Tournament Guide

Victoria Open Golf Society

A welcome from our President

Dear valued sponsor:

On behalf of the board of directors of the Victoria Open Golf Society, and all of our volunteers and supporters, I want to thank you for your contribution to making professional golf happen in Victoria.

This is the 45th year since Dave Barr won our first tournament at Glen Meadows in 1981. We are now the oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR Canada, and we have our sponsors and our many volunteers to thank for that achievement.

You all know the tremendous legacy of the Victoria Open, allowing players such as Mike Weir, Steve Stricker, Adam Hadwin, Nick Taylor, McKenzie Hughes, Neil Shipley and many more to get their first taste of professional championship competition. But you may not be aware that your support has also allowed us to make meaningful contributions to charities in our community, with almost a million dollars in the last two years going to Easter Seals for Camp Shawnigan.

Camp Shawnigan provides a vital service to families of children with disabilities on Vancouver Island and around British Columbia. Its current $30 million capital plan will improve its offerings and make sure that children with disabilities and their families will have access to this experience for years to come.

We are very excited to welcome back a previous title sponsor this year with the Digital Commerce Group. Jeff Smith, the founder and CEO, was first involved with our tournament in the 1980s when we were Payless Open, and as one of Victoria’s most prominent success stories, we are proud to associate ourselves with him and his companies. Jeff’s continuing commitment to the community he grew up in is a testament to his values, and the values of his company.

Thanks to Digital Commerce Group and all of our sponsors, we have been able to step up some of our offerings this year. In addition to our VIP hospitality deck for sponsors, and the BBQ tent by the putting green, there is also a new VIP Tent on 19 which offers premium seating, and food and beverage. We are hoping to add more activations on the course in future years to continue to enhance the spectator experience.

As a final note, I want to add a special thanks to the more than 250 volunteers who make this event possible. I also want to recognise our proud partners, the Times Colonist, Andrew Sheret, and Island Eyecare, for providing major support to our tournament.

Finally, I want to thank our host, the Uplands Golf Club, which expends great effort to provide a course in spectacular condition that is truly one of the premier courses in Canada.

PGA TOUR Americas

Welcome to PGA TOUR Americas

PGA TOUR Americas is a showcase of the sport’s best up-and-coming players, and I’m excited for you to be part of our 2026 season and experience what makes this tour great.

This week is part of a 15-event schedule that concludes in October at the Dominican Republic Tour Championship presented by Scotiabank, where the top 10 players on the season-long points list will earn their Korn Ferry Tour cards for 2027.

The first two PGA TOUR Americas season champions—Johnny Keefer in 2024 and Michael Brennan in 2025—have worked their way up to the PGA TOUR this season, and it won’t be long until they are joined by players competing here this week.

Keefer and Brennan are part of a long list of PGA TOUR members who played on our tours, including Nick Taylor, Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin, Jake Knapp, Joel Dahmen, Nico Echavarria and major winner J.J. Spaun.

PGA TOUR Americas has consistently prepared future stars of the PGA TOUR, and I’m confident there are future PGA TOUR winners walking the fairways this week.

Thank you for supporting PGA TOUR Americas, and I hope you enjoy some world-class golf while making great memories with friends and family.

Title Partner

Welcome to the Digital Commerce Group Open

On behalf of Digital Commerce Group, we are proud to support a week that brings together exceptional talent, passionate fans, and the next generation of professional golf. As an official stop on the PGA TOUR Americas, this tournament offers a unique opportunity to experience the future of the game as it unfolds at the historic Uplands Golf Club.

At Digital Commerce Group, we believe in the power of ambition, innovation, and opportunity. Those values are reflected in the players competing this week—athletes who have dedicated themselves to reaching the next level and earning their place on the world stage. We are proud to play a part in supporting their journey.

But this week is about more than golf. From the Junior Pro-Am and community initiatives to the Pro-Am and Easter Seals Gala, there are countless opportunities to connect, create memorable experiences, and give back to the community.

We invite you to enjoy everything the week has to offer—from world-class golf and meaningful connections to the energy and camaraderie that make events like this so special.

Thank you for joining us and for being part of this exciting inaugural tournament.

Enjoy the tournament,

Digital Commerce Group

Official Pro-Am Sponsor

A welcome from GAIN Group

On behalf of the entire GAIN Group family, we are delighted to welcome you to this year’s Victoria Open and proud to once again be the official sponsor of the Pro-Am.

The Victoria Open is more than a celebration of exceptional golf. It is an opportunity to come together, connect, and celebrate the people and organizations that make our community so special. We are proud to be part of an event that brings such energy, generosity, and spirit to Vancouver Island.

Giving back is at the heart of who we are at GAIN Group. From supporting local charities and youth initiatives to championing the arts, sport, and the many events that bring our community together, we believe in creating experiences that have a lasting impact. We are especially proud to support Easter Seals BC & Yukon and the important work they do to create greater opportunities and brighter futures for children and families.

We hope you enjoy the competition, the camaraderie, and all the moments that make the Victoria Open such a memorable part of our summer. Thank you for being here, for supporting this wonderful event, and for helping make our community stronger.

Warm regards,

Proud Tournament Partner

A welcome from Times Colonist

The Digital Commerce Group Open is one of the most important events on Vancouver Island’s sports calendar this year, and the Times Colonist is proud to once again be part of the tournament.

We have supported the tournament every year since it began in 1981, and we will continue to support it for many years to come. Events such as this are vital to our community, because they add to the richness of life here.

The golf tournament gives you a chance to see some of the finest young golfers in the world on a course in your back yard. Many of you have played Uplands, and many of you will know exactly how you would play the course – if only you were as skilled as the golfers who are working hard for their shot at the PGA Tour itself.

The Digital Commerce Group Open draws support for several dozen local companies, all determined to ensure that the PGA Tour Americas tournament is a big success. Make a note of the names of those sponsors and consider supporting them the way that they support the community.

That’s for later. Right now, enjoy the Pro-Am, if you are playing in it. Take in the experience at Uplands. Take the once-a-year chance to see some of the finest golfers in the Americas.

Welcome to all of you!

Proud Tournament Partner

Welcome to the Digital Commerce Group Open

On behalf of Island Eyecare, it is our pleasure to welcome the players, families, spectators and guests to Uplands Golf Club for the Digital Commerce Group Open—an official PGA TOUR Americas event.

As a locally owned organization, Island Eyecare is proud to support initiatives that contribute to the strength, vitality and profile of our region. Our partnership with this tournament reflects values we share with the game of golf: preparation, precision, integrity and a commitment to excellence.

The Digital Commerce Group Open provides an important platform for emerging professional golfers while showcasing Victoria as an exceptional destination for sport, business and community.

We commend Digital Commerce Group, PGA TOUR Americas, Uplands Golf Club, the organizing committee and the many dedicated volunteers whose leadership makes this event possible.

We wish every competitor success and hope all those attending enjoy an outstanding tournament week.