UBC Thunderbirds look to continue historic run at Canadian University / College Championship presented by BDO on home soil in Kamloops

Stimpmeter · June 2, 2025, 5:15pm

Kamloops B.C. – A year removed from their program sweep of the tournament, the UBC Thunderbirds return to defend their titles alongside several other contenders from across the nation at the 2025 Canadian University / College Championship, presented by BDO.

19 men’s teams and 13 women’s teams comprising of 150 players will make up the field at Rivershore Golf Links in Kamloops, B.C. for the 21st playing of the championship set to unfold June 2 – 6.

The 72-hole event features individual and team competition, with exemptions into Golf Canada events including each of the 2025 Canadian Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships – awarded to the low male / female individual medalist – as well as the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Invitationals – awarded to the winning team from each division.

Following the conclusion of the third round, the field will be trimmed down to the top nine men’s teams and top six women’s teams, including any squad within 10 shots of the lead. Individuals within 10 shots of the leader will also make the cut, or any player within the top 10 of the leaderboard.

Four players – two men and two women – will be competing in the event as individuals and not represent their post-secondary institution in the team competition.

UBC enter the event as reigning champions after dominating both the team and individual events in 2024. The Thunderbirds’ male contingent captured their eighth national championship last season while the women’s side added a seventh consecutive victory to their program and 17th over the last two decades. Coach Chris Macdonald has been at the helm of every triumph across the two teams and will be vying to add a record 26th title to his resume when play wraps up on June 6.

All of UBC’s players will return for a title defence in 2025, including Una Chou of San Diego, Calif. and Dylan MacDonald of Markham, Ont. Both completed the Thunderbirds’ sweep by winning their respective individual championships last year, with MacDonald securing his in a playoff.

The Thunderbirds will have the luxury of playing in their home province for the fifth time as Rivershore Golf Links adds a Canadian University / College Championship to a prestigious hosting resume that includes both the Canadian Women’s and Men’s Amateur Championship in 1997 and 1999 respectively.

“Rivershore is proud to add another National Championship to our resume of hosting. This event will make the fifth national championship hosted at Rivershore,” commented Kevin Oates, Executive Professional at Rivershore Golf Links.

Built in 1981, the Robert Trent Jones Sr. design has surpassed 40 years without any major changes to its original architectural design. Playing in excess of 5,750 yards and as a par-72, the course procures its carnage through all 95 of its strategically placed bunkers littered along the brink of greens and fairways. Water provides an obstacle for players on several holes, including the South Thompson River squeezing the 17th and 18th fairways to play as a disruptor for any final round procession.

“Laying in a desert-like setting at the foot of sagebrush-covered hills above the majestic South Thompson River, Rivershore is honest, fair, unpretentious and generously bunkered. Water is used sparingly on this superb links style course,” added Oates.

For more information about the 2025 Canadian University/College Championship, including the player list, pairings and leaderboards, click here.

Men’s Teams

McMaster Marauders

Calgary Dinos

Victoria Vikes

Fraser Valley Cascades

Alberta Golden Bears

Humber Hawks

Queen’s Gaels

McGill Redbirds

Bishop’s Gaiters

Brock Badgers

UBC Okanagan Heat

Guelph Gryphons

Windsor Lancers

Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks

Montreal Carabins

UBC Thunderbirds

Carleton Ravens

Waterloo Warriors

Laval Rouge et Or

Women’s Teams