Recognizing Excellence in Canadian Golf Journalism for Work Completed in 2024
The Golf Journalists Association of Canada (GJAC), in proud partnership with TaylorMade Canada and Golf Town, is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 GJAC Media Awards, celebrating outstanding golf journalism created in 2024.
From thoughtful columns to immersive multimedia and compelling profiles, this year’s submissions showcased the remarkable talent and dedication of golf media professionals across Canada. The awards continue to honour the best in Canadian golf storytelling and insight, and highlight the vital role journalists play in growing and enriching the game.
2025 Prizes Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada & Golf Town
- First Place: All-New Qi35 Driver
- Second Place: Spider Tour / Spider ZT Putter OR Qi35 Fairway Wood
- Third Place: Golf Town Gift Card
2025 GJAC Award Winners
COLUMN
- Chris Stevenson – “Internationals Evolve at the Presidents Cup”, Flagstick
- Jason Logan – “An Ode to Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge”, SCOREGolf
- David McPherson – “Waxing on Weather or Ode to Mother Nature”, CSA News
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI)
- Curtis Gillespie – “Hallowed Ground, Under Repair”, SCOREGolf
- Gina Phillips – “I Played North America’s Only Female Course”, PGA of Canada
- Brad Zeimer – “Johannes Grames Grateful To Have Golf In His Life”, BC Golf
FEATURES
- Robert Thompson – “Staying the Course”, Dream Golf
- Curtis Gillespie – “Obsess Much?”, SCOREGolf
- Tyler King – “Making Memories of a Lifetime at Cabot Cape Breton”, SCOREGolf
MULTI-MEDIA: AUDIO
- Colin Weston – “Turning a Homemade Golf Game Into a Global Business Venture”, ModGolf
- Tim O’Connor – “Swing Thoughts 258”, Swing Thoughts
- Tim O’Connor – “Swing Thoughts 272”, Swing Thoughts
MULTI-MEDIA: VISUAL
- The Preferred Lie – “Cape Breton Highland Links”, The Preferred Lie
- Brian Bileski – “Gold Putter Vault”, Ping Social Media
- Hugh Burrill / Golf Town – “CPKC Tour Truck”, Golf Town
PROFILES
- Jason Logan – “The Caddie Whisperer”, SCOREGolf
- Tim O’Connor – “Humble Howard”, Up & Down
- Lorne Rubenstein – “George Knudson”, SCOREGolf
TRAVEL