OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada is proud to announce the first nationally sanctioned pathway connecting simulator golf to an on-course national competition.
Off-Course Member Facilities of Golf Canada now have the opportunity to host and participate in the inaugural BDO National League indoor qualifier. Players who compete in facility-run simulator leagues will have the opportunity to advance to outdoor Provincial Finals as part of the BDO National Golf League.
“We are excited to offer this new pathway for players that compete in off-course leagues,” said Tim McLaughlin, Chief Marketing Officer. “This new pathway brings great value to off-course member facilities and offers their customers a competitive pathway tied to a national championship. This opportunity also creates greater connectivity between off-course and on-course facilities.”
Off-Course Member Facilities must host a simulator league that concludes by August 31 to be eligible. Competition is facility-defined while being supported by the standardized league guidelines provided by Golf Canada. Following the season of simulator league play, the top player at each participating facility will be eligible to advance to an outdoor Regional Final in their home province.
Top Regional Final teams advance to the National Championship, held the Saturday prior at the host venue of the RBC Canadian Open.
Golf Canada Off-Course Membership connects facilities to Golf Canada’s national off-course strategy, giving access to recognized leagues, marketing exposure, and programs that promote participation, engagement and the growth of off course golf.
To become an Off-Course Member Facility, click here. For more information on facility membership and the new player pathway please contact offcoursegolf@golfcanada.ca.
