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Montreal, January 18, 2026 – Golf enthusiasts gathered at the Maison du Loisir et du Sport, hosted by the provincial federation, to attend the Aléo Foundation scholarship award ceremony in partnership with Golf Québec, where 30 student-athlete golfers received $75,000 in scholarships and services.

This 12th edition of the Golf Québec x Fondation Aléo Scholarship Program awards ceremony was made possible thanks to the generosity of Claude Chagnon, Fondation Roland-Beaulieu, and Patrick Rhéaume Fund.

Golf Québec x Aléo Foundation Program

The Golf Québec x Fondation Aléo Scholarship Program was created more than a decade ago by the two organizations to provide financial assistance and better support young golfers, while raising their awareness of the vital importance of pursuing their studies in tandem with their athletic careers. Since then, nearly 350 golfers have benefited from this program and the lifelong support services provided by the Aléo Foundation.

Patrick Rhéaume Scholarships

Patrick Rhéaume, a friend of Golf Québec, former coach, and former regional director of Golf Canada for Québec, lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and passed away in February 2024. Deeply involved in the world of golf in Québec and Canada for 31 years, he was keen to leave a legacy for the sport he loved. He and his family therefore set up the Patrick Rhéaume Fund, which aims to support athletes whose commitment to their sport is truly remarkable.

In their words:

" Since 2014, this program has enabled hundreds of young golf enthusiasts aged 13 to 18 to receive concrete support to grow, not only as athletes, but also as individuals. Our mission is to put the athlete at the heart of everything we do by providing them with the tools they need to progress in all areas of their lives, particularly through the support services provided today, throughout their athletic career, and even beyond. None of this would be possible without our donors, whose commitment makes a real difference in the lives of these young people." - Jean-Pierre Beaulieu, Executive Director of Golf Québec

"Through this collaboration with Golf Québec, the Aléo Foundation aims to give recipients access to the same tools and professional services as athletes in other high-performance sports. This support is intended to help athletes develop their athletic skills and offer them the opportunity to train comprehensively while pursuing their academic studies. Through our support services, which help students balance sports and studies and provide guidance, we maintain a lifelong relationship with all our scholarship recipients." - Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation

Recipients of the Golf Québec x Aléo Foundation Scholarship Program 2026

About Golf Québec – Inspiring passions, nurturing dreams

Founded in 1920, Golf Québec is the provincial sports federation whose mission is to increase participation in golf and develop excellence in the sport. Golf Québec provides discovery and initiation programs such as First Tee – Premier départ Québec, as well as services such as golf rules, course ratings, the universal handicap system, and the Québec Golf Hall of Fame. Golf Québec also oversees various regional and provincial competitions to encourage local amateur players to excel and eventually reach the highest levels of professional golf. For more information, visit www.golfquebec.org.

About the Aléo Foundation

The Aléo Foundation's mission is to maximize the full potential of the greatest number of excellent student-athletes from all walks of life, in order to generate a significant and lasting impact. Founded in 1985, the organization has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 student-athletes across Québec. In addition to these bursaries, the Foundation also provides lifelong services to all recipients during and after their athletic and academic careers. To support these services, the Aléo Research Chair is now a vector of scientific results available to the entire sports community.

The Generations of Impact fundraising campaign aims to raise six million dollars over three years to bring us closer to our grand vision: that excellent student-athletes enrich society through their current and future leadership, both through their exceptional contributions and the inspiring examples they embody.

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Annie Dubé

Director of Communications and Marketing

Fondation Aléo

428-884-6626

annie.dube@fondationaleo.ca

Émilie Bérubé

Director of Marketing and Communications

Golf Québec

514-349-4653, poste 3393

eberube@golfquebec.org