Five players advance to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier following wet round in Sundre
Sundre, Alta. – Tyler Saunders of St. Albert, Alta. topped the field while four other Albertans picked up exemptions into the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Wednesday to wrap up regional qualifying at the Sundre Golf Club in Sundre, Alta.
As a result of the field consisting of less than 120 players, only the top ten per cent of players – fifth place and ties – earned exemptions into the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier, set to be contested on Sunday, June 1 at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. The field includes players that qualified through regional qualifiers across the country, with four spots in the 2025 RBC Canadian Open up for grabs ahead of the tournament.
Saunders humbled the course on Wednesday with a scorching front nine that included the first eagle of the day at the par-5 seventh to pull him into a tie with clubhouse leader, Mike Valk of Medicine Hat, Alta., at four-under par.
Saunders – a former member of Team Canada’s Junior Boys program – didn’t wait long after making the turn to cut himself loose atop the leaderboard, sprinkling in back-to-back birdies on Nos. 11 and 12 to power his way to six-under par. Despite dropping a pair of shots after bogeys at the 15th and 16th hole, Saunders was able to make a birdie putt on the par-3 17th to finish his round of 67 and keep his solo lead.
“I wasn’t expecting to hit it as well considering the conditions, but it felt really good to hit a lot of really good shots like I did today and make the putts,” said Saunders, who admitted to the challenges of playing in rain and enduring temperatures that at points, felt like two degrees during his round.
“Just to have a shot at getting into an event like that is pretty special. It’s pretty cool just to be able to go to Ontario in a couple weeks and be able to try and get my name in the field,” he added.
Though bouncing around the top of the leaderboard on Wednesday, Valk dealt enough damage throughout the morning wave to comfortably sit in second place and advance to the Final Qualifier. His six birdies on the front nine led the field, but bogeys at holes seven and 16 kept him from contending for the day’s top spot.
Phelan Shaw of Calgary, Alta. carded a two-under round of 70 to finish in third place despite picking up a trio of bogeys. His hometown counterpart, Jared Code of Calgary did just enough to squeak into the top five of the leaderboard and grabbed momentum with birdies on Nos. 15 and 16 to get to two-under par. A bogey on the 17th dropped him to one-under par, however, his round of 71 served to be enough with Chase Strang of Airdrie, Alta. joining him to nab the last available spot.
RBC Canadian Open – Alberta Regional Qualifier Results:
| Pos. | Player | Residence | To Par | Total |
| 1 | Tyer Saunders | St. Albert, Alta. | -5 | 67 |
| 2 | Mike Valk (a) | Medicine Hat, Alta. | -4 | 68 |
| 3 | Phelan Shaw | Calgary, Alta. | -2 | 70 |
| T4 | Jared Code (a) | Calgary, Alta. | -1 | 71 |
| T4 | Chase Strang (a) | Airdrie, Alta. | -1 | 71 |
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11 Canadians earn exemptions into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open
Team Canada members Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Matthew Anderson, Ashton McCulloch and Hunter Thomson along with Richard T. Lee, Wes Heffernan and Roger Sloan join previously announced exemption recipients, three Regional Qualifying medalists and Canadian PGA TOUR members as part of an 18-player Canadian contingent for the 114th playing of Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
Toronto, ON – Golf Canada and RBC have confirmed the names of 11 Canadians who have accepted exemptions into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, taking place June 4 – 8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.
Leading the way are four members of Team Canada including Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont. Who will be competing at the RBC Canadian Open for the first time in his career. Earlier this season, Yellamaraju earned his first career title on the Korn Ferry Tour, winning The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic in January.
Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont. has also earned an exemption after finishing as the top Canadian on PGA TOUR Americas last season and will be competing at Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship for the third time. This season, Anderson is competing on the Korn Ferry Tour and has earned a top five and two top 10 finishes in ten events.
Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont. will be competing in his second consecutive RBC Canadian Open, earning his exemption as the top Canadian amateur player on WAGR. McCulloch recently finished his senior year at Michigan State University where he enjoyed a strong three-plus years with the Spartans. Last season, McCulloch also competed in the U.S. Open after earning his spot through qualification. McCulloch won the 2023 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and finished as runner-up last year. He will also be competing in The Rocket Classic in Detroit, Mich. in late June after earning a sponsor exemption at his graduation ceremony.
Hunter Thomson of Calgary, Alta. earned his exemption by finishing first on the individual leaderboard at the inaugural Canadian Collegiate Invitational last September at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. He is in his senior year of college at the University of Michigan and has two additional victories this year – the Boilermaker Invitational in April and most recently, the NCAA Urbana Regional which earned him a spot into the NCAA Finals (individual) later this month. Thomson will be making his first appearance at the RBC Canadian Open.
Joining the Team Canada athletes are Richard T. Lee of Toronto, Ont. who will be making his fourth appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. Lee competes on the Asian Tour where he is currently ranked 16th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. Lee has won three times on the Asian Tour, with his most recent victory coming last November at the BNI Indonesian Masters, helping him finish third on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. Lee has also won four times on the Korean PGA Tour, with his most recent victory coming last month at the Woori Financial Group Championship.
Wes Heffernan of Calgary, Alta. has also earned an exemption for leading the PGA of Canada’s Order of Merit and will be competing in his eighth RBC Canadian Open. Roger Sloan of Calgary, Alta. has also accepted an exemption to compete in his ninth RBC Canadian Open.
Three other Canadians earned exemptions through RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying including Team Canada alumnus Cougar Collins of Mono, Ont. (First Ontario Regional Qualifier at Brampton Golf Club), Matt Scobie of Oshawa, Ont. (Second Ontario Regional Qualifying at Cherry Hill Club) and Brett Webster of Chilliwack, B.C. (B.C. Regional Qualifier at Squamish Valley Golf Club). An additional exemption will be award on May 21 at the Quebec Regional Qualifer, taking place at Griffon des Sources – Aigle Lion in Mirabel, Que.
As previously announced, Canadian golf icon Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. will be competing in his 32nd RBC Canadian Open, a feat which ties the record for starts in Canada’s National Open Championship with fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cumming.
Currently, an 18-player Canadian contingent will challenge for the national championship led by 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., and fellow PGA TOUR winners, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Taylor Pendrith of Richmond, Hill, Ont., Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., and Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. Also confirmed is Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont.
“We are pleased to announce these additional exemptions that provide more Canadians with a chance to compete in our National Men’s Open Championship at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley,” said RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Ryan Paul. “Our home team Canadian contingent has always been part of the tournament’s identity and we look forward to the field continuing to take shape over the final weeks leading into the tournament.”
Three additional exemptions were award to Tyler Mawhinney of Fleming Island, Fla. for winning the 2024 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, John Keefer of Baltimore, Md. for finishing as the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Season Points winner and Barend Botha of George, South Africa for finishing as runner-up on the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Season Points standings.
There are five additional exemptions to be awarded by Golf Canada and RBC ahead of the final field announcement on Friday, May 30. Four additional spots will be available during the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Sunday, June 1 at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont.
Tickets for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.
Golf Canada announces partnership with Chartright Air Group as Private Aviation Partner
Oakville, ON – Golf Canada and Chartright Air Group (Chartright) are proud to announce today a new partnership with the Canadian company becoming the exclusive Private Aviation Partner of Golf Canada and the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. The partnership will also see Chartright be a supporting partner of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open’s Wednesday Championship Pro-Am.
“We are proud to partner with a Canadian company that brings a longstanding legacy in the private aviation industry and shares our commitment to growing the game of golf in Canada,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “Chartright’s proven experience and alignment with our values make this collaboration a natural fit as we continue to elevate our men’s National Open Championship.”
Chartright is a leading Canadian aviation services provider, offering a full range of solutions including private jet charter, JetClub memberships, empty leg opportunities, aircraft management, FBO operations, maintenance, and aircraft sales and acquisition. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and operational integrity, Chartright continues to set the standard in Canada’s private aviation industry. To learn more about Chartright Air Group, visit Chartright.com
“This partnership brings together two established Canadian organizations with a shared commitment to excellence,” said Adam Keller, President of Chartright. “Private aviation and golf both serve as platforms for connection, performance, and meaningful engagement. We’re proud to support the continued growth of the sport in Canada and to contribute to the success of such a prestigious event.”
The 2025 RBC Canadian Open takes place June 4-8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. For more information, please visit rbccanadianopen.com.
Brett Webster wins B.C. Regional Qualifier in a playoff to earn exemption into 2025 RBC Canadian Open
Squamish, B.C. – Brett Webster of Chilliwack, B.C. birdied the first hole of a playoff to edge out Sukhraj Gill of Surrey, B.C. to earn a direct exemption into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, following the B.C. Regional Qualifier at Squamish Valley Golf Club in Squamish, B.C. on Thursday.
Webster, a six-time winner on the Vancouver Golf Tour admitted he hadn’t had much success in playoffs as of late but emerged victorious on Thursday evening to earn his first ever appearance at the RBC Canadian Open and on the PGA TOUR.
“I told my caddie, this is my Rory McIlroy moment. I bogeyed the last hole, let’s make up for it here,” said an excited Webster following the playoff win.
“I feel like it hasn’t quite sunk in. I can’t wait to call my wife and facetime my kids, they’re down in Chilliwack and tell them I’m coming home. We have a two-and-a-half-year-old and six-week-old so my wife is probably ready for me to come home, but she will be really excited about this,” added Webster.
Webster was part of the afternoon wave and players were faced with a change in the weather as the winds had picked up. He admitted he did not play in a practice round prior to the qualifier, making his task a little taller. He carded seven birdies in his round, including a strong finish with birdies on holes 14, 16 and 17, which put him into the lead. However, a bogey on 18 would bring him back into a tie with Gill at 5-under (67), who had finished his round hours prior.
Webster has gone back and forth in his career on whether or not to check the leaderboard, after his tee shot on 18 he wanted to know.
“I asked my caddie what he thought I needed, and he said to try and make par, so I thought I may have had the lead,” he added.
The pressure built for Webster as Gill connected on his drive to begin the playoff. Webster found the cart path off his drive for the third consecutive hole, having done so on holes 17 and 18. He was able to take relief in the rough and hit a 3-iron into the green.
“When I hit it, I thought I smoked it over the green, but it slowed down on the edge of the rough and trickled down. My hands were shaking as much as they ever shook on the first putt and once it got to two feet I was like ok, I think I can handle this,” said Webster.
Webster admitted that while he is a little older in golf terms, and competing with many up and comers on the Vancouver Golf Tour, earning this qualification is special.
“Winning on the Vancouver Golf Tour is amazing and you beat a lot of good pros and all that, but this was 139 guys playing for the opportunity to play on the PGA TOUR and where I’m at in my career, I feel like this is the last thing I want to do and I feel like I could be satisfied if I didn’t play after that and just get to play with my kids,” he added.
In addition to Webster’s exemption, the top 10 per cent of the 139-player field, 8th place plus ties (20 players total) from the B.C. Regional Qualifier have advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Sunday, June 1 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.
RBC Canadian Open – B.C. Regional Qualifier Results:
| Pos. | Player | Residence | To Par | Total |
| T1 | Brett Webster* | Chilliwack, B.C. | -5 | 67 |
| T1 | Sukhraj Gill | Surrey, B.C. | -5 | 67 |
| T3 | Alex Zhang (a) | Richmond, B.C. | -4 | 68 |
| T3 | Aidan Schumer (a) | Vancouver, B.C. | -4 | 68 |
| 5 | Zac Carson | Whistler, B.C. | -3 | 69 |
| 6 | Keith Ng | Richmond, B.C. | -2 | 70 |
| 7 | Lukas Bogdan | Langley, B.C. | -1 | 71 |
| T8 | Jordan Brajcich | Everett, Wash. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Alex Ching | Oceanside, Calif. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Matthew Daniel | Vancouver, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Byron Thom (a) | Squamish, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Zachary Stocker | Tempe, Ariz. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Brycen Ko | Richmond, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Kevin Carrigan (a) | Victoria, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Matthew Kreutz | Coldstream, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Sher Sidhu (a) | Abbotsford, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Billy Hole (a) | Vancouver, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Hongzhao (Thomas) Xu (a) | Vancouver, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Blake Snyder | Seattle, Wash. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Henry Lee | Coquitlam, B.C. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Lawren Rowe | Squamish, B.C. | E | 72 |
*won in playoff
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The B.C. Regional Qualifier at Squamish Valley Golf Club was the third of five 2025 RBC Canadian Open Qualifiers. There are two qualifiers remaining, both taking place on Wednesday, May 21 at Sundre Golf Club in Sundre, Alta. and at Griffon des Sources – Aigle Lion in Mirabel, Que.
Matt Scobie birdies final hole to steal exemption into 2025 RBC Canadian Open and top second Ontario Regional Qualifier
Ridgeway, Ont. – Matt Scobie of Oshawa, Ont. birdied two of his final three holes at Cherry Hill Club in Ridgeway, Ont. to emphatically secure his spot in the 2025 RBC Canadian Open.
Destined for a playoff between clubhouse leaders Ellis Kinnaird of Carleton Place, Ont. and Brendan Leonard of Cambridge Ont., Scobie flipped the script entirely in his final holes to earn the exemption.
“It’s really an amazing personal accomplishment,” said Scobie moments after seizing his exemption on the final hole. “It hasn’t set in yet. I’m very proud and very happy to be playing in our country’s Open,” he added.
Walking off the 15th hole enduring a bogey and in a tie for fourth, Scobie rallied his game, nabbing birdies at the 16th and 18th and impressively making par on the 17th that became the toughest hole on the property throughout Tuesday’s round.
Both Kinnaird and Leonard wrapped up their rounds with a portion of the clubhouse lead following a round of 70 at 1 p.m. and endured a series of legitimate pushes from the afternoon wave to try and throw a wrench in their plans for a playoff.
Ryan Skae of Montvale, N.J. was the first member of the afternoon groupings to join the duo on Tuesday, immediately vaulting his name into contention with a trio of birdies through his first five holes to take the first solo lead of the afternoon. His ascension stalled on the 18th green however, making the turn with a bogey that led him to play his front nine at three-over par and finish his round of 72 with the Canadians still leading off the course.
Grouped alongside Skae, Brody Burgess of Victor N.Y. pounced on his fellow countryman’s inability to tame Cherry Hill Club’s front nine, becoming the next player from the afternoon to jump into contention for the top spot of the qualifier. Burgess birdied the 18th, first and third holes, and looked primed to close out his round with a 69 and be the one to earn a direct exemption to the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. However, consecutive bogeys chased him off the course at holes eight and nine.
Ultimately, Scobie – who was playing six holes behind the Americans during the afternoon’s constant lead changes on Tuesday – was the one with enough composure to claim the top spot, failing to following the trend that the course set for itself throughout the day and say otherwise.
“I didn’t really leaderboard watch at all today,” mentioned Scobie. “I just stuck to my own game and worried about what I could control.”
RBC Canadian Open – Ont. Regional Qualifier Results:
| Pos. | Player | Residence | To Par | Total |
| 1 | Matt Scobie | Oshawa, Ont. | -3 | 69 |
| T2 | Ellis Kinnaird (a) | Carleton Place, Ont. | -2 | 70 |
| T2 | Brendan Leonard | Cambridge, Ont. | -2 | 70 |
| T4 | Mark Hoffman | Toronto, Ont. | -1 | 71 |
| T4 | Gianfranco Guida | Maple, Ont. | -1 | 71 |
| T4 | Brody Burgess (a) | Victor, N.Y. | -1 | 71 |
| T4 | Ryan Hall (a) | Stratford, Ont. | -1 | 71 |
| T8 | Tyler Hull | Toronto, Ont. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Matteo Rastogi (a) | North York, Ont. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Peyton Callens | Langton, Ont. | E | 72 |
| T8 | Luke Smith (a) | Toronto, Ont. | E | 72 |
| T12 | Jaret Chipman (a) | Niagara Falls, Ont. | +1 | 73 |
| T12 | Cole Thompson (a) | Beamsville, Ont. | +1 | 73 |
| T12 | Ryan Skae | Montvale, N.J. | +1 | 73 |
| T12 | Victor Ciesielski | Cambridge, Ont. | +1 | 73 |
| T12 | David Bryne | Essex, Ont. | +1 | 73 |
| T12 | Cam Kellett | St. Thomas, Ont. | +1 | 73 |
| T12 | Max Sear | Stouffville, Ont. | +1 | 73 |
For the full leaderboard from Monday’s action at Cherry Hill Club, please click here.
The top 10 per cent of Tuesday’s finishers (excluding Scobie, the low medalist) advanced to the final qualifier ahead of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, set to be contested at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. on Sunday, June 1.
All winners (low medalists) at regional qualifying sites surpassing a field size of 120 players are awarded a direct exemption into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and will compete alongside the game’s best at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. from June 4-8.
Players around the country will have three additional opportunities to punch their ticket into Canada’s Men’s National Open, as well as the Monday Qualifier on June 1, with regional qualifiers continuing on Thursday, May 8 at Squamish Valley Golf Club in Squamish, B.C.
The final field for June’s Monday Qualifier will be confirmed later in the month, with the final two regional qualifiers being contested at Sundre Golf Club in Sundre, Alta. and Golf Griffon des Sources in Mirabel, Que. on Wednesday, May 21.
Cougar Collins tops first Regional Qualifier with lasting clubhouse lead to earn exemption into 2025 RBC Canadian Open
Brampton, Ont. – Team Canada alumnus Cougar Collins of Mono, Ont. took advantage of favourable morning conditions at Monday’s opening Regional Qualifier to book his spot in the 2025 RBC Canadian Open.
A former member of Team Canada’s Men’s Amateur Squad in 2020 and 2021, Collins carded a 65 at Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont. on Monday to take the clubhouse lead at six-under par. Finishing his round just after 1 p.m. local time, Collins was forced to wait nearly six hours before being declared the event’s official winner, a feat he was more than happy to hold out for with brief periods of rain weaponizing the course shortly before the final group teed off at 2:01 p.m. local time.
Finishing in a tie for sixth at last year’s Monday Qualifier and unsuccessful in his attempt to earn a place in the 2024 RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Ont., Collins put any doubts of being in the 2025 field to rest with his prevailing victory Monday.
He will get set to take on the North course at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont., a destination not far from his hometown of Mono, Ont., when action begins on June 4.
“It’s actually my home course so it’s really freaking cool,” commented an elated Collins following his win. “I’ve wanted to play in the Canadian Open since I started golfing. Obviously, this is like our major championship if you will, for Canada, so I’m pretty pumped to be playing in it.”
Collins rode a hot start on Monday to perch himself atop the leaderboards, carding birdies at holes one, six, seven and nine to make the turn with a field-best score of 33. He then navigated the first four holes of his back nine at even-par before separating further from the morning wave with consecutive birdies at the 14th and 15th to shoot himself up to six-under par.
A double bogey at the par-3 16th erased all of his momentum on the back nine, however, the scare was only temporary after Collins found redemption on the 17th with an eagle to maintain his distance over his chasers.
“I was pretty steady all day until I came up onto 16 and hit it in the water,” said Collins. “I was mad, but I got over it pretty quickly and I’m glad I was able to bounce back and make eagle on 17.”
Several other players from the morning wave capitalized on fair conditions to secure exemption into the final qualifier, including current Team Canada NextGen members, Jager Pain of Woodbridge, Ont. and Antoine Jasmin of Blainville, Que. The two played alongside Collins throughout the day and carded rounds of 68 and 71 respectively.
“I thought both of them had great games,” praised Collins of his two playing partners, Pain and Jasmin. “I’m sure they’re going to play very well in college,” he added.
RBC Canadian Open – Ont. Regional Qualifier Results:
| Pos. | Player | Residence | To Par | Total |
| 1 | Cougar Collins | Mono, Ont. | -6 | 65 |
| T2 | Marcus Rodrigues | Burlington, Ont. | -3 | 68 |
| T2 | Drew Nesbitt | Oro Medonte, Ont. | -3 | 68 |
| T4 | Chris Wilson | Toronto, Ont. | -2 | 69 |
| T4 | Jager Pain (a) | Woodbridge, Ont. | -2 | 69 |
| T4 | Derek Gillespie | Bethesda, Md. | -2 | 69 |
| T7 | Matteo Rocco (a) | Toronto, Ont. | -1 | 69 |
| T7 | Lucas Gilbart (a) | Toronto, Ont. | -1 | 70 |
| T7 | Cam Burke (a) | Kitchener, Ont. | -1 | 70 |
| T7 | Ryan Borg | Mississauga, Ont. | -1 | 70 |
| T7 | Terry O’Brien | Barrie, Ont. | -1 | 70 |
| T12 | Christian DiMarco | Tampa, Fla. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Derek Dalziel (a) | London, Ont. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Robbie Latter | Port Carling, Ont. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Antoine Jasmin (a) | Blainville, Que. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Alessandro Cappa (a) | Toronto, Ont. | E | 71 |
| T12 | David Li Sheman | Aurora, Ont. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Logan Ambrose (a) | Orangeville, Ont. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Patrick Deardorff | Clarkston, Mich. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Brian Hadley | Sarnia, Ont. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Justin Caron | Hammonds Plains, N.S | E | 71 |
| T12 | Yuvish Singh | Brampton, Ont. | E | 71 |
| T12 | Justin Viera (a) | Brampton, Ont. | E | 71 |
For the full leaderboard from Monday’s action at Brampton Golf Club, please click here.
The top 10 per cent of Monday’s finishers (excluding Collins, the low medalist) advanced to the final qualifier ahead of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, set to be contested at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. on Sunday, June 1.
All winners (low medalists) at regional qualifying sites surpassing a field size of 120 players are awarded a direct exemption into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and will compete alongside the game’s best at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. from June 4-8.
Players around the country will have four additional opportunities to punch their ticket into Canada’s Men’s National Open, as well as the Monday Qualifier on June 1, with regional qualifiers continuing on Tuesday, May 6 at Cherry Hill Club in Ridgeway, Ont.
Squamish Valley Golf Club in Squamish, B.C. will host the following Regional Qualifier on Thursday, May 8 before wrapping up play later in the month with a pair of regional qualifiers contested at Sundre Golf Club in Sundre, Alta. and Golf Griffon des Sources in Mirabel, Que. on Wednesday, May 21.
Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa join field for 2025 RBC Canadian Open
Multi-time PGA TOUR winning group join eight in-season winners on PGA TOUR including two-time RBC Canadian Open champion and 2025 Masters champion, Rory McIlroy along with defending champion Robert MacIntyre and 2023 RBC Canadian Open winner Nick Taylors part of week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
Mike Weir accepts Tournament Exemption into the 114th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship to compete alongside Canadian PGA TOUR winners Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes, Adam Hadwin and Adam Svensson
2026 RBC Canadian Open set to return to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
Caledon, ON – Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa have confirmed their commitment to compete June 4-8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in the 2025 RBC Canadian Open.
Lowry, the 2019 Open Championship winner has won three times on the PGA TOUR along with four international wins. Lowry has played in two Ryder Cups; he was part of Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup winning side and competed on the 2020 team. In addition, he has represented Ireland at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. The world no. 12 ranked fan favourite will be making his seventh appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. His top finish was T2 in 2019, along with a T10 (2022) and T12 (2018). This season, Lowry finished as runner-up at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and has earned three top 10’s and seven top 25 finishes in 10 events.
Rose is an 11-time PGA TOUR winner and was the 2018 FedEx Cup champion and 2013 U.S. Open champion. The no. 14 ranked player in the world has also won 12 international tournaments and has represented Team Europe at the Ryder Cup on six occasions, winning four (2012, 2014, 2018, 2023). Rose also won the gold medal for Great Britain at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This season, Rose has earned a runner-up, three top 10’s and three top 25 finishes on the PGA TOUR. His runner-up finish came at the Masters Tournament, where he lost on the first hole of a thrilling playoff to Rory McIlroy. He is a three-time runner-up at the Masters. Rose will be making his sixth appearance in tournament history, he has finished T4 twice at the RBC Canadian Open, in 2004 and 2022.
Clark has won three times on the PGA TOUR, including the 2023 U.S. Open. Clark has represented the United States on three occasions including the Ryder Cup in 2023, the Olympic Games in 2024 and was part of the Presidents Cup winning side last September in Montreal. The world no. 15 ranked player will be making his fourth appearance in tournament history, his best finish at the RBC Canadian Open was T7 in 2022. This season, Clark has earned a top 10, and four top 25 finishes in 11 tournaments on tour.
Homa has earned six PGA TOUR victories in his career and has represented the United States on three occasions, at the Presidents Cup (2022, 2024) and the Ryder Cup in 2023. This season, Homa has earned a top 25 finish in 10 events on tour. A fan favourite on the PGA TOUR, Homa will be making his third appearance in tournament history.
“The RBC Canadian Open continues to be a significant event for golf in Canada, driving economic and community impact across the country,” said Mary DePaoli, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, RBC. “Each year, we raise the bar around the fan experience, and with a field featuring many of the world’s best golfers and recent champions, we can’t wait to see how this year’s tournament captivates audiences at home and around the world.”
The group is joined by eight in-season winners including, Thomas Detry (WM Phoenix Open), Brian Campbell (Mexico Open at VidantaWorld), Joe Highsmith (Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches), Garrick Higgo (Corales Punacana Championship), Andrew Novak (Zurich Classic of New Orleans), Ben Griffin (Zurich Classic of New Orleans), and previously announced 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion Nick Taylor (Sony Open) and two-time RBC Canadian Open champion and three-time winner on the PGA TOUR in 2025, Rory McIlroy (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, PLAYERS Championship, the Masters Tournament).
A full Canadian contingent will also challenge for the national championship, led by PGA TOUR winners Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Taylor Pendrith of Richmond, Hill, Ont., Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., and Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. Also confirmed is Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont. The group will compete alongside Team RBC ambassadors, Sahith Theegala, Cameron Young and Sam Burns.
2024 RBC Canadian Open champion, Robert MacIntyre will also be defending his title at TPC Toronto. MacIntyre earned his first PGA TOUR victory last year in Hamilton, Ont. finishing at 16-under, one shot clear of Ben Griffin. MacIntyre has won twice on the PGA TOUR and has three international wins. He was part of Europe’s winning side at the 2023 Ryder Cup. This season, MacIntyre has two top 10’s and four top 25 finishes in ten events on the PGA TOUR.
Also accepting an exemption to compete is Canadian golf icon Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. who will be competing in his 32nd RBC Canadian Open. By competing this year at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Weir will tie the all-time record for starts in Canada’s National Open Championship with fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cumming.
In addition to world class golf, fans at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open will be treated to the two-night SiriusXM Concert Series onsite at TPC Toronto featuring an all-Canadian line-up. As previously announced, multi-time JUNO Award winning bands Billy Talent and Sam Roberts Band will headline the concert series, with JJ Wilde and Ruby Waters set to open the two-night concert series.
Golf Canada is also proud to announce that TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley will host the 115th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship in 2026. The Doug Carrick designed North course underwent a major golf course renovation in 2023 led by architect Ian Andrew with consultation from the PGA TOUR for the course to host large-scale, global championship level competition. TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley is also the site for the future Home for Canadian Golf that will include Golf Canada’s national headquarters, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, First Tee – Canada national headquarters and a community accessible 18-hole putting green.
“We are incredibly excited to add four of the top players on the PGA TOUR to a growing field that will compete along side Rory McIlroy, defending champion Bob MacIntyre and a great Canadian contingent for our National Open Championship,” said Ryan Paul, Tournament Director, RBC Canadian Open. “We are equally as excited to announce that TPC Toronto will also play host to the 2026 RBC Canadian Open. The venue has established itself as one of the premier facilities in the country and as we look to build on the momentum of what will be a special championship in 2025, we are grateful to Chris Humeniuk and the staff at TPC Toronto for their commitment to hosting our prestigious National Men’s Open Championship.”
Tickets for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.
Billy Talent and Sam Roberts Band to headline SiriusXM Concert Series at 2025 RBC Canadian Open
Two-night concert series featuring all-Canadian headliners part of week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
JJ Wilde and Ruby Waters join performance line-up
for two-night concert series
Toronto, ON – Golf Canada and SiriusXM Canada are pleased to announce that Billy Talent and Sam Roberts Band will headline the SiriusXM Concert Series at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.
JUNO Award winning Canadian band, Billy Talent will be the headliner on Friday, June 6 followed by fellow JUNO Award winner, Sam Roberts Band on Saturday, June 7 as part of Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship. In addition, JJ Wilde will be opening night one and Ruby Waters will perform on night two of the concert series.
Hosted by SiriusXM Canada in partnership with Live Nation Canada and Golf Canada on location at the RBC Canadian Open, the two-night onsite concert series will continue to shine a spotlight on Canadian talent and artists.
“We’re proud to champion Canadian artists and to deepen connections between fans and the music, sports, and entertainment that define our culture,” said Rob Keen, SVP, Sales & Marketing, SiriusXM Canada. “These are core to who we are and what we do every day. Our continued partnership with Golf Canada gives us a uniquely Canadian opportunity to bring two national passions—music and sports—together in a way that truly resonates. The SiriusXM Concert Series is a great way to celebrate homegrown talent and create unforgettable moments both on and off the course.”
Billy Talent has been entertaining fans worldwide since forming in Mississauga, Ont. in 1993. The band has produced six studio albums and has won seven JUNO Awards along with earning 22 nominations. Billy Talent was among the top awarded artists in the history of the Much Music Video Awards (MMVA) with 10 awards. Billy Talent’s first two studio albums, Billy Talent and Billy Talent II both reached quadruple platinum certification from Music Canada, while Billy Talent III earned triple platinum certification.
“RBC Canadian Open is a world class event. As a couple of us are huge golf fans and golfers, we’re stoked to be able to perform at this year’s event which is bound to be a good one!” said Billy Talent frontman, Benjamin Kowalewicz.
Sam Roberts Band originally began in 2002 in Montreal, Que. and has performed across North America, Europe, Australia and Japan and at a number of festivals. In 2003, Sam Roberts released his first full-length album, We Were Born in a Flame, it went on to be certified Double-Platinum and won JUNO Awards for Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year and Artist of the Year. Additional albums won JUNO Awards for Rock Album of the Year, including Chemical City (Platinum-certified) and Love at the end of the World (Gold-certified). The band has since release five additional studio albums, for eight in total with many singles toping the Canadian rock charts.
“The band and I are really looking forward to a great Saturday night and rocking out with music and golf fans alike,” said Sam Roberts.
JJ Wilde from Kitchener, Ont. won the Rock Album of the Year at the 2021 JUNO Awards, becoming the first female artist to win the award since Alanis Morissette in 1996. Wilde has released two studio albums, Ruthless (2020) and Vices (2024) along with three EP’s, Wilde Eyes, Steady Hands (2019), Wilde (2021) and Best of Me (Pt.1) in 2024.
Ruby Waters, a native of Shelburne, Ont, is a powerful artistic force set on a path that is wholly her own creation. Ruby’s music is an extension of her truest self—good times, good friends, and honest storytelling. As an independent artist, Ruby has amassed over 50 million streams, with her singles and two EPs, Almost Naked (2019) and If It Comes Down To It (2020), as well as a JUNO Award nomination for Alternative Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2024. Touring is where Ruby thrives, having previously sold-out headline shows across the US, Canada, Europe and the UK. Looking ahead to 2025, Ruby Waters is captivating fans with her full-length debut, What’s The Point, summer festival appearances, and headline tours, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Along with the SiriusXM Concert Series and world class golf, fans will enjoy a week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Highlighted by the iconic “Rink Hole,” fans can belt out their best rendition of “O’Canada” while watching the world’s best players up close. As well as enjoying premium food and beverage options and patio experiences in The Fare Way featuring The Keg.
“We are excited to announce an award winning all-Canadian line-up for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open,” said Ryan Paul, RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director. “Live music is a staple of the RBC Canadian Open and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a day of world class professional golf followed by incredible live performances from Billy Talent, Sam Roberts Band, JJ Wilde and Ruby Waters at TPC Toronto this year.”
Tickets for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 include full day access to the tournament and the SiriusXM Concert Series. The concert grounds will be located on the southwest side near the Heathlands course clubhouseat TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. To purchase tickets to the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, please visit RBCCanadianOpen.com/tickets/.
Golf Canada welcomes Turkish Airlines as the Official Commercial Airline Partner of the RBC Canadian Open
Oakville, ON – Golf Canada and Turkish Airlines are proud to announce a multi-year partnership, naming Turkish Airlines the Official Commercial Airline Partner of the RBC Canadian Open.
The 114th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship will take place June 4-8, 2025, for the first time ever at TPC Toronto (North Course) at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.
As the Official Commercial Airline, Turkish Airlines will elevate the fan experience with the debut of the Turkish Airlines Lounge — a premium onsite viewing space that blends elevated comfort with authentic Türkiye hospitality and cuisine. The airline will also engage fans through a national contest offering the chance to travel to Istanbul and experience world-class golf in Türkiye.
This partnership underscores Turkish Airlines’ commitment to bringing people together through sport, and reflects its broader investment in the global golf community. In May 2025, the airline will relaunch the Turkish Airlines Open on the DP World Tour — returning to the Race to Dubai after a six-year hiatus. Turkish Airlines also operates the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya, Türkiye, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament, hosted across 117 destinations in 73 countries.
Through this collaboration with Golf Canada, Turkish Airlines aims to connect with Canada’s passionate and growing golf community, nearly six million active participants, including 360,000 Golf Canada members who posted close to 11 million scores in 2024.
“We are happy to partner with Golf Canada and the RBC Canadian Open as part of our ongoing commitment to building meaningful connections through sport,” said Ahmet Olmustur, Turkish Airlines Chief Commercial Officer. “Golf holds a special place in our global engagement strategy, and we’re excited to deliver a world-class experience to Canadian fans that reflects the warmth of Turkish hospitality.”
“Welcoming Turkish Airlines as a proud partner of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship reflects Golf Canada’s vision of aligning with world-class brands committed to growing the game of golf and supporting the sport’s long-term growth through multi-year collaborations,” said Golf Canada Chief Commercial Officer Mark Palmer.
Stalk&Barrel renews partnership as the official Canadian Whisky of Golf Canada
Oakville, ON – Golf Canada and Stalk&Barrel Whisky are proud to announce a multi-year partnership extension that will see Stalk&Barrel remain the official Canadian Whisky partner of Golf Canada and both the RBC Canadian Open and the CPKC Women’s Open.
The new agreement will run through 2027 and will see Stalk&Barrel Handcrafted Canadian Whisky poured exclusively at the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open in hospitality and concession locations at both championships.
“We are excited to extend our partnership with Stalk&Barrel, a premium Canadian whisky as we collectively continue to deliver exceptional experiences for fans at both of our National Open Championships,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada.
Stalk&Barrel is a handcrafted Canadian whisky, produced locally at a craft distillery in Ontario. Stalk&Barrel’s commitment to a ‘grain to glass’ process offers a small-batch, single malt that is 100% Canadian owned and operated.
“We’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Golf Canada as the Official Canadian Whisky. Over the past few years, this collaboration has grown into something truly special – built on shared values of excellence, integrity, and a deep appreciation for the Canadian spirit. Like a great round of golf, Stalk&Barrel Whisky is all about patience, precision, and celebrating the moment. We couldn’t ask for a better partner to help us toast the best of Canadian sport and culture,” said Karen Lai Drake, Senior Brand Manager, Stalk&Barrel Whisky.
The 2025 RBC Canadian Open takes place June 4-8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. The 2025 CPKC Women’s Open will be contested, August 20-24 at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont.