GAG — Great Lakes Amateur Golf
Who We Are
GAG is a youth-focused amateur golf platform built for the next generation of golf players.
Based in the Great Lakes region of Canada, GAG is dedicated to connecting young golf players, universities, coaches, golf clubs, sponsors and golf organizations through high-level amateur competition, player development and international exchange.
Our focus is on young golf players aged 16–25, particularly those moving from junior and university golf toward elite amateur and professional golf.
GAG is not simply about organizing tournaments. We are building a platform where young golf players can compete at a higher level, challenge themselves against stronger opponents, connect with universities and the wider golf community, and discover new opportunities to take their game further.
- GAG is a platform.
- GAG is a community.
- GAG is a pathway.
Our Vision
Rooted in the Great Lakes. Connected to the World.
The Great Lakes are where GAG begins. From this region, GAG aims to build connections between young golf players in Canada and the rest of the world.
We want young golf players to have more opportunities to play, compete, connect and grow.
Dream big. Play GAG.
Our Mission
Building a Better Platform for Young Golf Players.
GAG's mission is to create a professional, competitive and inclusive platform for the next generation of golf players.
01
Build Great Competition
We organize high-level amateur golf competitions with professional standards, clear rules and rigorous tournament operations.
02
Develop Young Golf Players
We support young golf players as they progress from junior and university golf toward elite amateur and professional competition.
03
Connect Universities & Golf
We connect universities, golf teams, players, coaches, clubs and organizations to create more opportunities for young golf players.
04
Connect Golf Players to the World
We bring together young golf players from Canada and around the world through tournaments, university events and international exchange.
Our Story
It Started With a Simple Idea.
Golf is a global sport. But for many young golf players, the path from junior and university golf to higher-level competition is not always clear.
Young golf players need opportunities to compete. They need stronger competition. They need professional tournaments. They need connections with universities, coaches and other players. And they need a platform that can connect them to the wider world of golf.
GAG was created with this idea in mind. We believe young golf players deserve a platform that is different from a traditional golf association and different from a purely commercial tournament.
- Young, but never casual.
- Professional, but never old-fashioned.
- International, while remaining rooted in the Great Lakes.
We are starting in the Great Lakes. Our ambition is to build, step by step, a tournament system, player community and development platform for the next generation of golf players.
Our Values
Youthful
We believe in the energy, ambition, creativity and competitive spirit of young people. GAG should feel like their platform — a place where young golf players want to compete, connect and grow.
Professional
We want GAG to be the most professional platform in amateur golf. From tournament operations and player services to competition rules, scoring and communications, every detail matters.
Precise
Golf is built on rules, fairness and integrity. We respect the rules. We respect the competition. We respect the players. And we respect every result.
Young in Spirit. Professional in Competition. Serious in Standards.
Our Governance
Professional. Fair. Transparent.
GAG believes that great competition requires great standards.
- Fair Play
- Every player deserves a fair opportunity to compete.
- Rules & Standards
- Competition must be governed by clear and consistent standards.
- Integrity
- We respect the traditions and values of the game.
- Transparency
- Important competition information should be clear and accessible.
- Accountability
- We take responsibility for our decisions, our competitions and our commitments.
Great competition starts with great standards.
GAG Youth Golf Fund
Investing in the Next Generation.
Talent should not be limited by opportunity.
The GAG Youth Golf Fund is designed to support young golf players and the development of youth golf.
- Player Competition
- International Exchange
- University Golf
- Youth Golf Development
- Player Development
Give young golf players a chance to go further.