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RBC Canadian Open to kick off with Monday Pro-Am in support of Golf Canada Foundation

RBC Canadian Open

The Canada Day Pro-Am is set for Monday July 20 to kick off the tournament week of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club. The Canada Day Pro-Am will tee off in a 12:30 p.m. shotgun featuring Toronto Maple Leaf Alumni and Canadian PGA TOUR stars along with up and coming Canadian talents in a charity Pro-Am to support the Golf Canada Foundation.

THE STARS:

  • Wendel Clark – Played 13 NHL seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs; captained the team from 1991-1994.
  • Rick Vaive – Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain who played eight seasons with the team; first Leaf in franchise history to score 50 goals in one season.
  • Peter Ing – Former NHL goaltender played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings.
  • Bill Derlago – Selected 4th overall in the 1978 NHL Draft; played for five NHL teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Mark Osborne – Former Maple Leaf played 900 NHL games with four different clubs.
  • Mike Pelyk – Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman.
  • Pat Boutette – Former Toronto Maple Leaf centre.
  • Greg Hotham – Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman selected in 1976 NHL draft; played a total of 230 games with Toronto and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • Lou Franceschetti – Former NHL player with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres.
  • Kevin Maguire – Former NHL player with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia and former NHL Referee.
  • Jim McKenny – Retired NHL player and sports broadcaster; scored the 5th most points in Maple Leafs history among defencemen.
  • Ric Nattress – Former NHL player with five teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.
  • Dave McLlwain – Former NHL player with six teams including the Toronto Maple from 1991-93.
  • Pat Hickey – Played 10 seasons in the NHL with five teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Mark Laforest – Goaltender with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1989-90 season; played for four NHL teams in his career.
  • Bob Nevin – Former NHL winger played over 1,100 NHL games; member of two Stanley Cup teams with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1962 & 1963.
  • Jim Morrison – Former NHL defenceman played seven seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs; also played for the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • Mike Palmateer – Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender; played six of his eight NHL seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs including the 1978 team that reached the Stanley Cup semifinals.
  • Ron Ellis – Won the Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967; played 16 seasons in the NHL, all for the Leafs, reaching the 20-goal mark in 10 consecutive seasons.
  • Dave Hutchison – Former NHL defenceman who played 10 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils.
  • Dave Reid – Played three seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs; also played for the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in the 1998-99 season.
  • Peter Holland – Current NHL player with Toronto Maple Leafs; drafted 15th overall by the Anaheim Ducks and traded to the Leafs in the 2013-14 season.

THE PROS:

  • Graham DeLaet – Currently the top-ranked Canadian on the World Golf Rankings (No. 80). Competing in his 7th RBC Canadian Open.
  • David Hearn – Currently ranked No. 128 in the world and No. 60 in the FedEx Cup standings; competing in his 13th RBC Canadian Open.
  • Adam Hadwin – PGA TOUR Rookie topped the 2013-14 Web.com money list; competing in his 6th RBC Canadian Open (finished T4 in 2011).
  • Nick Taylor – PGA TOUR Rookie won the 2014 Sanderson Farms Championship (first Canadian-born player to win on PGA TOUR in six years). Former World No. 1 Amateur is competing in his 6th RBC Canadian Open.
  • Mike Weir – Eight-time PGA TOUR winner and 2003 Masters champion; inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2009; competing in his 25th RBC Canadian Open.
  • Roger Sloan – PGA TOUR Rookie won the 2014 Web.com Tour Nova Scotia Open; competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Brad Fritsch – Currently ranked No. 81 on the 2015 Web.com money list; competing in his 8th RBC Canadian Open.
  • Corey Conners – Member of Golf Canada’s Young Pro Squad; runner-up at the 2014 U.S. Amateur to earn an exemption into the 2015 Masters; competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Taylor Pendrith – Member of Team Canada’s Young Pro Squad; low amateur at 2014 RBC Canadian Open; competing in his 2nd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Adam Svensson – Member of Team Canada’s Young Pro Squad; two-time runner-up on the Mackenzie Tour PGA Tour Canada; competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Austin Connelly – Member of Golf Canada’s National Amateur Team is currently ranked No. 13 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking; will represent Team Canada at the 2015 Pan-Am Games golf competition; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.
  • Blair Hamilton – Member of Golf Canada’s National Amateur Team is currently ranked No. 104 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.
  • Garrett Rank – Current NHL Referee and Former Team Canada National Team member won the 2014 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship; 2015 Ontario Mid-Amateur champion; will represent Team Canada at the 2015 Pan-Am Games golf competition; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.
  • Billy Walsh – Currently ranked No. 1 on the PGA of Canada Player Rankings presented by RBC; competing in his 2nd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Richard Jung – Winner of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open Ontario Regional Qualifier; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.

*Additional participants TBD

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2015

Westjet is official airline of the RBC Canadian Open and the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open

RBC Canadian Open
WestJet today announced a three-year partnership as the official airline of the RBC Canadian Open and the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open with a new Facebook contest and a golf-themed fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

 

This year’s RBC Canadian Open is set to take place at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON, from July 20-26, 2015, and the 2015 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open takes place at The Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam, BC, from August 17–23, 2015.

 

“As an airline that earned its stripes on the leisure side of the business, and golf being a top Canadian leisure pursuit, sponsoring the RBC Canadian Open and the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open is a natural fit,” said Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President, Communications and Community Relations. “Getting involved with both tournaments offers a great opportunity to celebrate Canadian’s love of the game, especially since many of our guests fly WestJet to popular golf destinations across our network.”

 

“WestJet has shown a tremendous innovation in how they engage with Canadians and we are honoured to align their respected brand with Canada’s National Men’s and Women’s Open Golf Championships,” said Golf Canada Chief Commercial Officer Gavin Roth. “The RBC Canadian Open and Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are pinnacle events in Canadian golf and WestJet’s partnership will further strengthen both championships’ ability to connect with Canadian golf enthusiasts in communities from coast to coast.”

 

WestJet will also team up with RBC and RMHC, a WestJet Cares for Kids national partner, for a special fundraiser during the RBC Canadian Open.

 

“We see an opportunity to highlight the tremendous work Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities does on behalf of families across Canada every day,” continued Richard Bartrem. “Partnering with RBC and RMHC during one of the premier sporting events in Canada will help us raise funds and raise the profile of a valuable organization.”

 

In order to ensure everyone across the country can share the excitement surrounding the RBC Canadian Open, WestJet wants you to share #YourOpenMoment. Visit the WestJet Facebook page to view a special video celebrating a love of the game. Share the video and one lucky winner will receive round-trip WestJet flights for two from anywhere in Canada, along with accommodation and tickets, to the RBC Canadian Open. WestJet’s Facebook post can be found here.
2015

15 Canadians confirmed for 2015 RBC Canadian Open

RBC Canadian Open
OAKVILLE, Ont. – In celebration of Canada Day, Golf Canada and RBC are proud to announce the first 15 Canadians, including 10 tournament exemptions, confirmed for the 2015 RBC Canadian Open taking place at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont., from July 20-26, 2015.

 

Leading the Canadian contingent at Glen Abbey will be Weyburn, Sask., native Graham DeLaet, fresh off a fourth-place finish this past weekend at the Travelers Championship. The finish moved DeLaet to No. 78 on the World Golf Ranking and secured his spot in the field for The Open Championship at St. Andrews.

 

Joining DeLaet will be fellow Canadian PGA TOUR players David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., Abbotsford, B.C., natives Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor; Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C. and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., who will be making his 25th appearance in Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship.

 

Golf Canada has also granted a tournament exemption to Web.com Tour player Brad Fritsch of Manotick, Ont. who will make his eighth appearance in Canada’s National Open Championship.

 

Additional tournament exemptions were given to Team Canada Young Pro Squad members Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., as well as National Amateur Squad members Austin Connelly of Irving, Texas and Blair Hamilton of Burlington, Ont.

 

Garrett Rank of Elmira, Ont., won the 2014 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title to earn his exemption into the 2015 RBC Canadian Open. Leading into tournament week, Rank and Connelly will represent Canada at the 2015 Pan Am Games golf competition, July 13-19 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont.

 

PGA of Canada professional Billy Walsh of Markham, Ont., earned his way into the 2015 RBC Canadian Open field as the No. 1-ranked player on the PGA of Canada Player Rankings presented by RBC.

 

Earlier this week, former Team Canada member Richard Jung of Toronto shot a course-record, 10-under 62 at Rattlesnake Pointe Golf Club to top the 144-player field to earn an exemption through the RBC Canadian Open Ontario Regional Qualifier.

 

“This is OUR Open and we’re proud to have these 15 deserving Canadians compete in the 106th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship,” said RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Brent McLaughlin. “The depth of talent in Canadian golf has never been stronger and I’m sure each of them will feel the tremendous wave of Canadian pride and support from golf fans across the country.”

 

The 15 Canadian players announced today will look to become the first Canadian to capture the national title since Pat Fletcher claimed victory in 1954.

 

The Canadians confirmed for Glen Abbey will join a field of PGA TOUR and international stars that includes World No. 3 Bubba Watson, World No. 5 Jim Furyk, World No. 8 Jason Day, World No. 13 J.B. Holmes, World No. 16 Matt Kuchar, World No. 17 Chris Kirk, World No. 22 Brooks Koepka, World No. 26 Brandt Snedeker, World No. 30 Ryan Palmer, World No. 40 Hunter Mahan, World No. 48 Graeme McDowell, World No. 65 Luke Donald, and World Golf Hall of Fame member Ernie Els.

 

Celebrating Canada Day at the RBC Canadian Open…
For more than a century, our National Men’s Open Championship has been a celebration of Canada’s most talented golfers. This year, that celebration will be on full display as Friday, July 24 has been declared Canada Day at the RBC Canadian Open. Spectators are encouraged to wear red and white to proudly show their support for Canada’s top golfing talents. Players in the field will also be encouraged to wear Canada’s colours to help celebrate the day.

 

Pan Am golf champion to earn an exemption…
Golf Canada will also grant an RBC Canadian Open tournament exemption to the winner of the men’s Pan Am Golf Competition happening as part of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. The golf competition will run July 13-19 at Angus Glen Golf Club with 32 players from 16 countries set to compete, including Austin Connelly and Garrett Rank who will represent Team Canada. Besides the champion’s exemption, the rest of the men’s Pan Am golf field will be exempt into the RBC Canadian Open Monday Qualifier happening Monday, July 20 at Heron Point Golf Links near Ancaster, Ont.

 

Canadian players confirmed to compete in the 2015 RBC Canadian Open include:

 

 

Graham DeLaet
  • Currently the top-ranked Canadian on the World Golf Rankings (No. 78)
  • Currently ranked No. 83 in the FedEx Cup standings
  • Competing in his 7th RBC Canadian Open
David Hearn
  • Currently ranked No. 177 in the world and No. 88 in the FedEx Cup standings
  • Competing in his 13th RBC Canadian Open
Adam Hadwin
  • PGA TOUR Rookie
  • Topped the 2013-14 Web.com money list
  • Currently ranked No. 174 in the world and No. 114 in the FedEx Cup standings
  • Competing in his 6th RBC Canadian Open (finished T4 in 2011)
Nick Taylor
  • PGA TOUR Rookie
  • 2014 Sanderson Farms Championship champion (first Canadian to win on PGA TOUR in six years)
  • Former World No. 1 Amateur
  • Competing in his 6th RBC Canadian Open
Mike Weir
  • 8-time PGA TOUR winner
  • 2003 Masters champion
  • Inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2009
  • Competing in his 25th RBC Canadian Open
Roger Sloan
  • PGA TOUR Rookie
  • 2014 Web.com Tour Nova Scotia Open champion
  • Competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open
Brad Fritsch
  • Currently ranked No. 81 on the 2015 Web.com money list
  • Career-best PGA TOUR finish: T8 at 2014 Wyndham Championship
  • Competing in his 8th RBC Canadian Open
Corey Conners
  • Member of Golf Canada’s Young Pro Squad
  • Runner-up at the 2014 U.S. Amateur to earn an exemption into the 2015 Masters
  • Competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open
Taylor Pendrith
  • Member of Team Canada’s Young Pro Squad
  • Low amateur at 2014 RBC Canadian Open
  • Competing in his 2nd RBC Canadian Open
Adam Svensson
  • Member of Team Canada’s Young Pro Squad
  • Two-time runner-up on the Mackenzie Tour PGA Tour Canada
  • Competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open
Austin Connelly
  • Member of Golf Canada’s National Amateur Team
  • Currently ranked No. 13 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking
  • Will represent Team Canada at the 2015 Pan-Am Games golf competition
  • Competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open
Blair Hamilton
  • Member of Golf Canada’s National Amateur Team
  • Currently ranked No. 81 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking
  • University of Houston (winner of the 2015 NCAA Border Olympics)
  • Competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open
Garrett Rank
  • Former Team Canada National Team member
  • 2014 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur champion & 2015 Ontario Mid-Amateur champion
  • Will represent Team Canada at the 2015 Pan-Am Games golf competition
  • Competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open
Billy Walsh
  • Currently ranked No. 1 on the PGA of Canada Player Rankings presented by RBC
  • Competing in his 2nd RBC Canadian Open
Richard Jung
  • Winner of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open Ontario Regional Qualifier
  • Competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open

 

Additional player and tournament announcements will be made in the coming weeks. The final field for the 2015 RBC

 

Canadian Open will be released on Friday, July 17, 2015 after 5 p.m. ET.

 

For information about tickets, FREE 17-and-under junior passes, volunteer opportunities or corporate hospitality for the 2015 RBC Canadian Open, please visit rbccanadianopen.com.