The Duffers Invitational Golf Tournament is rich in history with its grass roots dating back to 1955. Originally, the tournament was designed to offer the recreational golfer a carefree and relaxing setting to play golf where the focus was to create life long memories with good friends. Today, the mission has not changed. When founders Eddie Fidani, Jack Lonergan, Ray Ferracutti, and John Boccia set out to create The Duffers Invitational, no one thought that the tradition would last a half century yet fifty years later, the tournament is healthier than ever.

The first ever Duffers event was contested at the Elms Golf Club which today no longer exists. The Duffers has played at some of Ontario’s finest golf facilities. We are proud to be one of the oldest charitable golf tournaments in Canada.
As we move toward the future, we plan to only get bigger, better and enjoy good times with great friends while supporting charitable organizations.