Gord Brown Memorial Golf Tournament Returns for 6th Year
Tanya Noyes • April 21, 2026
Registration is now open for a day of golf, connection, and community impact in support of United Way Leeds & Grenville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pre-Registration Opens for the 6th Annual Gord Brown Memorial Golf Tournament
Leeds & Grenville, ON — grab your clubs and golf for a cause on August 13!
United Way Leeds & Grenville (UWLG), in partnership with the Brown family, is pleased to announce that public registration is now open for the 6th Annual Gord Brown Memorial Golf Tournament, taking place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the renowned Smugglers Glen Golf Course.
Now in its sixth year, the tournament honours the extraordinary legacy of the late Gord Brown, past Member of Parliament for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. The event brings together golfers, community leaders, sponsors, and supporters for a memorable day of golf, camaraderie, and community impact.
“As Gord’s brother, I am proud to be an honorary Co-Chair alongside Gord’s son, Chance,” said Jeff Brown. “This tournament continues to be a strong example of how Gord gave back to his community and how his legacy lives on through the lives impacted across Leeds Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.”
Tournament Details
Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Smugglers Glen Golf Course (418 Thousand Islands Pkwy)
Schedule:
• Registration Opens: 10:30 a.m.
• Shotgun Start: 12:00 p.m.
• Dinner: Immediately following play
Registration Options: $900 for a foursome or $450 for a twosome with a $50 tax receipt to each golfer, or $200 per team. A Dinner-Only option is also available at $75 per person.
Register online: https://unitedwayleedsgrenville.ticketspice.com/gord-brown-memorial-golf-tournament-
A limited number of foursomes are reserved for sponsorship opportunities, which include access to a VIP event experience and exclusive marketing offers.
Interested sponsors are encouraged to inquire early to Melissa Hindman at 613-342-8889 or at melissa.hindman@uwlg.org. The sponsorship booklet can be downloaded here.
A Legacy of Giving
Since Gord Brown’s passing eight years ago, more than $1 million has been raised in his name through memorial golf and hockey tournaments. The first five Gord Brown Memorial Golf Tournaments alone have generated more than $900,000 in support of community needs and causes close to Gord’s heart.
Supporting Community Impact
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit United Way Leeds & Grenville, supporting vital programs throughout the region focused on housing and homelessness, food insecurity, mental health and addictions, and empowering children and youth.
“This tournament has become a cherished tradition for United Way Leeds & Grenville,” said Hailie Jack, Executive Director. “It represents a collective commitment to long-term, meaningful change, and we are deeply grateful to the Brown family and to every golfer, sponsor, and supporter who continues to honour Gord’s legacy.”
