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LIONS CUP RETURNS TO WYNDANCE, SETS ANOTHER FUNDRAISING RECORD FOR YORK VARSITY ATHLETES

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York Lions
June 22, 2026

Lions Cup Golf Tournament | 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM

On what was another picturesque day on the links, York University Athletics & Recreation hosted the 23rd annual Lions Cup golf tournament, presented by TD Insurance on June 2, in support of Lions varsity athletics.

Returning to Wyndance Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ont., for the first time since 2023, 112 golfers took to the tees with the shared objective of providing important financial assistance to York student-athletes. Additionally, a number of Lions student-athletes actively interacted with those on the course throughout their rounds. This year’s event brought in a total $200,000, another new Lions Cup record.

As has been the case in previous iterations of the Lions Cup, this year’s event featured several competitions along the course, including driving, chipping and putting accuracy challenges, the longest drive and closest to the pin competitions, and a “beat the pro” contest.

York’s Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation Steven Chuang takes great pride in the event, and is thankful for those who have spent time in money in support of York’s Varsity program.

“This event is a yearly hallmark of our department, and I am extremely grateful to our planning team, coaches, athletes and, of course, our many donors who provide their financial support to make this event a success,” Chuang said. “Our student-athlete experience is enhanced greatly by the funds that come in through this event each year, and I want to thank everyone who generously gave back to York Varsity Athletics once again this year.”

Originally dubbed the Chair’s Cup in 2001, the Lions Cup boasts a rich history. Its creators, Marshall Cohen, the former Chair of the York University Board of Governors, his wife Judi, and current chair of the York University Pension Fund Investment Committee and longtime York Athletics supporter Guy Burry, had a visionary goal: to establish an event that not only raised much-needed funds, but also forged bonds and backing among friends, alumni, and other stakeholders. In recent years, under Burry’s leadership, the event has centred on bolstering varsity student-athlete experience by committing all funds raised to bursaries and nutrition.

These monies are possible thanks only to the generous contributions of returning and first-time sponsors and donors. Their support is paramount to fostering a culture of excellence in athletics and recreation, providing Lions athletes the chance to achieve their goals, both in the classroom and on the playing surface.