The tournament will commemorate its twentieth anniversary with three competitions
SANTO DOMINGO.- The Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic (GTCC) will celebrate its twentieth anniversary in 2026, having established itself as one of the leading corporate, business and social golf events in the Dominican Republic, the tournament organizers announced.
The commemorative edition will tour three of the country's most iconic golf courses and will mark a new milestone for an event that, since its creation, has held 36 official tournaments, strengthening the links between sport, the business sector and tourism.
Two decades promoting golf and business relationships
According to the organizers, the GTCC has held 20 tournaments in Santiago de los Caballeros, 11 in Puerto Plata, two in Cap Cana and one each at the Teeth of the Dog (Casa de Campo), PGA Ocean's 4 courses in Playa Nueva Romana and Santo Domingo, consolidating a circuit with a long history in the country.
Under the motto "20 years of competition and passion, building a history of excellence", this edition will recognize sponsors, players, strategic partners and collaborators who have accompanied the growth of the tournament during the last two decades.
Haime Thomás Frías, president of Quality Life Foundation, the entity organizing the event, stated that the anniversary represents the consolidation of a project that has transcended the sporting competition.
"More than a tournament, we have created a community of friends and allies who share values such as excellence, solidarity and commitment to the development of our country," he said.
He also highlighted that the GTCC has demonstrated how sport can become a platform to boost social initiatives, promote sports tourism and strengthen relationships between companies.
Three scenarios for the 2026 edition
According to the organization, the Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic 2026 schedule will consist of three days:
- September 26: PGA Ocean's 4, Playa Nueva Romana.
- October 10: Playa Dorada Golf Course, Puerto Plata.
- October 17: Las Aromas Golf Club, Santiago de los Caballeros.
Marketing Manager Jimmy Frías Velásquez indicated that the tournament will have the support of companies and institutions such as Banreservas, official sponsor of the 2026 edition, as well as Ingeniería Estrella, PANAM, the Santiago City Hall, the Cibao International Airport, HOMS, Equifax, Visit Santiago and Remax Monumental.
A tournament with social impact
The organization highlighted that, through the Quality Life Foundation, the Grand Thomas Celebrity Classic has supported various social initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of communities and individuals over the past 20 years, reaffirming its commitment beyond the sporting arena.
With this special edition, the tournament celebrates two decades of history, 36 official competitions and a network of alliances that position it among the main corporate golf and business networking events in the Dominican Republic.
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