On April 27, 2026, the Ontario Golf Superintendents' Association (OGSA), alongside the team at Ambassador Golf Club, proudly hosted participants for this year’s CAN/AM Challenge.
The day would not have been possible without the efforts of host superintendent Ryan Campbell and his crew, whose hard work and attention to detail ensured the course was in outstanding condition for play. Equal thanks go to the Pro Shop staff, who kept things running smoothly – organizing teams efficiently and getting golfers to their starting holes for the 10:00 a.m. shotgun start.
While the wind made its presence known, the weather ultimately cooperated enough that players were able to enjoy a full day on the course and return from their rounds dry and in great spirits.
Off the course, the experience was just as memorable. A special shoutout goes to the Chef and kitchen team, who kept participants well fueled from start to finish.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s event and helped make it such a success. Congratulations to Team USA for taking home the trophy – we’ll get em’ next time, Canada! Until then, we look forward to seeing everyone next year on the other side of the border.
Can-Am Tournament Results Summary
Team Competition
Note: Scoring was determined by a blind draw format. U.S. teams were randomly paired against multiple Canadian teams, and results were scored accordingly. While Canada had strong representation, the blind draw format influenced overall matchups and outcomes.
Low Gross Winners
Team Canada
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1st Place Low Gross: Trevor Hunter, Ontario Seed Co. & Matt Legg, Syngenta
Score: 72
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2nd Place Low Gross: Joel Archambault, BrettYoung & Joel Johnston, West Haven G&CC
Score: 74
Team USA
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1st Place Low Gross: Scott Grego, Capillary Bunkers & Chester VandenBerg, Corteva Agriscience
Score: 63
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2nd Place Low Gross: Grant Kieft, MiGCSA & Dr. Kevin Frank, Michigan State University
Score: 70
Low Net Winners
Team Canada
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1st Place Low Net: Mark Prieur, James Dick Construction & Ryan Campbell, Ambassador GC
Score: 61
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2nd Place Low Net: Sean Maas, Lake Shore Sand Co. & Aaron Yeagers, Falk
Score: 64
Team USA
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1st Place Low Net: Wade Beaudoin, St. Thomas G&CC & Greig Barker, Essex G&CC (played as honorary U.S. participants)
Score: 64
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2nd Place Low Net: Adam LaFrance, MiGCSA & Douglas Ware, City of Levonia, Golf Division
Score: 65
Specialty Contest Winners
Closest to the Rope
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#7 (Canada): Chris Andrejicka, OGSA Past President, Retired Superintendent (Essex G&CC).
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#11 (USA): Dr. Katerina Jordan, University of Guelph (played as an honorary U.S. participant)
Longest Drive
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Canada – Hole #6: Bryan Hunter, Seven Lakes Golf & Estates
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USA – Hole #13: Andrew Sarokin, Tacit Golf
Skins Game Winners
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Mark Prieur, James Dick Construction: Hole #3
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Steve Forrest, Hills-Forrest-Smith (Golf Course Architects): Hole #9
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Chris Nelson, Target Specialty Products: Hole #16
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Grant Kieft, MiGCSA: Hole #7
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Matt Legg, Syngenta: Hole #14