By the time Chris Crisologo stood on the tee at the 18th hole of the 2025 Osprey Valley Open, tied for 10th and chasing a breakthrough finish, the amiable Canadian had already packed a resume that would rival some tour veterans — even if few outside of British Columbia knew his name.

“I’ve never been the loudest guy out there,” Crisologo once told Golf Canada. “But I’ve always believed if I just keep showing up, good things will come.”

Born in Vancouver and raised in Richmond, Crisologo’s journey into elite golf didn’t begin with a bang. A multi-sport athlete in high school, he described his junior career as basically average. He began playing in golf tournaments at age 8 and decided to focus solely on the game in his Grade 11 years. Golf, he believes, wasn’t even the sport he excelled at the most.”

“I played a lot (of golf), but not enough to get a scholarship to D1. I was a big runner and a lot of my friends can attest to the fact I was a multi-sport athlete,” Crisologo said in an interview with Okanagan Newspaper Group. “Simon Fraser gave me the opportunity to develop into the golfer that I am today.”

Simon Fraser University, is a small but ambitious NCAA Division II school nestled on Burnaby Mountain. There, he etched his name into history: the first SFU golfer to earn All-American honours in all four of his college seasons (2015–2018). He graduated with a degree in Psychology.

The numbers back it up. During his time at SFU, Crisologo maintained a scoring average under 71 in three consecutive seasons, winning multiple collegiate events and dominating the GNAC (Great Northwest Athletic Conference), where he was a four-time First Team selection and multiple-time Player of the Year.

In 2018, he reached a new level, capturing the South American Amateur Championship in Chile — becoming the first Canadian male ever to win the prestigious international title.

“It was a surreal moment,” he recalled later. “The Canadian flag going up down in Santiago — it just reminded me this game is truly global.”

That same year, he played in the RBC Canadian Open, making the cut and finishing as low amateur — earning the Gary Cowan Award. His massive 364-yard drive on one hole turned heads, hinting at untapped power beneath his calm demeanour. He returned to the Canadian Open the following year, but missed the cut.

“I wasn’t as star struck as I thought I’d be,” he recalls. “I like to play in front of a crowd, especially one that supports me. I got to cross paths with guys like Rory (McIlroy) and Dustin Johnson, the year he won. You can really feel the vibe of the tournament, but you’re there to compete.”

Like many top Canadian amateurs, the next step — turning professional — brings its own set of challenges.

The Professional Grind: Crisologo turned pro in 2019, debuting at the Vancouver Open. Since then, he’s been a regular on PGA Tour Canada (now PGA Tour Americas), collecting a handful of strong finishes — most notably:

• T10 – Osprey Valley Open (2025)

• T8 – Fortinet Cup Championship (2024)

•T5 – Elk Ridge Sask. Open (2024)

• T7 – ATB Classic, Edmonton (2022)

While he’s yet to crack a PGA Tour or Korn Ferry breakthrough, his steady play has kept him relevant. As of late 2025, his career earnings sit around US$26,000.

He also remains a member of Golf Canada’s Young Pro Squad, part of the national development pipeline that previously nurtured stars like Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, and Adam Hadwin.

Still, the margins are razor-thin. In December 2024, Crisologo missed advancing past Stage II of PGA Tour QSchool by just three strokes — a tough break, but a familiar one in the life of a touring pro.

“You’ve got to wear the misses and just keep showing up,” he said in a local interview after the round. “That’s the job. That’s the beauty and the battle.”

What’s Next?: As of late 2025, Crisologo is still battling for status on PGA Tour Americas, relying on Monday qualifiers and sponsor’s exemptions. But those who know him — and those who’ve watched him work quietly through Canadian winters and cross-continent travel — believe his story is far from over.

He might not have the flashiest swing or biggest social media following, but Chris Crisologo represents something enduring in golf: perseverance without pretense.

He admits pro golf is a grind, but he has a terrific attitude.

“There’s no stability in what we do… that’s something that crosses every pro golfer’s mind. But, at the same time, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime to do what it is that we do. How many golfers are there in the world and how many hold status on PGA-sanctioned tours? There’s so few of us out there and it’s a gentle reminder to me.”