2022 GLT MEmbership
View our FAQ section below to answer a few basic questions. You can also call or text the GLT TOUR Office for more information.
Please read membership conditions and waiver of liability below before committing to 2022 GLT Membership or Event Participation
Please view our Frequently Asked Questions Below
Please view our Frequently Asked Questions Below
GLT FAQ
How Come You Charge a Membership?
The GLT charges a membership for a couple reasons. Like a private or semi-private golf club, the membership dollar goes to assist in operating costs, administrative costs (website, GolfGenius TMS/Scoring system, accounting, insurance, legal fees etc.). Membership dollars are also used to attain exemptions to higher level events and further develop business relationships with Tours and Associations. Surplus dollars are also used to boost any purse for small field events or GLT TOUR Championship final payouts. Members receive tournament entry fee discounts and in 2022 can collect valuable GLT Order of Merit points in select events on partner tours Vancouver Golf Tour (British Columbia) and the East Coast Pro Tour (Quebec).
How Do I Qualify For $125,000 Canada Cup In Victoriaville Quebec?
There are various ways to qualify for the $125,000 Sani-Marc/Fenergic Canada Cup across Canada. Ontario and International residents who are Full Professional members of the GLT are eligible to qualify for this prestigious event via select GLT events prior to the Canada Cup in August and through the TOP (10) Ten finishers on the GLT Order of Merit as of July 16/22. The GLT will also have the following exemptions available for Full Professional Members at these events in 2022:
GLT members competing in events on the Vancouver Golf Tour in BC and the East Coast Pro Tour in Quebec will receive Order of Merit points at selected events. You may view full details by visiting our Tour Exemptions page within GLT website.
- GLT Spring Open - May 5-6, 2022 - (4) Exemptions
- GLT Ancaster Challenge - May 19-20, 2022 - (4) Exemptions
- GLT Waterloo Championship - June 7-8, 2022 - (4) Exemptions
- GLT Belleville Open - June 16-17, 2022 - (4) Exemptions
- GLT Niagara Open - July 7-8, 2022 - (4) Exemptions
- Southern Ontario Open - July 14-16, 2022 - (5) Exemptions
GLT members competing in events on the Vancouver Golf Tour in BC and the East Coast Pro Tour in Quebec will receive Order of Merit points at selected events. You may view full details by visiting our Tour Exemptions page within GLT website.
How much does it cost if I'M a PGA OF CANADA Member?
GLT Membership in 2022 is FREE to all PGA of Canada Members and may register for any GLT events under the member event entry fee. PLEASE NOTE: If a PGA of Canada member wishes to be on the official Order of Merit and participate for Canada Cup exemptions, GLT TOUR Championship Top 20 or other exemptions available to GLT members, they must pay the regular GLT Full Membership.
Can You Explain How Much of My Entry Fee Goes To The Purse?
The GLT will guarantee at all 36-hole events a $15,000 purse with a field size of 38 players or less. Once 39 players are entered in any 36 hole event the GLT will allocate $400 per professional player and $300 per amateur player. The GLT pays 20-25% of the purse to first place with 40% of the field receiving a check. With 38 players or less in a field, first place will receive $4,000 with 15 players receiving a check. The GLT operates tournaments as break-even entities with about 5-7% of the total entry fee after taxes and transaction fees being allocated to pay our rules referee, operations staff, travel expenses, 1st and 10th tee (water, fruit, bars etc.), event admin costs i.e. office supplies. The current golf course fee varies from 16-18% of the total entry fee after taxes and transaction fees.
Do You Allow Amateurs and Do They Receive PrizE MOney WITH NEW RULES IN 2022?
The GLT has always welcomed amateur golfers into events with a verified Golf Canada factor of 6.9 or less. For 2022 the GLT will be complying by the New Rules and Regulations of Amateur status by allowing amateur competitors to compete for prize money in stroke play competitions. Amateurs are eligible to receive up to $1,000 USD / $1,200 CDN under the new rules. In 2022, the GLT will also create an Amateur Order of Merit and series of events. Amateurs of the GLT will also be eligible for special exemptions into $125,000 Canada Cup Aug 11-14, 2022, GLT TOUR Championship and other partner events across Canada.
Are Members of the PGA TOUR CANADA Eligible To Be members of the GLT?
All professionals are eligible for GLT membership and to participate in GLT events. Conditional members of the PGA TOUR CANADA and PGA TOUR Latinoamerica are eligible for GLT Full membership and compete for Canada Cup exemptions, GLT TOUR Championship exemptions and other opportunities available through GLT Order of Merit. Full Card Carrying members of any PGA TOUR are not eligible for Canada Cup exemptions, however, they are eligible for GLT Full Membership to receive member entry fee discounts and GLT TOUR Championship exemptions etc. Any questions please contact the GLT Tour Office.
What If The Tour Does Not Operate or is Restricted BY COVID-19?
We expect to have a full season in 2022, however if the GLT is forced to cease operation of any events due to COVID-19 government restrictions and recommendations, the Tour will look to reschedule the event for a later date in the season. If any event or the season is cancelled, the Tour will issue full refunds on both membership dues and event entry fees. Membership dues will only be fully refunded if the season is cancelled completely. Membership may be pro-rated based on the final amount of events on the schedule The GLT will operate under government recommended COVID-19 safety protocols and you may visit our COVID-19 Protocols on the website.
What if I Qualify For A PGA TOUR Sanctioned Event & I am Registered For GLT The Same Week?
Since the 2004 season, the GLT has refunded in full any player successfully qualifying for a PGA TOUR Canada, PGA TOUR Latinoamerica, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR and DP World Tour event during the same week as a GLT event. We always encourage our members to pursue a higher level tour to continue their progress as a professional golfer. Also, we offer the same for any amateur that successfully qualifies for a major amateur or professional event during the same week. Major Amateur events in Canada and the USA would include any Golf Canada and USGA National Amateur or Open Championships (RBC CDN Open, U.S. Open), included in Ontario would be the Ontario Men's Amateur Championship and Ontario Open Championship. Any amateur qualifying for any PGA TOUR Canada event will be refunded.
GLT MEmBERSHIP WAIVER
MEMBERSHIP CONDITIONS
COVID-19 WAIVER
I hereby apply for membership to play on the Great Lakes Tour (GLT) and will provide honest information regarding any involvement with medical advice to self-isolate due to COVID-19. All players required to self-isolate are not eligible to compete in GLT events until the recommended isolation period is complete.
I acknowledge that proof of vaccination or vaccination status is not required to become a member of the GLT, however, the GLT abides by all rules and recommendations in place by the Health Canada and the province of Ontario, Golf Canada, Golf Ontario and host facilities where proof of vaccination or vaccination status may be required to participate in events or have access to certain areas such as clubhouse dining, locker rooms, retail and other public high traffic zones such as on course concessions or practice facilities whether outdoor or indoor. Your membership and event participation on the GLT may be withheld, due to vaccination status at any point during the season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a dynamic crisis world-wide.
Any member of the GLT whom falsely claims their vaccination status will be automatically suspended without refund.
All members must obey and abide by all COVID-19 rules and regulations at host facilities. The GLT and partners are not responsible for any individual actions, opinions or disputes between themselves and host facilities.
The term of this membership shall begin on date of purchase to December 31st of current season.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PARTICIPATION IN TOURNAMENT PLAY SHALL BE ENTIRELY AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE MYSELF. I, HEREBY REMISE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE THE Great Lakes Tour AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES OF AND FROM ALL MANNER OF ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, COSTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WHATSOEVER WHICH I, HEREAFTER HAVE AGAINST ANY OF THEM ARISING OUT OF ANY CAUSE, MATTER OF THING ARISING OUT OF THE INVOLVEMENT AND MY PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNAMENTS INCLUDING BODILY INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, COVID-19 TRANSMISSION OR OTHER AND WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF OTHER MEMBERS OR OF ANY OF THE Great Lakes Tour AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES.
I agree to follow the membership and tournament rules and procedures of the Great Lakes Tour as established by Great Lakes Tour (“Great Lakes Tour” or ''GLT'') which includes all COVID-19 Protocols put in place by Great Lakes Tour or the host facilities. I acknowledge that this application is subject to the approval of Great Lakes Tour in its sole discretion, provided, however, that all applications shall be accepted and consideration given for membership in the Great Lakes Tour without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, gender, ancestry, or national origin.
This agreement shall be effective on the date of acceptance by Great Lakes Tour. Membership in the Great Lakes Tour is non-refundable and non-transferable. I understand that my membership privileges may be involuntarily suspended or terminated by Great Lakes Tour for violations of Great Lakes Tour’s code of conduct or for not abiding by Great Lakes Tour’s established rules and procedures. This agreement shall be governed in accordance with provincial and federal laws.
Great Lakes Tour presenting partner GolfZoogle , a live stream and production company, is set to provide live stream coverage of select events throughout the season. Your image, brand and conduct may be displayed and used for event and production purposes. The GLT and GolfZoogle are in agreement to share content on social media channels and websites and you agree to be included on any live camera feeds, interviews or event promotional purposes.
Tour Policies and Procedures
COVID-19 WAIVER
I hereby apply for membership to play on the Great Lakes Tour (GLT) and will provide honest information regarding any involvement with medical advice to self-isolate due to COVID-19. All players required to self-isolate are not eligible to compete in GLT events until the recommended isolation period is complete.
I acknowledge that proof of vaccination or vaccination status is not required to become a member of the GLT, however, the GLT abides by all rules and recommendations in place by the Health Canada and the province of Ontario, Golf Canada, Golf Ontario and host facilities where proof of vaccination or vaccination status may be required to participate in events or have access to certain areas such as clubhouse dining, locker rooms, retail and other public high traffic zones such as on course concessions or practice facilities whether outdoor or indoor. Your membership and event participation on the GLT may be withheld, due to vaccination status at any point during the season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a dynamic crisis world-wide.
Any member of the GLT whom falsely claims their vaccination status will be automatically suspended without refund.
All members must obey and abide by all COVID-19 rules and regulations at host facilities. The GLT and partners are not responsible for any individual actions, opinions or disputes between themselves and host facilities.
The term of this membership shall begin on date of purchase to December 31st of current season.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PARTICIPATION IN TOURNAMENT PLAY SHALL BE ENTIRELY AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE MYSELF. I, HEREBY REMISE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE THE Great Lakes Tour AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES OF AND FROM ALL MANNER OF ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, COSTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WHATSOEVER WHICH I, HEREAFTER HAVE AGAINST ANY OF THEM ARISING OUT OF ANY CAUSE, MATTER OF THING ARISING OUT OF THE INVOLVEMENT AND MY PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNAMENTS INCLUDING BODILY INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, COVID-19 TRANSMISSION OR OTHER AND WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF OTHER MEMBERS OR OF ANY OF THE Great Lakes Tour AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES.
I agree to follow the membership and tournament rules and procedures of the Great Lakes Tour as established by Great Lakes Tour (“Great Lakes Tour” or ''GLT'') which includes all COVID-19 Protocols put in place by Great Lakes Tour or the host facilities. I acknowledge that this application is subject to the approval of Great Lakes Tour in its sole discretion, provided, however, that all applications shall be accepted and consideration given for membership in the Great Lakes Tour without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, gender, ancestry, or national origin.
This agreement shall be effective on the date of acceptance by Great Lakes Tour. Membership in the Great Lakes Tour is non-refundable and non-transferable. I understand that my membership privileges may be involuntarily suspended or terminated by Great Lakes Tour for violations of Great Lakes Tour’s code of conduct or for not abiding by Great Lakes Tour’s established rules and procedures. This agreement shall be governed in accordance with provincial and federal laws.
Great Lakes Tour presenting partner GolfZoogle , a live stream and production company, is set to provide live stream coverage of select events throughout the season. Your image, brand and conduct may be displayed and used for event and production purposes. The GLT and GolfZoogle are in agreement to share content on social media channels and websites and you agree to be included on any live camera feeds, interviews or event promotional purposes.
Tour Policies and Procedures