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see also: Michelle Xing, View results for Canadian Women's Amateur, Riverside Country Club
Michelle Xing clears the field at the 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur with steady play at Riverside
Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont., a standout junior committed to UCLA’s Class of 2026, claimed the Canadian Women’s Amateur title on Friday with a final‑round 71 to finish at 2‑under‑par 286. Her steady four‑round performance—four consecutive rounds in the low 70s—underscored her poise and precision.
Macy Pate of Winston‑Salem, N.C., entering her junior year at Wake Forest and already a decorated collegiate star, finished tied for second at +2 (290) after a closing 70. She shared that position with EunSeo Choi of New Zealand, who ended at the same score.
Kaitlyn Schroeder (Jacksonville, Fla.) and Anna Iwanaga (Japan) tied for fourth at +3 (291). Vanessa Borovilos of Toronto followed in solo sixth at +4 (292), while the leaderboard featured junior stars from across six countries in the top 10.
Xing's victory adds her name to a storied list of champions and reinforces her status as one of Canada’s top junior players. Pate’s strong finish confirms her upward trajectory on the collegiate stage as she prepares for another standout season at Wake Forest.
ROTHESAY, N.B. — July 21, 2025
A century-old tradition continues this week as 156 of the world’s best female amateur golfers arrive at The Riverside Country Club for the 111th playing of the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. The tournament begins Tuesday, July 22, with four rounds of stroke play concluding Friday, July 25.
The event is among the oldest and most prestigious women’s amateur championships in the world. First played in 1901 at Royal Montreal Golf Club with just three competitors, it now draws a global field and awards its champion the coveted Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup, a trophy steeped in history and meaning.
This year’s field includes 41 players ranked inside the top 500 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), with ten in the top 100. Representing nine Canadian provinces and eight international countries, the championship boasts both national depth and global reach.
Nine more Team Canada players join the field, including 2021 champion Lauren Zaretsky (Thornhill, Ont.).
The field also includes recent Provincial Amateur champions from across Canada, adding further depth and local pride.
The championship follows a 72-hole stroke play format, with a cut to the low 70 and ties after 36 holes. The first two rounds also determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. Each province fields a three-player squad, and the two lowest daily scores count toward the team total.
Team Ontario is aiming for a third consecutive title after defeating Alberta and British Columbia by three shots in 2024.
Founded in 1897, Riverside Country Club is a Donald Ross-designed gem nestled along the Kennebecasis River. Known for its strategic green complexes and timeless layout, the private club offers a picturesque and challenging test for Canada’s top female amateurs.
“We are incredibly proud to welcome such an elite field to Riverside,” said Jason Porter, General Manager. “This championship celebrates not just competition, but the legacy of women’s golf in Canada. Our entire community is ready to deliver a memorable experience for all involved.”
Legends like Marlene Streit (11-time champion), Lisa Meldrum (three-time consecutive winner), and Mary Ann Hayward (oldest winner at age 44) have all left their mark on this championship. In recent years, future LPGA stars including Ariya Jutanugarn, Brooke Henderson, and Jennifer Kupcho have emerged as Canadian Women’s Amateur winners.
Beyond the trophy and national prestige, the 2025 champion will receive automatic exemptions into:
Fans can follow live scoring and updates at golfcanada.ca.
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Canada | 1000 | 73-71-71-71=286 | |
| T2 | Winston-Salem, NC | 700 | 68-74-78-70=290 | |
| T2 | , New Zealand | 700 | 71-75-69-75=290 | |
| T4 | , Japan | 500 | 73-73-75-70=291 | |
| T4 | Jacksonville, FL | 500 | 70-73-73-75=291 |
72 hole stroke play championship with a cut to the low 70 and ties after two rounds. This competition is open to female amateur golfers who are members of a golf club belonging to Golf Canada or holds a Gold membership with Golf Canada or clubs in ot...
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