Eagle Creek Golf Club poses a huge challenge for the PGA TOUR Canada players. (Mae-Ling Patey image)

It’s go-time on Thursday for the Commissionaires Ottawa Open at Eagle Greek Golf Club.

The PGA TOUR Canada event’s tee-times are set and include some notables such as Ottawa Senators star Claude Giroux, who doubles as Honorary Chair for the tourney, 22-year professional and Ottawa golf legend Brad Fritsch and local player Jake Bryson of Dunrobin.

The threesome tees it up as a group at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday and at 2:40 p.m. on Friday.

Fans should know that proceeds from the Commissionaires Ottawa Open will benefit Soldier On, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) program that contributes to the recovery of ill and injured CAF members and veterans. 

Soldier On delivers opportunities and resources through sport, recreational and creative activities.

https://www.soldieron.ca/

Davis Lamb of the U.S. brings his hot streak to Eastern Ontario as he will be on a mission to record his third straight PGA TOUR Canada victory in the Commisssionaires Ottawa Open after recent wins at the ATB Classic as a Monday qualifier and in last week’s Quebec Open

Brad Fritsch blasts a drive during the Pro-Am. (Mae-Ling Patey image)

Eagle Creek is located at 109 Royal Troon Lane in Dunrobin. Get your tickets at OttawaOpen.golf.

Tournament Schedule: 

  • July 20: Tournament Round 1, VIP Pavilion on No. 18, Soldier On Appreciation Day
  • July 21: Tournament Round 2, VIP Pavilion on No. 18, Soldier On Clinics 
  • July 22: Tournament Round 3, VIP Pavilion on No. 18, Family Day, Shootout Clinics 
  • July 23: Tournament Final Round, VIP Pavilion on No. 18, Volunteer Appreciation Party, Trophy and Charity Presentation

Tickets Details:

  • Junior Anytime Pass – Free (Must be born 2005 and later)
  • Single Day Pass – July 20 – $15
  • Single Day Pass – July 21 – $15
  • Single Day Pass – July 22 – $15
  • Single Day Pass – July 23 – $15
  • Four Day Pass – $45
  • VIP Single Day Pass – July 20 – $75
  • VIP Single Day Pass – July 21 – $75
  • VIP Single Day Pass – July 22 – $75
  • VIP Single Day Pass – July 23 – $75
  • VIP Four Day Pass – $210
  • VIP+ Single Day package – $300
There’s a good chance that the champion will have to cover the lake at No. 18 if he wants to pick up the Fortinet Cup points. (Mae-Ling Patey image)

Parking Details:

  • Clubhouse Parking – Single Day – July 20 – $10
  • Clubhouse Parking – Single Day – July 21 – $10
  • Clubhouse Parking – Single Day – July 22 – $10
  • Clubhouse Parking – Single Day – July 23 – $10
  • (Onsite parking. Note: there is also free parking available at West Carleton High School with complimentary shuttle service.)
  • Clubhouse Parking – Four Day Pass – $30
  • (Onsite parking. Note: there is also free parking available at West Carleton High School with complimentary shuttle service.)
  • Clubhouse Parking – Valet – July 20 – $25 
  • Clubhouse Parking – Valet – July 21 – $25
  • Clubhouse Parking – Valet – July 22 – $25
  • Clubhouse Parking – Valet – July 23 – $25
  • Clubhouse Parking – Valet – Four Day Pass – $75
  • Valet Parking located at main entrance.

Another way to purchase tickets to the Commissionaire Ottawa Open is to visit https://frontdoor.plus/store/?e=153.

Eagle Creek is the only Canadian course designed by the late Ken Venturi, a multiple PGA TOUR tournament winner and respected TV commentator who is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Eagle Creek opened in 1991 and features a par-5 finishing hole measured at 573 yards — a dogleg that wraps around a 16-acre lake that provides players risk-reward opportunities and promises to produce a thrill a minute finish.