LEVIS, Que.\u2014 The field is set for the 2026 Canadian University\/College Championship, presented by BDO. The University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds look to continue dominance and defend their titles in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s team divisions, from June 16-19 at Golf La Temp\u00eate in L\u00e9vis, Que.<\/p>\n
Twenty men\u2019s teams and 12 women\u2019s teams consisting of 156 players will make up the field for the 22nd playing of the Canadian University\/College Championship.<\/p>\n
The 72-hole event features both individual and team competitions, with exemptions into the 120th Canadian Men\u2019s Amateur Championship and 112th Canadian Women\u2019s Amateur Championship (2026) \u2013 awarded to the individual winners of each respective division. In addition, the winning men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Invitationals.<\/p>\n
Following the third round, the field will be cut to the low nine men\u2019s\u00a0teams and the low six women\u2019s teams, or any team within 15\u00a0shots of the lead.\u00a0 Individuals within five shots of third place will also make the cut, or any player within the top 10.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to welcome the top players in Canadian collegiate golf for the 22nd playing of the Canadian University\/College Championship in L\u00e9vis, Quebec next week,\u201d said Conor Doyle, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. \u201cWe\u2019d like to thank Andr\u00e9 Raymond and the staff at Golf La Temp\u00eate for their tireless efforts in ensuring all competitors have an unforgettable experience at their exceptional club and we thank them for their continued commitment in support amateur golf in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n
UBC enters the tournament as reigning champions in both divisions. The Thunderbirds women\u2019s team seeks to capture their ninth straight win, and the men\u2019s team look to complete the three-peat. Julia Alexander-Carew of Oakville, Ont. will return to defend her individual title. Last year, Alexander-Carew finished the tournament at 7-under, four shots clear of Jessica Ng and Una Chou, both of UBC to win medalist honours.<\/p>\n
For the fourth time the Canadian University\/College Championship will be returning to the province of Quebec and the first time at Golf La Temp\u00eate. Golf La Temp\u00eate opened in 2005 and is known for the exceptional quality of its golf courses, facilities, premium services and innovative character. The club previously hosted two international events, the 2009 Telus World Skins Game and the 2014 Quebec Championship an official PGA Tour Champions event. With the opening of its brand-new South Course (Parcours Sud), Golf La Temp\u00eate has recently completed a major expansion, elevating the club to a 36-hole championship facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe student athletes arriving at Golf La Temp\u00eate in June come from every corner of Canada, and each one has earned their spot through a full college season. That reality guides every decision we make as we prepare, from course conditions to every detail of the experience,\u201d said Andr\u00e9 Raymond, Co-Founder and General Manager, Golf La Temp\u00eate. \u201cWith our new South course ready to receive them, they\u2019ll find a demanding and fair test, worthy of the most important week of their season. For our entire team at La Temp\u00eate, it\u2019s a tremendous source of pride to host this championship, the first of three national events we\u2019ll welcome in partnership with Golf Canada over the next eight years.\u201d<\/p>\n