Welcome to the 19^th Annual VGT Season!!

 

VGT OPENING EVENT

 

Presented by Cutter & Buck

 

Monday-Tuesday

March 24-25^th, 2025                

 

Beach Grove Golf Club

36-Hole Championship

(Pros, Elite Ams & Seniors 5.0 & less)

 

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to Male & Female Professionals, Championship Amateurs (5.0 & less). Senior & Female Championship players will play 10-15% shorter yardage)

 

 

Tee-Times:

Day One: 8:30am-2:00pm

 

Day Two: 11:30am-2pm

 

 

 

WELCOME NOTE

A very warm welcome and special thanks to our

TOUR PRESENTING SPONSOR, IGA STORES of BC

for partnering with the VGT for the 19^th straight season!

 

Final thank-you’s to our 19-Year Order of Merit Sponsors

Srixon / Cleveland Golf Canada for continuing to support the VGT and helping us develop Canadian Golf for

19 straight years!! Special thanks to Cutter & Buck for

allowing us to offer a premier tee-gift to our Amateurs worth over $230!!

 

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

The 2025 VGT OPENING EVENT is the first Official Event on the 2025 VGT Summer Schedule with points counting towards the season-long SRIXON/CLEVELAND Order of Merit, offering $20,000 in year-end Awards, Cash and Prizing!

 

ELIGIBILITY

This event is open to both Male & Female Golfers in the following three divisions:

 

OPEN DIVISION – Open to Male & Female Professionals and Amateurs (5.0 or less index) who will compete for the ‘Open Division’ cash purse (instead of Amateur prizing). 

CHAMPIONSHIP AMATEUR – Amateurs 5.0 index & less (competing for Amateur gift cards)

SENIOR DIVISION: Amateurs 55+ years of age & 5.0 or less handicap index.

 

NOTES:

1. Amateur Order of Merit points will always accumulate within the Championship Amateur Division regardless of playing in the ‘Open’ Division or Championship Amateur Division for prizing.
2. Senior & female Championship players will play a 10-15% shorter yardage than male Championship golfers.
3. Female Amateurs and Pros will play 10-15% shorter yardage than Male Amateurs & Professionals.

 

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:

• 36-hole Stroke Play Championship at Beach Grove Golf Club
• Driving Range Warm-up both days
• Amateur Tee-gift = A Cutter & Buck PrimaLoft Puffer Jacket ($230)
• Burger Buffet dinner on Day One. A soup/sandwich at kiosk Day two.
• $14,000 OPEN DIVISION PURSE (based on 30 Pros, 10 Amateurs in Open Div.)

• $50/PLAYER in Amateur Division Prizes
• Gross and Net Amateur Prizing
• Gross Champion Winner’s Awards in each Division
• Earn points for 2025 VGT Order of Merit. $20,000 in Year-end Awards & Prizes!
• Live Leaderboard scoring and Golf Canada Officiating
• Professional Announcing on the first tee
• Reduced guest fee for practice round (see practice round info below)

 

FULL FIELD SIZE

OPEN DIVISION: Full field = 40 players (30 Pros, 10 Amateurs)

AMATEUR DIVISION: Full field = 20 players

 

1^st Place Pro Cheque: $3,000. Top 35% of Open field paid out.

Amateur Prize Payouts: Based on alternating Gross & Net Scores. Top 25% of field paid out.

 

AMATEURS PLAYING IN ‘OPEN’ DIVISION - 2025: Amateurs may choose to pay an additional $100 to compete against the Pros in the ‘OPEN’ field for the Open Purse. They are entitled to win up to a top cash prize of $1,200 per event.  This $100 fee paid will go directly into the “Open Purse”.

 

For 2025, regardless of the Pro to Amateur split in the Open Division, 35% of the total Open Division field will be 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 approximately 85% of the Men’s yardage.  

In the Amateur tournament, both female and senior golfers will play versus male championship flight players from a shorter tee length, approximately 85% of the Male yardage for women and 90% for seniors. Points in this case will be captured within the Championship Division Order of Merit and count towards the Overall Order of Merit Points system as well as for Player of the Year title in the Women’s and Senior’s Divisions.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Beach Grove Golf Club is offering players registered in the Opening Event an opportunity to book one practice round time at a reduced twilight rate the week prior to the tournament. 

 

The following dates/times will be available to book a practice round:

Monday, March 17^th (after 2pm)

Tuesday, March 18^th (after 2pm)

Thursday, March 20^th (after 2pm)

Friday, March 21^st (after 2pm)

Saturday, March 22^nd (after 3pm)

Sunday, March 23^rd (after 3pm)

 

Amateur & Non-PGA Pro practice round rate = $65+GST. 

PGA of Canada & PGA Tour carded Players will be offered one complimentary practice round with proof of valid membership. Please provide your membership # upon booking.

 

To arrange a practice round, please email Director of Golf, Brent Derrheim at golfshop@beachgrovegolf.com no later than one week prior to the practice round dates noted.

Please make it clear with your preferred date and tee-time on one of the 6 days and time slots offered above.

Green fee payment will be taken at the golf shop on the day of your practice round. All unused practice round times will be released back to the membership 7 days out.

 

VGT MEMBERS & BEACH GROVE MEMBERS HAVE ENTRY PRIORITY UNTIL 2 WEEKS OUT!

VGT & Beach Grove Members have priority until Monday, March 10^th at midnight.  Non-members who have registered with payment will be admitted into the field if the field has not been filled with member registrations.

 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Thursday, March 17^th at 6PM PST.

 

AMATEURS:

Elite Amateurs (5.0 or less) have the option to register and play in the Amateur Division for gift cards (regular fee) or add $100 to their entry to compete against the Pros for the “Open Prize Purse”, enabling them to accept up to $1,200 in cash for placing in the prize money (see below).

 

VGT EXEMPTION SPOT + $2,000 BONUS FOR 2025 RBC CANADIAN OPEN FINAL QUALIFIER

 

The top VGT Member in the OPEN DIVISION (Professional or Amateur) at the conclusion of the first six VGT events will earn an exemption into final stage of qualifying for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open (PLUS a $2,000 CASH PRIZE* to help pay for travel expenses & qualifying entry fees).  The following 6 events are counting events to determine the successful qualifier:

 

Event 1: VGT Opening Event presented by Cutter & Buck (March 24-25^th)

Event 2: VGT Mayfair Lakes Open presented by Srixon (April 3-4th)

Event 3: VGT Masters 2-Ball (April 10^th)

Event 4: Green Tee Open (April 18-19th)

Event 5: Johnston Meier Insurance Open (April 25-26th)

Event 6: BOYD AUTOBODY Surrey Open (May 2-3^rd)

 

The member with the most points accumulated thru the first 6 events will bypass regional qualifying and be exempt to final qualifying on Monday, May 26th at TPC Toronto.  They will also win a $2,000 CASH BONUS courtesy of long-time supporter & volunteer, Harvey Peters.

*The winning player must register and compete in the 2025 RBC CDN Open final qualifying in order to receive the $2,000 bonus. If an Amateur wins the qualifying spot, the maximum cash bonus allowable as per USGA & Golf Canada Amateur eligibility is $1,200.  

 

 

ENTRY FEES:

 

AMATEUR DIVISION (Amateurs playing for VGT gift cards & prizing)

 

VGT Member: $350+GST = $367.50

Non-member: $400+GST = $420.00

 

OPEN DIVISION (Pros & Amateurs playing for the cash prize purse)

 

AMATEURS:

VGT Member: $450+GST = $472.50

Non-Member: $500+GST = $525.00

 

Amateurs: When registering for Open Division, click the Championship Division entry fee + add the $100 fee to play for the Open Cash Purse.

Whether Amateurs play for the ‘Am only’ or “Open’ purse, they will compete for Order of Merit points within the Championship Division.

 

PROFESSIONALS:

VGT Member: $450+GST = $472.50

Non-Members: $550+GST = $577.50

 

GROSS 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 GROSS SKINS game.

 

Players are reminded to review the Policies and Procedures of VGT outlining all cancellation and no-show fees HERE: https://vancouvergolftour.com/legal/

 

Skins Game:

• Optional $20/day Gross Skins Games also qualifies you for all Hole-in-one Jackpots!
• As of Feb.3^rd, there are 2 X $5,000 HOLE-IN-ONE JACKPOTS up for grabs!!

 

 TEE YARDAGES:

 

Male Professionals & Championship Amateurs: Approximately 6,200 yards

Female Professionals & Championship Amateurs: Approximately 5,600 yards

Senior Male Golfers: Approximately 5,600 yards

Senior Female Golfers: Approximately 5,200 yards

 

COURSE DETAILS & LOCATION

 

Location

 

BEACH GROVE GOLF CLUB

5946 12th Avenue
Tsawwassen, B.C.
Canada  V4L 1C7

Website: https://www.beachgrovegolf.com/Home

Golf Shop: (604) 943-9381

Clubhouse: (604) 943-1155

 

Membership Enquiries:

Brooke Yoon, Director of Member Engagement

604-943-1164

bfielkowich@beachgrovegolf.com

 

Guest Policies & Dress Code

For a full list of information on dress code and club policies, please click on the “Club Policies” tab in the tournament portal.

 

Course Details

Perched near the shores of Boundary Bay, Beach Grove Golf Club was conceived and fashioned nearly 100 years ago to serve as the thriving heart of a newly emerging beach community. Through equal measures of thoughtful design and providence, the course provides a remarkable golfing experience that takes an ample dose of imagination, artistry, and every club in the bag to successfully navigate this tree lined treasure. Earning the admiration of both elite and recreational golfers alike, Beach Grove is where lifelong friendships are formed, while generations of family’s unite around the spirit, legacy, and elation of the great game of golf.

Boasting the best year-round course conditions in Canada, coupled with unyielding attention to fastidiously manicured greens, Beach Grove provides golfers twelve months to imbibe in the inexhaustible events and activities offered. Weekly opportunities are present for golfers to test their talents and vie for a spot at the Champions Dinner or each new day delivers a chance for a casual game with our affable membership. 

Today, the dream of a strong community of golfers is alive and well at Beach Grove as each day our members enjoy great golf in the company of great friends.

 

***PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING***

All players must create a VGT Player Profile in Golf Genius to be eligible to play the 2025 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 2025 VGT Code of Conduct:

 

HOW TO REGISTER FOR AN EVENT:

 

MEMBERS:

Members can either register with payment through Golf Genius 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’.

 

VGT GIFT CARDS: 

Players will earn VGT GIFT CARDS for placing in the top 25% of their flight.  They can be cashed in at any time by shopping on our online store at www.myvgt.com.  Players have until October 30, 2025 to cash in their VGT GIFT CARDS if they wish to bundle them up for larger purchases!

 

Here are some of the amazing partners and brands we are working with for you to cash in your prize credits in 2025:

 

BUSHNELL	SRIXON	TRAVIS MATHEW	NIKE GOLF
MAUI JIM	CLEVELAND GOLF	NEW BALANCE GOLF	QUIKFLIP HOODIES
GALVIN GREEN	2UNDR	PROJEKT LUGGAGE	LEVELWEAR
CUTTER & BUCK	ASICS GOLF SHOES	STORMTECH	BIG MAX BAGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       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 $20,000 in Year-End Awards, 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:

 

1st Place: 3000 pts	6th Place: 1200 pts	11th Place: 700 pts	16th Place: 350 pts
2nd Place: 2200 pts	7th Place: 1100 pts	12th Place: 600 pts	17th Place: 300 pts
3rd Place: 2000 pts	8th Place: 1000 pts	13th Place: 500 pts	18th Place: 250 pts
4th Place: 1600 pts	9th Place: 900 pts	14th Place: 450 pts	19th Place: 225 pts
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:

 

1st Gross: 3000 pts	6th Gross: 600 pts	1st Net: 2200 pts	6th Net: 500 pts
2nd Gross: 2000 pts	7th Gross: 450 pts	2nd Net: 1600 pts	7th Net: 400 pts
3rd Gross: 1400 pts	8th Gross: 350 pts	3rd Net: 1200 pts	8th Net: 300 pts
4th Gross: 1000 pts	9th Place: 250 pts	4th Net: 900 pts	9th Net: 200 pts
5th Gross: 800 pts	10th Place: 150 pts	5th Net: 700 pts	10th Net: 100 pts

 

 

PROGRESSIVE HOLE-IN-ONE JACKPOT RULES

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Due to the skill difference of Pros versus the Amateurs in the field, we level the playing field for the JACKPOT two ways:
   1. 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.
   2. VGT hosts numerous Amateur only events where Amateurs have a chance to win the JACKPOT without Pros in the field.