The Tournament Committee

Tyler, Ryan, and Blake are back to recap the last two stops on the JPT schedule: the Dilawri Auto Ottawa Open and the PING Canada Cup. The crew runs through the standout performances, division winners, and key storylines from both events, plus what the results mean as the season rolls on. A JPT Golf Podcast. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Tyler Torrieri, Ryan Shaw, and Blake Sloan are back to recap the 2026 Ontario season opener: the Royal Crown Invitational at Grey Silo Golf Club. The crew breaks down how the field handled the opening event of the Ontario calendar, the standout performances across divisions, and what the early results signal heading into the rest of the season.

Episode 12 of the Tournament Committee Podcast brings you inside one of the most anticipated stops on the 2026 Junior Players Tour calendar — the JPT NB3 Alberta Championship at Sirocco Golf Club. A world-class venue, elite junior competition, and some of the best scoring of the season so far made this one an event to remember. We break down every division, walking through the winners, the standou...

Episode 11 of The Tournament Committee Podcast is here — and we're sitting down with one of the most exciting young talents in Canadian junior golf. The boys are joined by Luke Bernakevitch, a 15-year-old from Victoria, BC who is quickly making a name for himself on the junior golf scene. Fresh off a dominant wire-to-wire victory at the JPT BC Showcase at Chilliwack Golf Club — where he finish...

The 10th episode of the Tournament Committee Podcast is live! The boys are joined by JPT partner Mike White, founder of Yellow Car Coach, for a conversation that goes deep on one of the most overlooked sides of junior golf development — the mindset game. Mike works with junior athletes, collegiate programs including UBC's golf team, and players navigating the pathway from competitive junior go...

Episode 9 of The Tournament Committee Podcast is here — and the boys have plenty to talk about. The Committee kicks things off with a full recap of the JPT BC Showcase at Chilliwack Golf Club, breaking down how the event unfolded, the atmosphere on the course, and what made it another standout stop on the 2026 JPT calendar. From there, Tyler, Blake, and Shawz give listeners a peek into their lates...

Episode 8 of The Tournament Committee Podcast is here — and this one's got a little bit of everything. The boys kick things off with an in-depth look at the brand new 2026 JPT hats. Ty, Blake, and Shawz each designed their own hat, with JPT players voting on the fourth — and let's just say not everyone walked away with their reputation intact. Blake takes more than a few shots from the Com...

Episode 7 of The Tournament Committee Podcast is back — and the 2026 JPT season is officially underway. To kick things off, the boys recap the season opener — the JPT Western Championship at Mayfair Lakes. Tyler, Blake, and Shawz break down how the tournament played out, go through the winners across divisions, highlight some standout scoring, and share what made the first event of the year one to...

Episode 6 of The Tournament Committee Podcast is here — and this one's a little different. For the first time, we're sitting down with JPT players themselves. In January, JPT CEO Tyler Torrieri traveled to Dubai with three standout junior golfers — Maxim McKenzie, Elliana Buhagiar, and Luke Macdougall — to compete in the Junior Dubai Desert Classic . In this episode, they join the Committe...

In Episode 5 of The Tournament Committee Podcast , we’re joined by Colin Bykowski , a Class A PGA of Canada Professional and the founder of CB Golf Academy . Colin has spent years coaching junior golfers to success at every level — from junior tours and collegiate pathways all the way to the professional ranks. We dive into Colin’s journey in the golf industry, his coaching philosophy, and key adv...

Episode 4 of The Tournament Committee Podcast brings the conversation back to the Junior Players Tour as we look ahead to what’s next — and reflect on how it all began. In this episode, we give listeners an exclusive sneak peek at the 2026 JPT season schedule , sharing early insights into upcoming events, key dates to circle, and what players and families can expect as the tour continues to grow....

In this bonus interview, we sit down with Dayton Price for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey through the game. Dayton talks through life after junior golf , the path that led him to winning the OUA Golf Championship , and what comes next in his playing and professional career. We also highlight Dayton’s foundation, Price Strong , and the continued impact it has on the golf community....

In this episode, we’re joined by a very special guest — Dayton Price , a familiar name in Canadian golf and an inspiring figure both on and off the course. Dayton drops in to catch up with the crew and share an honest, thoughtful look at where the game has taken him since his junior golf days. In addition, we kick things off with a full recap of the Western Canada swing of our inaugural 2025 JPT s...

In this exclusive conversation, we sit down with Chris Dickenson , the Head Teaching Professional at Whistle Bear Golf Club and the Ontario Golf Academy , to dive deep into player development, junior golf pathways, and what it really takes to elevate your game. We cover: Chris’ approach to coaching and building long-term player development plans Insights from working with competitive juniors and c...

Episode 2 of The Tournament Committee Podcast is here — and we’re joined by none other than Chris Dickenson , Head Teaching Professional at Whistle Bear Golf Club and the Ontario Golf Academy. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge from the coaching world, competitive golf, and the junior development space. In this episode, we dive into a wide range of topics shaping the game today: What we cover: The...

Welcome to The Tournament Committee Podcast, presented by the Junior Players Tour (JPT) and hosted by Tyler Torrieri, Ryan Shaw, and Blake Sloan! In our debut episode, we kick things off by introducing ourselves, giving you a look behind the scenes of who we are and why we started this show. We also break down what you can expect from the podcast this season—from tournament stories and junior golf...