England’s Lauren Crump closes with a 1-under 70 to earn individual honours and a
2027 CPKC Women’s Open Exemption

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The United States took the solo lead on Thursday and did not let go, finishing with a combined score of 15-under to win the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

On a day that was tough to score the United States (U.S.) shot a collective round of even par to win by five shots over the defending champions from the Republic of Korea (-10 under) with Team Canada I finishing third at 7-under. The win gives the U.S. its second team title at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, having won the inaugural championship in 2014 and they become the third multi-time winners joining the Republic of Korea (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025) and Spain (2017, 2022).

“I was just so impressed and blown away by their composure. I think even today it’s tough representing your country and coming down to the last day and knowing that Canada and Korea, two really great programs are right on your heels, it’s tough to come out and still shoot a good round,” said U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

The U.S. was led by Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. who carded a 1-under 70 and Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. shot a 1-over 72 to count for the team on the day. Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. closed with a 2-over 73. It marked the only rounds the U.S. had over par of the 12 played individually during the tournament.

“They stuck to their guns, they came out, maintained their composure and they played great, really solid so I’m super proud of them,” added Joh.

While the U.S. entered the day with a two-shot advantage on Team Canada I and three on Korea, Joh and the team kept things light following Friday’s round with a simple message.

“Hey can you pass the California rolls?” Joh said with a laugh.

“It was pretty low key and business as usual, there were no inspirational speeches or anything we kept doing what we always do. Dr. Beth [Brown] gave me a great quote ‘don’t make the game so big that you can’t play it’ so nothing changes just because it’s the last day of the tournament you keep doing what’s been working for you and that’s coming out and having fun and just playing solid golf and playing some golf,” she added.

Fang closed the tournament with a 7-under score to finish tied for third in the individual competition with Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. (Team Canada I). Fang’s scores counted in three of the four days.

“It means a lot, to do it with this team is such an honour and we had a fun time all week and I am glad we got it done,” said Fang.

Clausen echoed Fang’s comments, “means a lot, being with some of my best friends and representing the United States, it’s amazing.”

The win was especially meaningful for Zalsman who was competing in her final junior tournament.

“My goal this week was to have fun, and I think definitely a bonus winning, so doing it with this team, it’s been an incredible week. I definitely had the intention of coming out and winning just being my last and to go out with a good one.”

As for how the team plans to celebrate the win.

“We’re going to Tim Hortons! I’m going to get one of every donut and one of every timbit and we’re going to go nuts, we’re only in Canada once a year,” said Joh with a laugh.

England’s Lauren Crump closed strongly with a 1-under 70 to finish the tournament at 11-under and held off Seoah Kim of Korea by one to earn individual honours. Crump admitted there was a lot going through her mind once she knew she had won.

“I’ve come to this event the last two years and to finally be up there and win the medal is an amazing achievement for myself.”

Yesterday Crump commented on when her putting is working, her confidence grows and that was more of the same on Saturday as she picked her opportunities to attack.

“The pins were incredibly tough today, so I had the mindset of going for the ones that I needed to and stay conservative on any ones that were horrific. That was the plan. I holed some really nice putts in the middle of my round which kind of kept my momentum going.”

Crump credited a lengthy par putt on the par-3 11th as being a launching point on her closing holes. She added a birdie on No. 14 and closed with four straight pars and was forced to wait as Kim had two holes remaining.

The 14-year-old Kim came up just short on her final two holes with looks for birdie, rimming the cup on 17 and falling just left of the hole on 18, to close with a 1-under 70 and 10-under overall.

The win for Crump marks the second straight year a player from England has earned individual honours at the championship and Crump is proud to join Charlotte Naughton in earning the gold medal.

“Charlotte is one of my best friends, and I’ve played a lot of junior golf with her and to follow with her and see both of our pictures up there is incredible.”

With the win, Crump has earned an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22. It will mark Crump’s second start on the LPGA Tour having competed in the AIG Women’s Open earlier this season.

“It’s great experience especially to play an LPGA event outside of the U.K. and abroad so I am really looking forward to it and so excited,” she added.

In total, 24 teams comprised of 72 players from 23 countries competed in Brampton for team and individual honours.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

To view the final leaderboards following the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA, please click here.

England’s Lauren Crump fires a 6-under 65 to take individual lead by one into Saturday

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The leaderboard has tightened significantly with the United States carrying a two-shot lead into the final round on Saturday at the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

The United States (U.S.) shot a collective round of 2-under to move to 15-under for the championship and sit two ahead of Team Canada I. The Republic of Korea fired the low team round on Friday with a combined score of 8-under to put the two-time defending champions three back of the leaders.

Heavy rainfall overnight forced play to begin one-hour later on Friday morning making for softer conditions. One thing that remained constant for the field was the swirling and gusting winds that made it difficult for some to score.

“I think they did a great job of managing the conditions, it was really tough, one of the few days on the job that I look around and I’m like ‘glad I’m not playing,’” joked U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

“It was chilly in the morning then really windy but kind of a little swirly as well and it would lay down then pump back up so it was really challenging and definitely a day where you had to be really patient, accept the results and even walking around it was tough for me to judge yardages and everything so I thought they managed themselves really well out there.”

The U.S. was led by Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. who both carded rounds of 1-under 70 to count for the team on the day. Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. who entered the day tied for the individual lead closed with an even par 71.

Friday marked the third different combination of players counting for the U.S. and every player has seen their score count twice over the first three rounds which Joh feels helps their overall team mentality.

“For them when they’re out on the golf course, they have a lot of confidence in their teammates and their peers so I think even for them it gives them a little piece of mind out there knowing we have a pretty deep team, so I know that my teammates have got me out there.”

While the leaderboard has tightened and the lead has narrowed Joh will be looking for more of the same from her team on Saturday and taking time to enjoy the experience.

“Really enjoy ourselves, have a good time, build some relationships and let the chips fall as they may. Getting to be in this position is why we play golf right? It’s why we practice, it’s why we work, just getting into the situation of being in contention you learn a lot and it’s a blast so just to enjoy the moment as it comes.”

Right behind the leaders is Team Canada I. On Friday, Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. shot a 2-under 69 and Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. closed with a 1-under 70 to count for the team score of 3-under to help put the host country within striking distance of the lead. Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. finished with a 3-over 74 on Friday.

The two-time defending champions, Korea were led by 14-year-old Seoah Kim who fired a 6-under 65 and Seoyeon Kang who shot a 2-under 69. Gyuri Yoon finished with a 5-over 76.

“I am so proud of all three girls and they did really well. One of our players, Gyuri has been struggling with putting but I believe all three girls will play really well tomorrow,” said Won Ko, Republic of Korea’s coach. “Today with a strong wind they did what they have to do, and they finished really really well and I am so proud.”

Korea entered the day nine shots back of the leaders and have closed the gap to three to remain in third. Ko said his message to the team tonight will be similar to what he said last night at dinner.

“I told them don’t worry about the scores, of course we are here to win the championship but the more important thing is what you learn and what you have experienced so same thing I am going to tell my girls tonight, we are a couple shots behind and we are catching up more than we expected so believe in yourself but don’t really care about the scores and winning, care about what you learn.”

The U.S., Team Canada I and Korea will once again play together on Saturday, teeing off in the final three groups between 10 a.m. and 10:20 a.m.

England shot a collective 5-under on Friday to move to 8-under for the championship and sit fourth with Spain in fifth at even par.

In the individual competition, England’s Lauren Crump fired a 6-under 65 to surge up the leaderboard to move to 10-under and holds a one-shot lead over Seoah Kim.

“After yesterday I worked on my game a lot, get my irons a bit closer and get holing some putts and today everything kind of just clicked,” said Crump following her round that included six birdies and an eagle.

Crump credited having a lot of links practice earlier in the year, coupled with experience in windier conditions in her hometown while knowing her distances played a key role in separating herself on Friday.

After three consecutive birdies on holes nine through 11, Crump added an eagle on the par-5 14th.

“Laid up on the par-5 and had like 95 yards into wind and was like this is perfect gap wedge and it pitched and went in, and everyone was screaming and I was like oh my god it’s gone in, so yeah that was fun.,” she said with a laugh. Crump drained a 30-foot putt birdie for birdie on 18 to take the lead into Saturday.

Kim is second at 9-under, Lin is third at 8-under with Clausen sitting fourth at 7-under and Fang in fifth at 6-under.

In total, 24 teams are battling for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA is free for all spectators. To follow the leaderboard following the third round, please click here.

Italy’s Alice Negroni sets new women’s competitive course record at Brampton Golf Club with
7-under 64 on Thursday to co-lead individual competition

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The United States followed up with another solid round to take a three-shot advantage into Friday’s third round at the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

The United States (U.S.) shot a collective round of 6-under to move to 13-under for the championship and sit three ahead of Team Canada I.

“It was really fun to be out there walking with them and watching, they all played really solid smart golf, so I am super proud of the way they carried themselves out there today,” said U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

Leading the way for the U.S. was Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. who shot a 4-under 67 to follow up her 68 on Wednesday. Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. added a 2-under 69 while Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. shot a 1-under 70 ensuring all three players scores have counted over the first two days.

“It’s good vibes for the whole crew to feel like you’re contributing and you have a part in the success thus far in the event so I’m really happy for them and all of them are hitting it really well and rolling it really well so I’m not going to lie it does give you a little bit of warm fuzzy feelings as a coach to watch them all playing solid golf,” added Joh.

Overnight rain brought about overcast skies and windier conditions on Thursday and Joh noted that the wind really picked up towards the end of her team’s round, but it helped that it was consistent rather than random bursts.

Team Canada I finished with combined round of 3-under to move to 10-under for the tournament. Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. shot a 2-under 69 and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. added a 1-under 70 to count towards the team score on Thursday. Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. shot an even par 71.

The defending champions, Republic of Korea shot a combined 4-under to sit tied for third with Spain at 4-under for the championship. England is fifth at 3-under.

After playing the opening rounds in the earlier groupings the U.S. will move into the final three groupings and will be paired with Team Canada I. Joh joked that they will enjoy a little extra sleep on Friday morning.

“We’re really excited to be a little bit later and get to hopefully play with Canada, we love playing with them, we’re very close with that team so we’re really excited going into tomorrow.”

One day after Clairey Lin (Team Canada I) tied the women’s competitive course record at Brampton, Alice Negroni of Treviso, Italy went out and set a new one.

Negroni fired a 7-under 64, powered by eight birdies including five consecutive on holes 13 through 17 to set the new record.

“Honestly, I am really shocked, as soon as I finished, I was like oh my god, I can’t believe I just made seven under. Honestly, the best round I’ve had since I started golf,” said Negroni.

Negroni added that while the long game is her strong point, her putting was the best of her game today. After a bogey at No. 12 followed by five straight birdies, Negroni opened her second nine with back-to-back birdies and finished on No. 9 with another for her new personal best score.

“I had my coach following me today and he just tried to relax me all the second nine, I thank my coach and whole team that came here, honestly without them I couldn’t be where I am right now,” she added.

Negroni is now tied for the individual lead with Clausen and Lin at 7-under. Fang sits fourth at 5-under and Lauren Crump of England is fifth at 4-under.

Joh praised Clausen’s performance over the opening rounds and sitting as individual co-leader.

“She’s made it look really easy, she’s an insane driver of the ball so that helps a lot. Some of these pin positions can be pretty diabolical but it’s such a big advantage when you have a short club coming in and she took her time with her decision making and made sure she was pulling the right clubs so she did a great job carrying herself out there.”

In total, 24 teams are battling for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA is free for all spectators. To follow the leaderboard following the second round, please click here.

Canada’s Clairey Lin ties women’s competitive course record at Brampton Golf Club to lead individually

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The United States got off to a hot start and Team Canada I finished strong to sit tied atop the leaderboard following the opening round of the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont. on Wednesday.

The United States (U.S.) and Team Canada I both finished with collective rounds of 7-under and hold a three-shot lead over Sweden. The U.S. were among the first off on Wednesday and were led by Anna Fang of San Diego, Calif. who shot a 4-under 67 and Mia Clausen of Carlsbad, Calif. who shot a 3-under 68. Teammate, Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla. who is celebrating her birthday today, finished with an even par 71.

“They just played really solid, hit really great approach shots and made some really key putts as well but I think they just played steady golf, made smart decisions,” said U.S. coach Tiffany Joh.

While there is a lot of golf to be played Joh added that the team will continue to keep trying to make smart decisions and play solid golf while praising the team’s camaraderie.

“We’re just really fortunate that they’re a great group of kids and they all get along and it makes our job very very easy.”

After a solid opening day Joh added the message will be much the same as it was at last night’s team dinner prior to the start of play, which will be to enjoy it and take advantage of the fun opportunity they have.

“It’s not everyday that you get to play in a tournament with so many other countries and get exposed to so many other cultures.

“A lot of us that played some international golf, I don’t remember any of the scores, I don’t remember any of the finishes, but I do remember some of the really good friendships and relationships that I built during that time so enjoy the week,” she added.

As the clubhouse leaders concluded their rounds, the hosts were making noise on the back nine. Team Canada I fired a collective back nine score of 7-under, led by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C.

Lin fired a 5-under 66 to tie the women’s competitive course record at Brampton Golf Club, previously set by Canada’s own Brooke Henderson at the 2014 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship and Denisa Vodickova of Czechia at the 2023 World Junior Girls Golf Championship.

Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. added a 2-under 69 and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. finished with an even par 71 on Wednesday.

“It’s a great opening day, it’s a long week but I remember last year we got behind early and it’s really hard to get back. I saw the Americans were playing really well early and we had a lot of golf left in the day, I had a lot of trust in the girls to get it done and they started rolling on the back nine,” said Jeff MacDonald, Team Canada I coach.

MacDonald added that Canada played well on the front nine but couldn’t get anything to drop but credited the team’s patience and sticking to the game plan that produced a strong finish.

For MacDonald, it’s a return to the site where Canada earned gold for the first time in tournament history back in 2023 but while Brampton provides “good vibes” he is not spending much time thinking about it.

“It’s a new experience for these girls and I just want to make it about them and it’s different weather this time, it’s a bit warmer so the ball is traveling a little further so some of the lines were taking off tees and clubs in have changed a little bit so I’m just trying to stay with this group in this moment and hope for the best.”

Sweden trails the co-leaders at 4-under, Germany is fourth at 3-under with two-time champions, Spain rounding out the top five at 1-under.

Lin’s late surge propelled her into the solo lead in the individual competition by one over Fang and Luisa Hartmann of Germany.

Lin credited her putter and wedge play on the back nine that helped her card five birdies including three straight on holes 15 through 17.

“I didn’t have a good ball striking day today and I would normally say that’s the strength of my game and today just wasn’t where I wanted it to be. Especially down that stretch on the back nine, I had my short game working well which was nice,” said Lin.

On No. 16 Lin’s tee shot on the par-3 found a greenside bunker. In talking with MacDonald, she had hoped it wasn’t a plugged lie as she experienced earlier in her round. The lie provided to be a good one as she chipped in for birdie and then join the individual leaders before adding another at the 17th to take the solo lead.

Lin closed with a par on 18 to end the day with the individual lead and ensure Team Canada I remained tied for the team lead. Following her round, she reflected on joining impressive company after tying the women’s competitive course record.

“It feels great sharing something with Brooke especially, is super cool and we came out to this course two years ago to do a training camp for the national team and since then I’ve really liked this course so to be able to come out and shoot a low score is awesome.”

Lin was also complimentary of her teammates and how close of a group they are.

“They’re amazing, they’re some of my best friends, I love this team, I always have, ever since I got on the national team not even just for this event, I think it’s awesome how we’re all there for each other and we’re just a great group and to play team events like this and represent my country and represent my teammates is just super fun,” she added.

Clausen and Lauren Crump of England are T4 at 3-under, while Liu and four others are T6 at 2-under.

In total, 24 teams are battling for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship is free for all spectators. For more information on the championship, please click here. To follow the leaderboard during the tournament, please click here.

Brampton Golf Club to host the 11th playing of the world championship,
featuring 24 teams and 72 competitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The final field is now set ahead of the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA, featuring 23 countries and 72 players competing at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

In total, 24 teams will battle for the team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual champion earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22, 2027.

The field features seven players in the top 100, 15 players in the top 250 and 29 in the top 500 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). For an in-depth look at the full field including teams and players and additional tournament information. Please click here.

Golf Canada previously announced the six competitors that will represent Team Canada at the tournament. Team Canada I will be represented by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. (no. 45 WAGR), Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. (no. 55 WAGR) and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. (no. 412 WAGR). Both Lin and Liu were part of Team Canada I the past two years, earning silver medals with the team. Individually, Lin finished T3 in 2025 and T16 in 2024 and Liu has a pair of individual top 10s, finishing T9 (2025) and T7 (2024). Park will be making her second appearance in the championship, she finished T18 individually in 2024. Park claimed her spot on Team Canada I after winning the 2026 Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp last week at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont. Team Canada I will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Head Coach, Jeff MacDonald of Chester, N.S.

Team Canada II will feature Jodie Han of Vancouver, B.C. (no. 163 WAGR), Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta. (no. 467 WAGR) and Ruihan Kendria Wang of Markham, Ont. (no. 674 WAGR). Han will be making her first appearance this year. Park will be making her fourth appearance and last year along with Wang was part of Team Canada II’s best finish in tournament history (6th). Wang also finished T28 individually last year and will be making her second championship appearance. Team Canada II will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Assistant Coach, Katie White of Stratford, P.E.I.

The Republic of Korea enter as defending champions after winning their fourth championship last year in St. Catharines, Ont., becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles. Team Canada I and Spain tied for second with France and England finishing tied for fourth. Charlotte Naughton of England earned individual honours.

The Republic of Korea are the most successful team in tournament history. In addition to four championships, the team has also finished as runner-up three times (2016, 2017, 2023).

Along with the Republic of Korea and Canada, four additional past champions are also in the field including, Italy (2018), Spain (2017, 2022), the Philippines (2016) and the United States (2014). In the 10-year history of the tournament, aside from the host nation, five other countries have participated in every tournament including: England, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

“We are excited to announce the full field ahead of the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA. We look forward to welcoming a very strong field that will battle for both team and individual honours next week in Brampton,” said Adam Cinel, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “We want to thank Brampton Golf Club, including staff and members for their continued partnership and hosting this world championship for a second time. Additionally, we want to thank the Province of Ontario for their support and helping to ensure this week is a memorable one for everyone participating in this prestigious world championship.”

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia, Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden and 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States.

“Our government is proud to support the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship and welcome some of the sport’s best young athletes from around the globe to Brampton,” said Brian Saunderson, Minister of Sport, Government of Ontario. “Hosting international events like this gives our athletes the opportunity to compete at an elite level here at home, while showing everyone why Ontario is where the world comes to compete. Thank you to Golf Canada, Brampton Golf Club and the many partners who are working to make this tournament a huge success.” 

Brampton Golf Club will host the World Junior Girls Golf Championship for a second time, having previously hosted the event in 2023.

That year marked Team Canada I’s thrilling gold medal finish following a three-way battle with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Team Canada I, led by coach Jeff MacDonald, was represented that year by Vanessa Borovilos (Etobicoke, Ont.), Anna Huang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.).

In hosting this year’s championship, Brampton becomes the third club to host multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships, joining The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont. (2015, 2017) and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. (2014, 2019, 2022).

The prestigious Brampton Golf Club has hosted several high-profile provincial and national championships. Brampton Golf Club was named the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) Club of the Year in 2023 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

“On behalf of the members, Board of Directors and staff of Brampton Golf Club, it is my pleasure to welcome the players, coaches, officials, families and spectators to the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship. We are truly honoured to once again host this prestigious international championship and welcome some of the world’s most talented young female golfers to Brampton Golf Club,” said Boris Uvakov, General Manager, Brampton Golf Club. “Our experience hosting the championship in 2023 was a memorable one, highlighted by Team Canada’s historic victory on home soil. The exceptional level of golf, sportsmanship and camaraderie displayed throughout the week left a lasting impression on our members and staff. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Golf Canada for once again entrusting Brampton Golf Club with hosting this championship. I would also like to thank our members, sponsors and the many dedicated volunteers whose enthusiasm and commitment make an event of this magnitude possible. We look forward to an exciting week of exceptional golf and wish everyone a memorable experience at Brampton Golf Club.”

Practice rounds for the 72-hole competition will take place September 28 with the first round of play set for Wednesday, September 30. The tournament’s closing ceremony will immediately follow the conclusion of play on Saturday, October 3.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship is free for all spectators. For more information on the championship, please click here. To follow the leaderboard during the tournament, please click here.

Brampton Golf Club set to host the 11th playing of the world championship,
featuring 24 teams and 72 competitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The final field is set for the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA featuring 23 countries and 72 players competing at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

In total, 24 teams will battle for the global team championship while also competing for individual honours, with the individual winner earning an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22, 2027.

Golf Canada previously announced the six competitors that will represent Team Canada at the tournament. Team Canada I will be represented by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. (no. 45 WAGR), Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont. (no. 55 WAGR) and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. (no. 412 WAGR). Both Lin and Liu were part of Team Canada I the past two years, earning silver medals with the team. Individually, Lin finished T3 in 2025 and T16 in 2024 and Liu has a pair of individual top 10s, finishing T9 (2025) and T7 (2024). Park will be making her second appearance in the championship, she finished T18 individually in 2024. Park claimed her spot on Team Canada I after winning the 2026 Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp. Team Canada I will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Head Coach, Jeff MacDonald of Chester, N.S.

Team Canada II will feature Jodie Han of Vancouver, B.C. (no. 163 WAGR), Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta. (no. 467 WAGR) and Ruihan Kendria Wang of Markham, Ont. (no. 674 WAGR). Han will be making her first appearance this year. Park will be making her fourth appearance and last year along with Wang was part of Team Canada II’s best finish in tournament history (6th). Wang also finished T28 individually last year and will be making her second championship appearance. Team Canada II will be led by Team Canada – NextGen Girls Assistant Coach, Katie White of Stratford, P.E.I.

CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
(team – individual winner)

2025 – Republic of Korea – Charlotte Naughton (England)

2024 – Republic of Korea – Soomin Oh (Korea)

2023 – Team Canada I – Denisa Vodickova (Czechia)

2022 – Spain – Cayetana Fernández (Spain)

2019 – Republic of Korea – Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand)

2018 – Italy – Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand)

2017 – Spain – Seo-Yun Kwon (Korea)

2016 – Philippines – Yuka Saso (Philippines)

2015 – Republic of Korea – Hye-Jin Choi (Korea)

2014 – United States – Mika Liu (USA)

MEET THE TEAMS
This year’s tournament marks the return of the Philippines for the first time since 2017 as well as New Zealand who will compete for the first time since the inaugural championship in 2014. In addition, after a one-year absence Hong Kong, China and Ireland both return to the field in Brampton.

In the 10-year history of the tournament, aside from Canada as the host nation, five other countries have participated in every tournament including: England, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

ARGENTINA

Appearances – 1

Best Finish – 23rd (2025)

Argentina returns for the second time in tournament history led by returning players Ana Giuliano who is currently ranked no. 225 on WAGR and Mia Yaya (no. 621 WAGR) who is committed to attend Michigan.

AUSTRIA

Appearances – 3

Best Finish – T16 (2025)

Austria will compete in its fourth tournament led by 13-year-old Samira Petek who is Austria’s lowest ranked player at no. 729 on WAGR.

BELGIUM

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 7th (tied in 2014 and solo in 2023)

Belgium will make its eighth appearance with an entirely new line-up this year led by Laetitia Vandeplas (no. 799 WAGR).

TEAM CANADA I

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 1st (2023)

Team Canada I have enjoyed a successful run over the past three years earning a gold medal and two silvers in that time. Canada I will see Shauna Liu (no. 55 WAGR) and Clairey Lin (no. 45 WAGR) return from the 2024 and 2025 squads that finished second both years. Nobelle Park (no. 412 WAGR) returns this year after competing in 2024.

In addition, Canada also earned a bronze medal in the tournament’s inaugural year. Anna Huang (2023) and Aphrodite Deng (2024) both have the highest respective individual finish in tournament history, finishing as runner-up to earn silver for Team Canada I.

TEAM CANADA II

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 6th (2025)

Eileen Park (no. 467 WAGR) and Ruihan Kendria Wang (no. 674 WAGR) return for Team Canada II coming off the team’s best finish in tournament history last year in St. Catharines. Park will be competing in her fourth WJG Championship.

CHINESE TAIPEI

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 3rd (2022)

Chinese Taipei will make its eighth consecutive appearance with all three players having experience in the championship. Jie-En Lin (no. 119 WAGR) will be making her third straight appearance while Annika Chen (no. 454 WAGR) returns for her second year. Ping-Hua Hsieh (no. 484 WAGR) will compete for the second time having previously played for Chinese Taipei in 2024.

COLOMBIA

Appearances – 6

Best Finish – 4th (2022)

Colombia is coming off a top 10 finish last year and will have all three players returning in Maria Isabella Errichetto (no. 284 WAGR), Valeria Rubio (no. 301 WAGR) and Luciana Medina (no. 389 WAGR).

In 2022, María José Marin earned a second-place finish individually. Earlier this year, Marin won the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur and is currently ranked no. 5 on WAGR.

ENGLAND

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – T4 (2019 and 2025)

England returns two players in Lauren Crump (no. 219 WAGR) and Ellie Lichtenhein (no. 830 WAGR) from the team that tied for England’s best finish in tournament history last year. Crump will be making her third appearance at the world championship and is coming off a personal best finish of T22. Annabel Peaford (no. 328 WAGR) finished T5 individually and helped England finish T4 at the 2025 World Amateur Team Championship and will make her tournament debut this year.

Last year Charlotte Naughton won the individual title for England, finishing -10 under to hold off Clara Ding (Team Canada II) by one.

FRANCE

Appearances – 8

Best Finish – 4th (2015, 2017, 2024, 2025)

France have never finished outside of the top 10 in tournament history and are coming off back-to-back T4 finishes the past two years. An entirely new roster will compete in Brampton led by Axelle Guillemard (no. 700 WAGR).

GERMANY

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 5th (2022)

Germany will be making it’s eighth appearance coming off a 12th place finish last year in St. Catharines. Germany returns one player from that team, Sofìa Maier-Borst (no. 415 WAGR) who will be making her third appearance in tournament history. Last year Maier-Borst finished a personal best, T28.

HONG KONG, CHINA

Appearances – 1

Best Finish – T6 (2024)

Hong Kong, China return for only the second time in tournament history after finishing T6 in their debut in 2024. Arianna Lau led the way in Mississauga, finishing third individually.

Hong Kong, China are led by two players inside the top 300 in Sabrina Wong (no. 154 WAGR) who returns after competing in 2024 and Elin Wang (no. 273 WAGR).

ICELAND

Appearances – 3

Best Finish – T16 (2025)

Iceland will make it’s fourth consecutive appearance at the championship and is coming off its best finish (T16). Iceland are led by Lilja Maren Jonsdottir (no. 714 WAGR) and the lone returnee, Bryndis Eva Agustsdottir (no. 902 WAGR) from last year.

IRELAND

Appearances – 6

Best Finish – T7 (2014)

Ireland returns after a two-year absence having finished 20th in 2024. Ireland is led by Olivia Costello (no. 754 WAGR), who finished T39 in 2024.

ITALY

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 1st (2018)

Italy returns following an 8th place finish last year but with a new roster. Italy are led by Maria Sole Albini (no. 629 WAGR).

In addition to winning in 2018, Italy finished third in 2019. Alessia Nobilio earned two runner-up finishes individually, losing in a playoff in 2017. She added a third-place finish in 2019. Caterina Don also earned a third-place finish for Italy in 2016.

MEXICO

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 5th (2023)

Mexico is coming off three consecutive top 10 finishes, following up a fifth place in 2023 with a T8 and 7th. All three players from last year are returning giving Mexico one of the more experienced teams in the tournament. Regina Jiménez Jardon (no. 286 WAGR) is the lowest ranked player on the team, with Alejandra Botaya making her second appearance and Alexis Yanet Lamadrid making her third.

MOROCCO

Appearances – 2

Best Finish – 20th (2025)

Morocco will make its third consecutive appearance in Brampton with one player returning from last year in Noha Ghadi.

NEW ZEALAND

Appearances – 1

Best Finish – 15th (2014)

New Zealand returns for the first time since the inaugural championship in 2014 and brings three players within the top 550 on WAGR including Teresa Wang (no. 150), Amy Tang (no. 416) and Juwon Kim (no. 532).

NORWAY

Appearances – 4

Best Finish – 12th (2015)

Norway returned in 2025 after last competing in 2016 and earned a top 15 finish. Like Colombia and Mexico, Norway will see all three players from last season return to compete in Brampton including Marie Sandtorv Lussand, Ella Ingebretsen and Nora Sophie Johnsen.

PHILIPPINES

Appearances – 2

Best Finish – 1st (2016)

The 2016 champions will return for the first time since 2017. In 2016 Yuka Saso (now representing Japan) led the way winning the individual competition by six shots and helped the Philippines win team honours. Saso has since went on to win the U.S. Women’s Open twice (2021, 2024) and has two additional wins on the LPGA of Japan Tour during her professional career.

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 1st (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025)

Korea enter as defending champions, after becoming the first team in tournament history to win back-to-back championships.

In seven appearances, Korea has never finished outside of the top two. In addition to four team championships (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025), Korea earned runner-up finishes in 2016, 2017 and 2023. Korea enters this year’s tournament with an entirely new roster in search of more history as no team has won three consecutive championships. All three players are currently ranked inside the top 100 on WAGR including, Seoah Kim (no. 39), Gyuri Yoon (no. 81) and Seoyeon Kang (no. 86).

Three members of Korea have won individual honours including Hye-jin Choi (2015), Seo-yun Kwon (2017) and Soomin Oh (2024). Oh had an additional third place finish in 2023.

SPAIN

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 1st (2017, 2022)

The two-time champions found their way back to the podium last year finishing T2 with Team Canada I. Spain will be led by Adriana Garcia Terol (no. 222 WAGR) who is the lone returning player having finished T3 individually last year.

Terol became the second Spanish player to earn the bronze medal joining Bianca Fernández in 2017. Cayetana Fernández won individual honours in 2022, helping to lead Spain to its second team gold medal.

SWEDEN

Appearances – 10

Best Finish – 2nd (2014, 2022)

Sweden returns following four consecutive top 10 finishes since 2022. Olivia Holmberg returns for her second tournament and is Sweden’s lowest ranked player at no. 377 on WAGR.

In addition to two silver medals, Sweden finished third in 2015 and 2017. Individually, Emma Svensson (2014), Filippa Moork (2015) and Meja Örtengren (2022) have all earned bronze medals.

SWITZERLAND

Appearances – 7

Best Finish – 10th (2017)

Switzerland will have two returning players who helped drive them to their best finish (T14) last year since 2019. Axelle Martin (no. 542 WAGR) will be making her third appearance at the championship and has finished inside the top 40 individually back-to-back years. Also returning is Anahie Lohner Hutzli for her second appearance. Lana Guyot joins the team this year and is currently ranked no. 347 on WAGR.

UNITED STATES

Appearances – 8

Best Finish – 1st (2014)

The U.S. will send a strong squad to Brampton with two players in the top 100 on WAGR in Amelie Zalsman (no. 25) and Anna Fang (no. 51). Zalsman, the lowest ranked player in the field this year finished as runner-up to Clairey Lin at the 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship (5&4). Mia Clausen (no. 234 WAGR) joins the Zalsman and Fang for an entirely new team for the U.S.

The 2014 champions have a second place (2018) and two third place (2016, 2024) finishes in tournament history. Mika Liu won the gold medal in 2014; 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner Megan Khang (2014) and Jennifer Chang (2016) have earned silver for the U.S. and Zoe Campos took home a bronze in 2018.

THE PLAYERS

The field features seven players inside the top 100, 15 players in the top 250 and 29 in the top 500 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) as of September 17.

No. 25 – Amelie Zalsman (United States)

No. 39 – Seoah Kim (Republic of Korea)

No. 45 – Clairey Lin (Team Canada I)

No. 51 – Anna Fang (United States)

No. 55 – Shauna Liu (Team Canada I)

No. 81 – Gyuri Yoon (Republic of Korea)

No. 86 – Seoyeon Kang (Republic of Korea)

No. 119 – Jie-Ein Lin (Chinese Taipei)

No. 150 – Teresa Wang (New Zealand)

No. 154 – Sabrina Wong (Hong Kong, China)

No. 163 – Jodie Han (Team Canada I)

No. 219 – Lauren Crump (England)

No. 222 – Adriana Garcia Terol (Spain)

No. 225 – Ana Giuliano (Argentina)

No. 234 – Mia Clausen (United States)

A total of 26 players are returning to the field this year with nine players competing in their third championship and one player, Eileen Park (Canada II) competing in her fourth championship.

For the full player roster, please click here.

THE COURSE

Brampton Golf Club will host the World Junior Girls Golf Championship for a second time, having previously hosted the event in 2023.

That year marked Team Canada I’s thrilling gold medal finish following a three-way battle with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Team Canada I, led by coach Jeff MacDonald, was represented that year by Vanessa Borovilos (Etobicoke, Ont.), Anna Huang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.).

Denisa Vodickova of the Czech Republic won the individual title and tied the Brampton Golf Club women’s competitive course record with a 5-under 66 during the third round. The record was previously set by Brooke Henderson during the 2014 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship.

In hosting this year’s championship, Brampton becomes the third club to host multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships, joining The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont. (2015, 2017) and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. (2014, 2019, 2022).

The prestigious Brampton Golf Club has hosted several high-profile provincial and national championships. Brampton Golf Club was named the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) Club of the Year in 2023 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

The 72-player field will compete over 72 holes of stroke play in both team and individual competitions. Each day, the two lowest scores of three will count towards the team’s total score with an individual competition running concurrently.

Practice rounds will take place on Monday, September 28 with opening ceremonies on Tuesday, September 29. Tournament play will begin on Wednesday, September 30 and conclude with the final round on Saturday, October 3.

The individual winner will earn an exemption into the field for the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22, 2027.

PAST PARTICIPANTS

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014. Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include current World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019, as well as Yuka Saso (competed for the Philippines), who won the 2016 World Junior title.

2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang was part of the United States inaugural championship win in 2014 and finished second individually. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia and Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden. Hye-Jin Choi from the Republic of Korea won both the 2015 team and individual championship at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and has earned several top five finishes on the LPGA Tour.

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Brampton Golf Club set to host the 11th playing of the world championship for the second time

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Golf Canada announced Thursday, the six athletes that will comprise Team Canada I and Team Canada II at the 11th playing of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL Canada taking place September 30 – October 3 at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont.

Representing Team Canada at the world championship will be six members of Team Canada – NextGen. Team Canada I will feature Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C., Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont., and Jodie Han of Vancouver, B.C. Team Canada II will feature Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta., Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont. and Ruihan Kendria Wang of Markham, Ont.

Lin will be making her third consecutive appearance at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship (WJG) for Team Canada I. Lin was part of back-to-back runner up team finishes and last year finished T3 in the individual competition and T16 in 2024. In July, the 16-year-old became the second consecutive Canadian to win the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship after Aphrodite Deng became the first to win the title last year. Her win also marked the first time in USGA history that back-to-back champions have come from Canada in any championship. Lin earned medalist honours and entered match play as the No. 1 seed and defeated Amelie Zalsman 5 and 4 after 32 holes in the final. Lin, currently ranked no. 44 on World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), has earned two additional runner-up finishes and a top 10 this season on the AJGA and competed in her first CPKC Women’s Open last month.

Liu, 17, will also be making her third consecutive appearance at the championship and third playing alongside Lin on Team Canada I. Liu has a pair of individual top 10s, finishing T9 (2025) and T7 (2024). Last month, Liu won her third consecutive Canadian Junior Girls Championship, joining Canadian Golf Hall of Famers, Sandra Post (1964-66) and Gail Harvey Moore (1958-60) as well as four-time winner Heather Kuzmich (1981-84) as the only players to three-peat in tournament history. Liu also became the fifth player to win the national championship three times. Liu competed in her second CPKC Women’s Open in August, marking her fourth professional tournament of the year having competed at the The Chevron Championship as well as the Golfjoy Women’s Open and Moutai Singapore Ladies Masters earlier this year. Liu currently sits no. 55 on WAGR.

Han, 16, will be making her debut at the WJG in Brampton and is enjoying a successful season competing on the AJGA. Last month, Han earned two wins at the Memorial Junior and the AJGA Junior at Huntsville to add to a previous win in June. In addition to three wins, she has earned three additional top five finishes including one runner-up on AJGA and finished T13 at the 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship in July. Han is currently ranked no. 160 on WAGR.

Park (Eileen) will be competing in her fourth straight WJG, having represented Team Canada II in the past three tournaments. Last year, the 17-year-old helped Team Canada II finish sixth, marking its best finish in tournament history. In July, Park went wire to wire to win the 39th PGA Women’s Championship of Canada as part of the She Plays Golf Championship Series presented by Audi to earn an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open. Park has two additional top fives on the AJGA this season and finished T7 at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship in August. She is currently ranked no. 466 on WAGR.

Park (Nobelle), 16, will be making her second appearance at the WJG, having previously competed alongside Eileen in 2024, where she finished T18 individually. Park has earned three top 10s on AJGA including a runner-up finish and two additional top 20s. In August, Park finished sixth at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship. She is currently ranked no. 410 on WAGR.

Wang, 17, is making her second consecutive appearance at the WJG and was part of Team Canada II’s best finish, while finishing T28 individually last year. This year, Wang won the AJGA Junior Open at The Bridges and added one runner-up and two top 20 finishes. Wang also finished T7 at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship in August. She is currently ranked no. 664 on WAGR.

“We’re proud to announce the six players who will represent Team Canada at the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship,” said Paul Perrier, Chief Sport Officer, Golf Canada. “Each of these athletes has enjoyed a strong season and represented Canada with distinction at home and internationally. Following thoughtful discussions with our coaches and high-performance staff, we’re confident this group will represent Canada exceptionally well and contend to win the championship.”

Team Canada – NextGen Girls Head Coach Jeff MacDonald of Chester, N.S. and Assistant Coach Katie White of Stratford, P.E.I. will be coaching Team Canada at the championship. MacDonald will coach Team Canada I and has over 20 years of coaching experience and is a three-time PGA of Atlantic Canada Coach of the Year recipient. He is a past provincial coach of the Nova Scotia Golf Association MacDonald has led Team Canada I to the one championship (2023) and two runner-up finishes (2024, 2025) at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship.

White currently serves as the head teaching professional at Fox Meadow Golf Course in Prince Edward Island and as the head coach of the P.E.I. provincial team program. She is a Class A member of the PGA of Canada and an international member of the PGA of America. White recently joined the Team Canada – NextGen Girls program while assistant coach, Jennifer Ha is on maternity leave.

The 11th playing of the global showcase will feature 23 countries and 72 competitors in Brampton. In total, 24 teams will compete for the championship while also competing for individual honours. The individual champion will earn an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open being held at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que., August 18-22, 2027.

“We are very excited to be a couple weeks away from the start of this prestigious world championship at Brampton Golf Club as we welcome the world’s best junior golfers to Canada,” said Adam Cinel, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “The World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL Canada is an annual showcase event on our schedule, featuring talented young athletes competing for team and individual glory. We want to thank the staff and membership of Brampton Golf Club for hosting the championship for a second time and being exceptional partners of Golf Canada.”

Joining Canada are past champions, Republic of Korea (2015, 2019, 2024, 2025), Spain (2017, 2022), Italy (2018), United States (2014) and returning for the first time since 2017, the Philippines (2016). In the 10-year history of the tournament, aside from the host nation, five other countries have participated in every tournament including: England, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

The Republic of Korea (Korea) are the most successful team in tournament history. In addition to four championships, the team has also finished in second on three occasions (2016, 2017, 2023). Last year in St. Catharines, Ont., Korea became the first team to win back-to-back championships in tournament history, winning by seven shots over Team Canada I and Spain.

Sweden have finished on the podium on four occasions including two runner-up finishes (2014, 2022) and two third place finishes (2015, 2017). The United States have also earned a second-place finish (2018) and two third place finishes (2016, 2024) along with being the inaugural champions. In addition to winning gold in 2023, Team Canada I has earned back-to-back runner up finishes in 2024 and 2025 along with a third-place finish in 2014. Spain earned a runner up finish in 2025, and Italy earned a third-place finish in 2014.

In addition to the Philippines, New Zealand will also return to compete for the first time since the inaugural championship in 2014. Hong Kong, China and the Republic of Ireland are also returning after not competing in 2025.

The following is the full list of countries that will be competing in the 11th playing of the championship: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada (Team I and Team II), Chinese Taipei, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, China, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.

In hosting this year’s championship, Brampton Golf Club becomes the third club to host multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships, joining The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont. (2015, 2017) and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. (2014, 2019, 2022).

Brampton Golf Club previously hosted the event in 2023, which marked Canada’s thrilling gold medal finish following a three-way battle with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Team Canada I, led by coach Jeff MacDonald, was represented by Vanessa Borovilos (Etobicoke, Ont.), Anna Huang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.).

The prestigious Brampton Golf Club has hosted a number of high-profile provincial and national championships. Brampton was named the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) Club of the Year in 2023 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

Practice rounds for the 72-hole competition will take place Monday, September 28 followed by opening ceremonies on Tuesday, September 29. Tournament play will begin on Wednesday, September 30 through to the final round on Saturday, October 3.

Admission to 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship is free for all spectators. For more information on the championship, please click here.

OAKVILLE, Ont. (February 5, 2026) – Golf Canada is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with BFL CANADA, which has become the Official Commercial Insurance Brokerage of Golf Canada. As part of this long-term collaboration, BFL CANADA will also serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of the 11th World Junior Girls Golf Championship to be hosted at the Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont. in September.

BFL CANADA is a trusted and leading commercial insurance brokerage firm with long-standing experience in servicing sports organizations. We are proud to officially welcome this Canadian flagship organization as the newest partner of Golf Canada.” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “The World Junior Girls Golf Championship brings together some of the top female amateur golfers from across the globe. It is only fitting that a company recognized and respected worldwide is now the Presenting Sponsor, and we look forward to continuing to elevate this special championship alongside BFL CANADA.”

“As a proud Canadian firm, partnering with Golf Canada gives BFL CANADA the opportunity to help grow the game across the country and champion the next generation of athletes through the World Junior Girls Golf Championship,” said Lisa Giannone, President and COO at BFL CANADA. “Our shared commitment to excellence, teamwork, and integrity makes this a natural partnership. This represents the beginning of a long-term strategic collaboration, with our teams being focused on developing comprehensive and exclusive solutions and on delivering long-term value to Golf Canada and its members.”

Golf Canada is also proud to announce that the Brampton Golf Club will host the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA. This marks the second time that Brampton will host the championship in the tournament’s history.

“We are incredibly honoured to be selected to host the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship for the second time. Brampton Golf Club has a proud tradition of hosting high level championships, and being trusted with this event again speaks to the strength of our course, our organization and our people,” said Boris Uvakov, General Manager, Brampton Golf Club. “Our volunteers, members and staff take great pride in showcasing the Club, and we are excited to welcome the next generation of elite junior golfers back to BGC.”

Brampton previously hosted the event in 2023, which marked Canada’s thrilling gold medal finish following a three-way battle with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Team Canada 1, led by coach Jeff MacDonald, was represented by Vanessa Borovilos (Etobicoke, Ont.), Anna Huang (Vancouver, B.C.) and Vanessa Zhang (Vancouver, B.C.). Denisa Vodickova of the Czech Republic won the individual title and tied the Brampton Golf Club women’s competitive course record with a 5-under 66 during the third round. The record was previously set by Brooke Henderson during the 2014 Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship.

“We are delighted to welcome BFL CANADA as the new Presenting Sponsor of the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, an event that in a short time has become one of the signature junior girls golf championships in the world. The tournament will greatly benefit from this partnership as we strive to deliver a world-class experience for everyone involved,” said Mary Beth McKenna, Director, Amateur Championships and Rules, Golf Canada. “We would also like to thank the Brampton Golf Club, its staff and membership for hosting this year’s tournament. Brampton is an incredible partner and supporter of amateur golf, and we look forward to returning to the site of the historic 2023 championship later this year.”

In hosting this year’s championship, Brampton becomes the third club to host multiple World Junior Girls Golf Championships, joining The Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont. (2015, 2017) and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. (2014, 2019, 2022).

The prestigious Brampton Golf Club has hosted a number of high-profile provincial and national championships. Brampton Golf Club was named the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) Club of the Year in 2023 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014. Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include current World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019, as well as Yuka Saso (competed for the Philippines), who won the 2016 World Junior title.

The 11th playing of the global showcase will take place from September 28 to October 3 and feature 23 countries, 24 teams, and 72 players competing for team and individual honours in Brampton, Ont. The individual champion will earn an exemption into the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open. The full field for the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, presented by BFL CANADA will be announced later this summer.

For more information on the World Junior Girls Golf Championship, please click here.

England’s Charlotte Naughton holds on to win individual honours with crucial par save on 18

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – The Republic of Korea (Korea) battled the swirling winds but successfully defended their title, becoming the first back-to-back champions in tournament history at the 2025 World Junior Girls Golf Championship at St. Catharines Golf & Country Club in St. Catharines, Ont., on Saturday.

Korea opened the final round with a 10-shot cushion but dropped a couple strokes early in the day to bring the field back into contention. In the end, they persevered through the elements to win the world championship for a record fourth time in the tournament’s ten-year history.

“This week they performed very well, especially the first one for Yeonseo Kim, it was her first time to come to Canada and the first time for a national team event but still she played tremendously,” said Korea Coach Min Naon. “Today, they knew their score, so they tried to not make big numbers, and it worked. It wasn’t an easy day for us, but they hung on to the end.”

On Saturday, Yun Seo Yang’s even par 72 and Seojin Park’s 1-over 73 counted towards the team’s total, with Korea finishing the tournament at 20-under (141-135-135-145-556), winning by seven strokes over past champions, Team Canada 1 and Spain.

This was the third year for both Naon and Park representing Korea at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and the coach was reflective on her time working with Park and last year’s individual champion, Soomin Oh.

“Very special to me. Seojin and Soomin were my first girls that I worked with, and they really love to come to Canada and Golf Canada, and we really appreciate it every year and I can see they’re growing up so that’s very good,” she said.

The win gives Korea two championships along with a runner-up finish in the three years that Naon has coached the team.

“We play many big tournaments but for me, this event is very special. Three years ago, when I came here, it was the first event, and winning again is very special for me.”

As Korea battled on Saturday, Team Canada 1 shot up the leaderboard led by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C.’s 3-under 69 and Shauna Liu’s even par 72. Canada continued to chip away at the lead, pulling to within five shots of the leaders as they made the turn on Saturday.

“We got off to a pretty good start today and when we made the turn we got it to 15-under and all the girls were playing really well and I looked and saw Korea was coming back maybe a little bit so there was a second there I thought maybe we could get this done, because I know the girls are capable of shooting a really low number,” said Team Canada 1 Coach Jeff MacDonald.

Like Naon, MacDonald was coaching in his third tournament with Team Canada 1 and have earned three successful podium finishes, winning gold in 2023 and consecutive runner-up finishes.

MacDonald praised his team’s depth and resiliency this week, “they’re great teammates. They really play for each other, which is great. Canada 2 had a great result this week, which is so encouraging for our program, it shows the depth that we have, and things are looking good.” Team Canada 1 was also represented by Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont.

Xing and MacDonald will also represent Canada at the World Amateur Team Championship in Singapore next month along with Vanessa Borovilos of Etobicoke, Ont. and Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C.

Team Canada 2 had their best finish in tournament history finishing in sixth place at 8-under and were led by Clara Ding of White Rock, B.C. who finished the tournament at 9-under and as runner-up in the individual component. Ding’s 1-under 71 and Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta.’s even par 72 counted for the team on Saturday. Team Canada 2 was also represented by Ruihan Kendria Wang of Vancouver, B.C.

Two-time champions, Spain shared runner-up honours with Canada 1 at 13-under. France and England tied for fourth at 9-under. Mexico (6-under), Italy (2-under), Colombia and Sweden (even par) rounded out the top 10 and all receive exemptions into next year’s championship.

The individual championship provided much drama in the final round as England’s Charlotte Naughton held on to win the gold medal and with it an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open.

“It feels amazing, I am actually speechless,” said Naughton shortly after having water dumped on her by her teammates on the 18th green. “I am really excited to play against the top golfers in the world,” she added in regard to her exemption.

Naughton opened the day with a two-shot lead over Kim but opened with bogey on No. 1 to tighten the leaderboard although not for very long. She carded back-to-back birdies on Nos. 2 and 3 to open a four-shot lead over Kim who bogeyed the third. Naughton’s lead increased to five with another birdie on No 6. Playing ahead of Naughton was Ding who moved into solo second and within four of the leader following a birdie of her own on No. 8.

Ding’s birdie at No. 12 coupled with a bogey from Naughton on 14 trimmed her lead to two with only few holes remaining. Ding later dropped a stroke on 18 to finish at 9-under. Naughton’s double bogey on the par 3 17th meant she was only carrying a one-shot lead heading to the 18th.

On the final hole, Naughton’s approach found a green side bunker. As the crowd watched in muted anticipation, Naughton’s perfect sand save gave her an opportunity to make par and win the title.

Putting had been the strongest part of her game all week in St. Catharines, and the flat stick did not fail her on 18 as she coolly rolled it in for the win.

“It was very stressful out there. I made a lot of up and downs and holed a few putts but towards the back nine I had a lot of chances, but the ball just wouldn’t go in the hole. So, when I knew I had to hole out it was a nice straight up hill putt, so it was good,” said a relieved Naughton.

Naughton finished the tournament at 10-under following rounds of 70-66-68-74-278 and while she has enjoyed a successful season, this win has moved to a prominent spot in her young career, “definitely number one,” she said with a big smile.

There won’t be much rest for Naughton as she will now head to the 2025 Junior Ryder Cup at Nassau Country Club and Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. next week to represent both England and Europe.

Adriana Garcia Terol (Spain), Lin and Park finished tied for third at 7-under. Nagore Martinez (Spain) and Kim finished tied for sixth at 6-under.

In total, a field of 23 teams and 69 players in total competed for team and individual honours. Naughton, Ding, Garcia Terol, Lin and Park will also earn exemptions into the 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, taking place at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ont., July 20-24, 2026.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States competed in the inaugural tournament in 2014. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia and Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden. Hye-Jin Choi from the Republic of Korea won both the 2015 team and individual championship at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and has earned several top five finishes on the LPGA Tour.

For the final team and individual leaderboard, following the 2025 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, please click here.

England’s Charlotte Naughton maintains individual lead, Yunseo Kim
two back after setting women’s competitive course record on Friday

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – The Republic of Korea (Korea) are looking to become the first country to repeat as champions, following another strong performance on Friday. Korea will take a 10-shot lead into the final round at the 2025 World Junior Girls Golf Championship at St. Catharines Golf & Country Club in St. Catharines, Ont.

For the second straight day, Korea was led by Yeonseo Kim who recorded a 7-under 65 to set the new women’s competitive course record at St. Catharines Golf and Country Club.

All three Korean players were under par again on Friday, with Yun Seo Yang’s 2-under 70 contributing to the team total of 9-under on the day, pushing the defending champions to 21-under overall and leading France by 10 strokes. Teammate Seojin Park carded a 1-under 71; the two lowest scores of the day count towards the team total.

“I am really proud of my team,” said Republic of Korea Coach Min Naon. “Some girls played their best round, and some did not but they hung on to the end and try to make no bogeys and wait for birdies.”

Even with a sizeable lead, Naon will talk to her team tonight and said they will “perform like it’s the first day” going into Saturday.

Spain got off to a hot start in the morning to pull even with Korea through the opening five holes, until Korea regained the lead through six and did not look back, increasing it to six strokes through the opening nine and eventually making it 10 as the third round came to a close.

Behind the leaders is a crowded leaderboard with France currently sitting second at 11-under, Team Canada 1 jumped into a tie for third with Spain at 10-under after firing a team combined 6-under on moving day. Team Canada 1 was led by Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C. who shot a 4-under 68 and Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont.’s 2-under 70. Team Canada 1 is also represented by Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont.

England was also hot on Friday, firing a combined 7-under to move to 10-under overall and into a tie with Canada 1 and Spain. Team Canada 2 currently sits in sixth at 7-under and was led by Clara Ding of White Rock, B.C., who recorded seven birdies on her way to a 6-under 66. Team Canada 2 is also represented by Eileen Park of Red Deer, Alta. and Ruihan Kendria Wang of Vancouver, B.C.

Ding is enjoying the experience of her first World Junior Girls Championship, after a busy summer having played in the CPKC Women’s Open last month in Mississauga, Ont.

“Playing a lot of different of events has given me a lot more experience and confidence which hopefully I can use to go forward,” said Ding. “It’s been a lot of fun, it’s really nice to have teammates and also Jenn being out here with us.”

Korea will play with France and England in the final three groups on Saturday, click here for the final round groups and tee times.

One day after tying the women’s competitive course record at St. Catharines, England’s Charlotte Naughton carded a 4-under 68 on Friday to move to 12-under for the championship and takes a two-shot lead over Kim into Saturday’s final round.

Naughton shook off an early bogey on No. 3 with back-to-back birdies on Nos. 5 and 6 and went on to add three more on the back nine. The bogey on three was the only blemish on her scorecard over the past two days.

The flat stick was working again for Naughton on Friday, holing two very large birdie putts as she continued to have good control over her pace.

“It was a bit of a different round today I think…didn’t hit as many greens so short game was very good today, so I saved myself a lot,” added Naughton as early morning winds made for some tougher conditions for the field.

Heading into the final round, Naughton will focus on “sticking to her game plan and trying her best.”

In hot pursuit of the leader is Kim, who’s record-setting round was highlighted by seven birdies including five straight from Nos. 5 through 9. The round of 65 was also a personal best for Kim who is representing Korea for the first time in her young career.

“She is really proud of herself and to represent Korea,” said Kim through coach Min Naon.

Naon added that Kim “felt good about her putting” and that coupled with hitting a lot of greens through solid iron play and her focus contributed to her low round.

While chasing Naughton and the individual lead, nothing will change for Kim heading into Saturday, “she will not think about the result and just do her best until the end,” added Naon.

The duo will be playing together in the final group off the first tee at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday.

Ding and Park are tied for third at 8-under, with Nagore Martinez of Spain in fifth at 6-under.

In total, a field of 23 teams, 69 players in total are competing for the team and individual championships. The individual champion will receive an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open, taking place at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta., August 17-23, 2026. The top three players and ties will also earn exemptions into the 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, taking place at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ont., July 20-24, 2026.

Several players who have competed in the World Junior Girls Golf Championship have gone on to great success on the LPGA Tour. Canadian Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner and Canada’s winningest professional golfer, finished fourth in the individual competition at the inaugural championship in 2014.

Other notable competitors who went on to become LPGA Tour winners include Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand who won back-to-back World Junior titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as Yuka Saso of the Philippines who won the 2016 World Junior title. 2023 CPKC Women’s Open winner, Megan Khang of the United States competed in the inaugural tournament in 2014. Other former World Junior competitors who have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour include Hannah Green of Australia and Maja Stark and Linn Grant of Sweden. Hye-Jin Choi from the Republic of Korea won both the 2015 team and individual championship at the World Junior Girls Golf Championship and has earned several top five finishes on the LPGA Tour.

For the both the team and individual leaderboard, following the third round of the 2025 World Junior Girls Golf Championship, please click here.