Details Announced for 2025 GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open
- June 5-7 – Nicklaus North Golf Course, Whistler
- Part of Golf Canada’s She Plays Golf Championship Series
[March 13, 2025] — Vancouver Golf Tour is pleased to open registration for the 4th Annual GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open, a 54-Hole Championship scheduled for June 5-7 at the world-renowned Nicklaus North Golf Course (Whistler, BC).
For the second straight year the GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open will be played as an official event on Golf Canada’s She Plays Golf Championship Series.
“We are thrilled to announce Nicklaus North as the host venue for the 4th Annual GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open from June 5-7th” stated VGT Commissioner Fraser Mulholland. “This year’s competitors are in for a world class experience at one of Jack Nicklaus’ signature designs that has not only won several awards (including Golf Digest’s “Best New Golf Course in Canada” in 1996 and PGA of BC’s “Facility of the Year” in 2024) but has also played host to some of the biggest names in golf at the Telus Skins Game (1997 and 2005) and Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf (1998)”.
“As title sponsor for the fourth year, GolfBC is proud to support an event that provides a competitive platform for women – whether testing their skills as amateur golfers or pursuing their LPGA Tour aspirations” said Rita Rennie, Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy for GolfBC Group. “Together with the team at Nicklaus North, we are eager to welcome Canada’s rising talent and showcase the breathtaking setting, exceptional facilities—including the iconic Table Nineteen restaurant—and pristine course conditions that will challenge and inspire the field.”
2025 GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open
TOURNAMENT CRITERIA – (100 PLAYER FIELD)
The GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open is a professional golf championship contested at Nicklaus North Golf Course (Whistler, BC) from June 5-7, 2025.
The BC Women’s Open will serve as the first of three Championships on Golf Canada’s She Plays Golf Championship Series.
The event features two separate championships:
- A 54-Hole “OPEN” Championship (June 5-7)
- Offering a $60,000 CAD purse for a field of 60 professionals and elite amateurs (min. age 13 years + and index of 4.0 or less).
- The top finisher in the 2025 GolfBC Group BC Women’s Open will qualify for the CPKC Women’s Open on the LPGA Tour, set for August 20-24 at Mississaugua Golf & Country Club.
- The top player at the end of the She Plays Golf Championship Series will also qualify for the CPKC Women’s Open (if not already qualified).
- The 54-hole event will carry official WAGR (World Amateur Golf Ranking) points.
- There is a cut to the top 25+ ties after 36-holes.
- For full event details including the criteria for priority consideration, CLICK HERE
- A 36-Hole (flighted & Senior) Championship (June 5-6)
- Open to both Senior golfers (55+years) and golfers 13 years + with a handicap range of 4.1 to 26.0.
- The max field for this event is 40 players.
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Registration opens March 13, 2025 for both events.
ABOUT SHE PLAYS GOLF
She Plays Golf is a citywide celebration of women’s golf anchored in each host market by a $60,000 CAD professional golf championship contested over 54-holes for a field of 60 professionals and elite amateurs. These enhanced championships will be linked together to form the She Plays Golf Championship Series – recognized as Canada’s national professional women’s golf tour.
During the week of the GolfBC Group Women’s Open, Golf Canada will concurrently hold She Plays Golf Festival events for women and girls across various golf facilities in the Lower Mainland as well as in Whistler.
Additional information about championship entry and festival schedule for each She Plays Golf event will be available in the coming weeks.
ABOUT GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 341,000 golfers and 1,505 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.
Media Contact:
Dan Pino | Senior Director, Communications | Golf Canada
416-434-5525 | dpino@golfcanada.ca
ABOUT GOLFBC GROUP
Vancouver-based GolfBC Group is a golf and resort management, and investment company committed to defining a higher standard of quality and consistency among premier golf destinations. Since 1989 GolfBC has been creating premium golf destinations and master planned golf communities, with a golf portfolio that includes Nicklaus North (Whistler), Gallagher’s Canyon and the 9-hole Pinnacle (Kelowna), The Quail and The Bear (The Okanagan Golf Club in Kelowna), Olympic View (Victoria), Mayfair Lakes (Richmond), as well as the Gold, Emerald and Blue courses at Wailea Golf Club on Maui, Hawaii. For more information about the GolfBC Group, visit www.golfbc.com.
Media Contact:
Rita Rennie | Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy | GolfBC Group
Email: rrennie@golfbc.com
ABOUT NICKLAUS NORTH
Along the shores of Green Lake, in the resort town of Whistler, lies the legacy of a legend. Nicklaus North offers breathtaking scenery, world-class facilities, unmatched course conditioning and challenging course design… it’s no wonder this is one of a few rare courses in the world bearing Jack Nicklaus’ name. Winner of numerous awards since its opening in 1996, Nicklaus North has played host to events such as the Skins Game and the Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf, welcoming some of golf’s biggest names such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els, Greg Norman, Fred Couples, John Daly, Vijay Singh and many more. For more information about Nicklaus North Golf Course, visit www.nicklausnorth.com.
ABOUT VANCOUVER GOLF TOUR
The Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) was developed in 2006 for BC’s local Professionals and Amateurs (Handicap of 0-26) – giving them the opportunity for a high level of competition in a PGA Tour-like environment without the heavy expenses of travel. VGT’s goal has always been to provide local players the opportunity to learn how to win while at the same time building their confidence to play on Worldwide Major Tours. For more info, visit vancouvergolftour.com.
Media Contact:
Fraser Mulholland | President & Commissioner
Email: fraser@vancouvergolftour.com
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Facebook: /Vancouvergolftour
Ph: 604.980.4653
