Multi-year partnership will deliver a portfolio of Canadian Caesar beverages and pickled garnish products to Golf Canada’s National Open Championships.

(January 27, 2022) – Golf Canada and Matt & Steve’s have announced a multi-year integrated partnership that will see Matt & Steve’s become the Official Caesar Partner of Canada’s National Open Golf Championships—the CP Women’s Open and the RBC Canadian Open.

Through the partnership, Matt & Steve’s will offer a selection of their popular ready to drink Caesars, Extreme Beans, and pickled garnish products at Golf Canada’s two signature championships beginning in 2022. Spectators at the RBC Canadian Open will also enjoy Matt & Steve’s Canadian Caesar Deck as an exciting addition to the Recipe Unlimited Fare Way food and beverage experience.

“We are thrilled to partner with Matt & Steve’s to deliver their innovative portfolio of Caesar products to the RBC Canadian Open and CP Women’s Open,” said John Sibley, Chief Commercial Officer of Golf Canada. “We look forward to building out a summertime atmosphere and integrating Matt & Steve’s premium Canadian blend of flavorful products into the social and hospitality experience of our two flagship properties.”

Founded in 2000, Matt & Steve’s is a fast-growing and leading-edge food and beverage company based in Mississauga, Ont. First established with only two employees and one product, the Extreme Bean, Matt & Steve’s has grown to support thousands of clients and numerous products within the retail, foodservice and beverage alcohol sectors throughout North America.

“We are very proud to be partnering with Golf Canada in the support of Canadian golf, the RBC Canadian Open and the CP Women’s Open,” said Steve McVicker, Partner and Co-founder of Matt & Steve’s. “At Matt & Steve’s we believe in creating products that celebrate the social and fun parts of life, and we are extremely excited to share our brand experience with Canadian golfers both on and off the course.

The 2022 RBC Canadian Open will be held June 6-12 at St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto, Ont., with the CP Women’s Open being contested August 22-28 at Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club in Ottawa, Ont.
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ABOUT MATT & STEVE’S
Matt & Steve’s was founded by best friends, Matt Larochelle and Steve McVicker, in their 600 square foot apartment with a clear mission “to make the Caesar cocktail a little better.” Since then, the Company’s portfolio of brands has grown to include The Extreme Bean, The Asparagoos, The Extreme Pickle Spear, Matt & Steve’s Caesar rim and Matt & Steve’s ready-to-drink Caesar. Matt & Steve’s believe in creating products that celebrate the social and fun parts of life with their tasty and topical family of brands. Matt & Steve’s is proudly Canadian, with their head office and manufacturing facility located in Ontario. It is affectionately known as ‘The Beanery.’ The company’s brands are available nationwide throughout Canada and the United States with over 12 000 points of distribution through grocery, foodservice, and the beverage alcohol channel. To learn more visit www.mattandsteve.com

ABOUT THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Part of the FedEx Cup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete at the RBC Canadian Open, June 6-12, 2022, at St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto, Ont. Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada’s top talents to compete against the world’s best golfers while also creating a positive impact in the event’s host community. Established in 1904, Canada’s national open golf championship is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, Audi, Acushnet, Steam Whistle, Hilton, Levelwear, Sargent Farms, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Cottage Springs, theScore Bet, Recipe Unlimited, Cub Cadet, Coca-Cola, Matt & Steve’s, Journie Rewards, BDO Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Government of Canada. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to support the Golf Canada Foundation as the event’s official charity partner. For more information, visit www.rbccanadianopen.com.

ABOUT THE CP WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the CP Women’s Open from August 22-28, 2022, at Ottawa Hunt and Country Club in Ottawa, Ontario. Through its CP Has Heart program, title sponsor CP will once again make a substantial donation to the host community of Canada’s National Open Golf Championship by supporting local pediatric care. The 2022 CP Women’s Open is proudly sponsored by CP, Audi, RBC, Steam Whistle, Levelwear, Coca-Cola, Hilton, Cottage Springs, Cub Cadet, Acushnet, Matt & Steve’s, Journie Rewards, Recipe Unlimited, theScoreBet, BDO Canada, Ottawa Tourism and the Government of Canada. For information visit www.cpwomensopen.com.

GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 300,000 golfers and 1,400 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

Media Contacts:

Dan Pino, Senior Director, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 416-434-5525
E: dpino@golfcanada.ca

Steve Mcvicker, Partner, Co-founder
Matt & Steve’s
C: 905-828-9397 ext. 222
E: steve@mattandsteve.com