Team Canada ties for lead at World Junior Girls Golf Championships

Team Canada I is tied for the lead at the 2026 World Junior Girls Golf Championships following the opening round in Brampton, Ontario. Canada and the United States both recorded collective rounds of 7-under par, establishing a three-shot lead over Sweden.

Langley golfer Clairey Lin led the Canadian charge with a 5-under 66, tying the women’s competitive course record at Brampton Golf Club. Her performance joined previous records set by Brooke Henderson and Denisa Vodickova. Other contributors for Team Canada I included Shauna Liu, who shot a 2-under 69, and Nobelle Park, who finished with an even par 71.

Team Canada I coach Jeff MacDonald noted that while the team struggled to score on the front nine, a strong performance on the back nine—totaling 7-under—secured their position at the top of the leaderboard.