Grey Bruce Junior Golf Tour 2024

The idea of a Junior Golf Tour began in 1990 with a small group of invited players from local golf courses to play a competitive round of golf. We are still dedicated to that goal by continuing with the development and support of youth by providing them with low cost tournament play at fine golf courses in the Grey and Bruce Region of Western Ontario. This experience will enhance their character and provide valuable life skills such as sportsmanship, honesty and integrity while providing them with friendships for a life time.

1990 Start

The tour began this year as a concept but no records were kept. Several players that I recall were included this year including Andrew Day, Darrel Day, Tim VanDolder, Chris Frook, and Warren Thomas.

1991 Season
The formalized Junior Golf Tour began in 1991 under the direction of Mr. Ken Smale. There were 40 players registered for the first tour season. The tour was designed to provide competition for young persons under the age of 19, with the aim of fashioning a series of events that would emulate the regular PGA Tour style of play. Competition against one another was played to determine a tour winner based on points achieved from each event that they played. The first tour winner was Jamie Mortimer (Canadian Tour Player) of the Chippewa Golf Club. Courses played at were Wiarton, Whispering Hills, Pike Lake, Kincardine, Markdale and Saugeen. The closing banquet was held at Saugeen Golf Club.

1992 Season
The second season saw 53 players on the tour with Tim Vandolder of Scenic City Golf Course in first place followed by Jamie Mortimer, Andrew Day (US Mini Tour player), Wayne Hufford and Chris Frook. Angela Wallace of Wiarton Golf Club was the lone girl player. David Hearn (PGA Tour Professional) was also on the tour in his early years of golf. Lynx Golf was the title sponsor for the junior tour this year. Course played were South Port, Ainsdale, Tip O’The Bruce, Owen Sound, Meaford and Chippewa.

1993 Season
There were 76 players this year on the tour with Mark Wilson (Canadian Tour player) of Kincardine Golf Club was the tour winner, followed by Chris Wallace, Dennis Firth (Golf Professional), Andrew Day, Chris Frook and David Stickle. Top girl was Joline Bell of Kincardine Golf Club.  Ram – TNT Golf were the title sponsors this year. Courses played were Markdale, Wiarton, Kincardine, Pike Lake, Saugeen and Scenic City. The closing banquet was held at Scenic City Golf Course.

1994 Season
65 players made the cut this year with the top winner being Andrew Day of Whispering Hills Golf Club, who won in a playoff over Jamie Edwards. Following closely behind were Dennis Firth, Jon Hackett (Golf Professional) and Jeff McMillan. Top girl was Angela Green of Ainsdale Golf Club. The title sponsor was Ram Golf. Courses played were Chippewa, Meaford, Walkerton, Tip O’The Bruce, South Port and Owen Sound.

1995 Season
This season had 74 players on the tour with the winner being Jon Hackett of Owen Sound Golf & Country Club followed by a 3-way tie for second spot by Ryan McPhatter, Mark Garniss and Dennis Firth. Top girl was Angela Green of Ainsdale Golf Club. Ram Golf and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Scenic City, Kincardine, Markdale, Whispering Hills, Saugeen and Pike Lake.

1996 Season
There were 72 players on the tour with the winner being Jon Hackett of Owen Sound Golf & Country Club followed by Ryan McPhatter, Greg Shaw (Golf Professional) and Justin Edwards. The top girl was Angie Green of Ainsdale Golf Club who finished 7th overall in the field. TNT Golf was the title sponsor. Courses played were Ainsdale, Walkerton, Owen Sound, Tip O’The Bruce, Sauble and Meaford. The closing banquet was held at Meaford Golf Club.

1997 Season
This season there were 83 players on the tour with Ryan McPhatter of Owen Sound Golf & Country Club being the overall winner followed by Greg Shaw, Jon Hackett and Justin Edwards. The top girl was Angie Green of Ainsdale Golf Club. TNT Golf and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Wiarton, Whispering Hills, Markdale, Scenic City, Pike Lake and Kincardine.

1998 Season
There were 82 players on tour this year with the winner being Tyler Smith of Saugeen Golf Club, Martin Kyte, Adam Jagelewski and Alex Davidson finished behind the leader with the top girl being Angie Green of Ainsdale Golf Club. TNT Golf and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were South Port, Ainsdale, Owen Sound, Meaford, Sauble and Walkerton.

1999 Season
75 players were on the tour this year with the winner being Jeff Myatt of Stone of Tree Golf & Fitness Club (Golf Professional) followed by Alex Davidson, Adam Jagelewski and Crayton Surridge, with the top girl being Amanda Jastak of Meaford Golf & Country Club. TNT Golf was the title sponsor. Courses played were Saugeen, Scenic City, Stone Tree, Pike Lake, Whispering Hills and Markdale.

2000 Season
We had 85 players on tour with the winner being Adam Jagelewski of Walkerton Golf Club followed by Jason Hutchinson, Crayton Surridge and Bradley Morris with the top girl being Amanda Jastak of Meaford Golf & Country Club. TNT Golf and Clarica were the title sponsors. Courses played were Walkerton, South Port, Owen Sound, Sauble, Tip O’The Bruce and Ainsdale. The closing banquet was held at Ainsdale City Golf Club.

2001 Season
We had 93 players this year with the tour winner being Crayton Surridge of Kincardine Golf Club followed by Duane Schiestel, Jason Hutchinson and Bradley Morris. The top girl was Jenilee Clark of Scenic City Golf Course. This was the first year that scholarships were awarded to the players and the recipients were Duane Schiestel, Janine Gostick, Alex Davidson, Jimmy Sutter, Matt McKague & Adam Jagelewski. TNT Golf, Clarica and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Markdale, Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Kincardine, Pike Lake, Saugeen, Northern Dunes and Stone Tree. The closing banquet was held at Stone Tree Golf Club.

2002 Season
There were 87 players on the tour. The grouping for standings was changed this year and categories were developed for each new division. The overall tour winner was Adam Jagelewsk of Walkerton Country Club. The divisions finished as follows; Girls – Amy Robertson of Ainsdale Golf Club, Bantam – Kevin McArthur, Juvenile – Chanse Regier, Junior – Adam Jagelewski. Scholarship recipients were Janine Gostick, Adam Jagelewski, Ian Schwarts, Matt McKague & Trevor Hessel. TNT Golf, Clarica and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Owen Sound, Walkerton, Ainsdale, Homestead, South Port, Tip O’The Bruce and Meaford. The closing banquet was held at Meaford Golf Club.

2003 Season
There were 72 players on the tour. The overall tour winner was Chanse Regier of Ainsdale and Kincardine Golf Clubs. The division winners were; Girls – Mellisa Clark of Scenic City, Bantam – Andy Laver, Juvenile – Chanse Regier, Junior – Richard Colton. Scholarship recipients were Jenilee Clark, Peter Ryan, Robert Ryan, Andy Myatt, Chanse Regier, Crayton Surridge, Adam Jagelewski, Greg McArthur, Adam Christie, Amy Robertson, & Jeff Playford. TNT Golf, Clarica and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Saugeen, Stone Tree, Northern Dunes, Scenic City, Chippewa, Meaford and Ainsdale. The closing banquet was held at Ainsdale Golf Club.

2004 Season
65 players made the cut this year. The overall tour winner was Andy Myatt of Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club. The division winners were; Girls – Jenilee Clark of Scenic City Golf Course, Bantam – Chad Currie, Juvenile – Kevin McArthur, Junior – Andy Myatt. Scholarship recipients were Jenilee Clark, Peter Ryan, Richard Colton, Andy Myatt, Chanse Regier, Greg McArthur, Kyle Kirkland (Golf Professional), Shauna Berfelz & Jeff Playford. TNT Golf, Clarica and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Stone Tree. Northern Dunes, Scenic City, Ainsdale, Chippewa, Meaford and Saugeen. The closing banquet was held at Saugeen Golf Club.

2005 Season
48 players played on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Andy Myatt of Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club. The division winners were; Girls – Melissa Clark of Scenic City Golf Course, Bantam – Jerry Reid, Juvenile – Chris Hargest, Junior – Andy Myatt. Scholarship recipients were Jenilee Clark, Andy Myatt, Chanse Regier, Kyle Kirkland, Brett Abbotts (Golf Professional), Ryan Frook & Dane Buttenaar. TNT Golf, Clarica and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Stone Tree, Saugeen, Owen Sound, Ainsdale, Chippewa, Meaford and Scenic City. The closing banquet was held at Scenic City Golf Course.

2006 Season
There were 50 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Charles Hughes of Ainsdale Golf Club. The division winners were; Girls – Marissa Jolley of Ainsdale Golf Club, Bantam – Blake Thompson, Juvenile – Charles Hughes, Junior – Shawn Smailes. Scholarship recipients were Rhys Thomas, Ryan Frook, Phil Gibson, Michael Steffler & Tim Boyadjian. Clarica and Vandolder’s Home Team were the title sponsors. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Saugeen, Owen Sound, Ainsdale, Pipers Glen, Meaford and Stone Tree. The closing banquet was held at Stone Tree Golf Club.

2007 Season
There were 47 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Chad Currie of Owen Sound Golf & Country Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Matthew Luchak, Juvenile – Chad Currie, Junior – Taylor Henderson (Golf Professional). Scholarship recipients were Josh Tighe, Andrew Dennie, Phil Gibson, Charles Hughes, Jeremy Hawke, Graeme Henderson, Jamie Trotman, Taylor Henderson & Derek Widmeyer. Vandolder’s Home Team was the title sponsor. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Stone Tree, Saugeen, Ainsdale, Pipers Glen, Meaford and Owen Sound. The closing banquet was held at Owen Sound Golf Club.

2008 Season
There were 47 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Jerry Reid of Owen Sound Golf & Country Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Brett Smith, Juvenile – Jerry Reid, Junior – Jaimie Trotman. Scholarship recipients were Charles Hughes, Jamie Trotman, Dane Gregoris, Mitch Glazier, Tommy Hughes, Shawn MacEachern, Jerry Reid & B.J. Oliver (Golf Professional). Vandolder’s Home Team and RBD Graphics were the title sponsors. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Stone Tree, Saugeen, Owen Sound, Pipers Glen, Meaford and Ainsdale. The closing banquet was held at Ainsdale Golf Club.

2009 Season
There were 40 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Jerry Reid of Owen Sound Golf & Country Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Curtis Torry, Juvenile – Tyson Soers, Junior – Jerry Reid. Scholarship recipients were Charles Hughes, Dane Gregoris, Mitch Glazier, Tommy Hughes, Shawn MacEachern, Calvin Peters, Sam McEvenue (Golf Professional), Jerry Reid & Jordan Gregoris. Vandolder’s Home Team was the title sponsor. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Stone Tree, Ainsdale, Owen Sound, Pike Lake, Meaford and Saugeen. The closing banquet was held at Saugeen Golf Club.

2010 Season
There were 36 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Jerry Reid of Owen Sound Golf & Country Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Luke Schmalz, Juvenile – Austin Ryan (Golf Professional), Junior – Jerry Reid. Scholarship recipients were Calvin Peters, Tyson Soers, Mitch Glazier, Aaron George, Ben Ewasko, Matthew Bocock, Johnny Ewasko, & a special (Ken Smale) award was presented to Jerry Reid for his excellent tour results over the past 2 years. At the end of this year we lost the founder of the tour, Mr. Ken Smale, do to a prolonged illness. He will be sadly missed. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Ainsdale, Owen Sound, Pike Lake, Meaford, Saugeen and Stone Tree. The closing banquet was held at Stone Tree Golf Club.

2011 Season
There were 42 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Austin Ryan of Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Luke Schmalz, Juvenile – Conner Schmalz, Junior – Austin Ryan. Scholarship recipients were Tyson Soers, Matt Glazier, Matthew Bocock, Robbie Oliver (Golf Professional), Dalton Reany, Ryan Austin, Brady Welsh, Brandon Rumph. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Ainsdale, Stone Tree, Pike Lake, Meaford, Saugeen and Owen Sound. The closing banquet was held at Saugeen Golf Club.

2012 Season
There were 37 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Austin Ryan of Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club. The division winners were; Bantam –Brent West, Juvenile – Kingsley Foris, Junior – Austin Ryan. Scholarship recipients were Matt Glazier, Dalton Reany, Ryan Austin, Kingsley Foris, Chip Glazier, Conner Schmalz and Garrett Weigel. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Legacy Ridge, Stone Tree, Pike Lake, Meaford, Saugeen and Ainsdale. The closing banquet was held at Ainsdale Golf Club.

2013 Season
There were 30 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Kingsley Foris of Saugeen Golf Club. The division winners were; Bantam –Luke Cowen, Juvenile – Shane Volmer, Junior – Kingsley Foris. Scholarship recipients were Dylan Brown, Brenden Welsh,  Kingsley Foris, Chip Glazier, and Matt Glazier. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Stone Tree, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The closing banquet was held at Legacy Ridge Golf Club.

2014 Season
There were 25 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Charlie Wilkinson of Saugeen Golf Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Jake Colley, Juvenile – Luke Schmalz, Junior – Charlie Wilkinson. Scholarship recipients were Dylan Brown, Tyson Rutledge, Kingsley Foris, Chip Glazier, Shane Vollmer and Luke Schmalz. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Stone Tree, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The closing banquet was held at Stone Tree Golf Club.

2015 Season
There were 20 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Luke Schmalz of Saugeen Golf Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Sam Shakes, Juvenile – Brayden Secord, Junior – Luke Schmalz. Scholarship recipients were Tyson Rutledge, Shane Vollmer and Luke Schmalz. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Stone Tree, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The closing banquet was held at Pike Lake Golf Club.

2016 Season
There were 20 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Blake Mackey of Blackhorse and Walkerton Golf Clubs. The division winners were; Bantam – Slade Twolan, Juvenile – Sean Tippin, Junior – Blake Mackey, Girls – Rachael Rier. Scholarship recipients were Tyson Rutledge, Shane Vollmer, Evan Saab, Rachael Rier and Luke Schmalz. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The closing banquet was held at Saugeen Golf Club.

2017 Season
There were 23 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Sean Tippin of Saugeen Golf Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Marc Salnek, Juvenile – Sean Tippin, Junior – Nick Kazarian, Girls – Rachael Rier. Scholarship recipients were Sean Tippin, Nick Kazarian, Rachael Rier and Neil Gunn. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The closing banquet was held at Ainsdale Golf Club.

2018 Season
There were 34 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Sean Tippin of Saugeen Golf Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Elliot McCarey, Juvenile – Marc Salnek, Junior – Sean Tippin, Girls – Gracie Nolson. Scholarship recipients were Sean Tippin, Evan Saab, Gracie Nolson, Brennan Ireland, Nick Mandeno, Carson Rutledge and Neil Gunn. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The closing banquet was held at Legacy Ridge Golf Club.

2019 Season
There were 27 players on the tour this year. The overall tour winner was Sean Tippin of Saugeen Golf Club. The division winners were; Bantam – Austin Negus, Juvenile – Marc Salnek, Junior – Sean Tippin, Girls – Elizabeth Salnek. Scholarship recipients were Sean Tippin, Carson Rutledge and Neil Gunn. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The closing banquet was held at Cobble Beach Golf Club.

2020 Season

There were 26 players signed up to play in the year of the Covid-19 pandemic. The season consisted of players enjoying the hospitality of the courses and not competing for points. The goal was to have players keep their interest in golf and be active during these trying times. We thank the golf courses for their support. One scholarship was issued to Landon Sanford. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The final event was at Saugeen Golf Club.

2021 Season

There were 26 players again this season signed up to play in this second year of the Covid-19 pandemic. The season consisted of players enjoying the hospitality of the host courses while keeping their interest in golf and testing their ability against other players. We thank the golf courses for their support. One scholarship was issued to Myles Playter. Courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The final event was at Saugeen Golf Club.

2022 Season

There were 25 players signed up to play on tour this year. This season had us back to playing in the format that we enjoyed prior to the pandemic. We thank the golf courses for their support in hosting our players. Scholarships were issued to Elliott McCarey and Landon Sanford. The courses played on the tour were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The final event banquet was held at Legacey Ridge Golf Club. This year the tour was able to co-sponsor a junior invitational golf event with John Tamming and Cobble Beach Golf Links.

2023 Season

There were 43 players registered to play on tour this year. We thank the golf courses for their support in hosting our players. Scholarships were issued to Avery Andrews and Haiden Green. The courses played were Whispering Hills, Scenic City, Cobble Beach, Saugeen, Pike Lake, Meaford, Ainsdale and Legacy Ridge. The final event banquet was held at Ainsdale Golf Club. This year the tour was able to again co-sponsor a junior invitational golf event at Cobble Beach Golf Links with 35 players playing in 3 divisions. There were 19 players from our tour participating.

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