Royal Beach Victoria Open Kicks Off 2023 PGA of Canada Season
First held in 1981 and now known as the Royal Beach Victoria Open, it is the longest running Professional Golf Tour Event in Canada.
From 1981 to 2008 the 'Open' was played on a rotational basis on 3 outstanding golf courses. However, in 2009 the Island Open Golf Society agreed to a contract with Uplands Golf Club that would provide host playing rights thru to 2013. The Society has since agreed to contracts though 2022 and again for this year.
The week-long Royal Beach Victoria Open is a Major Event on the Victoria and Vancouver Island Sports calendar and is also a Major contributor to the Capital Regions Business and Tourism Sectors. It provides a showcase of golf in Victoria and supports amateur golf as well as Youth golf.
The 'Open' also enjoys the incredible support of all the local media.
In addition, the 'Open' is renowned for having great volunteers who are dedicated to making it one of the very best events in Canada.
Click HERE to fill in a volunteer application form.
The Royal Beach Victoria Open has long been one of the most important professional golf tournaments in the country. Many future PGA TOUR stars have begun their journey to the PGA TOUR in Victoria. We look forward to celebrating the 40th playing of the Royal Beach Victoria Open in June.
– Scott Pritchard, Executive Director, PGA TOUR Canada
There is a qualifying event held on Monday, June 12th at Gorge Vale GC as per below:
LOCATION:
Gorge Vale Golf Club
1005 Craigflower Road
Victoria, B.C.
FORMAT:
- 18-Hole Stroke Play
- There will be 8 spots availableA Sudden Victory playoff will take place upon the conclusion of the round in the event of a tie for the final spot
Following is the schedule for the week of the tournament:
SATURDAY, June 10 - COURSE SET-UP
SUNDAY, June 11 - THRIFTY FOODS - YOUTH GOLF CLINIC (Uplands Golf Club)
- 10:00 am Start
- Noon Start
- 2:00 pm Start
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION (Uplands Golf Club) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MONDAY, June 12 - JUNIOR PRO-AM - Golf for Kids 1:30 pm Shotgun Start
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFIER (Gorge Vale Golf Club) 7:30 am & 12:30 pm
TUESDAY, June 13 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ROUND 7:30 am (1st and 10th tees)
PRO-AM PLAYERS REGISTRATION 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
RECEPTION AT ROYAL BEACH ESTATES 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 - PRO-AM PLAYERS REGISTRATION 6:30 am
PRO-AM BREAKFAST 6:30 am
PRO-AM (18 Holes) - Morning Round 7:30 am - Shotgun Start
PRO-AM LUNCHEON - Flight 2 Noon
PRO-AM (Morning) Luncheon & Prizes 1:00 pm
PRO-AM (18 Holes) - Afternoon Round 1:30 pm - Shotgun Start
PRO-AM (Afternoon) Dinner & Prizes 7:00 pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 - FIRST ROUND 1st & 10th Tees
Time 7:30 am
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 - SECOND ROUND 1st & 10th Tees
Time 7:30 am
SATURDAY, JUNE 17 - THIRD ROUND - Low 60 + Ties 1st Tee - Approx. 7:30 am
Leaders Tee Off at Noon
SUNDAY, JUNE 18 - FINAL ROUND 1st Tee - Approx. 7:30 am
Leaders Tee Off at Approx. Noon
CLOSING CEREMONIES - 18th Green Conclusion of Play
VOLUNTEERS' "THANK YOU" DINNER
Uplands Golf Club Golf Club Dining Room
* Subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Following Closing Ceremonies
For more information on the Royal Beach Victoria Open click HERE.