Great Lakes Tour Getting Ready For 2022 Season

12/28/2021

A Message From GLT Directors

1st Hole - Wildfire GC - GLT TOUR Championship

Hamilton ON - Oh what a year it was.

''With every adversity comes a greater or equal benefit.''

That is a quote we strongly believe in. It surely applies to both golf and life.

This was certainly evident from Canadian competitive golfers in 2021 that nothing will stand in their way of attaining goals and continuing to pursue their dreams through our wonderful sport. We're truly thankful and very proud of each and every player that's competed in both our GLT events and our partner tour events...

A GLT Video Highlight

Special Congratulations to the following players

Blair Bursey - 2021 Canada Cup Champion
Austin Ryan - 2 time GLT Winner in 2021 including GLT TOUR Championship
Mike Gonko - 2 time GLT Winner (First tour victories over 13 years as a member)
Sebastian Szirmak - Becoming first 2 time Champion of Southern Ontario Open

We continue to be motivated by our players, the facilities and communities we visit and our amazing partnerships.

In 2021, we partnered with GolfZoogle.ca. The vision is to live stream our level of grass roots professional golf to the rest of Canada and around the world while showcasing the players, communities and facilites. This is a vision we've shared for many years. Technology has taken great strides over the past two years. We can comfortably say that in 2022, the GLT and other major golf events will be live streamed and produced for FREE using YouTube. The details of this program with revenue streams for GLT players and partners will be completed as we move through the winter months. Again, this will present great opportunities for our players, facilities & communities along with our tour partners.

The 2022 season will be on us fast and our scheduling of events has already started.

Here are some of the important details the GLT has for 2022:

Direct exemptions via GLT events and Order of Merit into $125,000 Canada Cup presented by City of Victoriaville Aug 11-14, 2022
New Membership Program to keep player costs down
New Amateur Series supporting the New Rules of Amateur Status
Expanding GLT TOUR Championship to a 36 hole stroke play Qualifier with Match Play Finals
Strengthen partnerships with ECPT and VGT to allow players to collect GLT Order of Merit Points across Canada in partner events
(2) Two Major Championships in July - Southern Ontario Open & the Inaugural Niagara Open
Free Live Streaming courtesy of GolfZoogle.ca from small to large production
New Online presence and user friendly applications for players and followers to receive GLT results and information easier and faster

Our full schedule will be released over the winter. We're cautiously optimistic walking into 2022 for a full season starting in May. Most events and dates will be announced as they're confirmed, however, the season in Ontario will feature two 54 Hole Championships, The GLT TOUR Championship and six to eight 36 hole events.

On behalf of the GLT, GolfZoogle and our partners please have a wonderful off-season and we look forward to seeing you in 2022.

Kind Regards,
Jim Kenesky - GLT President
Colin Murray - GLT Tournament Director