The Quebec Open Returns in 2023

Montreal, February 24th, 2023 - VOLTA Sports, in partnership with Golf Quebec, is proud to announce the return of the Quebec Open, an official PGA TOUR Canada 2023 Fortinet Cup event. The week of activities will take place from July 10-16, offering an enhanced program. 

The Tournament will be held at Golf Chateau Bromont, less than an hour from Montreal.

The 2023 Quebec Open will host 156 world-class golfers competing for $200,000 in prize money and a chance to eventually move to the PGA TOUR. It is an exceptional platform for Quebec golfers and a celebration of golf in Quebec. The Quebec Open involves more than 200 volunteers and generates significant economic activity in the region.

"We are privileged to have an extraordinary platform to showcase a world-class competition and major community initiatives through the three charitable foundations of the event, the Montreal Canadian Children's Foundation, the First Tee - Premier Départ Foundation and LE BUT Foundation" said Mathieu Billette, vice President at VOLTA and Tournament Director of the 2023 Quebec Open. "At VOLTA, we also want to be a major supporter in the development of golf in Quebec and that is why, during the week, there will be several initiatives that support the programs of Golf Quebec." Billette added.

"We are extremely proud to partner with VOLTA Sports to organize the 2023 Quebec Open. The respective strengths in event organization, marketing and business partnerships of our organizations combined with that of Golf Château Bromont will ensure the success of this event," said Jean-Pierre Beaulieu, General Manager of Golf Québec. "The Quebec Open is an exceptional showcase for our programs and developing athletes, while demonstrating the impact of Golf Quebec on the golf community. Our team is dedicated to making this event a great success," he concluded.

Golf Château-Bromont, first opened in 1964 and offers breathtaking scenery,  exceptional playing conditions, notably its immaculate greens and unparalleled course quality. It has been awarded Golf Course of the Year designation on several occasions, and has hosted a multitude of major competitions throughout the years, including the Bromont Invitational, the Golf Canada Mid-Amateur Canadian Championship (the women's event in 2022 and the men's event in 2016), and most recently the 2022 ORORO Women's PGA Championship of Canada. 

"We are extremely proud and honored to be able to host this prestigious tournament on our fairways at Golf Château-Bromont," said Martin Ducharme, Vice-President of Domaine Château-Bromont and Director of Golf Château-Bromont. "The entire grounds crew and volunteers will be hard at work to make this event a memorable success. Thank you to PGA TOUR Canada, VOLTA and Golf Quebec for your confidence in hosting the 2023 Quebec Open in Bromont.”    

In 2022, PGA TOUR Canada introduced the Fortinet Cup, a season-long points race with a similar model to the PGA TOUR's FedEx Cup. Edmonton's Wil Bateman won the Fortinet Cup and the 2022 Tour Player of the Year award, earning two tournament titles that have earned him full membership on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour. Four other players also made the Korn Ferry Tour based on their Fortinet Cup performances. They include 2022 Quebec Open champion Ryan Gerard, who also qualified for the Honda Classic, a PGA TOUR event taking place this weekend in South Florida. 

“Quebec has such a strong golf history, and we are so pleased to return to the province again this summer. We are excited to head to Bromont where our players will have the opportunity to play a great golf course and take in all that the region has to offer. Fans will have the opportunity to experience high caliber golf from our international contingent of players, many who will one day be playing on the PGA TOUR,” said Scott Pritchard, PGA TOUR Canada Executive Director. “To do all this working alongside VOLTA, Golf Québec and at Golf Château Bromont ensures that this will be one of the best weeks on PGA TOUR Canada this summer.”

Charity events

A major addition to the program this year is the hosting of the Celebrity Pro-Am: The Foundation Challenge on the afternoon of July 10. This Pro-Am will welcome golfers of all skill levels wishing to rub shoulders with PGA TOUR Canada professionals playing in the company of celebrities. The celebrities will play, using a friendly, competitive formula in order to raise funds for three flagship foundations oriented towards the development of young people through sports and community programs, namely the Montreal Canadian Children's Foundation, the First Tee - Premier Départ Foundation and LE BUT Foundation, recently launched by Sport Rousseau - Groupe Gendron. 

The Celebrity Pro-Am will take place on three courses in the Bromont area: Golf Château-Bromont, Le Royal Bromont and Le Parcours du Vieux-Village. Following the Pro-Am, participants will be invited to the Bromont National Cycling Centre to participate in the Golf Celebration Day, a superb evening planned to celebrate the day. 

Registration for the Celebrity Pro-Am: The Foundation Challenge, tickets for the Golf Celebration Day, as well as hospitality packages, week and day passes will be available soon. Fans are encouraged to stay on top of all the news surrounding the Quebec Open by signing up for the priority list for the latest information and a chance to win four weekly passes to the tournament!

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About the PGA TOUR Canada

The PGA TOUR Canada is a series of tournaments held primarily in Canada each summer where the stars of tomorrow begin their journey to the PGA TOUR. The leaders with the most points at the end of each season earn membership on the Korn Ferry Tour for the following season. PGA TOUR Canada's mission is to provide a PGA TOUR experience for its members, fans, volunteers and partners in order to develop the future stars of professional golf and enrich the communities the tour visits.

About VOLTA

Founded in 2008, VOLTA is a commercial agency specializing in revenue generation for sports organizations. Working with a multitude of clients from different sporting backgrounds, VOLTA's mission is to accompany organizations in the creation and execution of their communication, marketing and sales strategies through an integrated approach that will lead them to optimize their revenues, their partnerships and their notoriety in a sustainable manner.

About Golf Québec

Founded in 1920, Golf Québec is the provincial sports federation whose mission is to increase participation in golf and develop excellence in the game. Golf Québec provides discovery and initiation programs such as First Tee - Premier départ Québec as well as services such as the rules of golf, course evaluation, the universal handicap system and the Quebec Golf Hall of Fame. Golf Quebec also oversees various regional and provincial competitions to help local amateur players excel and eventually reach the upper echelons of the professional circuit. For more information, visit www.golfquebec.org.

About Golf Château-Bromont

Founded in 1964 and located at the foot of Mount Brome in Bromont, the Château-Bromont golf course has undergone a major facelift over the years with the help of renowned architects Howard Watson and Graham Cooke. The Château-Bromont course is now considered one of the most prestigious public courses in Quebec with its immaculate greens and panoramic setting. Host to many prestigious Canadian, provincial and regional championships, there is no doubt that the Château-Bromont golf course is the place to be for the most prestigious amateur and professional championships. For more information, visit https://chateaubromont.com/golf-chateau-bromont/.