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"We are extremely happy to announce we were able to raise an astonishing $7,442 for @KidsCancerCare at the #YYCGolfShow. We are grateful for the relationship and can't wait to try and exceed that number in 2020. Thanks to all volunteers and staff for your continued support!" PG 08 | APR 2019
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PGA OF ALBERTA LAUNCHES demonstrate proven abilities in advancing the Association?s TOP 100 PROGRAM interests for the benefit of all Golf Professionals. Based on pre-determined measurable criteria, points are awarded in the following areas: Education & Employment, Association initiatives and Tournaments. The member with the most points accumulated for the yearly award will be recognized at the Awards Banquet during the annual Buying Show each The PGA of Alberta is proud to October. As part of this new launch the Top 100 Program to recognize Association members. program, the PGA of Alberta Based on what was formerly the will acknowledge the Top 100 Professionals which will be the Professional Development top 100-point earners for that Program, it is designed to year. These members will be recognize Members who recognized as a ?Top 100 dedicate their time and Professional?and will receive a PG 10 | APR 2019
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custom Top 100 logo to further promote themselves as Golf Professionals. In addition, cash awards totaling $4000 will be made to the top seven point earners for this year with the winner receiving $1200. As read on the PGA of Alberta website, "We are delighted to revamp this program into something bigger for our Members and introduce new initiatives. This program will be a great initiative for the Association moving forward by building excitement for the Award throughout the year." Current standings can be found on www.pgaofalberta.com and the early leaders are Head Professional Sean Thompson (Cottonwood G&CC) and Head Teaching Professional Josh Fleming (GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Heights)
EDMONTON CC'SALAN CARTER WINSPGA OF CANADA AWARD Congratulations to PGA of PG 11 | APR 2019
Alberta Member Alan Carter of Edmonton CC for winning the PGA of Canada Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year Award. Alan and the other Award recipients were honoured during the annual PGA of Canada Night at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando on Jan 24th. See Page 22 For Expanded Story
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Jae Maegaar d Current Golf Facilit y: Paradise Canyon GR Classificat ion: Class A Member ProfessionalEducat ion Background: Professional Golf Managment with Specialization in Business Diploma PG 12 | APR 2019
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PROFILE I was born in 1985 in Lethbridge, Alberta. I have been in Lethbridge my whole life. I have worked at the Picture Butte Golf Club when I was 13 years old to 18, then hired on at the Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. I had 1 year at the Henderson Lake GC but shortly returned to Paradise Canyon in 2009. I have always had great interest in growing the game of golf with juniors and the business end of golf. I enjoy playing the game but that comes secondary to running a successful business. Since 2009 I invested myself in not only teaching young students but all ages and abilities. The greatest feeling I get out of teaching is watching a student understand the game better and ultimately have more fun. I currently enjoy and love my position as the Head Associate Professional at Paradise Canyon Golf Club and relish the opportunity to become a head Professional at a similar club.
TOP THREE Q&A'S #1 Q: What do you enjoy most about the game and the businessof golf? A: Building relationships & growing the game through juniors #2 Q: What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? A: My Dad / Dave Nelson #3 Q: What would you be doing if you weren?t a Golf Professional? A: Marketing/Salesman PG 13 | APR 2019
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2019 Tournament Schedule Competitions, Local and National Pro-Ams as well as other local club events and regional tournaments.
There are over thirty tournaments run each year by the PGA of Alberta, including Championships, Team Best Ball Competitions, Pro- Ams and Individual Stroke Play Events. In addition to these provincially sanctioned tournaments, Golf Professionals will participate in a number of other tournaments throughout the season, including Member-Guest Events, Team Best Ball and Scramble PG 14 | APR 2019
Tournaments and Competitions generate widespread interest in the sport, ensure the calibre of our athletes remains strong and help to promote the game of golf to almost one million Alberta golfers. Not to mention the tens of millions of dollars that are raised through Charity Tournaments each season for worthwhile causes.
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Distance Project Likely To Cast Light & Lead To Actions
In May 2018, the R&A and USGA announced the Distance Insights Project ? intended to provide the most comprehensive understanding ever made of the past, present and future impact of distance in golf. The key quest ions t he project is t o explore are : 1) What are the key contributors to distance? 2) What have been and might be the key impacts of distance on the game? 3) What does distance mean to golf?s key stakeholders? PG 16 | APR 2019
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As part of that process, they are analyzing the more than 65,000 responses to a survey that was sent out to stakeholders last year. Not surprisingly it could take a while to prepare the final report but we might see it sometime in late 2019. And don't be surprised if there are some subsequent rule changes. In a project update released in February it was stated, "At the conclusion of the Distance Insights project, The R&A and the USGA will carefully evaluate the findings of the report to determine appropriate next steps." 'Appropriate next steps' in the past has often meant rule changes like the banning of square grooves and the setting a limit on the COR for drivers (coefficient of restitution or trampoline effect of the face). 17 | APR PG 43 NOV2019 2018
"The R&A and the USGA believe, however, that any further significant increases in hitting distances at the highest level are undesirable. " When you look at the graphs of professionals?driving from 2003-2013 (see page 22), distances trended slowly upwards. Then in 2017, they started to rise dramatically increasing most significantly on the Web.com Tour where they climbed approximately 18 yards in just two years.
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Leslie Dunning Reflects: Walking The Talk On Inclusion
Leslie Dunning might be expected, as she leaves the presidency of Golf Canada after an eventful year, to focus just on the milestones. And there were some notable moments, including trophy presentations to the likes of the world?s top-ranked male golfer, Dustin Johnson, at the RBC Canadian Open and, even more memorable, the PG 18 | APR 2019
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Day 1 of the #YYCGolfShow. Show then opened at 10am next morning (Sunday, March 24th) at the BMO Centre. First 50 paid people received a FREE @CanadaGolfCard! #golfshow #yyc PG 20 | APR 2019
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Alberta Executive Pro Honoured As Best In Canada The best descriptionof Canada?stop executivegolf professionalin 2018 would best be summedup as a great businessmanwho?snot a bad golfer either. Alan Cart er, the first-time winner of the Dick Munn Award as the country?stop executiveprofessionalis PG 22 | APR 2019
aboveall a strongleader with outstandingbusinessskills that have morphedhim into an outstandingmentor in the golf industry. Carter?srun in the golf professionbegan early in life, he noted in a phone interview,say-inghe began as back shop kid in his early CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
teens.Needlessto say, he?s come a long way since those early daysin Ontario. ?I alwaysenjoyedthe sport from swingingthe club as a kid. I alwayshad talent for sportsand once I startedto work at a club,that was acrossthe street from our house,startedto play a little more,I enjoyedthe atmosphereof workingin that environment,?he said of what drew him in, and kept him in this business.?I realizedthere was an opportunityfrom a business standpoint.I?m a businessguy who happensto play golf pretty reasonable. ?I was lucky,?he continued. ?I got to work with former Ontarioand CanadianClub Professionalsof the Year and I startedto embrace that golf club sort of culture. When you?rearoundpeople that are essentiallythere to PG 23 | APR 2019
play a game ? it?s a wonderful atmosphereto be around.? After leavingOntario,Carter came west to Albertawhere he openedHeritagePointe GC in Calgarybeforemoving west again,and a bit north to head up the operationat the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, noting?I was one of the luckiest guysin the world spending20 yearsthere.?He?s now the head honchoat the EdmontonCountryClub. No matter wherehe?s stationedthough,there was alwaysone overridingfactor in Carter?sgolf life: ?Business was alwayswhat it was all about.The businesswas
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Youth On Course Announces Partnership With Golf Canada Yout h on Course ? the non-profit organization providing young people with subsidized golf, college scholarships, caddie programs and paid internships, in partnership with Golf Canada and Alberta Golf ? breaks international ground and brings affordable junior golf to Canada. Initially, Youth on Course will be launching as a two-year pilot in the province of Alberta and will be recognized under the umbrella of Canada?s National Junior Golf Program ? Fut ure Links. PG 24 | APR 2019
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The PGA of Alberta Board of Directors sets all policies, rules and regulations for the PGA of Alberta, meeting on a quarterly basis to conduct the business affairs on behalf of the Members. There are between nine and twelve Members elected to the PGA of Alberta Board of Directors, all are Class A Members of the PGA of Canada. Elections to the Board are held every year at the Annual General Meeting in Spring, and election terms are set at three years. The Board of Directors appoints past Board Members to its Advisory Board to ensure continuity for the Association, and to provide the Board of Directors and the Association with more stability and background information in the decision making process. Associate Professionals and Candidates for Membership also have a voice in the PG 26 | APR 2019
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Your 2019 Boar d Of Di r ect or s Click On A Member's Picture To See Their Bio
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McGarry Sees PGA of Alberta as Leader of Game In its role as a leader in the game of golf,it?s important that the PGA of Albertahelps foster the growthof the game,gettingyounger generationsmore involvedby drawingthem away from screen time and bookingtee times. That?sthe word comingfrom PG 28 | APR 2019
the PGA?snewest president of the association?sBoard of Directors,Greg McGarry. He?salso focusedon growing the game on the professional side,by continuingwith the mentorshipprogramput in place in the recent past. Click to Read the Full Story
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I?m t he an t i -J.B. Holm es. Don ?t get m e w r on g. I?m n ot ?an t i ? J.B. Holm es.
A Quick Solution to Golf?s Pace of Play Problem
When he won the Genesis Open for his fifth PGA TOUR victory,I applaudedthe resurgenceof someonewho, by most accounts,is a good guy,a great husbandand father who has survivedbrain surgery.Former Ryder Cupper, long hitter,great ball striker. PG 30 | APR 2019
Also,alas,human rain delay. At every level,from recreationalgolfer to the pro tours,slow play is a pernicious diseaseafflictinggolf.
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Hole-In-One Insurance Program Now Open! The PGA of Alberta is excited to launch the 2019 Hole- In- One Program. Once again, the PGA of Alberta is working in conjunction with Foster Park Brokers (FPB) to provide all Members and Non- Members with the opportunity to purchase Hole- In- One Insurance for your corporate, charity, and club events for the 2019 golf season! Benefits of purchasing HIO PG 32 | APR 2019
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also able to accommodate prize limits up to $1,000,000 outside of the program. Coverage can be purchased on the PGA of Alberta website by logging in to your member profile and PG 33 | APR 2019
selecting ?My Hole In One?. Step-by-step instructions will guide you through the easy purchasing process. It?s as simple as that!
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The Par-3 16th Hole At Trestle Creek Golf Resort, A True Island Green, Will Test The Players AsThey Come Down The Stretch At This Year'sAlberta Open
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Trestle Creek to Host Alberta Open While most golf courses ease their way into hosting a major golf tournament by staging several smaller events first, that?s not the case with the Trestle Creek Golf Resort. You see, this layout in rural Alberta is jumping into the deep end of the pool right off the bat. To that end, the 2019 Alberta Open Championship presented by SV Lawyers, PG 34 | APR 2019
will take place at a course that?s never hosted this sort of tournament in the past. But, says head golf pro Jamie Driscoll, that really doesn?t matter.
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Each year the R&A and USGA examine driving distance on seven major professional golf tours... The PGA TOUR, European Tour, Japan Golf Tour, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR Champions Tour, LPGA Tour And Ladies European Tour to see how much, if any, it is increasing. Data indicates that the average driving distance on the men?s tours has increased by approximately 2.9% per year since 2003 until the end of the 2018 season with a more modest average increase of 0.9% being observed on the women?s tours... figures the governing bodies refer to as ?modest.?There has been a corresponding decrease in scoring average with a decline PG 36 | APR 2019
of around 0.04 strokes per year equating to a full stroke over 25 years . Amateurs paint a similar picture up to a point. Amateur males?driving distance in the UK was measured by the R&A to be 215 yards in 2018. This represents an increase of 15 yards over 23 years. It should be noted that driver usage has increased over this timeframe, particularly for the highest handicap golfers. Data for women is too scarce to currently make equivalent comparisons as of yet but what they can say to this point is that the average woman drives the ball 148 yards with low handicappers getting close to 200 yards. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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If The Shoe Fits... Instant Golf Shoes Want to play golf in your favourite comfortable sneakers but want soft spikes? Now you can with Insta Golf Shoes?. Using an elastomer tension-fit binding system, any pair of flat bottomed shoes - even dress shoes - can be turned into cleated golf shoes. Lightweight for easy packing, they are perfect for travel and reviews indicate they work well. Suggested retail is under $50 USD. inst agolfshoes.com
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Golf Shoes With Bio- Feedback Released by a Korean company in 2016, these revolutionary smart shoes can analyze and improve your golf swing from the ground up providing real-time feedback. Using pressure sensor technology embedded in the midsole, SATLED smart shoes track how your feet work and interact with the ground during the swing and you can PG 40 | APR 2019
then immediately review the results on your smart phone. You can go visual with a foot pressure map or go technical with time-oriented graphical results. You can also compare your swing to that of a pro golfer and receive instant, feedback on areas you can improve. USD retail is less than $300. iofit shoes.com CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Plastic: You Can Use It Again & Again Last year adidas produced more than five million pairs of shoes containing recycled plastic waste and plans to more than double that in 2019. Part of an initiative with environmental organization Parley for the Oceans, plastic waste is collected on beaches and made into a yarn becoming a key component of the upper material of adidas footwear. In addition to footwear, apparel is made from the recycled material. adidas is further ?walking the walk?by planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. PG 42 | APR 2019
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Members On The Move Follow your favourite PGA of Alberta Golf Professional using our Members on the Move feature updated throughout the year. April 2019 11 James Fehr, Class A Professional, has moved from D?Arcy Ranch GC. 09 Cody Fiske, Head Teaching Professional, has moved from The Golf Academy at River Bend. 09 Murray Walter, Class A Professional, has moved from Redwood Meadows G&CC to ConciergeGolf. 09 Mark Corrigan, Class A Professional, has moved from Mickelson National GC to ConciergeGolf. 09 Chris Paskin has been named Head Teaching Professional at the Valley Ridge Golf Academy. 09 Peter Kenneford, Class A Professional, has transferred to the PGA of BC. 08 Tiffany Gordon has been named Head Teaching Professional at the Blue Devil Teaching Academy. 08 Taylor Drolet has completed the Core Competencies of the PACE Program and has obtained Class "A" status. 04 Wade Waters, Head Professional, has moved to Connaught GC. PG 44 | APR 2019
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02 Dillon Batsel, Associate Professional, has moved from Connaught GC to Desert Blume GC. 02 Derek Berger, Head Professional, has moved from Connaught GC to Desert Blume GC. 02 Wade Waters, Head Professional, has moved from Desert Blume GC. 01 Chris Paskin, Class A Professional, has moved from Desert Blume GC to Valley Ridge GC. 01 Kevin Niznik, Class A Professional, has moved from Earl Grey GC and transferred to the PGA of Ontario. 01 Trevor Andrew, Head Professional, has moved from Pineridge GR to Rolling Green Fairways GC. 01 Kelli Fry, Class A Professional, has moved to Glencoe G&CC.
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Momentum builds for 2019 RBC Canadian Open
Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum Unveiled The Association's Three- Year Strategic Plan At The 2019 AGM On the 18th green at TPC Sawgrass, Laurence Applebaum was laughing and chatting with whomever was around. Usually standing on that intimidating tee ? with water up the left-hand side and a thin fairway ? you?re not happy at all. But Golf Canada?s CEO caught Canadians Nick Taylor and Corey Conners coming through on the final hole of their practice round, and how could he not be happy? PG 46 | APR 2019
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Taylor and Conners were wearing shorts. Applebaum was clad in a grey monotone ensemble, the pop of colour reserved for the red in the Golf Canada logo on his shirt. It was like a scene you might stumble upon at any golf club in the country when a trio of friends got together at the end of a round ? it just so happened that two of the three are some of the best golfers in the world. ?They?re true professionals on the PGA TOUR,?said Applebaum on the veranda of the iconic clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass. ?It seems like the vibe amongst those guys is that every week there is a different guy who is finding his groove. Roger Sloan, for example, had a couple great weeks, and to have Adam Hadwin leading that class? it?s so good to have those guys on the Tour and they?ve been great PG 47 43 | APR NOV 2019 2018
ambassadors for golf in Canada.? The Canadians in the field that week at The Players Championship ? Adam Hadwin rounded out the Canadian contingent ? are only a small part of a global group Applebaum has connected with already. As the CEO of Golf Canada, he?s been thrilled to continue to drive the momentum of the organization forward ? ?momentum?he said, is probably the one word to sum-up the last 12 months or so.
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Rules presentations took place in the 19th Hole presented by @Alberta_Golf. People came by to get an update on the new rules being implemented this season from certified Rules Officials #rulesofgolf #golf PG 48 | APR 2019
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Rory McIlroy To Make First-Ever Start In RBC Canadian Open
RBC and Golf Canada announced that world ranked No. 4 ? Rory McIlroy ? will compete in the 2019 RBC Canadian Open, June 3-9 at the Hamilton G&CC. Fresh off an impressive victory at the 2019 PLAYERS Championship, McIlroy joins an already strong field of players, including world No. 1 and Team RBC Ambassador Dust in Johnson, alongside PG 50 | APR 2019
team members Jim Furyk, Adam Hadwin, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker.
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Day two o f the #YEGGolfShow . Doors were open until 4pm . Attendees took advantage of the Million Dollar Clearance Centre and scored great deals on clubs and clothing! #deals #clearancecentre PG 51 | APR 2019
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Central A l berta A SHORT DRIVE FROM EVERYWHERE Why drive for days and pay sky- high green fees when the best golf deal in Alberta is right at your doorstep? Central Alberta in a hub around Red Deer has six great tracks: Alberta Springs , Innisfail, Pine Hills, Ponoka Golf Club, River Bend and Wolf Creek. Each course is within an hour?s drive of the central hub making getting to any tee time a breeze. A custom golf experience any way you slice it. As well, each brings its own PG 54 | APR 2019
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From the Black Knight Inn to the Red Deer Hotel & Suites to the Baymont Inn & Suites Conference Centre Red Deer to the Sheraton Red Deer, there is a room and roof exactly tailored to meet your needs.
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One round of golf and one-night's accommodation starts at $99.95. Using their website to request a complete quote takes literally two minutes. Visit golfcentralalberta.com to find out more.
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"I can?t thank my family, friends and fansenough for their support. Having my family by my side today issomething I will never forget. To not only be able to play again, but to be able to win again, is something I will forever be grateful for. Thisjacket sure is comfortable." - 2019 MastersChampion Tiger Woods PG 56 | APR 2019
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PGA on Wheels A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE OF THE PGA OF ALBERTA
GET TO KNOW YOUR GOLF PROFESSIONAL. THE MOST TRUSTED RESOURCE IN GOLF. The PGA on Wheels Program is the PGA of Alberta?s newest community initiative program designed to promote the Association at local events throughout the province and enhance the relationship our PG 58 | APR 2019
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their local golf course. This initiative allows local golf facilities to attract newcomers to the game and to the lesson tee and ultimately builds lasting interpersonal connections within each community. We trust this is an initiative that will be well supported by every golf facility in our province as we strive to promote greater quality of life programs for our Members. Looking to get the PGA on Wheels RV at your community event? Click h er e f or t h e 2019 PGA on Wh eels even t cr it er ia an d applicat ion f or m As a PGA Member you can support the PGA on Wheels program by attending any one of these events and promoting them to all Members and Staff at your facility. We are always looking for instructors to provide lessons using our PG 59 | APR 2019
portable hitting net and putting green as well as junior golf leaders to support our Kids Mini Putt and SNAG Golf Activities. Join your fellow golf professionals as we lead the golf industry down a path of embracing new cultural activities and bridging the gap between our neighbours and the game of golf. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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1. Annual Go Gir l Ev ent - Col l icut t Cent r e, Red Deer Thur sday, May 9, 2019 2. Al l Spor t OneDay - Soccer Cent r e, Cal gar y Sat ur day, June15, 2019 *Mor eev ent s t o be conf ir med soon. PG 60 | APR 2019
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Two Thumbs Up Special Olympics Team Canada?sYoungest Athlete Came Home From The 2019 World GamesWith A Silver Medal In Hand. ?It?sAmazing,? 15-Year-Old Golfer Emma Bittorf Said AsShe Waited To Be Awarded Her Medal At Abu Dhabi?sYasLinks. Emma, From Strathmore, Alberta, Competed Four DaysIn A Row, Consistently Shooting A 56, Except For The Final Day Of Competition When She Shot A 55. ?She Played Well, She WasConsistent,?Said Her Father Darren. ?I?m Very Pleased And Incredibly Proud.? PG 61 | APR 19
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With 17,000 junior member golfers and nearly 1,400 Golf Canada member clubs from coast to coast, Golf Canada will evaluate the results of the pilot prior to expanding the program nationwide.
be able to join the Youth on Course international network, getting access to 1,000 golf courses in 27 different states.
?Golf Canada and Alberta Golf continually inspire and nurture a new generation of golfers by providing access to affordable rounds,?says Adam Heieck, CEO of Youth on Course. ?With the highest per-capita golf participation in the world, Youth on Course?s expansion will benefit the sport?s sustainability.?
?When first introduced to Youth on Course, we felt it was a very strong initiative to advance junior golf and we are pleased to be involved in this pilot stage for the program in Canada,?says Jeff Thompson, Chief Sport Officer of Golf Canada. ?Together with Alberta Golf and our participating partner courses, we are eager to give community access to golf at an unprecedented level of affordability.?
Youth on Course will be a significant addition to the existing Future Links suite of programs and offers an on-course application for facilities to offer to youth, eliminating golf?s barrier of affordability and providing more opportunities for kids to play golf. Golfers, ages 6-18 will
Golf Canada runs a variety of grassroot level programs under the Future Links brand, aimed at introducing and developing the game of golf amongst Canadian youth. A national junior program conducted in partnership with the PGA of Canada and Canada?s 10 provincial golf associations,
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Future Links is focused on three primary pillars of engagement ? an in-school program, facility programs and outreach programming, all of which have contributed to the success of Future links, which has eclipsed the mark of 1.7 million youth engaged in golf.
million in tee-time revenue reimbursed back to individual golf courses.
In addition to subsidized rounds, Youth on Course also facilitates paid internships, a caddie program and nationwide scholarships. They have awarded 223 students Operating in every U.S. region, with college scholarships Youth on Course has more than totaling more than $1.4 million 50,000 active members. Since in financial support. The 2006, juniors have played more current Youth on Course than 10 million holes and scholarship retention rate is 765,000 rounds while the ninety-four percent, with 80 organization has helped students already graduated. generate more than $5.2
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What happens next? In the USGA/R&A Joint Statement Of Principles, it states, "... any further significant increases in hitting distances at the highest level are undesirable. Whether these increases in distance emanate from advancing equipment technology, greater athleticism of players, improved player coaching, golf course conditioning or a combination of these or other factors, they will have the impact of seriously reducing the challenge of the game." It is hard to imagine that they can control/limit players' athleticism or even course conditioning but ?better
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testing?for balls in the future is mentioned in the current Distance Report. While they explicitly state there will be no reductions put on how far the current balls go, it?s hard to see better testing being intended to allow balls that go even farther. So all that leaves are clubs and given the R&A and the USGA, "? continue to believe that the retention of a single set of rules for all players of the game, irrespective of ability, is one of golf?s greatest strengths", any new limits they determine for drivers or even irons will apply to amateurs as well.
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presentation to Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., who became just the second Canadian to win the CP Women?s Open. How about the announcement of a new, more preferable date for the 2019 RBC Canadian Open? Seeing a historic modernization of the Rules of Golf come into effect? Or travelling to iconic tournaments such as The Masters and the U.S. Open? While Dunning acknowledges those were wonderful experiences, she chooses to highlight themes, rather than events. And that should come as no surprise, if you recall her ?mantra?when she was elected a year ago. ?I?m trying to make sure that I?m doing something every day to grow the game in Canada,? she told me at that time. | APR PG 43 2019 | NOV 2018
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Leslie Dunning looks on during t he inaugural CP Women?s Leadership Summit at Hot el Saskat chewan during t he week of t he 2018 CP Women?s Open. As a result, she hearkens back to attending historic events such as the inaugural CP Women?s Leadership Summit, the first Women?s Summit hosted by the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada, and others, such as when Golf Canada invited
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some long-overdue guests to the RBC Canadian Open.
engaged as part of Golf Canada.?
Leslie Dunning Looks On During The Inaugural CP Women?s Leadership Summit At Hotel Saskatchewan During The Week Of The 2018 CP Women?s Open
?We learned from those first meetings that, just like traditional golf associations and clubs, these groups want to grow their membership, grow the game, have fun and educate players about the Rules so they can maintain good pace of play and accurate handicaps for net competitions.?
In an effort to ?walk the talk? expressed in Golf Canada?s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (the outcome of a task force Dunning spearheaded), representatives of about a dozen golf organizations were invited to Glen Abbey to share information about their organizations and learn about Golf Canada..
Once learning about the benefits of Golf Canada membership, some groups, not already members, committed to join Golf Canada. As well, a few new governance volunteers were recruited, including one for Golf Canada?s ?These diverse groups are well-functioning organizations; Investment Committee and another for its Human some have been around for Resources Committee. Some decades,?said Dunning. ?They groups have expressed interest are just a small sample of the to ?adopt?a hole for the RBC many groups of golfers across the country who love the game; Canadian Open or CP Women?s Open. ?It has been an but few of them have been | APR 2019
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encouraging start and we will continue to work with these groups, and others, to involve them and their members as part of Golf Canada." While perhaps not as exciting as meeting DJ and Brooke or walking the hallowed grounds of Augusta National, Dunning?s dedication to staying true to her ?mantra? is undoubtedly more impressive and impactful. To say her calendar was full is an understatement and many of the occasions were focused on expanding diversity and inclusion in golf in Canada. It started with hosting last year?s Golf Canada annual general meeting on the Tsuutina Nation near her home in Calgary where Golf in Schools kits were gifted to the Nation?s elementary and high schools. And the pace seldom
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?I tried my best to do something every day whether it was meeting with organizations, reading to expand my knowledge and understanding, attending events, speaking with people or exchanging information.? She is optimistic about the commitment to diversity and inclusion by everyone involved in golf in Canada. ?We are seeing diversity and inclusion on conference agendas, in magazine articles
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and in policy and program development.?Not only did she write an article on equity, diversity and inclusion for the Canadian Society of Club Managers magazine, she also gave a number of interviews and presentations focusing on the topic. Dunning was gratified, by an article on diversity in golf in a major magazine. ?The writer did a terrific job researching the true diversity that already exists in golf. It is now up to Golf Canada, other organizations and clubs to ensure that we are as diverse as the golfing public.? Sandwiched between all this were Golf Canada Board of Directors meetings and other governance responsibilities, something Dunning takes very seriously, especially as she was
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working with the association?s new CEO, Laurence Applebaum, though his first full year on the job. ?As president, my primary responsibility has been to provide leadership to the Board and to work in partnership with the CEO to prepare for and follow up after Board meetings.? She says working with Applebaum has been ?a real pleasure?and credits ?a great and hard-working Board, committed volunteers and talented staff,?for their invaluable contributions. Dunning handed over the reins to Charlie Beaulieu of Montreal at Golf Canada?s annual general meeting on March 2, 2019 in Montreal.
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Applebaum, with his second Annual Meeting as CEO in the rearview ? where Golf Canada announced its t hree-year st rat egic plan ? was happy to mix business with pleasure during the week in Ponte Vedra Beach. Martin Slumbers, the chief executive of the R&A, Jay Monahan, the commissioner of the PGA TOUR, Canadian golf hall of famer Mike Weir, and Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada president Jeff Monday were just some of the crew Applebaum talked with. He?s enjoyed sharing the good-news story behind this year?s RBC Canadian Open.
he said. ?We have such a great snowball effect of what?s going on.?
The commissioner, Applebaum said, was instrumental with the new date and helping to bring three partners ? RBC, Golf Canada, and the PGA TOUR ? together to make the upcoming ?The new date. The new purse. RBC Canadian Open a special one. He said although the PGA The extension of the RBC TOUR is a big professional sponsorship. The recent news sports organization, it?s also a that we?ll have three direct really intimate family. ?They?ve qualifiers from the RBC Canadian Open into the British wrapped their arms around Open is going to be wonderful,? Canada,?he said. |PG APR 43 |2019 NOV 2018
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With The Players becoming the signature event of the PGA TOUR, it?s become a spectacle with the global golf community invited. There are things the organizing team will bring from The Players to the RBC Canadian Open this year. ?When you spend any time here, you realize it?s a little beach town outside Jacksonville, Florida, and it?s become a mecca for golf fans. Golfers, sports fans, people looking for fun things to do ? like family entertainment ? and they?ve brought food, music, a real spectacle in the middle of March which is really nice,?said Applebaum. ?We?ve learned a lot from what they?ve done. We?ve really got to build our own identity for the RBC Canadian Open and it?s going to be the start of summer when our new event is, which is really | APR PG 43 |2019 NOV 2018
exciting.? Not only is there exciting news around the RBC Canadian Open, but Canadian golf as a whole, said Applebaum. There are eight Canadians with PGA TOUR status this year ? nine if you count Graham DeLaet, who is on a major medical exemption and 10 if you count Weir, as a past major champion ? which is the most ever. He also points to the success of Team RBC members Dustin Johnson (as world no.1) and new Team RBC member Webb Simpson (as defending champion at The Players) as something else that?s been a positive through late 2018 and early 2019. ?We want to keep that momentum going,?he said ? with a smile, of course.
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Get Involved Today! As a PGA Member you can support the PGA on Wheels program by attending any one of these events and promoting them to all Members and Staff at your facility. We are always looking for instructors to provide lessons using our portable hitting net and putting green as well as junior
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golf leaders to support our Kids Mini Putt and SNAG Golf Activities. Join your fellow golf professionals as we lead the golf industry down a path of embracing new cultural activities and bridging the gap between our neighbours and the game of golf.
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Golf Supply House Series (1-day) Henderson Lake GC
Henderson Lake GC
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Ranch G&CC (The)
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May 21, 2019
Junior Masters
Wolf Creek GR
May 23, 2019
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May 23, 2019
Tournament of Champions
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May 27, 2019
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Jun 3, 2019
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Jun 10, 2019
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Leduc GC
Jun 12, 2019
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Jun 17, 2019
Golf Supply House Series (1-day) Mill Woods GC
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Jun 19, 2019
Golf Supply House Series (1-day) Broadmoor GC
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Jun 24, 2019
PGA Championship of Canada
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Jul 8, 2019
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Jul 15, 2019
Club Pro Championship
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Aug 26, 2019
Fall Championship
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Sep 3, 2019
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Royal Mayfair GC
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Sep 12, 2019
PGA Assistants?Championship of Canada
N/A
Sep 16, 2019
Seniors?Championship
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Sep 17, 2019
Ladies?Championship
Sturgeon Valley G&CC
Sep 17, 2019
PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada
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Dec 2, 2019
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He promises they?ll put on a great show for the best professional and amateur golfers from Alberta, and elsewhere, over three days, from June 11 to 14. About climbing out on a limb to host a major competition, Driscoll said public golf courses, like Trestle Creek, need to step up and take the bull by the horns. ?My feelings are, with big major tournaments like this, I feel it?s important that golf courses do this, especially public golf courses. You want to get your name out there. It?s a great promotion. It?s good exposure for the golf course to people that haven?t played it and a lot of media coverage can help with that. There?s a million people in the Edmonton area and you?ve got to hit them somehow.? Going deeper into the | APR PG 43 2019 | NOV 2018
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The Alberta Open Will Tee Off At Trestle Creek Golf Resort This June, And Host Pro Jamie Driscoll (Left) Along With Resort Owner Alvin Clark Are More Than Happy To Have Their Course Challenged By The Best ProsAnd Amateurs. background of stepping up and taking on this challenge, Driscoll continued, ?I?ve never been afraid to host a major event, whether it be the Alberta Junior (when he was at CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Coal Creek GR) or when we did the Alberta championships in Calgary at one of my old courses. When I was an assistant pro it was good to do those kinds of tournaments at least once every few years. You can?t be afraid of it. I love having a good, big event at my course.?
yardage is noticeable from the average players?tee to the championship tee. But, they all bomb it anyway so I think they?ll still have the same risk/reward on some of the holes,?including the par-4 9th hole, a 358-yarder where a tee shot over a large water hazard and a green-fronting bunker can leave one in good shape for Trestle Creek Golf Resort, an eagle. Of course, there is designed by Brad Dupuis, is a also OB behind the green, and great layout that features a the water runs right up to that number of risk/reward tests sand trap in front, so good luck along with some straight-up play-it-smart challenges for the in trying to card a ?2.? average player. But, says ?That will make for some Driscoll, the high-end guys excitement on the front nine,? teeing it up in this tourney will the host pro commented. find the same sort of tests, As well, there?s also the testy albeit on a larger scale. par-3 16th, a downhill ?The back tees make it actually one of the more challenging courses around,?he said of the two nines that can play as deep as 7,267 yards off the back blocks. ?The difference in | APR 2019
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17th hole, so that?ll be a lot of fun,?agreed Driscoll. Along with those two holes there are a number of other challenges that can provide many trials and tribulations for players, including the putting surfaces at Trestle Creek GR.
said Driscoll. Located on Highway 16 (Yellowhead) west of Edmonton, Driscoll notes where they sit isn?t that much of a drive for what?s on tap come tournament time.
?We?re about 40 minutes west of Edmonton and we?re going ?The neat part of our golf to make it fun for spectators,? course is that the greens are with a variety of activities quite undulating; maybe not taking place while the all of them but about a third of tournament is underway, them. I like that. I want the including a clinic for junior hot-shots to be able to players and other things for challenge themselves that adults to partake of. It?s also way. I?ve always said that just suggested that a spectator because your golf course is should take a tour of the RV undulating, it doesn?t mean it?s park, a wildly successful bad or goofy. Augusta endeavour by owner Alvin National seems to do pretty Clark, that now features a good and they seem to have water park and other great the most undulating greens in amenities. the world out there. Everyone ?It?s out in the country and it?s calls that the best golf course a beautiful setting,?the pro in the world. It?s about putting concluded, looking forward to the pins in the proper spot,? having his course jump into | APR M AR2019 2019
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the deep end by staging the 2019 Alberta Open Championship. Ext ra Holes There are three regional qualifying tournamentsset for the Alberta Open: Whitetail Crossing Golf Course in Mundare
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on Thursday, May 30; Carstairs Community Golf Club in Carstairs on Friday, June 3 and the Last Chance Monday Qualifier at Trestle Creek Golf Resort near Entwistle on Monday, June 10. For more information on how to register, go to www.albertagolf.org.
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about lookingafter the players,be they members, resort guestsor public players.I was able to do a decent job at that and helped lead the people(who worked under him) to success,no matter whereI?ve gone.? Havingworkedin the industryfor the past 39 years, Carter sayshe learnedearly on what beinga club professionalwas all about ? customer service.In his early days,he said his bossshowed him the ropes,teachinghim a businesstrait that has carried forth throughto this day. ?Back in those days,when a member was interestedin a driver on the first tee and he wantedto buy it, Irv (head pro, Lightstone)would throw me the keysto his car and say, ?Hey,go pick up this driver from Acushnet or PING,?or wherever.We?d have it back ? we?d drive it out to him on the | APR 2019
fifth hole,wherever.Iv did anythingand everythinghe could to look after the people that played golf at his club,?a habit that Carter himself has carried on to this day. As to what topsthe list of recent learnings,Carter stated that in reality nothing has changed. ?It?sstill all about training peopleproperly.It?s still about really learningand understand-ingthe business of golf and hospitalityand what it takesto properly motivateand lead quality people.Findingthe best individualsyou can to look after your guestsand your members.It?s understanding the businessand what it takes to be successful.It?s looking after the wantsand needsof the membersbut doingthat in a financiallyresponsible man-ner.? CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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As to his Albertaand CanadianExecutive Professionalof the Year awardsthat were be-stowed upon him for the 2018 season,Carter said he was both humbledand honoured to be recognizedin these ways,especiallysince this was the first time this categoryhas been recognized both provinciallyand nationally. ?I was luck enoughin 2010 to win both Albertaand Canada Club Professionalof the Year, and anytimeyour association and your peerssort of tell you that you?redoinga good job, that goesa long way.Sort of makesyou feel real good,?he understated.?In this situation.when it?s the first one for both,and when Albertaused to have almost as many executiveprosas the rest of the country,but with almost 180 acrossthe | APR 2019
countrynow,there are a lot of us. I?m proud we have more and more PGA membersthat are now in senior positions acrossthe country.That?sa testament to golf peoplewho are truly golf peoplelooking after the golf operations. ?For my name to be at the top of that list, that?samazing. But I?m proud that we have so many of thesepeopleacross the countryin these roles.It makesfor better operations. Yeah,we might have food and beverageoperations(as well as other club amenities)but golf is still the essenceof what we do. It?s special to be recognizedand it?s a true honour to be the first,?of many recipientsto come of the Dick Munn Award.
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On the scoring side, according to the USGA, by 2016 the average handicap for a man had improved by nearly two strokes compared to 25 years previously, (14.4 vs.16.3). For women, it was even more, dropping from 29.7 to 26.1. When you break these PG 37 | APR 2019
increases down into three periods, however, you can see that more recently (2014 2018), distances are starting to rise again , at least on the professional tours, while they are remaining fairly constant for amateurs. This is guaranteed to get the R&A?s
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?I?m really excited to play in my first RBC Canadian Open,?said McIlroy. ?There continues to be a lot of momentum around this historic tournament, with a new date, new location and now a new concert series. I?ve had the opportunity to see the passion that Canada has for our sport and I look forward to seeing the energy of Canadian golf fans first hand. I?m also looking forward to squaring off with DJ, Adam and the rest of Team RBC for Canada?s National Open Championship.? The 29-year old international superstar from Northern Ireland currently holds the No. 3 spot on the 2019 FedEx Cup Ranking. His result s also include:
PLAYERS Champion in 2019. 15-time PGA TOUR Winner including 2016 FedEx Cup Champion, 24 worldwide wins overall Five appearances (four Team Europe wins) in the biennial Ryder Cup Two-time PGA TOUR Player of the Year (2012 and 2014) Three-time Race to Dubai Champion (2012, 2014 and 2015) Held world #1 in Official World Golf Ranking for 95 weeks over his career
?Rory is one of the game?s most accomplished and iconic young stars ? his win at THE PLAYERS Championship this past weekend was incredible,? Four-time Major Champion said Mary DePaoli, Executive (U.S. Open 2011, PGA Vice President and Chief Championship 2012, 2014, and Marketing Officer, RBC. ?We The Open Championship are so pleased that he has 2014) added the 2019 RBC Canadian Open to his schedule and are Two-time WGC Champion looking forward to giving him a (2014, 2015) and The warm welcome to Canada for | M43 AY |2019 PG NOV 2018
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his first-ever start at the tournament. I?m sure that Canadian golf fans, young and old, will show him our enthusiasm for this great sport.? McIlroy?s commitment to play in his first RBC Canadian Open builds on an earlier announcement introducing a two-night RBC Music Concert Series at the tournament. The concerts will feature Grammy nominated and internationally acclaimed duo Florida Georgia Line on Friday, June 7, and JUNO award-winning homegrown rock band The Glorious Sons on Saturday, June 8. ?We have seen incredible momentum for the 2019 RBC Canadian Open with the move to our new June date,?said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. ?The exciting news that Rory McIlroy will be joining the field at Canada?s National Open Championship will be really special for golf |PG M43 AY |2019 NOV 2018
fans at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Together with RBC, our goal has always been to continually elevate this tournament, for players and golf fans alike. Having Rory join other big names like Dustin Johnson, Webb Simpson and Jim Furyk will no doubt make this a ground-breaking year at our Open.? In the coming weeks, additional players, including Canadians and tournament exemptions, will be announced. PGA TOUR players have until Friday, May 31 to commit to the field of the 2019 RBC Canadian Open. More information about the 2019 RBC Canadian Open including tickets, corporate hospitality and volunteer information is available at www.rbccanadianopen.com.
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the PGA TOUR will compete for $7.6 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, June 3-9 at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ont. Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada?s top talents to compete against the world?s best golfers while also leaving a significant impact in the event?s host community. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to support the Golf Canada Foundation as the event?s official charity partner. Established in 1904, Canada?s
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national open golf championship is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, Acushnet, Steam Whistle, Levelwear, Golf Town, Coca-Cola, the City of Hamilton and the Government of Canada. For tickets or tournament information, please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736. Follow the RBC Canadian Open on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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