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Hashmi Claims 2026 PGA Atlantic Zone Championship in Sudden-Death Playoff

Written By: Samantha Stein, Communications, Marketing, and Event Management Coordinator, PGA of Canada Atlantic

The 2026 Srixon Cleveland PGA Atlantic Zone Championship Presented by Nike Golf returned to Oakfield Golf & Country Club this week, welcoming an impressive field of 62 PGA Professionals from across Atlantic Canada.

With the largest purse of the PGA Atlantic season on the line of $25,000, the championship once again showcased the region's top talent. This premier event is made possible through the generous support of Srixon/Cleveland Golf, Nike Golf, and Green Diamond Equipment, and PGA Atlantic extends its sincere appreciation to these valued partners for their continued commitment to growing the game and supporting our championship events.

The final leaderboard can be found here!

Photos from the event can be found here!

Round 1 Recap 

Round 1 began at 12:00 p.m, and it didn't take long for the leaderboard to become tightly contested. Players traded positions throughout the afternoon, with several names making a push for the top spot.

When the final putts dropped, Isaac MacNaughton (Fox Harb'r Golf Resort) and Jake Ward (Golf NB) shared the overnight lead after each carding an impressive 69, 3 under par. Just one shot back sat Connor Shea (Belvedere Golf Club), Steve LeBlanc (Westfield Golf & Country Club), and Teran Newell (Miramichi Golf & Country Club), setting the stage for an exciting final round with plenty of contenders within striking distance.

PAT Success 

Alongside the Zone Championship, eight determined golfers took on the Playing Ability Test (PAT), with two successfully earning their status: 

  • Nate Ditto (80)

  • Matt MacEachern (80)

Congratulations to these players on this important career milestone! 

Beyond the Scorecard 

To finish off the day, Oakfield Golf & Country Club delivered an exceptional experience for players and guests, hosting a memorable beachside celebration following Round 1. Attendees enjoyed delicious surf and turf, and a chance to cool off lakeside, creating a perfect evening to unwind after a competitive day on the course.  

Round 2 Recap

Round 2 began bright and early, with a 6:30am tee off to get the ball rolling. A little bit of rain and plenty of wind created challenging conditions for the final round, but the field rose to the occasion, delivering an exciting finish to the 2026 Srixon Cleveland PGA Atlantic Zone Championship Presented by Nike Golf.

Just as they had in Round 1, the leaderboard saw constant movement throughout the day, with several players taking turns atop the standings. In the end, Isaac MacNaughton and Tyler Hashmi (Top Notch Golf) were tied at the top with matching 36-hole totals of 142, setting up a sudden-death playoff.

The pair returned to the 10th hole to decide the championship, where Tyler Hashmi emerged victorious, capturing the 2026 PGA Atlantic Zone Championship title after an exciting playoff finish.

Another big performance came from Thomas Keddy (The Links at Brunello), who fired an impressive 6 under par in the final round. Beginning the day in a tie for 31st, Keddy vaulted up the leaderboard to finish in a tie for third with a 36-hole total of 143. He was joined by Jonathan Garron (Hampton Golf Club) and Brian Affleck (Brian Affleck Golf Academy), who both put together two steady rounds to earn their share of second place.

Atlantic Zone Team Locked In for PGA Head Pro Championship 

In addition to competing for the Zone Championship title, the Head Professionals were also vying for the opportunity to represent the Atlantic Zone at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf, taking place October 23–26 at The Redwoods Golf Course in Langley, British Columbia. Much like the overall championship, the race for the qualifying spots remained tight until the final hole. Representing the Atlantic Zone this fall will be Brian Affleck (Brian Affleck Golf Academy), Jonathan Garron (Hampton Golf Club), Brett Wilson (West Hills Golf Club), and Steve LeBlanc (Westfield Golf & Country Club).

PGA Atlantic extends its sincere gratitude to Eric Tobin and the entire team at Oakfield Golf & Country Club for once again providing an exceptional championship experience and outstanding hospitality throughout the competition. We also thank Jaret Connick, Sales Representative for Cleveland Golf/Srixon and Nike Golf, for his continued support of this championship. Finally, we are pleased to recognize Colton Parsons, Golf Operations Manager at Green Diamond Equipment, whose support as a new PGA Atlantic partner helped contribute to another successful championship.