The Rink
With authentic hockey boards running from tee to green, The Rink is set on one of the course’s most exciting par-3 holes; it’s a true celebration of Canadiana. Fans bang the boards and sing “O Canada,” players rep their favourite hockey jerseys, volunteers suit up as referees, and sports and entertainment celebs join the fun. The Rink is a can’t-miss fan zone that’s become a signature part of the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open experience.
History
The Rink was first introduced at the 2017 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club, turning the par 3, 7th hole into a hockey-themed fan zone that quickly became a tournament staple. It returned on the same hole in 2018, the 13th hole in 2019 at Hamilton Golf & Country Club, 16th hole at St. George’s in 2022, moved to the 14th at Oakdale in 2023, back to the 13th hole in 2024 at Hamilton Golf & Country Club, and took shape on the 14th at TPC Toronto in 2025.
What started as a nod to Canada’s love of hockey and golf has grown into a signature fan experience that brings energy, noise, and national pride to every RBC Canadian Open.
The Rink Stats
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2017Hole #7, 156 yards
- 87 birdies
- 308 pars
- 61 bogeys
- 7 double bogeys
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2018Hole #7, 156 yards
- 77 birdies
- 304 pars
- 74 bogeys
- 6 double bogeys
- 2 triple bogeys +
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2019Hole #13, 217 yards (Longest Rink hole to date)
- 50 birdies
- 311 pars
- 87 bogeys
- 6 double bogeys
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2022Hole #16, 204 yards
- 40 birdies
- 285 pars
- 113 bogeys
- 12 double bogeys
- 2 triple bogeys +
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2023Hole #14, 172 yards
- 70 birdies
- 346 pars
- 43 bogeys
- 1 double bogey
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2024Hole #13, 209 yards
- 31 birdies
- 323 pars
- 90 bogeys
- 4 double bogeys
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2025Hole #14, 144 yards (Shortest Rink hole to date)
- 118 birdies
- 308 pars
- 18 bogeys
Fan Experiences
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Tee Marker Design Contest
Enter our yearly Tee Marker Design Contest for a chance to have your design displayed on the tee of The Rink!
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VIP Seating Area
Check out some of our incredible hospitality options for the best seats at The Rink.
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Canada’s Loudest Hole
Bang the boards at The Rink while watching your favourite players tee off! Sing “O Canada,” and rep your favourite hockey jerseys for an unforgettable experience!
Crowd Favourite Moments
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Introduction of The RinkTo help celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Golf Canada and RBC launched The Rink, a fan experience that took place during the 2017 RBC Canadian Open combining Canada’s most popular past-times, golf and hockey.
During championship week, July 24-30, 2017 the par-3 7th hole at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont., was transformed into a rink-styled fan experience, complete with hockey boards, a Zamboni, bleachers and viewing decks.
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William Nylander birdies The Rink hole for the win!Teammates William and Alex Nylander (Toronto Maple Leafs) came away victorious in a playoff to win the inaugural RBC Canadian Open / NHLPA Faceoff on Thursday, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.
Each of the 10 teams began their round at different holes, gathering points through a net Stableford format before four squads culminated at the iconic no.14 Rink Hole to compete in a sudden-death, total gross score playoff.
Putting from within 15 feet of the hole and closer than any other player on the 14th green, William rolled in his sixth birdie of the day to secure his team the championship.
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Mackenzie Hughes gives out a Maple Leafs JerseyIn 2018, Mackenzie Hughes makes a junior’s day by giving away his Maple Leafs jersey at The Rink.
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Birdies for Trails raises $29.5kIn 2025, Birdies for Trails raised $29.5k from a record 118 birdies at The Rink hole at 2025 RBC Canadian Open.