If golf was a game of who has the biggest gallery, Nick Taylor, Taylor Pendrith, and Rory McIlroy would be the runaway leaders at the RBC Canadian Open.

England’s David Skinns had a one-shot lead after the first round of the national men’s golf championship on Thursday thanks to an 8-under 62 round in the afternoon. 

His final few holes were witnessed by a fraction of the number of fans who had shown up early in the day to follow the marquee grouping of Taylor, Pendrith, and McIlroy, even as they shot higher scores at Hamilton Golf and Country Club than Skinns or early leaders Sam Burns and Sean O’Hair, who were second after the first round at 7 under.

“Usually the morning round for me on a Thursday there’s not that many people there,” said Taylor, who is from Abbotsford, B.C. “The energy was high, which was great, gets the adrenalin going, which is fun that early in the morning, gets you focused on what you need to do. 

“Unfortunately, it didn’t go my way, but the crowds have been amazing.”

Skinns and Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre climbed the leaderboard in the afternoon to reel in Burns and O’Hair, who had a three-stroke lead after the round’s first wave. MacIntyre shot a 6-under 64 to take sole possession of fourth after 18 holes.

Even as Skinns and MacIntyre fired bogey-free rounds, the gallery following them was relatively small as many fans had left following the morning start of Taylor, Pendrith and McIlroy.

Taylor and Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., are the top two Canadians on the PGA Tour, ranked 32 and 33 on the FedEx Cup standings respectively. Taylor is also very much the face of the event after he became the first Canadian to win the men’s national golf championship in nearly seven decades at last year’s tournament.

“There was definitely more people watching us than last time I played (in Hamilton) or last time I played the Canadian Open,” said Pendrith. “We had fun. Rory played, scored, really nicely. It was fun to play with Nick. 

“It was a comfortable pairing and it was fun to have the support of the home crowd and should be good tomorrow.”

McIlroy, who won the Canadian Open in 2019 the last time it was in Hamilton and again in Toronto in 2022, did the best of the marquee trio. He finished the day tied for fourth at 4-under 66. 

The Northern Irishman, fourth on the FedEx Cup rankings, said he was impressed with all the spectators who were at the 10th tee when his group teed off at 7:40 a.m.

“The Canadian fans came out to support them,” said McIlroy of Taylor and Pendrith. “One of the main reasons I love coming back here is because of that atmosphere that’s created when we’re out there to play, and playing with two Canadians today was, it was exactly what I expected.”

Pendrith had a 1-under 69 round to finish the day tied for 33rd. 

Taylor finished his day at 2-over 72, good for 96th. He took heart from the fact that he opened last year’s Canadian Open at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf and Country Club with a 3-over 75 round, made the cut, and went on to win in a thrilling four-hole playoff.

“I guess I beat last year by three, so I got that going for me,” said Taylor. “Obviously not out of it. I know that but personally, I would have liked to have got off to a better start. 

“Again, the score is out there, the greens are soft, they’re receptive, just need to be a little sharper.”

O’Hair played bogey-free golf with five birdies and an eagle and Burns had a bogey, four birdies, and two eagles as they built a three-shot lead in the morning.

“I think with all the rain we had early in the week the greens are still pretty receptive,” said Burns after coming off the course at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. “It makes a big difference on par-5s when you have a long iron or a wood coming in there to be able to stop the ball pretty quick.”

Despite drawing the big crowds, Taylor and Pendrith weren’t even the low Canadians.

Forty-four-year-old David Hearn from nearby Brantford, Ont., was the low Canadian. He was tied for 11th at 3-under 67. Fifty-four-year-old Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., was a shot behind Hearn to sit in a group tied for 20th.

“Hey, how about that? Maybe experience still has something,” said Hearn. “That’s great. I didn’t know that was the case. I saw Weirsy was off to a great start today, so that was good to see.

“Obviously Weirsy and I, that’s a great start. We’ve got three more rounds to follow it up with, so we’ll see what we can do.”

Support from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport to enhance the three-night SiriusXM Concert Series happening onsite at Hamilton Golf and Country Club during the 113^th playing of
Canada’s National Open Championship

May 29, 2024 – Golf Canada is pleased to acknowledge and thank the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for its funding support of the 2024 RBC Canadian Open intended to drive economic impact from an event focused specifically on a combination of tourism, culture, and sport.

The 2024 RBC Canadian Open runs May 28 to June 2 at the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, Ontario. One of Canada’s signature sporting events, Canada’s National Open Championship is the only Canadian stop on the PGA TOUR and has transformed into a weeklong, fan-focused festival experience—a kickoff to summer with world-class golf, as well as food and music experiences for event enthusiasts of all ages.

Funding for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open has enabled Golf Canada to invigorate the SiriusXM Concert Series happening onsite (May 30 through June 1) at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club by adding a third-night of concerts, featuring an all-Canadian artist lineup.

Dance music duo Loud Luxury and Toronto DJ Frank Walker will perform on Thursday, May 30; night two features Juno Award winners July Talk and Canadian legends Our Lady Peace on Friday, May 31; and Saturday, June 1 will be highlighted by award-winning singer, songwriter and philanthropist, Lindsay Ell and country music rising star Josh Ross.

“On behalf Golf Canada and everyone involved with the 2024 RBC Canadian Open, we are extremely appreciative of the incredible support received from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport,” said Golf Canada COO Garrett Ball. “The ministry’s funding support has been a major boost in the expansion of our now three-night SiriusXM Concert Series to deliver a truly immersive fan-festival experience onsite at Hamilton Golf and Country featuring an all-Canadian artist lineup.”  

The RBC Canadian Open is one of Canada’s signature sport properties and a major tourism sport festival having been named a finalist for the 2023 Sport Tourism Canada’s Event of the Year. The 2024 event, which is expected to draw more than 130,000 for the week, is a significant economic driver for the community and province generating more than $66M in economic impact within Ontario.

“The RBC Canadian Open is celebrated by fans from across the country and around the globe as a world-class showcase of excellence in golf,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “Our government is thrilled to support events like the RBC Canadian Open, which boost tourism, create jobs and deliver substantial economic benefits locally and provincewide.”

The RBC Canadian Open is a rallying point for Canadian golf—a sport which counts more than 6M active Canadian participants who in 2023 played more than 74M rounds of golf. In a recently released Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study, the sport of golf contributes a massive amount to Canada GDP at 23.2 billion ($8.0B in Ontario) and supporting 237,000 person-years of employment (80,500 in Ontario). Golf in Canada also supports $382M in charitable activities, accounts for $4.7B taxes paid to government ($1.7B in Ontario), and provides positive physical, social, and mental health benefits to Canadians in communities from coast to coast.

Adam Long, Michael Blair, Jakob Chicoyne (a) and Maxwell Sear earned the final four exemptions into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open, following the final qualifier at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont. on Tuesday.

The final qualifier was scheduled for Monday; however, play was suspended at 8:45 p.m. due to darkness and resumed at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Monday’s round saw a number of delays due to heavy periods of rain throughout the day.

Long of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. was able to finish his round on Monday and fired a 5-under 65 to top the leaderboard. Blair of Ancaster, Ont. was also able to finish on Monday and shot a 2-under 68 to also book his place in the tournament.

On Tuesday morning, a 3-for-2 playoff was required between Chicoyne (a) of Calgary, Alta., Sear of Stouffville, Ont. and James Seymour of Newmarket, Ont. who all finished at 1-under 69.

On the first playoff hole, both Chicoyne and Sear birded the 18th while Seymour recorded a par to claim the final two spots into Canada’s National Open Championship.

For the final leaderboard, please click here.

Defending champion Nick Taylor and two-time winner Rory McIlroy along with international stars Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Tom Kim, Adam Scott, Sahith Theegala, Sam Burns and Cameron Young ready to challenge the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club

Nick Taylor and fellow Canadian stars Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes and Adam Svensson headline a group of
25 Canadians set to compete in 113th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship

Three-night SiriusXM Concert Series will feature an all-Canadian line-up: Dance music duo Loud Luxury and Toronto DJ Frank Walker will perform on Thursday, May 30; Juno Award winners July Talk and Canadian legends Our Lady Peace on Friday, May 31; and award-winning singer, songwriter and philanthropist, Lindsay Ell with country music rising star Josh Ross on Saturday, June 1

Hamilton, Ont. – Golf Canada and RBC are pleased to announce the final field vying for the $9.4 million US purse at the 2024 RBC Canadian Open, May 28 – June 2 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, Ont.

Defending champion Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. will be the first Canadian in nearly 70 years to compete as defending champion, coming off a historic four-hole playoff victory over Tommy Fleetwood last year at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto.

Joining Taylor is two-time RBC Canadian Open Champion and world no. 3 Rory McIlroy. The 26-time PGA TOUR winner will be looking to claim his third Canadian Open title in 2024 and join a trio of three-time champions in Tommy Armour, Sam Snead, and Lee Trevino.

Other fan-favourites in the field for the 113th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship include two members of Team Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup winning side, Tommy Fleetwood (world no. 13) and Shane Lowry (world no. 33). Joining them is three-time PGA TOUR winner, Tom Kim (world no. 26) and 2013 Masters Champion and 14-time PGA TOUR winner, Adam Scott (world no. 62). The group will compete alongside Team RBC ambassadors Sahith Theegala (world no. 12), Cameron Young (world no. 17) and Sam Burns (world no. 29).

A 25-player Canadian contingent will compete at Hamilton and among them look to become the first Canadian back-to-back winners of the National Open Championship in 110-years (Albert Murray 1913 and Karl Keffer 1914).

The Canadian contingent is led by RBC Canadian Open defending champion, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. (world no. 28) and PGA TOUR winners, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. (world no. 50), Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C. (world no. 55), Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. (world no. 61), Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont. (world no. 68), Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. (world no. 86), as well as fellow PGA TOUR members Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont. and Roger Sloan of Calgary, Alta.

In addition to world class golf, fans at the 2024 RBC Canadian Open will be treated to the three-night SiriusXM Concert Series onsite at Hamilton Golf and Country Club featuring an all-Canadian line-up. Dance music duo Loud Luxury and Toronto DJ Frank Walker will perform on Thursday, May 30; night two features Juno Award winners July Talk and Canadian legends Our Lady Peace on Friday, May 31; and Saturday, June 1 will be highlighted by award-winning singer, songwriter and philanthropist, Lindsay Ell and country music rising star Josh Ross.

“We are very pleased with our international field of world-class competitors that are making their way to Canada to join us at the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club and challenge for the 113^th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship,” said RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Bryan Crawford. “Led by our defending champion Nick Taylor, and two-time champion Rory McIlroy, this year’s championship features a strong mix of stars with over 100 wins combined on the PGA TOUR and over 120 internationally in addition to past major champions, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team winners and a 25-player Canadian contingent. Along with great golf, fans will be treated to an incredible festival environment with terrific on-site activities including The Fare Way featuring The Keg and the three-night SiriusXM Concert Series featuring some incredible Canadian talent.” 

In total, 156 players will compete for the $9.4 million US purse next week in Ancaster when the RBC Canadian Open returns for the seventh time to the storied Hamilton Golf and Country Club. It will be the first opportunity for the stars of the PGA TOUR to experience the newly renovated Harry Colt design led by Martin Ebert. The two-year renovation project, which saw the return of key Colt design elements from the course’s past, including the complete rebuild of all 27 greens and bunkers, was named the “Best New Restoration” by Golf Digest for 2022.

Click here for a full field list for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, Ont.

PGA TOUR Season Winners…

Eight in-year PGA TOUR winners will compete at Hamilton including Nick Taylor (WM Phoenix Open), Brice Garnett (Puerto Rico Open), Akshay Bhatia (Valero Texas Open), Shane Lowry (Zurich Classic of New Orleans), Rory McIlroy (Zurich Classic of New Orleans and Wells Fargo Championship), Taylor Pendrith (CJ Cup Byron Nelson), Chris Gotterup (Myrtle Beach Classic).

Major Winners….

12 major winners are represented in the field including four-time major winner Rory McIlroy (2011 U.S. Open, 2012 & 2014 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship), two-time major winner Zach Johnson (2007 Masters, 2015 Open Championship), along with Shane Lowry (2019 Open Championship), Gary Woodland (2019 U.S. Open), Jason Dufner (2013 PGA Championship), Stewart Cink (2009 Open Championship), Adam Scott (2013 Masters) and Mike Weir (2003 Masters).

Past Champions…

Five past RBC Canadian Open champions will compete at Hamilton including two-time champion Rory McIlroy (2022, 2019) and defending champion, Nick Taylor (2023). Two-time champion Jhonatthan Vegas (2017, 2016), Brandt Snedeker (2013) and Chez Reavie (2008) will also be competing.

International winners and other notables…

The field comprises over 120 international tournament wins. Nine winners from past European Ryder Cup Team wins and four winners from U.S. Team wins. 17 U.S. Presidents Cup Team winners. 11 past Olympians, including 2016 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist, Matt Kuchar and 2020 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist, C.T. Pan.

25 Canadians to compete for their National Men’s Open Title…

In total, a 25-player Canadian contingent will challenge for the national championship led by RBC Canadian Open defending champion, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. (world no. 28) and PGA TOUR winners, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. (world no. 50), Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C. (world no. 55), Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. (world no. 61), Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont. (world no. 68), Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. (world no. 86), as well as fellow PGA TOUR members Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont. and Roger Sloan of Calgary, Alta. Canadian golf icon and President’s Cup International Team Captain Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. will be competing in his 31st RBC Canadian Open. Three members of Team Canada have earned exemptions including, Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont. Stuart Macdonald of Vancouver, B.C. and Jared du Toit, of Kimberley, B.C. In addition, PGA TOUR member Michael Gligic of Burlington, Ont., Richard T. Lee of Toronto, Ont., PGA TOUR veteran David Hearn of Brantford, Ont. Aaron Cockerill of Winnipeg, Man., Wil Bateman of Edmonton, Alta. and Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S. have all received exemptions to compete. Previous exemptions were also secured by Kevin Stinson of Mission, B.C. Étienne Papineau of St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Que. and reigning Canadian Men’s Amateur champion Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont. Four other Canadians earned exemptions through RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying including Jake Lane of Vancouver, B.C. (BC Regional Qualifier at Pitt Meadows Golf Club), Justin Matthews (a) of Little Britain, Ont. (First Ontario Regional Qualifying at Oshawa Golf & Curling Club), Marc-Olivier Plasse of Léry, Que. (Quebec Regional Qualifier at Club de golf Le Blainviller) and Cam Kellett (a) of London, Ont. (Second Ontario Regional Qualifier at Tarandowah Golfers Club).

Final Tournament Exemptions to be Named…

The final four tournament exemptions into the field for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open will be handed out at the Final Qualifier on Monday, May 27 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont. A high number of players attempted to gain entry into the field by competing at five Regional Qualifying sites earlier this month. A total of 106 players including 94 Canadians will compete at TPC Toronto. Click here for a field list. 

Hamilton G&CC to host National Finals of the BDO National Golf League…

The BDO National Golf League finals take place on Saturday, May 25 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club with 52 pairings (104 total golfers) competing for the national championship and the opportunity to represent Canada at The R&A 9 Hole Challenge at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, one-week prior to the 152nd Open Championship. The inaugural season saw over 10,000 participants from 107 leagues from coast-to-coast compete for a spot in the national final. Registration for the 2024 BDO National Golf League is now open, for more information please visit nationalgolfleague.ca.

RBC Hall of Fame Day Returns on Tuesday, May 28…

Golf Canada and RBC are pleased to welcome the return of RBC Hall of Fame Day as an official kickoff event for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open. RBC Hall of Fame Day will include the induction ceremony for accomplished amateur and professional player and current PGA of Canada member Lisa Meldrum as the 86th honoured member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Joining the celebration will be a several honoured members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. The event gets underway at 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 28 with a private luncheon onsite at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. In addition, Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Lorie Kane will present the 2023 Lorie Kane Community Spirit Awards to recipients Simeon Pompey and Rosie Allen.

MOBILE APP EXPERIENCE…

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RBC CANADIAN OPEN – MEDIA GUIDE & PLAYER PERFORMANCE GUIDE

Below are links to the RBC Canadian Open Media Guide as well as the all-time Player Performance Guide:

2024 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide

RBC Canadian Open – All-Time Player Performance Guide

Tickets for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.

Team Canada members Matthew Anderson, Stuart Macdonald and Jared du Toit along with Michael Gligic and Richard T. Lee and David Hearn join previously announced exemption recipients, four Regional Qualifying medalists and eight Canadian PGA TOUR members as part of 25-player Canadian contingent for the 113th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship at Hamilton Golf and Country Club

(May 22, 2024) Golf Canada and RBC have confirmed the names of six Canadians who have accepted exemptions into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open, May 28 – June 2 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, Ont.

Leading the way are three members of Team Canada. Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont. has earned an exemption and will be competing at Canada’s National Open Championship for the second time of his career. Anderson has also enjoyed a strong season on PGA TOUR Americas this year, with a win at the 69th ECP Brazil Open last month and three top-five finishes in six events. Anderson is currently ranked no. 1 on the Fortinet Cup 2024 Standings.

Stuart Macdonald of Vancouver, B.C. has earned an exemption for his strong start to the season on PGA TOUR Americas, highlighted by a win at the Diners Club Peru Open. Macdonald has also competed in two events on the Korn Ferry Tour and finished in the top-25 at the Mexico Open on the PGA TOUR in February. This will mark Macdonald’s third appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. Macdonald is currently ranked no. 4 on the Fortinet Cup 2024 Standings.

Jared du Toit, of Kimberley, B.C. will be making his fifth appearance at Canada’s National Open. This season, du Toit has earned a top-10 and a top-25 finish in six events on the Korn Ferry Tour. du Toit also earned a top-10 finish at the IRS Prima Malaysian Open on the Asian Tour in February.

Joining the Team Canada athletes are PGA TOUR member Michael Gligic of Burlington, Ont. who will be making his seventh appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. This season, Gligic has competed in two PGA TOUR events and a number of Monday Qualifiers.

Richard T. Lee of Toronto, Ont. has also earned an exemption to compete in Ancaster, Ont. Lee competes on the Asian Tour where he is currently ranked 8th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. This season, Lee has earned two top-10 finishes as well as four top-25 finishes and has won twice in his career on the tour. Lee will be making his third appearance at the RBC Canadian Open.

PGA TOUR veteran David Hearn of Brantford, Ont. has also accepted an exemption to compete in his 20th RBC Canadian Open.

Four other Canadians earned exemptions through RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying including Jake Lane of Vancouver, B.C. (BC Regional Qualifier at Pitt Meadows Golf Club), Justin Matthews (a) of Little Britain, Ont. (First Ontario Regional Qualifying at Oshawa Golf & Curling Club), Marc-Olivier Plasse of Léry, Que. (Quebec Regional Qualifier at Club de golf Le Blainviller) and Cam Kellett (a) of London, Ont. (Second Ontario Regional Qualifier at Tarandowah Golfers Club).

In total, a 25-player Canadian contingent will challenge for the national championship led by RBC Canadian Open defending champion, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. (world no. 28) and PGA TOUR winners, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. (world no. 50), Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C. (world no. 55), Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. (world no. 61), Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont. (world no. 68), Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. (world no. 86), as well as fellow PGA TOUR members Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont. and Roger Sloan of Calgary, Alta.

Canadian golf icon and President’s Cup International Team Captain Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. will be competing in his 31st RBC Canadian Open, one back of fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cummings who had a record 32 starts in Canada’s National Open Championship.

As previously announced, three Canadians accepted tournament exemptions to compete including DP World Tour player Aaron Cockerill of Winnipeg, Man., along with Korn Ferry Tour competitors Wil Bateman of Edmonton, Alta. and Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S.

Previous exemption were also secured by Kevin Stinson of Mission, B.C. Étienne Papineau of St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Que. and reigning Canadian Men’s Amateur champion Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont.

“We are excited provide exemptions to many Canadians that have had successful seasons on their respective tours through the start of the 2024 season,” said RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Bryan Crawford. “The field is shaping up strongly as we get closer to tournament week.”

Sudarshan Yellamaraju, of Mississauga, Ont. was offered an exemption but declined in order to focus on his season on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Four additional exemptions will be available during the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Monday, May 27 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

In addition to world class golf, fans at the 2024 RBC Canadian Open will be treated to the three-night SiriusXM Concert Series onsite at Hamilton Golf and Country Club featuring an all-Canadian line-up. Dance music duo Loud Luxury and Toronto DJ Frank Walker will perform on Thursday, May 30; night two features Juno Award winners July Talk and Canadian legends Our Lady Peace on Friday, May 31; and Saturday, June 1 will be highlighted by award-winning singer, songwriter and philanthropist, Lindsay Ell and country music rising star Josh Ross.

Tickets for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.

Nick Taylor cemented his place in Canadian sports history by sinking a 72-foot putt on the fourth playoff hole to claim the 2023 RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf & Country Club last June.

In doing so, Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win Canada’s National Open Championship since Pat Fletcher in 1954.

To commemorate the historic moment, Golf Canada is excited to announce that limited edition, Nick Taylor bobble heads, celebrating his triumph and iconic putter toss will be available to purchase during tournament week of the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.

Fans will have a chance to purchase and add to their collections by visiting the First Tee – Canada 50/50 kiosks at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. In addition to the Golf Canada e-store, available now.

Bobble heads are $29.95 plus tax each and all proceeds from sales will go to benefit First Tee – Canada.

Springfield, Ont. – Cam Kellett (a) secured his exemption into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open and set a new course record for good measure. Kellett fired a 6-under 64 at Tarandowah Golfers Club in Springfield, Ont. on Thursday to finish atop the leaderboard and with it, a spot in the field at Hamilton Golf and Country Club for the 113th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship.

Kellett of London, Ont. recorded six birdies, three on the front and three on the back and credited his patience along with solid putting and converting on the chances he could on Thursday.

“I made clutch par saves on the front side, birdied 11, hit a poor lag putt on 14 but recovered by making the 10-footer, made birdie on 15. I knew 6-under would be to tough beat so was just happy to post that early,” said Kellett following play.

Leaderboard refreshing and texting with his friends helped pass the time for Kellett, but as play concluded his 6-under round could not be matched and with it a new course record at Tarandowah Golfers Club, which came as surprise.

“That’s sweet, I thought I tied it. It’s obviously really cool. It’s the first course record I’ve held so very excited about that.”

I took advantage of having the good morning draw and having played it 200 or so times before certainly helped. This was where I grew up playing with my dad so it’s special for sure,” added Kellett.

Kellett recently finished his collegiate career at Eastern Michigan University and will be competing at Hamilton Golf and Country Club with the world’s best at the RBC Canadian Open for the first time.

“I’ve struggled with self belief since college, but the last year I’ve really started playing how I know I can play. I’ve been more compassionate with myself, but I work hard for the results.”

Just keep trying to get better in any way I can. The patience in last year has paid off. It’s been tough to come close and not get wins, so this is special. The PGA TOUR start will be unreal,” added an excited Kellett.

In addition to Kellett’s exemption, the top 10 per cent of the 137-player field (18 players total) from the first Ontario Regional Qualifier have advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Monday, May 27 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

RBC Canadian Open – Second Ontario Regional Qualifier Results:

For the full leaderboard, click here.

The RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying series featured five qualifiers across the country. Winners (low medalist) at regional qualifying sites that had a field of 120 players or more, earned a direct exemption into the 113th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship.

For results from the B.C. Regional Qualifier at Pitt Meadows Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, B.C. won by Jake Lane, please click here.

For results from the first Ontario Regional Qualifier at Oshawa Golf & Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. won by Justin Matthews (a), please click here.

For results from the Quebec Regional Qualifier at Club de Golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, Que. won by Marc-Olivier Plasse, please click here.

In addition to the second Ontario Regional Qualifier on Thursday, six players advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier at the Alberta Regional Qualifier at the Sirocco Golf Club in Foothills, Alta. No direct exemption was awarded as the field size was under 120. For the final leaderboard from the Alberta Regional Qualifier, please click here.

Foothills, Alta. – Raoul Menard from Ange Gardien, Que. shot a 6-under, 66 to lead a group of six golfers who have now advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont. following play at the Alberta Regional Qualifier at Sirocco Golf Club in Foothills, Alta. on Thursday.

Menard came out of the gate with an extremely hot start, carding three consecutive pars followed by three birdies in a row on the front nine and three more on the back nine to finish at 6-under. Jakob Chicoyne (a) of Calgary shot a 5-under, 67, while four players also advanced to the final qualifier after finishing in a four-way tie for third at 1-under, 71.

The top 10% of the field (6 players) have advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Monday, May 27. A direct exemption into the RBC Canadian Open is awarded when the starting field consists of 120 or more golfers.

RBC Canadian Open – Alberta Regional Qualifier Results: 

For the full leaderboard click here

Along with today’s qualifier in Foothills, Alta. three other regional qualifiers have been contested across the country, with direct exemptions into the RBC Canadian Open awarded.

For results from the B.C. Regional Qualifier at Pitt Meadows Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, B.C. won by Jake Lane, please click here.

For results from the first Ontario Regional Qualifier at Oshawa Golf & Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. won by Justin Matthews (a), please click here.

For results from the Quebec Regional Qualifier at Club de Golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, Que. won by Marc-Olivier Plasse, please click here.

Blainville, Que. – Marc-Olivier Plasse defeated Clement Lepine (a) in a playoff at the RBC Canadian Open Quebec Regional Qualifier at Club de golf Le Blainviller, in Blainville, Que. on Tuesday to earn a direct exemption into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open, from May 28 – June 2 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club.

Plasse, of Léry, Que. was in a very early morning tee time on Tuesday and after shaking off the disappointment by starting off with a bogey on his first role, Plasse drained a clutch birdie putt on the next hole.

“It was a great day, obviously. I didn’t get off to the best start hitting a shaky tee shot on number one and making bogey there. I struggled off the tee for the first couple of holes, but my putting really kept me together on the front nine, I shot even par on the front nine which was actually a very good score the way I drove the ball. I started driving the ball better on the back nine and kept making some putts so I’m really happy with the round,” said Plasse.

Plasse went on to add three more birdies on 13, 15 and 16 and found himself finishing up 17 and 18 with two pars in order to keep himself in the conversation at the top of the leaderboard. Reigniting his momentum, he then battled his way through playoff against fellow competitor Clement Lepine (a) of Laval, Que., securing a thrilling victory and earning an exemption into the RBC Canadian Open.

“On the playoff hole I was really nervous, easily the most nervous I have ever been. I was able to hit some good shots, some decent shots and make a hard-working par which feels amazing,” added Plasse.

Following Plasse’s win, he now feels a sense of comfort and familiarity, having played Hamilton Golf and Country Club before, giving him a confident advantage to tackle the challenges ahead.

“I was at the RBC Canadian Open the last time it was at Hamilton when my good friend Etienne Brault qualified, it will be pretty surreal to go back there and experience it again myself,” said Plasse.

In addition to Plasse’s exemption, the top 10 per cent of the of the 133-player field (19 players total) have advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Monday, May 27 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

RBC Canadian Open – Quebec Regional Qualifier Results: 

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The Club de golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, Que. was the third of five 2024 RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifiers. Two more qualifiers are set for this Thursday, May 16 at Tarandowah Golfers Club in Springfield, Ont. and at the Sirocco Golf Club in Foothills County, Alta.

Oshawa, Ont. – There is a saying that good things come to those who wait. For Justin Matthews he had to do just that following his early morning tee time. Matthews, competing as an amateur went on to shoot a 6-under 65 on Monday at the first of two Ontario Regional Qualifiers at Oshawa Golf & Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. and with it a direct exemption into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.

Matthews of Little Britain, Ont. got off to a firing start with back-to-back birdies to begin his round on the back nine. After carrying a 2-under score through nine, Matthews really took off recording four consecutive birdies from holes one through four, before a bogey ended the streak on five. Matthews finished strong with a birdie on the ninth hole to finish with 65. Matthews credited his ball striking and familiarity with the course for his low round.

“I was a junior member out here (Oshawa Golf & Curling Club) for four years, so I know this place pretty well. Just having confidence in my game because I’ve played Oshawa so many times, really helped today,” said Matthews.

After teeing off in the second group at 7:41 a.m. and finishing just after noon, he then had to wait to see if his score would stand, which he was able to do from home following lunch with his caddie at the course.

“Luckily, I live 40 minutes away so I went back home and chilled out with dog and watched the leaderboard and came back to warm up and it looked like nobody was really going to make a charge, that’s when it finally hit home,” said Matthews after returning to the course.

The 20-year-old Sophomore from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has now secured his spot in the 2024 RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club.

“Definitely has not sunk in and I don’t know how long it will take. I’m super pumped. I will definitely take tomorrow off and get back to work with my coach in preparation. It’s a dream come true and I’m excited to make a start on the PGA TOUR,” added Matthews.

In addition to Matthews’ exemption, the top 10 per cent of the 144-player field (21 players total) from the first Ontario Regional Qualifier have advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Monday, May 27 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

RBC Canadian Open – First Ontario Regional Qualifier Results:

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Winners (low medalist) at regional qualifying sites that have a field of 120 players or more, earn a direct exemption into the 113th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship.

The Ontario Regional Qualifier at Oshawa Golf & Curling Club was the first of two qualifiers in Ontario this week. Tarandowah Golfers Club in Springfield, Ont. will play host to the second qualifier on Thursday, May 16. There will be two additional qualifiers this week, on Tuesday, May 14 in Blainville, Que. at Club de Golf Le Blainvillier and at the Sirocco Golf Club in Foothills, Alta. on Thursday, May 16.

The RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying series features five qualifiers across the country. The first was contested on Thursday, May 9 at Pitt Meadows Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, B.C. where Jake Lane earned direct exemption into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open taking place at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, Ont. May 28 – June 2.