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2025-26 Men's Golf Roster

Ron Smith (SMU)
Greg Siller

Aiden Canada

Aiden Canada

  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Murrieta, Calif.
  • Prev School:
    Vista Murrieta HS

Summary

Biography

ACADEMIC AWARDS
  • CSUSM Big Blue Award (Fall 2023)
  • CSUSM Cougar Award (Spring 2025)

AS A JUNIOR IN 2025-26
  • Competed in 12 tournaments.
  • Tied for 25th at the Chico State Wildcat Classic (Sept. 15-16) – 72-73-70 – 215 (-1)
  • Tied for third at the Saint Martin’s Bishop Invitational (Sept. 26-27) – 69-72-67 – 208 (-8)
  • Tied for 39th at the National Preview (Oct. 6-7) – 75-65-76 – 216 (E)
  • Tied for 19th at the Otter Invitational (Oct. 13-14) – 75-68-80 – 223 (+7)
  • Tied for 74th at the CSUSM Fujikura Invitational (Feb. 9-10) – DQ-72-76 
  • Tied for 49th at the RJGA Visit Stockton Invitational (Feb. 23-24) – 74-76 – 150 (+6)
  • Tied for 28th at the CSUEB Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout (March 9-10) – 76-66-75 – 217 (+1)
  • Tied for 39th at the Coyote Classic (March 23-24) – 76-77-73 – 226 (+10)
  • Tied for 15th at the Stanislaus State’s Hanny Invitational (April 13-14) – 72-74-71 – 217 (+4)
  • Tied for 22nd at the CCAA Championships (April 20-22) – 77-74-76 – 224 (+8)
  • Tied for 67th at the NCAA Division II West/Central Regional (May 7-9) – 73-74-76 – 223 (+7)
  • Tied for 94th at the NCAA Division II National Championships (May 18-20) – 76-73-80 – 229 (+13)
  • Scoring average (34 rounds): 73.6. 
 

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2024-25
  • Competed in four tournaments.
  • Tied for 19th at the Bill Cullum Invitational (Oct. 7-8) – 81-78-73 – 232 (+19)
  • Tied for 73rd at the Otter Invitational (Oct. 14-15) – 81-77-75 – 233 (+17)
  • Tied for 26th at the CSUSM Fujikura Invitational (Feb. 10-11) – 76-78-71 – 225 (+9)
  • Tied for 55th at the CSUSB Battle in the Desert (Feb. 24-26) – 82-74-76 – 232 (+016)
  • Scoring average (12 rounds): 75.6. 

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2023-24
  • Competed in six tournaments.
  • Tied for 42nd at the Otter Invitational (Oct. 16-17) – 79-80-69 – 228 (+12)
  • Tied for 24th at HPU Sharks Shootout (Oct. 23-24) – 75-72-72 – 219 (+3)
  • Tied for 63rd at Dennis Rose Intercollegiate (Oct. 27-28) – 72-82 – 154 (+10)
  • Tied for 30th at the CSUSM Fujikura Invitational (Feb. 12-13) – 76-71-75 – 222 (+6)
  • Tied for 62nd at the CSUSB Battle in the Desert (Feb. 26-28) – 76-78-78 – 232 (+16)
  • Tied for 30th at the CCAA Championships (April 22-24) – 75-74-73 – 222 (+6)
  • Scoring average (17 rounds): 74.9.  


HIGH SCHOOL
  • A 2022 graduate of Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, California. 
  • Played for Vance Sather. 
  • 2021 All-Southwestern League first team 
  • Two-time Athlete of the Month (April 2019, February 2022)
  • 2021 CIF Southern Section Champion
  • 2022 Home Thomas Poly Classic Individual champion with score of 70
  • 2022 CIF Southern Sectio Team Championship Low Individual with score of 69
  • Led team to 2021 CIF Southern Section Team Championship and 2022 Homer Thomas Poly Classic Championship. 
  • Southwestern League Varsity Football All-Scholastic Team. 
  • Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor
  • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional
  • Also played football. 
 
PERSONAL
  • Born and raised in Murrieta, Calif.
  • Son of Darren and Melissa Canada. 
  • Has two siblings, Aspyne and Adelynn. 
  • His father played football for San Diego State (1984-88). 
  • Aspires to be a professional golf and athlete financial advisor. 
  • Enjoys playing golf and football. 
  • Favorite movies are the Jason Bourne movies. 
  • Favorite athlete is Rory McIlroy. 
  • Favorite food is steak. 
  • Greatest influence is his dad. 
  • Roots for the Dallas Cowboys. 
  • Tournament superstition is to have three tees in his right pocket. 
  • Most memorable moment was winning the CIF Southern Section Team Championship his junior year. 
  • Interesting fact is that he played quarterback for 12 years. 
  • Loves helping the younger generation of golfers grow in the game. 
  • Plans on majoring in Business. 

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