2026 YouFirst Financial Charity Golf Classic Raises $18,000 for Junior Squash in Ontario

The 2026 YouFirst Financial Charity Golf Classic returned to Woodington Lake Golf Club on Friday, September 11, bringing together the Ontario squash community for another incredible day of golf, fundraising, and celebrating the start of a new squash season.

Now in its 23rd year, this event continues a tradition that began in 2002 when Mark Sachvie and Lolly Gillen launched the tournament with one goal in mind: to raise funds that help grow junior squash across Ontario. More than two decades later, that mission is stronger than ever.

Thanks to the generosity of our golfers, sponsors, prize donors, online auction bidders, and volunteers, we raised $18,000 in support of Squash Ontario's sport development initiatives.

Every dollar raised through this event is invested back into squash in Ontario, helping us deliver programs that make the sport more accessible and create opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. Funds from this year's event will support initiatives including our Mini-Court Tour, school squash programming, women and girls programming, Mixed Abilities squash, junior development opportunities, and other outreach programs across the province. Events like the Charity Golf Classic play a vital role in ensuring we can continue supporting clubs, coaches, athletes, and communities throughout Ontario. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to this year's success.

2026 Tournament Winners

Please join us in congratulating this year's winners!

Men's Foursome

  • Kimesh Chetty, Yeshale Chetty, Tony Chetty, James R Van Staveren

Mixed Foursome

  • Ken Khan, Rav Gill, Mark Allen, Erin Allen

Women's Foursome

  • Kelly Kuru, Nicole Garon, Laura Savage, Sandra Shaw

Contest Winners

  • Longest Drive (Men): Kimesh Chetty

  • Longest Drive (Women): Rebecca Hazell

  • Closest to the Pin: James R Van Staveren

  • 50/50 Putting Contest: Aaron Rodrigues

  • NFP Draw Winner: Pat Richardson

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

A special thank you goes out to our title sponsor, YouFirst Financial, for their continued commitment to Squash Ontario as an Annual Corporate Partner. We are also incredibly grateful to all of our hole sponsors and community partners whose support helped make this event possible.

2026 Hole Sponsors

Thank you as well to everyone who donated prizes, contributed auction items, purchased raffle tickets, bid in our online auction, and volunteered their time throughout the day. The support from our squash community continues to be truly remarkable.

We hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic day on the course, and we look forward to seeing you again next year for the 24th annual Charity Golf Classic!

We’re thrilled to recognize YouFirst Financial for their continued support as Squash Ontario’s Annual Corporate Partner and for returning once again as the title sponsor of this year’s Charity Golf Classic.

Leading the charge is President and Portfolio Manager Simon Chun, a familiar face on the courts at Mayfair Lakeshore and Mayfair Parkway. Whether he's rallying with new players, challenging intermediates, or (cheerfully!) falling to seasoned pros, Simon brings unmatched energy and enthusiasm to every game.

YouFirst Financial is a 100% independent, family-owned financial services firm, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for private clients and trusts across Canada. As fiduciaries, they prioritize their clients’ interests above all else, providing professional judgment and customized strategies to build and preserve wealth, free from conflicts of interest.

To celebrate this partnership, YouFirst Financial invites the squash community to connect for a Financial Fitness Scorecard — a complimentary, no-obligation assessment of your investments and financial strategy. Think of it as a quick, professional checkup to see how “match-ready” your finances are, with clear, actionable suggestions to help you reach your goals.

Contact Simon at simon@youfirstfinancial.com, 416-655-9153, or challenge him to a match on the squash court — winner chooses the next investment topic!