Ken and Patricia Mariash of Bayview Place and Jeff Smith of DCBank have joined together and pledged their continued support for the 2018 Bayview Place DCBank Open presented by the Times Colonist.
The Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada event will hold its 36th playing this year at Uplands Golf Club from June 3-10 with an increased $200,000 purse as some of the world’s top up-and-coming players look to take the next step towards the PGA TOUR.
“Patricia and I are pleased to once again be sponsoring this major event in Canada’s home of golf. We’re proud to be involved not only with the main tournament, but also the Bayview Place Junior Vikes Development Clinics along with the Bayview Place Vikes Performance Tour which sees local pros and amateurs compete for a spot in the tournament,” said Ken Mariash. “We look forward to working with organizers to engage with our local golf and business communities for support over the next few months to ensure the overall event sees the success it deserves.”“We’re so pleased to be participating in this wonderful event alongside Ken and Patty Mariash and Bayview Place,” said DCBank President and CEO Jeffrey J. Smith. “The tradition of this event has made it a highlight on the calendar in Victoria each year and we look forward to being a partner in the tournament’s exciting next chapter.”
“With a history and tradition that stretches back nearly four decades, the Bayview Place DCBank Open presented by Times Colonist is one of the most storied professional golf events in Canada. Each year, Mackenzie Tour players and their families embrace the event’s warm hospitality and Victoria’s wonderful atmosphere,” said Mackenzie Tour President Jeff Monday. “We’re thrilled to have the support of Bayview Place and DCBank along with the Victoria Times Colonist and look forward to working with everyone involved as the event continues to make a positive impact in the community.”
In support of golf development in our community and to add a local flavor to the event, Bayview Place will also sponsor the Bayview Place Vikes Performance Tour, which is open to amateur and professional golfers who will play for 12 weeks starting Sunday, February 18 at Cordova Bay and concluding Tuesday, June 4 at Uplands Golf Club. The top three players from the Tour will receive sponsor exemptions into the Bayview Place DCBank Open presented by Times Colonist. Cash prizes will also be available each week. Jason Giesbrecht of Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club and Jeff Palmer of Highland Pacific Golf Club will operate the Tour.
In addition, with a commitment to youth in the sport, the Bayview Place Junior Vikes Development Clinics will engage approximately 400 boys and girls who will take lessons and play each other through the summer.
“We are excited to see the 2018 Bayview Place Vikes Performance Tour build on the great success from last year. The opportunity to showcase Victoria’s finest players through this tour, and ultimately the Bayview Place DCBank Open, is something we believe is profoundly important to furthering competitive golf in our community,” “This tour is a significant investment in the game and we are extremely grateful this partnership has provided the game of golf in Victoria.” said Giesbrecht and Palmer jointly.