Toronto, ON – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is proud to announce its official global qualifying partnership with the prestigious ‘Champion of Champions’ World Championship, the world’s largest junior champions invitational, held annually at the iconic Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland. 

This exciting partnership will grant the CJGA 70 annual player exemptions—for both boys and girls—beginning in 2026. Even more exciting, for the balance of the 2025 season, the CJGA will be allotting 60 exemptions to deserving junior golfers through its national competitive series to qualify for this world-class event in 2026. 

This relationship was initiated by Luiz Martins, PGA of Brazil and PGA of Canada member, who brought this unique opportunity to the CJGA. Luiz, a long-time friend of the CJGA and one of its International Junior Golf Ambassadors, continues to be a driving force in expanding global opportunities for Canadian junior golfers. 

Taking place from July 21–23, 2026, at the 5-star Lough Erne Resort—former home of Rory McIlroy as its touring professional and host of the G8 World Leaders Summit—the Championship will welcome 250 junior champions from over 40 countries. Endorsed by golf legend Gary Player, this elite tournament represents the pinnacle of international junior competition. 

“We are thrilled and honoured to join forces with the ‘Champion of Champions’ World Championship,” said Shayne Dysart, Director of Operations, and Earl Fritz, CEO for the CJGA. “We’re especially grateful to Luiz Martins for opening this door and helping Canadian juniors gain access to one of the most prestigious stages in junior golf. Awarding 60 exemptions for the rest of 2025 adds immediate excitement and momentum heading into 2026.” 

This international partnership builds on the CJGA’s expanding global network, which includes affiliations with the Mexico Junior Golf Association, PGA of Brazil, Bermuda Golf Association, Jamaica PGA/Junior Golf Association, San Diego Junior Golf Association (Junior Worlds), Fife Golf of Scotland, and the Junior Girls America Cup – Team Alberta/British Columbia. 

“We’re delighted to welcome the CJGA on board as an official worldwide qualifying partner,” said Michael Gallagher, Tournament Director of the Champion of Champions. “Canada continues to produce outstanding young golfers, and this partnership ensures they now have a direct pathway to one of the most prestigious stages in global junior golf.” 

For CJGA players, this isn’t just a tournament—it’s an international stage to compete, grow, and connect with elite junior golfers from around the world. 

For more information, please visit: https://linktr.ee/championofchampions www.cjga.com 

Media Contact:

Shayne Dysart, Director of Operations & Communications, Canadian Junior Golf Association

shayne.dysart@cjga.com 

About the CJGA: The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing world-class competition and development opportunities for junior golfers across Canada. The CJGA supports young athletes in achieving their personal and athletic goals through a multi-stage