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CBC
19-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
15-year-old Aphrodite Deng becomes 1st Canadian to win U.S. Girls' Junior golf championship
Aphrodite Deng became the first Canadian winner in U.S. Girls' Junior history, beating Xingtong Chen of Singapore 2 and 1 on Saturday in the 36-hole final at Atlanta Athletic Club. The 15-year-old Deng won her third junior major title of the year, following the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in April and the Mizuho Americas Open in May. She earned a spot in the 2026 U.S. Women's Open at Riviera. "It really means a lot. I just can't believe that I won," Deng said. "I didn't really think about the end result because I knew there were a lot of good players here. I just tried to win each match." Deng had a 4-up lead over the 16-year-old Chen — the first player from Singapore to reach the championship match — after 18 holes. Chen cut the deficit to two twice on the second 18, the last with a par win on the 34th. Deng ended it on the 35th by matching Chen's par. "I think I stayed in the moment throughout the whole match," Deng said. "I did get a little tired at the end. I learned that I'm pretty consistent and I'm pretty good, and I think that I stay pretty calm in front of a crowd and cameras." Deng was born in Calgary and her family lived in Montreal before moving to New Jersey for her dad's work. She mostly lives in Orlando now but remains a Canadian citizen and plays for Golf Canada's junior program.
CBC
16-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026
The CPKC Women's Open is returning to Edmonton next year. Royal Mayfair Golf Club was named the host of the 2026 women's national championship by Golf Canada on Wednesday. Royal Mayfair will hold the only LPGA Tour event in Canada from Aug. 17 to 23. "We are very pleased to confirm that the CPKC Women's Open will return to the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in 2026," said Golf Canada chief operating officer Garrett Ball. "Edmonton is a passionate golf community and Royal Mayfair is an outstanding venue to challenge the world's best players." It will be the third time Royal Mayfair has hosted the event and first since LPGA Tour star and three-time Women's Open champion Lydia Ko won in 2013. Ko won back-to-back events as an amateur in 2012 and 2013 and would go on to win her third Canadian title in 2015. Royal Mayfair also hosted the championship in 2007, an event won by LPGA Tour legend Lorena Ochoa. The club celebrated its centennial in 2022 and is one of 17 clubs to have hosted both the women's and men's national open championship. In 2023, Royal Mayfair completed an extensive clubhouse renovation with modern amenities for a premier member and championship experience. "We look forward to once again welcoming the many golf enthusiasts from within our city, surrounding communities and across the province to one of Canada's premier sporting events," Royal Mayfair Golf Club president Daniel Kickham said. Since 2014, CPKC has raised more than $23 million for pediatric heart health in the communities that have hosted the CPKC Women's Open through the company's tournament sponsorship and the CPKC Has Heart program. The CPKC Has Heart community partner in Edmonton will be announced in early 2026. Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., is hosting this year's Women's Open Aug. 18-24.
Winnipeg Free Press
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026
EDMONTON – Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club will host the 2026 CPKC Women's Open. Golf Canada made the announcement on Wednesday morning, setting up next year's national women's championship. Royal Mayfair will hold the only LPGA Tour in Canada Aug. 17-23, 2026. Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., is hosting this year's Women's Open Aug. 18-24. It will be the third time Royal Mayfair has hosted the event and first since LPGA Tour star and three-time Women's Open champion Lydia Ko won in 2013. Ko won back-to-back events as an amateur in 2012 and 2013 and would go on to win her third Canadian title in 2015. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Royal Mayfair also hosted the championship in 2007, an event won by LPGA Tour legend Lorena Ochoa. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025.
Edmonton Journal
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Calgary's Tillie Claggett cruises to PGA Women's Championship of Canada title
Article content BURLINGTON, Ont. — Amateur Tillie Claggett put a pin in a memorable week at Burlington Golf & Country Club on Thursday, winning the PGA Women's Championship of Canada by a commanding seven strokes with a total score of 13-under, the lowest mark in relation to par since Brooke Henderson's 13-under performance in 2014. Article content Claggett's dominant display helped her secure the biggest title of her young career. Her victory not only adds her name to the Lorie Kane trophy, filled with Canadian golf legends, but also earns her a coveted exemption into the CPKC Women's Open, Canada's national women's open championship Aug 21-24 at Mississauga Golf & Country Club. Article content Article content 'This feels good,' said Claggett, who spent much of her childhood in Calgary before moving to Texas for high school. 'It has been a hard year and a half. Golf has kind of sucked for about 18 months for me. Article content Article content 'I've kind of been knocking on the door a few times as my coach likes to say. So, it just really means a lot to be able to get it done in the final round because it is kind of a mental challenge to do that.' Article content Fittingly, the soon-to-be senior at Vanderbilt's win comes at the same venue where Henderson captured the championship in 2015. 'She is so cool. She's has done so much for girls in Canada,' said Claggett, who fired rounds of 68-63-69 this week. 'I don't think there was a girl who played golf in Canada who didn't look up to Brooke when we started, so it's just an absolute honour and I hope I can someday make my country proud like she has.' Article content This year marked the third time in the past four that an amateur has won the event, with Michelle Xing winning in 2024 and Sarah-Eve Rheaume winning in 2022. Article content Article content The championship also marked the final stop of Golf Canada's She Plays Golf series, which brought together top professional and amateur women across the country at three events and introduced new players to the game with development opportunities during tournament weeks. Article content Katie Cranston claimed the She Plays Golf Order of Merit title and, like Claggett, earned an exemption into the CPKC Women's Open. Article content Meanwhile, PGA of Canada professional Casey MacNeil made birdie on the 18th hole to tie for second place alongside Jasmine Ly. The pair split the first and second place prizes while MacNeil added the bonus PGA of Canada pro money to go home with $12,975. Article content The seventh hole this week was selected at the E-Z-GO 'It's Good to Go' Hole of the Week. Claggett was the only player to make eagle on the hole, however, she already earned the maximum eligible amount for an amateur.
Ottawa Citizen
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Calgary's Tillie Claggett cruises to PGA Women's Championship of Canada title
Article content BURLINGTON, Ont. — Amateur Tillie Claggett put a pin in a memorable week at Burlington Golf & Country Club on Thursday, winning the PGA Women's Championship of Canada by a commanding seven strokes with a total score of 13-under, the lowest mark in relation to par since Brooke Henderson's 13-under performance in 2014. Article content Claggett's dominant display helped her secure the biggest title of her young career. Her victory not only adds her name to the Lorie Kane trophy, filled with Canadian golf legends, but also earns her a coveted exemption into the CPKC Women's Open, Canada's national women's open championship Aug 21-24 at Mississauga Golf & Country Club. Article content Article content 'This feels good,' said Claggett, who spent much of her childhood in Calgary before moving to Texas for high school. 'It has been a hard year and a half. Golf has kind of sucked for about 18 months for me. Article content Article content 'I've kind of been knocking on the door a few times as my coach likes to say. So, it just really means a lot to be able to get it done in the final round because it is kind of a mental challenge to do that.' Article content Fittingly, the soon-to-be senior at Vanderbilt's win comes at the same venue where Henderson captured the championship in 2015. 'She is so cool. She's has done so much for girls in Canada,' said Claggett, who fired rounds of 68-63-69 this week. 'I don't think there was a girl who played golf in Canada who didn't look up to Brooke when we started, so it's just an absolute honour and I hope I can someday make my country proud like she has.' Article content This year marked the third time in the past four that an amateur has won the event, with Michelle Xing winning in 2024 and Sarah-Eve Rheaume winning in 2022. Article content Article content The championship also marked the final stop of Golf Canada's She Plays Golf series, which brought together top professional and amateur women across the country at three events and introduced new players to the game with development opportunities during tournament weeks. Article content Katie Cranston claimed the She Plays Golf Order of Merit title and, like Claggett, earned an exemption into the CPKC Women's Open. Article content Meanwhile, PGA of Canada professional Casey MacNeil made birdie on the 18th hole to tie for second place alongside Jasmine Ly. The pair split the first and second place prizes while MacNeil added the bonus PGA of Canada pro money to go home with $12,975. Article content The seventh hole this week was selected at the E-Z-GO 'It's Good to Go' Hole of the Week. Claggett was the only player to make eagle on the hole, however, she already earned the maximum eligible amount for an amateur.
