Golf Canada Data Breach (May 2026)
golfcanada.ca
About This Breach
Golf Canada, a Canadian golf governing organization, allegedly had user data exposed in mid-2026, with records later circulating on Telegram containing 572k unique email addresses along with names, usernames, dates of birth, genders, and geographic locations including cities, provinces, and postcodes. The source of the exposure remains unclear.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Golf Canada breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Golf Canada breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the Golf Canada data breach happen?
Golf Canada was breached in May 2026. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 9, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the Golf Canada breach?
572,068 records were exposed, making it the #505 largest of the 798 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Golf Canada breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Usernames, Dates of birth, Genders, Geographic locations.
What should I do if I was affected by the Golf Canada breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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