Matthew Simpson Commits to Loyola Maryland for Golf
St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Grade 12 student-athlete Matthew Simpson has officially committed to Loyola Maryland University, where he will join the Greyhounds’ golf programme in 2026.
“I chose Loyola Maryland because of their well-respected educational programme,” says Simpson, who plans to pursue a degree in either business or finance. “I appreciate that it’s a smaller school environment, similar to the community at SMCS.
“I also really liked the facilities they had to offer, which feature both indoor and outdoor training areas. On top of that, the coach was very welcoming and accommodating when I visited, which made a huge difference.”
A dedicated golfer since his youth, when he picked up the sport at age two, Simpson enjoyed a long and competitive junior golf career, honing his skills at Lambton Golf and Country Club.
A true student-athlete, Simpson earned SMCS honour roll status every year while also balancing his time as a multi-sport athlete, including a season of junior basketball, two years as keeper with the senior soccer team, and all six years on the golf team.
“St. Mike’s really helped me to understand how to manage my time and balance school and golf, and I am grateful for that,” he says. “My school golf experience was unforgettable. Winning back-to-back OFSAA championships in 2024 and 2025, getting to compete in Houston against St. Thomas, our brother Basilian school, and I’m also looking forward to our upcoming event in Palm Springs.”
Among his personal golf highlights, Simpson tied for fourth at the Golf Ontario Super Camp, captured an individual bronze medal at OFSAA in 2024, qualified for the 2025 US Junior Amateur in Dallas, Texas, and Team Ontario for 2026.
“Coaching Matthew over the past six years has been a privilege, and we are extremely proud of him for achieving his goal of playing Division I golf at Loyola University Maryland,” says Paul Ruta, teacher and golf team coach. “His growth as both a player and a person has been remarkable. Loyola is getting a talented golfer, a fierce competitor, and a great teammate. I’m excited to see him take this next step and continue to develop in a strong collegiate programme. I have no doubt he’ll make an immediate impact at the Division I level.”
As he approaches the mid-way point of his final year at SMCS, Simpson is ready to take the work ethic and discipline he gained at St. Michael’s to the university stage at Loyola, where he will begin the next chapter of his academic and athletic career.
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