Three-Year Partnership with Odlum Brown and Vancouver Park Board Solidifies Future of Vancouver Open and Fundraising Pro-Am
Odlum Brown, one of Canada’s most trusted investment firms, has signed a three-year agreement with Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) as Title Sponsor of the Vancouver Open and Fundraising Pro-Am. This commitment aligns with a new three-year hosting agreement between the Vancouver Park Board and VGT, which will see the City of Vancouver’s three championship courses – Fraserview, Langara, and McCleery Golf host the event through 2027.
The 2025 Odlum Brown Vancouver Open & Fundraising Pro-Am presented by Maui Jim Canada and Vancouver Parks Golf will take place August 20-24, 2025. The event is a 54-hole stroke-play championship that offers Canada’s rising golf stars a chance to springboard their careers. The event includes amateurs and professionals, men’s and women’s senior titles, an all-abilities championship, and world ranking points for eligible amateurs. In 2025, the prize purse is projected to reach $120,000 with a full field, making it the largest in the event’s history.
“We are so grateful to have a well-known and trusted company like Odlum Brown supporting the Vancouver Golf Tour,” stated VGT Commissioner Fraser Mulholland. “Signing a 3-year Major Sponsorship with Odlum Brown as our Vancouver Open Title Sponsor, and having the support of the Vancouver Park Board to secure the Championship on three amazing public courses for the next three years is just great for the event and the 500+ players who will compete in the Pro-Am and Championship.”
Through their partnership, Odlum Brown is helping VGT strengthen its foundation. With their support, VGT can continue to offer a professional tournament platform that supports thousands of golfers in their pursuit of excellence. The VGT team can remain focused on delivering an exceptional player experience that advances the competitive game across British Columbia.
“Just like we are passionate about helping our clients achieve their financial goals, everyone at Odlum Brown is passionate about supporting our communities. It’s part of who we are and have been for over 100 years,” says Odlum Brown President and CEO Trevor Short. “As Title Sponsor of the Odlum Brown Vancouver Open & Fundraising Pro-Am and Major Partner of the Vancouver Golf Tour for the next three years, we are excited to contribute to the success of golfers of all levels and abilities across BC, and we look forward to the years of great tournaments to come!”
The Vancouver Open Fundraising Pro-Am has become a cornerstone of VGT’s commitment to player development. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, August 20 at Fraserview Golf Course.
Four amateurs will play with a top tour professional from the Pacific Northwest. Proceeds will go directly the VGT Player Development Fund for Bursaries & Scholarships. Over the past four years, the tournament has raised more than $100,000 in player scholarships and bursaries.
“We are proud to renew our commitment to hosting the Vancouver Open for the next three years,” said Dennis Luick, Supervisor of Golf Operations, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. “This event provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase the exceptional quality of our city-run courses to players and spectators alike. Our team looks forward to welcoming the golf community back each year and supporting the continued growth of the game in Vancouver.”
The 2025 Vancouver Open Championship tees off Friday, August 22, with the first two rounds played at Langara and McCleery Golf Courses. Competitors will rotate between the two courses before the final round at Fraserview Golf Course on August 24, where all champions will be crowned. The 54-hole stroke play event includes a cut after two rounds for both professionals and amateurs and features four amateur handicap divisions, plus titles for senior amateurs (55+), all-abilities, and women’s open players.
Spectators are welcome, with donations at the gate supporting junior and amateur golf scholarships.
“The players love to come back to the Vancouver municipal golf courses to compete in the Vancouver Open Championship every year. We’re looking forward to watching the top local and Pacific Northwest golf talent play out on the beautiful fairways and manicured greens of Fraserview, McCleery and Langara golf courses during this fantastic three-day event,” stated Fraser Mulholland, Commissioner of the Vancouver Golf Tour.
2025 Odlum Brown Vancouver Open Registration is open for all competitors here:
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About Odlum Brown
For over 100 years, Odlum Brown has been dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. As a fully independent investment firm since 1923, Odlum Brown is committed to acting in clients’ best interests – always. Through disciplined investment advice, objective research and other value-added services, the firm offers an exceptional full-service experience to grow and preserve clients’ wealth for the long term.
Odlum Brown also invests in the communities where its clients and team members live and work through its passionate support of over 150 charitable organizations across Canada. In addition, the firm has earned prestigious national recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of Canada’s Most AdmiredTM Corporate Cultures.
With six locations, 370 team members and over $18 billion in client assets under management, Odlum Brown’s growth and longevity are a testament to the firm’s strong commitment to its core values, common purpose and client-focused approach.
About Vancouver’s municipal golf courses
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation operates Fraserview, McCleery and Langara championship golf courses and Queen Elizabeth Park, Rupert Park and Stanley Park pitch & putts. The championship golf facilities offer a wide range of options for golf tournaments, corporate meetings and special events and receptions. The pitch & putts are great for the beginner, all ages or for those who just want to sharpen their short game. Great affordable golf is within easy reach.
For more information, please visit vancouver.ca/golf.
About Vancouver Golf Tour
Since 2006, the Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) has been giving BC’s local professional and amateur golfers the opportunity to develop their tournament skills in a PGA Tour-like environment without the added costs of travelling. VGT is providing junior, amateur and professional golfers the opportunity to learn how to win locally and to build their confidence to play at the highest level possible, whether it be claiming their Amateur Division Title or moving on to play on Worldwide Major Tours. The mission statement of VGT since day one is ‘Preparing Tomorrow’s Champions’ to compete (and win) on any tour. For more information please visit vancouvergolftour.com, and for the official Vancouver Open website at www.vancouveropen.ca.
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Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
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Vancouver Golf Tour
Fraser Mulholland
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