Tour Exemptions/Invitations Available

GLT Directors are always seeking dynamic partnerships with other organizations to offer more opportunities to GLT members.  This list may be updated without notice and all members will be notified via email and text when significant event exemptions or invitations are added during the current season. 

• GLT Order of Merit Point Breakdown and Details

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$125,000 Sani Marc/Desjardins Canada Cup
presented by City of Victoriaville 
Victoriaville GC, Victoriaville QC
August 12-15, 2021
($25,000 Winner's Share)
(40) FORTY EXEMPTIONS AVAILABLE
GLT FULL Members Only
(1) ONE EXEMPTION
GLT Amateur Member

• The $125,000 Sani Marc/Desjardins Canada Cup presented by City of Victoriaville will be contested August 12-15, 2021. Official Tournament Pro Ams to be contested August 10th and 11th.
• Top (15) Fifteen not otherwise exempt GLT FULL Members as of July 31/21 on the current GLT Order of Merit presented by Roll ReadyTM in good standing will receive an exemption.
• The following events in 2021 on GLT schedule will have exemptions available to GLT Full Members not otherwise exempt

1. GLT Belleville Open - June 25-26 - Trillium Wood GC - (5) Five exemptions
2. GLT Collingwood Classic - July 8-9 - Batteaux Creek GC - (5) Five exemptions 
3. Southern Ontario Open - July 15-17 - Port Dover GC - (10) Ten Exemptions

• GLT FULL Members will be able to compete in partner tour ECPT stroke play events in Quebec and collect GLT Order of Merit Points. The following ECPT events will be deemed Tier 2 GLT point events:

1. Spring Classic - May 10-11 - Lionhead GC (Postponed due to COVID-19)
   
2. Toronto Open - June 14-15 - Lionhead GC​

• The Top Amateur on the current GLT Order of Merit presented by Roll ReadyTM as of July 31, 2021 will receive an exemption.
• The Canada Cup Committee will be hosting the $30,000 Machinex Open presented by the Town of Princeville QC @ Laurier GC August 6-7, 2021 with a minimum (8) eight Open professional exemptions.  All Full GLT Members will be guaranteed a spot in this field and will also be open to non members of affiliated tours - this includes players with Mackenzie Tour Conditional status.
• (5) Five Open professional exemptions to non members of affiliated tours will be available at the $40,000 Southern Ontario Open July 15-17, 2021 @ Port Dover GC, Port Dover ON - this includes players with Mackenzie Tour Conditional status

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GLT RACE To Sani-Marc/Desjardins Canada Cup
Season Long Series
(3) Three Paid Entry Fees
$125,000 Sani-Marc/Desjardins Canada Cup pres. by City of Victoriaville

• The GLT RACE To Sani-Marc/Desjardins Canada Cup will include five events leading up to $125,000 Sani-Marc/Desjardins Canada Cup presented by City of Victoriaville Aug 12-15, 2021 and is only available to GLT Full Members in good standing
• The Top (3) three point leaders at the conclusion of the Southern Ontario Open July 15-17, 2021 will receive paid entry fee to Sani-Marc/Desjardins Canad Cup (This will only be available to the top three only)
• The following events are included in the GLT RACE To Canada Cup: 

1. GLT Spring Championship - May 13-14 - Woodington Lake GC (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
2. GLT Barrie Classic - June 9-10 - Tangle Creek G&CC (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
3. GLT Belleville Open - June 25-26 - Trillium Wood GC
4. GLT Collingwood Classic - July 8-9 - Batteaux Creek GC
5. GLT Southern Ontario Open - July 15-17 - Port Dover GC

• ​Winning members will be automatically entered into the Canada Cup field 

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GLT TOUR Championship
Wildfire GC, Lakefield ON
September 9-10, 2021 
$20,000 Purse Minimum
(est. $7,000 Champion's Share)
(16) Qualifiers
STROKE/MATCH PLAY

• (12) Ten GLT FULL Members highest (not otherwise exempt) on current GLT Order of Merit presented by Roll ReadyTM as of August 31, 2021 will qualify for the GLT TOUR Championship
• (4) Four event winners 2020 GLT Waterloo Championship, 2020 GLT Fall Classic @ Trafalgar, 2020 GLT Port Dover Championship, 2020 GLT Ancaster Challenge
• The event will feature a new 2 day Stroke/Match Play format at Wildfire GC in Lakefield ON September 9-10, 2021

1. ​Round 1 - Sept 9th - 16 Player Stroke Play Competition @ 1pm (Top 4 will qualify for Match Play)
2. Round 2 - Sept 10th - Semi-Final Matches @ 8am (1vs4, 2vs3) Twosomes
3. Round 3 - Sept 10th - Championship Match @ 1pm Twosome 

• The 16 must be members in good standing of the GLT otherwise the next highest individual on the current GLT Order of Merit will be selected to participate
• The GLT TOUR Championship will have a maximum 16 players.  If any of the qualified 16 players are unable to play, GLT officials will select the 13th player on the Order of Merit and so forth. All players in the field will receive a portion of the total purse available.
• Official points will accumulate over all GLT Wrap-around 2020-21 events.
• Championship Purse will be established at a minimum amount of $20,000 - $25,000 ++ depending on total sponsorship and other funds allocated to the GLT TOUR Championship purse.  Winner's share will be an estimated $7,000.

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RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifying 
NOT AVAILABLE 2021 DUE TO CANCELLATION COVID-19
(1) One Exemption

• Great Lakes Tour has been granted one non-transferable exemption into the 2021 RBC Canadian Open Monday Qualifier.
• The exemption will be for the Great Lakes Tour Order of Merit Leader as of May 31, 2021
• The exemption will only be to the Order of Merit Leader not otherwise exempt into the Final Qualifying
• The exemption will be granted regardless of unsuccessful Regional Qualifier results
• Current COVID-19 Pandemic may create unforeseen changes to this exemption elegibilty - RBC Canadian Open Cancelled.
• Great Lakes Tour Order of Merit Point Breakdown