Critical date change will enrich golf in
Canada and the RBC Canadian
Open
for years to come
TORONTO, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - RBC, Golf
Canada and the PGA TOUR today announced that the 2019 RBC
Canadian Open will be moving to a
premier spot on the PGA TOUR schedule starting
in 2019, one week before the U.S. Open. The
110th RBC Canadian Open, to be played at the historic
Hamilton Golf and Country Club with new dates,
June 3-9, 2019, is expected to attract an even better field
for Canada's National
Championship.
The 2018 RBC Canadian Open will be played as scheduled,
July 23-29, at Glen Abbey Golf Club
in Oakville, Ontario.
"The RBC Canadian Open is one of the oldest and most-prestigious
golf events in the world and we're thrilled to start a new chapter
in 2019," said Mary DePaoli,
executive vice-president and chief marketing officer, RBC. "As the
only Canadian stop on the Tour, the June tournament date will help
enrich the experience for fans, players and all Canadians."
In addition to the new spot on the PGA TOUR schedule, the 2019
RBC Canadian Open will also feature an increased purse, set at USD
$7.6-million.
"The PGA TOUR, RBC and Golf Canada have collaborated to ensure
this new date is the right fit for players and fans of the RBC
Canadian Open," said Andy Pazder,
chief tournaments & competitions officer, PGA TOUR. "As title
sponsor of both the RBC Canadian Open and the RBC Heritage, RBC has
been a tremendous partner of the PGA TOUR, and we're thrilled to
have this opportunity to move one of golf's most important and
historic tournaments to a new date for the event starting in
2019."
With even stronger fields and competition anticipated with the
new date, the RBC Canadian Open is expected to:
- Increase global awareness for golf in Canada and the RBC Canadian Open
tournament
- Drive deeper interest and participation in golf in Canada
- Positively impact the regional economy with increased ticket
sales, hospitality and tourism
"Golf Canada is beyond thrilled
by RBC's overall support for the Canadian Open. Together with the
PGA TOUR, the new 2019 date change is a clear demonstration of our
combined commitment to the game and Canada's National Open Championship," said
Laurence Applebaum, chief executive
officer, Golf Canada. "This exciting change will inject tremendous
energy into the RBC Canadian Open and make Canadian golf
better."
For ticket, volunteering, sponsorship and corporate hospitality
information on the 2018 RBC Canadian Open, details are available
online at www.rbccanadianopen.com.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global
financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led
approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from
the 81,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to
life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As
Canada's biggest bank, and one of
the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a
diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing
exceptional experiences to our 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-sustainability.
About Golf Canada
Golf Canada is the National Sports
Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing 319,000 golfers and 1,400
member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian
Olympic Committee, Golf Canada's mission is to grow participation,
excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity
and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport
and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal
is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts
from coast to coast.
For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support
golf in your community, visit: www.golfcanada.ca.
About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf's greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages,
inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities
worldwide. The PGA TOUR co-sanctions more than 130 tournaments on
the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR
Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada, and PGA TOUR
Series-China. Members of the PGA TOUR represent the world's best
players, hailing from 25 countries (85 members are from outside
the United States). Worldwide, PGA
TOUR tournaments are broadcast to more than 1 billion households in
226 countries and territories in 23 languages. Virtually all
tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize
charitable giving. In 2017, tournaments across all Tours generated
a record of more than $180 million
for local and national charitable organizations, bringing the
all-time total to $2.65 billion.
The PGA TOUR's web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf,
and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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