We are looking forward to our 2017 competitions in the Toronto area for the coming season!
This year we have planned 3 tournaments to be played at 3 distinctively different courses; all are very popular favourites. Dates and locations are as follow:

Season Opening Tournament was held:
Saturday 27 May
Wyndance, Uxbridge, Ontario
Located at 450 Durham Road 21: from Hwy 404 exit at Bloomington Road East/Hwy 47 to traffic lights in Goodwood, turn right onto Goodwood Road/Regional Road 21, clubhouse entrance is on left side past 4th Concession.

The first course in Canada designed by Greg Norman, is meticulously shaped to take advantage of the original terrain and sandy rock faces of the reclaimed gravel pit upon which it was built. Large waste bunkers, loose rock outcroppings, convey the aura of playing the American south-west. Visually stunning!

Closest to the Hole Competition
Played at the 158 yard, par 3, 3rd hole Winner: Mike KOCUR.

Longest Drive competition
Winner: Mike KOCUR.

Net Stableford category
Winner: Mike KOCUR, 18 hdcp, gross score of 90, for 36 points,
Runner-up: Bohdan KUSHNIR, 13 hdcp, gross score of 87, for 34 points.

Gross Stableford category
Winner: Slav DYVONIAK, 5 hdcp, gross score of 78, for 30 points,
Runner-up: Andy KISIL Andy, 6 hdcp, gross score of 80, for 29 points.

Handicaps to be modified
Michael BKREPAKEVICH, from 22 to 24
Max TROJAN, from 20 to 22.

For a look at the Scoresheet, please see: 2017 Scoresheet.

Season's Second Tournament was held:
Saturday 12 August
Glencairn Golf Club, Halton Hills, Ontario
Located at 9807 Regional Road 25: west of Toronto, from Hwy 401, exit at Hwy 25 (Exit 320, Milton), take Hwy 25 north a short distance past Campbellville Road, clubhouse entrance is on right (east) side.

It’s been said that Glencairn is the closest you’ll come to Scotland without crossing the Atlantic. From the moment you pass the stone gates and wind your way between rock fences to the majestic multi-turreted clubhouse, you will feel like you just arrived at a Scottish links. Designed by Thomas McBroom, Glencairn’s 27 links-style holes are punctuated by steep pot bunkers and framed by fescue that waves menacingly in the ever-present wind that buffets the Halton Hills. Burns (narrow meandering streams) cut through the heaving landscape of the Niagara Escarpment. You’ll have to be creative on the tight lies that surround the mammoth undulating greens.

Net Stableford category
Winner: Vince GARISTO, 16 hdcp, gross score of 87, for 38 points,
Runner-up: Paul KUSHNIRENKO, 20 hdcp, gross score of 91, for 38 points.

Gross Stableford category
Winner: Slav DYVONIAK, 5 hdcp, gross score of 79, for 31 points,
Runner-up: Andy KISIL Andy, 6 hdcp, gross score of 82, for 29 points.

Handicaps to be modified
Vince GARISTO, from 16 to 15
Paul KUSHNIRENKO, from 20 to 19
Andrew PINCHAK from 11 to 10.

For a look at the Scoresheet, please see: 2017 Scoresheet.

Season Finale Championship Tournament
and Annual General Meeting was held:
Saturday 9 September
The Club at Bond Head: The South Course, Bond Head, Ontario
Located at 4805 7th Line, Beeton: from Hwy 400 exit west at Simcoe Road 88, pass thru town of Bond Head at Hwy 27, continue for 1 km – clubhouse is on left (south) side.

The South Course is links-style, with wide fairways features, and gaping bunkers.

Gross Stableford category
Winner: Slav DYVONIAK, 5 hdcp, gross score of 81, for 28 points,
Runner-up: Bohdan KUSHNIR, 13 hdcp, gross score of 86, for 22 points.

Net Stableford category
Winner: Mark KUSHNIRENKO, 29 hdcp, gross score of 99, for 38 points,
Runner-up: Walter KRAUS, 19 hdcp, gross score of 90, for 37 points.

Closest to the Hole Competition
Played at the challenging 103 yard, par 3, 5th hole
Winner: Slav DYVONIAK (within 4 feet)

Longest Drive competition
Winner: Paul KUSHNIRENKO (ball go far)

Handicaps to be modified
Alex KOMARNYCKY, from 15 to 14 hdcp
Mark KUSHNIRENKO, from 29 to 28 hdcp

Prize draw winners - Clublink vouchers for free foursomes
Borys BUHEL
Al BABAIPOUR
Jerry Yaremovich

For a look at the Scoresheet, please see: 2017 Scoresheet.

Champion Golfers for 2017
Although our events are open to all, our members will enjoy lower cost of participation and value-added benefits. To be eligible for the Championship awards, you must be a Member in good standing. As in previous years, our individual Net Stableford and Gross Stableford Champion Golfers for 2017 are determined by combining the player’s best score from the first season tournaments combined with the Finale tournament score.

2017 Champion Net Stableford category,
Winner: Slav DYVONIAK
Runner-up: Bohdan KUSHNIR

2017 Champion Gross Stableford category,
Winner: Mark KUSHNIRENKO,
Runner-up: Vince GARISTO.

The scores of all competitors can be found by clicking the following link:
2017 Season Tournament Scoresheet.

The UGAC, established in 2001, is based on the model of longstanding Ukrainian golf associations in Australia and the United States, the latter Ukrainian Golf Association of Great Britain, the Ukrainian Golf Team in Germany, and now most recently the Golf Association of Ukraine.

The UGAC has founding members in Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg and is looking to offer golfing opportunities to Ukrainians from across Canada. The UGAC has three main goals. Firstly, the association will organize competitive golfing among our membership staging an annual Canadian individual championship. Secondly, within this competitive context, will provide opportunities for social networking and camaraderie within the broad Ukrainian community in Canada. Thirdly, and most far reaching, is to participate in international golfing events with our parallel golf associations across the world.

Membership is open to Canadians of Ukrainian ancestry, those who have familial relations, and those who through their association with Ukrainians, may be appointed as "honourary Ukrainians". The minimum age to participate is 16. To register for membership, complete the Membership Registration Form as found on our web site at www.ugolf.ca or click here. Younger players are eligible for Junior membership.

Although our events are open to all, our members will enjoy lower cost of participation and value-added benefits. As in previous years, our individual Net Stableford and Gross Stableford Champion Golfers for 2008 will be determined by combining the player’s best score from the first 2 season tournaments with the Finale tournament score.

Ukrainian World Golf Challenge 9
Scotland 2017 Tournament  was held:
Sunday, 23 July - Sunday, 30 July2017
The Marriott Dalmahoy, Kirknewton, Edinburgh, Scotland

When you think golf and you think back to when the game was first played you automatically think Scotland. So where better to hold the 9th Ukrainian World Golf Challenge than in the home of golf? Scotland has some of the best courses in the world with a fine mixture of links and parkland there is something to suit everyone’s’ tastes and test all abilities. Scotland is not only famous though for its golf as its heritage is world renowned and beautifully picturesque. From the deepest Lochs to the highest Glens you'll find plenty to see and do whilst relaxing and enjoying your stay. On the outskirts of Edinburgh we will enjoy 7 nights of luxury accommodation and service at The Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel & Country Club. This fine manor house will be our base from which we will explore the delights of Scotland. This week-long event promises to not only continue the tradition of excellence set by previous challenges in Prague, China, Germany, Vancouver, Australia, Hawaii, Spain, and Florida, but also to give you a uniquely Scottish cultural and golfing experience at the birthplace of golf.

For details refer to the UGAC website at www.ugolf.ca
and refer to the SCOTLAND 2017 Newsletter.

Visit the 2017 Scotland page for more info...