The Wood Tournament

The Wood Tournament

The Niagara District Ladies’ Amateur Championship, now more commonly referred to as the Wood Tournament, has a history nearly as long as the NDWGC itself. Founding Chair Alice Holt expanded on the Niagara Ladies District golf competitive schedule in 1966, having seen the interest of the women who had been invited to participate, since 1951, in the women's division of the Champion of Champions. In July 1966 the first annual Wood Trophy Tournament was held at the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club. The trophy takes its name from the Wood Manufacturing Company of St. Catharines, and was donated by Anna Wood in 1966.  

Since then, the tournament has been hosted by golf clubs across the Niagara region and remains organized entirely by volunteers. The unique team competition is rooted in the love of the game, one where players come not for the prizes, but for the joy of friendly club rivalry, and the chance to play different courses, share a luncheon, and meet new people. 

The Wood Tournament welcomes golfers of all ages and talent levels, with the handicap system ensuring equitable and spirited competition. Players have described it as the perfect combination of excellence and surprise, one that brings out the best in every participant.  

The spirit of sisterhood and fair play that defines the Wood Tournament is perhaps best exemplified by the close-knit group of Niagara women golfers who dedicated a trophy in memory of their dear friend and former NDWGC Chair Flo Monroe, who passed away in 1979. Since 1981, the Flo Monroe Trophy has been awarded to the lowest net senior. Today, in addition to the Wood and Flo Monroe trophies, awards at the annual Wood Tournament are handed out for the Diamond Lil (+60), the Double Diamond Lil (+70), and the Ladies Low Gross Amateur Champion. 

Awards & Accolades

Wood Trophy

Flo Monroe Trophy

Diamond Lil (+60)

Double Diamond Lil (+70)

Ladies Low Gross Amateur Champion