If anyone were handing out report cards, the weather would have earned straight A’s at this year’s Ashbury Golf Classic, where 100 parents, alumni and supporters teed off under sunny skies on Monday in support of student bursaries.

Held at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Dunrobin, the annual tournament played out under picture-perfect, summer-like conditions, resulting in a memorable day on the course and a successful fundraiser for the school community.

Organizers expected to net roughly $40,000 for Ashbury College’s student bursary program, which supports more than 13 per cent of the school’s 750-student body, or about 100 students. Located in Rockcliffe Park, the independent school currently serves students from Grades 4 to 12 and will expand to include Grade 3 next year. Its graduates include leaders in business, politics and global institutions.

The presenting sponsor was Ashbury dad Graham Fallis, senior wealth advisor and portfolio manager at Rideau Wealth Group at Scotia Wealth Management.

From left, Graham Fallis (Rideau Wealth Group, Scotia Wealth Management), Scott Turbett, Andrew Young (head of junior school at Ashbury College) and Matt Jacques (Royal LePage Commercial) at the Ashbury Golf Classic, held at Eagle Creek Golf Club on Monday, June 1, 2026. Photo by Caroline Phillips

From left, Ainsley Malhotra, Sarah Grand, Louise Malhotra and Amanda Nicolini teed off in shades of blue at the Ashbury Golf Classic, held at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Photo by Caroline Phillips

From left, Dave Dickinson (Prime Benefits Group), David Alexander (Prime Benefits Group), Conor Ryan (Prime Benefits Group) and Ken Guarisco (Kenmar Financial Services) at the Ashbury Golf Classic, held at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Photo by Caroline Phillips

For business leader Randy Stringer, the annual golf tournament is a chance to give back to the school that once supported him, so that other students can access the same life-changing opportunities he received through financial assistance. Although he couldn’t attend — he lives and works in the U.S. — he did sponsor a foursome for teachers and continues to volunteer on the school’s foundation board.

This year’s tournament was chaired by Ashbury mom Blair Dickerson, the vice president for public and corporate affairs in Canada for Domtar. Ashbury dad Matt Jacques, a commercial realtor with Royal LePage, later took the mic as emcee during the dinner and awards portion of the evening, and also served as live auctioneer.

Among the items up for grabs were a luxury dining experience at Harmon’s Steakhouse, a private dinner and cultural experience for six hosted at the official residence of Dominican Republic Ambassador José Blanco and his wife, and an insider sports experience with Canada’s women’s rugby team, including premium seats at their match against England this fall at TD Place in Ottawa.

Girls’ sports are enjoying growing participation and visibility, a trend reflected at Ashbury. The rugby experience was expected to be a hot-ticket item, drawing interest from bidders who had arranged proxies to compete on their behalf.

The tournament was something of a swan song for math teacher and golf coach Ross Holman, who’s been at Ashbury for more than 30 years. “It’s been a wonderful place to work because of the great people I got to work with and the students I got to teach,” he told CiTC.

Longtime Ashbury College teacher and coach Ross Holman was recognized at the Ashbury Golf Classic as he prepares for retirement. Photo by Caroline Phillips

From left, Stephanie Desjardins, associate director of development at Ashbury College, Darcy Walsh (Edelman), Reg Southee (BMO Nesbitt Burns) and Stephanie Young, director of development at Ashbury College, at the Ashbury Golf Classic, held at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Jeff Hill (BMO Nesbitt Burns) and Liza Mrak (Mark Motors Group), who graduated from Ashbury College in the same year, played in the Ashbury Golf Classic held at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Photo by Caroline Phillips

From left, Ashbury College mom Alex Taggart  (Taggart Group of Companies), Michelle Taggart (Tamarack Homes, Tartan Homes), Megan McCarthy and Angela Singhal (Richcraft Homes) each made a quick stop at their Grade 9 daughters’ closets to wear matching tops to the Ashbury Golf Classic. Photo by Caroline Phillips

From left, Trevor Williams (TD Wealth), Brian Murray (Waterford Property Group), Vik Dilwari (Ottawa Honda) and Charles Sezlik (Sezlik.com Realty) at the Ashbury Golf Classic, held at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Photo by Caroline Phillips

This article is made possible through sponsorship from Star Motors, WEALTH (WCPD), Syntax Strategic, RBC, Marilyn Wilson Dream Properties, ExecHealth, Altis Recruitment, Bell Canada, First Avenue Investment Counsel, Welch LLP, Brazeau Seller Law and Prime Benefits Group.
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