go Lindy, and it was really, really fun," the LPGA veteran expressed during the post-tournament conference. Meanwhile, Hyo Joo Kim's remarkable performance earned her a spot in the playoff, but ultimately ended in a runner-up finish. "I think I really did well today, and I did, but because we had a playoff, there's some disappointment," Kim said. "But in the current condition I'm in, I really did my best and I think I played well." More Golf: PGA Tour Pro Goes Shirtless, Farmer's Tan Turns Heads at Zurich Classic
Yomiuri Shimbun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Mao Saigo of Japan Wins the Chevron Championship with a Birdie in a 5-Way Playoff
The Associated Press Mao Saigo, of Japan, in yellow, jumps into the water after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Mao Saigo was shaking with nervousness before her birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff Sunday in the Chevron Championship. The 23-year-old Japanese player managed to compose herself in time to sink the 3-footer and win her first major title. 'I did my best to calm down and I shot and it went in,' she said in Japanese through a translator. Saigo birdied the par-5 18th in regulation for a 2-under 74, leaving her tied with Hyo Joo Kim, Ruoning Yin, Ariya Jutanugarn and Lindy Duncan. They finished at 7-under 281 at The Club at Carlton Woods. Saigo won on the 18th in the playoff after Yin and Jutanugarn had birdie tries lip out. Jutanugarn bogeyed the 18th in regulation after stubbing her third shot only inches. Jutanugarn led for most of the final round before her late gaffe after making two birdies and an eagle on the front nine. 'The front nine was very solid especially with the eagle, but back nine just couple mistakes on par 5 that I made; two bogeys,' she said. Yin was in the best position in the playoff after getting onto the green in two shots. But she missed a 12-foot eagle putt and her comebacker for birdie lipped out to set up Saigo for the win. Saigo won for the first time on the LPGA Tour. She was the tour's rookie of the year last season. She's the first Japanese winner in the event and the fifth major champion. She has six victories on the Japanese tour, five in 2022. The victory comes after runner-up finishes at the CPKC Women's Open and Buick LPGA Shanghai last year. 'Last year it was a very intense competition,' she said. 'I was so close but I was not able to make it. It was very disappointing. This year I was able to win and earn the LPGA title and I'm extremely excited about this.' The 34-year-old Duncan bogeyed the playoff hole to come up short in her more than a decade-long quest to win her first title. But she was still happy with her performance overall. 'Yeah, top five in a major, any week, is unbelievable; to have a chance, feeling the nerves,' she said. 'And I feel like I have some things to learn about how to handle my swing and things like that. I'll reflect on it (but) yeah, but what a week.' It's the second time in three years that the tournament ended in a playoff after American Lilia Vu birdied the first extra hole to win in 2023. Saigo took home $1.2 million from the $8 million purse. Winners had been jumping into Poppie's Pond off the 18th green at Mission Hills since 1988, and Saigo became the third to do it in Texas by leaping into the brown-tinged water. She shrieked and smiled as she went in holding hands with two members of her team. The experience ended up being a bit harrowing for Saigo who said she isn't a very good swimmer. 'When I went inside it was deep and at first I thought I was going to drown,' she said. Saigo entered the day tied with Haeran Ryu at 9 under. But she bogeyed five holes Sunday to fall behind before her birdie on the 18th hole got her a spot in the playoff to set up the thrilling finish. Top-ranked Nelly Korda shot 70 to tie for 14th at 2 under. Winless this season, she won the event last year for the last of her record-tying five straight victories. 'Obviously, I have a lot to work on,' she said. 'Last year was last year. Such an amazing year but it's in the past. It's not going to help me with my future.'
Asahi Shimbun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Asahi Shimbun
GOLF/ Mao Saigo of Japan wins Chevron Championship with birdie in 5-way playoff
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--Mao Saigo was shaking with nervousness before her birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff Sunday in the Chevron Championship. The 23-year-old Japanese player managed to compose herself in time to sink the 3-footer and win her first major title. 'I did my best to calm down and I shot and it went in,' she said in Japanese through a translator. Saigo birdied the par-5 18th in regulation for a 2-under 74, leaving her tied with Hyo Joo Kim, Ruoning Yin, Ariya Jutanugarn and Lindy Duncan. They finished at 7-under 281 at The Club at Carlton Woods. Saigo won on the 18th in the playoff after Yin and Jutanugarn had birdie tries lip out. Jutanugarn bogeyed the 18th in regulation after stubbing her third shot only inches. Jutanugarn led for most of the final round before her late gaffe after making two birdies and an eagle on the front nine. 'The front nine was very solid especially with the eagle, but back nine just couple mistakes on par 5 that I made; two bogeys,' she said. Yin was in the best position in the playoff after getting onto the green in two shots. But she missed a 12-foot eagle putt and her comebacker for birdie lipped out to set up Saigo for the win. Saigo won for the first time on the LPGA Tour. She was the tour's rookie of the year last season. She's the first Japanese winner in the event and the fifth major champion. She has six victories on the Japanese tour, five in 2022. The victory comes after runner-up finishes at the CPKC Women's Open and Buick LPGA Shanghai last year. 'Last year it was a very intense competition,' she said. 'I was so close but I was not able to make it. It was very disappointing. This year I was able to win and earn the LPGA title and I'm extremely excited about this.' The 34-year-old Duncan bogeyed the playoff hole to come up short in her more than a decade-long quest to win her first title. But she was still happy with her performance overall. 'Yeah, top five in a major, any week, is unbelievable; to have a chance, feeling the nerves,' she said. 'And I feel like I have some things to learn about how to handle my swing and things like that. I'll reflect on it (but) yeah, but what a week.' It's the second time in three years that the tournament ended in a playoff after American Lilia Vu birdied the first extra hole to win in 2023. Saigo took home $1.2 million from the $8 million purse. Winners had been jumping into Poppie's Pond off the 18th green at Mission Hills since 1988, and Saigo became the third to do it in Texas by leaping into the brown-tinged water. She shrieked and smiled as she went in holding hands with two members of her team. The experience ended up being a bit harrowing for Saigo who said she isn't a very good swimmer. 'When I went inside it was deep and at first I thought I was going to drown," she said. Saigo entered the day tied with Haeran Ryu at 9 under. But she bogeyed five holes Sunday to fall behind before her birdie on the 18th hole got her a spot in the playoff to set up the thrilling finish. Top-ranked Nelly Korda shot 70 to tie for 14th at 2 under. Winless this season, she won the event last year for the last of her record-tying five straight victories. 'Obviously, I have a lot to work on,' she said. 'Last year was last year. Such an amazing year but it's in the past. It's not going to help me with my future.'
