THE NGA

The Northern Golf Association, founded in 1926, is a non profit organization representing golfers and golf courses across Northeastern Ontario. Our 36 member clubs span a vast region, covering the territorial districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Sudbury, and Timiskaming. Led by an experienced Board of Directors, the NGA’s mission is to support and grow the game through competition, programming, coordination, and outreach. The NGA is a proud regional association of Golf Ontario and Golf Canada.

Each season, the NGA conducts the the Northern Ontario Amateur. The championship has been a respected tradition since our inauguration and has been held every year except for three during World War II and one during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2026 Amateur will be hosted at Timberwolf Golf Club on June 6th & 7th.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MASTER SCHEDULE

NORTHERN AMATEUR

NGA100

The Northern Golf Association is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.

Our Centennial Logo pays tribute to Northern Ontario’s mining and railway heritage, foundations that helped shape our golfing community over the past century.

Throughout the season, we will share stories and milestones that honor the people and clubs that built our legacy.

Join us on September 24 at Idylwylde Golf & Curling Club for our Centennial Celebration. The event will feature a look back at our history, updates from association leaders, food and refreshments, and the inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

We are seeking sponsors and supporters to help make this event a success. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or attending, please contact Riley at rbridge@golfontario.ca.

More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

2026 Northern Amateur

The 2026 Northern Ontario (NGA) Amateur and Golf Ontario Qualifiers will take place at Timberwolf Golf Club on June 6th and 7th. The event will feature four divisions and bring together top players from across the region.

The 7,100-yard course will provide a challenging test and has previously hosted both the Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the Ontario Junior Boys Championship. This will mark the Wolf’s second time hosting the Northern Amateur.

Registrations are now live and limited! Sign up today for what should be an awesome weekend. See links attached.

Master Schedule

Each season, the NGA releases a schedule of golf events taking place across Northern Ontario. The schedule includes member club tournaments, development and programming opportunities, and championship dates organized by the NGA, Golf Ontario, Golf Canada, and the PGA of Northern Ontario.

FULL SCHEDULE