The first year, 1968, had only 4
tournaments and the winner was
decided by stroke average rather than a points system. Accordingly, junior golfers had to
compete in all 4 events to be eligible.
Participating courses were East Park,
Strathroy, Fanshawe, and Thames Valley.
The low stroke averages were aided
by the fact that par at East Park was
only 62.

The first winner was Harold Kewley from
St. Thomas. He was a better known
hockey player than he was a golfer.
He cemented his Tysons trophy victory
with a dramatic chip in for 72 to win the
final tournament at Fanshawe. Four
other players who had shot 73, watched
from beside the green.