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2023
SYSTEMS OPEN
36-Hole Championship Event
March 30-31st
$17,000 Pro Purse (based on 40 Pros)
(Open to Professionals, Championship Division (5.0 & less) & Senior Division (55+ age & 10.0 or less hdcp.)
Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
9:00am Start both days
WELCOME NOTE
A very warm welcome and special thanks to our Tour Title Sponsor IGA Stores of BC for partnering as our Tour’s umbrella sponsor for the 17th straight season!
We are excited to announce GATEKEEPER SYSTEMS INC. as our Opening Day Title Sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year. Thank-you Doug Dyment of Gatekeeper Systems, and to the GOLF BC & Mayfair Lakes management for believing in VGT and allowing us to make this year’s Opening event a special one for our VGT players!
Final thank-you’s to our season-long Order of Merit Sponsors Srixon / Cleveland Golf Canada for continuing to support the VGT and helping us develop Canadian Golf for 17 straight years!!
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
The 2023 GATEKEEPER SYSTEMS OPEN is our first Official Event on the 2023 VGT Summer Season with points counting towards the season-long SRIXON/CLEVELAND Order of Merit.
ELIGIBILITY
This event is open to both Male & Female Golfers. We will have Three divisions:
OPEN DIVISION – Consists of Professionals & Amateurs (5.0 handicap index or less) wanting to play for the ‘OPEN PURSE’ instead of Amateur prizing.
CHAMPIONSHIP AMATEUR (5.0 index & less)
SENIOR DIVISION (55+ years of age & 10.0 or less handicap index).
GATEKEEPER CHALLENGE SERIES
This is the first of 5 GATEKEEPER SERIES CHALLENGE EVENTS where the winner will earn one of only 6 invites to the $5,000 GATEKEEPER SERIES CHALLENGE FINALS at the end of the season (end of September).
The 6th Pro to be invited will be our 2023 Order of Merit Champion, or next highest finisher on the OOM if they have already won a GATEKEEPER CHALLENGE SERIES event. If a player wins two Gatekeeper Challenge Series events in 2023, the player who finishes 2nd place on the Order of Merit will earn the final spot in the event.
***PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING***
No Caddies or Spectators allowed for this event at Mayfair Lakes G&CC
All players must create a VGT Player Profile in Golf Genius to be eligible to play the 2023 VGT Season.
TO CREATE OR UPDATE YOUR PROFILE HERE: CLICK HERE
By registering, you agree to adhere to all player policies and procedures outlined on the VGT website as well as the 2023 VGT Code of Conduct:
FULL FIELD SIZE:
OPEN DIVISION: 48 players (40 Pros, 8 Amateurs)
CHAMPIONSHIP AMATEUR: 36 players
SENIOR DIVISION: 36 players
Professional Purse: $17,000*. 1st Place Cheque: $3,500*. Top 33% of Pro field paid out.
Amateur Prizing: $5,000 based on 72 players ($70/player in tee-gifts & prize pool)
Amateur Prize Payouts: Alternating Gross & Net Scores will determine prize payouts
*Purse & Prize Payouts: Based on full fields.
NEW FOR 2023: Amateurs may choose to pay an additional $100 to compete against the Pros in the ‘OPEN’ field for the Open Purse. They can win up to a $1,200 cash prize. Their $100 fee paid will go directly into the “Open Purse”.
For Example: If 8 Amateurs decide to play in the ‘Open’ field vs. the Pros, the purse will increase from $17,000 to $17,800.
Every Amateur registering in the ‘Open’ field will count for ¼ Pro when considering the overall field size and purse payout.
For example:
If 40 Pros in field. Purse payout = 35% = Top 14 paid out.
If 40 Pros + 8 Amateurs in Open field. Purse payout = 35% of Pros = 14
plus 35% of Amateurs (8) x 1/4 = top 15 paid out
For this event, Male and Female Professionals and Amateurs playing in the Open Division will compete against one another for one overall Prize Purse. Female golfers will be provided with a shorter yardage equal to approx..85% of the Men’s yardage.
In both Amateur Divisions (Champ/Senior), if we receive 5 or more female entries in the division, we will have separate Male and Female Flights within your division. If we do not receive 5 ore more female entries in these divisions, female Amateurs will compete vs. the Male Amateurs in their division, playing from approximately 85% of the Male yardage.
MEMBER PRIORITY
VGT Members are given priority registration up until 2 weeks out on March 16th at midnight. After this time non-members who have registered with payment will be admitted into the field if we are not full with member registrations.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 23rd at 6PM PST.
ENTRY FEES:
PROFESSIONALS:
VGT Member: $425+GST = $446.25
Non-Members: $525+GST = $551.25
(Add $40 to play in skins both days & qualify for 2 x $5,000 Hole-in-one jackpots/day)
NEW FOR ELITE AMATEURS IN 2023.
Amateurs can play vs. Pros and are allowed to receive up to $1,200 cash if choose to register and play in an ‘OPEN’ field vs. the Pros.
AMATEURS:
Amateurs have the option to register and play for Amateur prize credits only (regular fee) or add $100 to their entry to compete against the Pros for the “Open Purse”.
36-HOLE EVENT FEES:
VGT Member (Am only prizes): $260+GST = $273.00* (play for Amateur Prize credits only)
Non-member (Am only prizes): $325+GST = $341.25 (play for Amateur prize credits only)
VGT Member (Open purse): $360+GST = $378.00 (play in ‘Open’ field for cash purse)
Non-Member (Open purse): $425+GST = $446.25 (play in ‘Open’ field for cash purse)
The maximum allowable cash prize for Amateurs is $1,200/event.
Whether Amateurs play for the ‘Am only’ or “Open’ purse, they will compete for Order of Merit points within the Championship Division.
SKINS GAME: Add $40 for the 2 days ($20/day) and be eligible for 2 x $5,000 Hole-in-one jackpots each day!
Pro & Amateur Divisions are combined for the skins game.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR AN EVENT:
MEMBERS:
Members can either register with payment through the event portal or they can choose to accept the email invite for that event and confirm their payment through Golf Genius.
Once your payment is received, your entry will be confirmed, and your name will show on the confirmed player’s list. With respect to invitational events, players may be placed on a pending list until we can determine you are confirmed in the field.
NON-MEMBERS:
Non-members may register for VGT events at any time. Their registration will show as ‘pending’ until we can determine we are not full with Members 2 weeks out. If the event is not full, non-member entries will be accepted in priority of their registration being received, and their status will move from ‘pending’ to ‘registered’.
Players are reminded to review the Policies and Procedures of VGT outlining all cancellation and no-show fees HERE: https://vancouvergolftour.com/legal/
Entry Fee includes:
- 36-holes of Championship Golf at Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Driving Range Warm-up both days
- $10 Food Voucher for the 9th hole snack hut both days
- $17,000 Pro Purse (based on 40 Pros)
- $70/PLAYER in Amateur Tee-Gifts & Prizes = $5,000 based on Full Field of 72 players
- Amateur prizing is calculated using alternating Gross and Net Scores
- Winner’s Awards are presented to the Gross Champions in each Division
- Opportunity to win valuable points for the 2023 SRIXON / CLEVELAND Order of Merit
- Live Leaderboard scoring and Golf Canada Officiating
- Professional Announcing on the first tee
Skins Game:
- Optional $20/day Gross Skins Games also qualifies you for all Hole-in-one Jackpots!
- As of March 18th there are 3 X $5,000 HOLE-IN-ONE JACKPOTS up for grabs!!
Sponsor Prizes & Prize Credits:
Players will earn prize credits they can use to cash in for any of the following sponsor brands. They can be cashed shortly after the event, or they can be accumulated throughout the year and cashed at the end of the season by Oct.30th, 2023.
Here are some of the amazing partners and brands we are working with for you to cash in your prize credits in 2023:
BUSHNELL CLEVELAND GOLF SRIXON TRAVIS MATHEW
MAUI JIM ASICS GOLF SHOES NIKE GOLF NEW BALANCE GOLF
GALVIN GREEN BIG MAX CARTS 2UNDR PROJEKT LUGGAGE
CUTTER & BUCK MXM HEADCOVERS STORMTECH BIG MAX BAGS
TEE YARDAGES:
Male Professionals & Championship Amateurs: Approximately 6,700 yards
Female Professionals & Championship Amateurs: Approximately 5,800 yards
Senior Male Golfers: Approximately 6,000 yards
Senior Female Golfers: Approximately 5,200 yards
Course Details & Location
Location
5460 No. 7 Rd., Richmond, BC
Golf Shop: (604) 276-0505
Website: www.golfbc.com/courses/mayfair_lakes
Course Details
Mayfair Lakes, designed by Les Furber, is a par 71 with over 6,600 yards of greens and winding fairways. The allure of Mayfair Lakes is evident as you approach the first tee and are able to admire the lush fairways and panoramic view of the North Shore Mountains. Year round, your golfing experience is enhanced by the immaculate course conditions and the unique links design.
Directions: From Vancouver drive south on Hwy 99, exit Shell Road, south to Westminster Hwy, then east to No. 7 Road. Turn left and head north towards the mountains. The club is on the right.
*For more driving directions please visit http://www.golfbc.com/courses/mayfair_lakes
ORDER OF MERIT
Thanks to our Order of Merit Sponsor CLEVELAND GOLF / SRIXON, and our Major Sponsors MAUI JIM CANADA and GATEKEEPER SYSTEMS, players are playing for over $20,000 in Year-End Cash & Prizes!!
Points from this event will count towards the season-ending SRIXON/CLEVELAND Order of Merit Race.
The Professional Order of Merit will be based on the following point system using gross scores over 36-Holes:
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1st Place: 3000 pts |
6th Place: 1200 pts |
11th Place: 700 pts |
16th Place: 350 pts |
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2nd Place: 2200 pts |
7th Place: 1100 pts |
12th Place: 600 pts |
17th Place: 300 pts |
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3rd Place: 2000 pts |
8th Place: 1000 pts |
13th Place: 500 pts |
18th Place: 250 pts |
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4th Place: 1600 pts |
9th Place: 900 pts |
14th Place: 450 pts |
19th Place: 225 pts |
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5th Place: 1400 pts |
10th Place: 800 pts |
15th Place: 400 pts |
20th Place: 200 pts |
Amateur OOM will be based on the following point system for a full field based on alternating gross and net scores. Order of Merit Points may be modified in any given event based on relative field size:
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1st Gross: 3000 pts |
6th Gross: 600 pts |
1st Net: 2200 pts |
6th Net: 500 pts |
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2nd Gross: 2000 pts |
7th Gross: 450 pts |
2nd Net: 1600 pts |
7th Net: 400 pts |
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3rd Gross: 1400 pts |
8th Gross: 350 pts |
3rd Net: 1200 pts |
8th Net: 300 pts |
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4th Gross: 1000 pts |
9th Place: 250 pts |
4th Net: 900 pts |
9th Net: 200 pts |
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5th Gross: 800 pts |
10th Place: 150 pts |
5th Net: 700 pts |
10th Net: 100 pts |
PROGRESSIVE HOLE-IN-ONE JACKPOT RULES
- In order to qualify for the Hole-in-one (H.I.O) JACKPOT offered at a VGT event, a player must be entered into the $20 skins game/hole-in-one pot for that event. If there is no winner of the hole-in-one at VGT event, the current hole-in-one pot will carry over to the next event until we have a winner of the jackpot. If by the end of the Winter Tour the jackpot has not been won, the current jackpot will be carried over into the Summer Tour schedule.
- If the jackpot accumulates to $5,000, it will be cut-off at $5,000 and the first eligible person (see above) to score a hole-in-one on an eligible jackpot hole will receive the $5,000 payout. A secondary Hole-in-one purse will be started as soon as the original jackpot reaches $5,000. From the time the original purse reaches $5,000, moneys collected for the H.I.O purse will accumulate in this secondary pot while the first pot remains at $5,000. The secondary pot will continue to grow until the next eligible player scores a hole-in-one on the designated jackpot hole at a VGT event. The maximum H.I.O purse paid out at any time will be $5,000, and once the pot has reached $5,000, a 3rd and 4th purse (and so on) will be established for future winners.
- Due to the skill difference of Pros versus the Amateurs in the field, we level the playing field for the JACKPOT two ways:
- By allowing the Division 1,2 and 3 amateurs to tee-off a shorter designated tee-box at various times compared to Professionals and Championship Amateurs.
- VGT hosts numerous Amateur only events where Amateurs have a chance to win the JACKPOT without Pros in the field.