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McIlroy goes back-to-back, defends RBC Canadian Open title

TORONTO, Ont. – Rory McIlroy’s bid to defend his RBC Canadian Open title is complete.

McIlroy fired an eight-under par 62 in the final round of Sunday’s National Open at St. George’s Golf & Country Club to win his second consecutive RBC Canadian Open, three years and four days after he hoisted the trophy in 2019 at Hamilton Golf & Country Club.

“It means an awful lot. I feel like it’s getting tougher and tougher to win on the PGA TOUR,” said McIlroy. “I went out with a lead and had to shoot 8-under par to get the job done. So, the depth of talent on this TOUR is really, really impressive.”
The Northern Irishman’s win in Canada marks his first-ever successful title defence on the PGA TOUR and his 21st tournament victory, putting him in a tie for 31st on the all-time wins list.

“Super happy to get that 21st win [and] to defend,” said McIlroy. “To play in a final group like that with that atmosphere all day. I mean the fans here this week have just been absolutely unbelievable – like so good and so cool to play in an atmosphere like that. Boisterous, loud, but respectful.”

The 33-year-old joins J. Douglas Edger, Leo Diegel, Sam Snead, Jim Ferrier, Jim Furyk and Jhonattan Vegas as players to win back-to-back at the RBC Canadian Open. McIlroy is also the first champion since Jim Furyk in 2006-07 to win back-to-back titles at two different venues—Furyk accomplishing the feat at Hamilton Golf & Country Club (2006) and Angus Glen Golf Club (2007) while McIlroy followed up his 2019 victory at Hamilton Golf & Country Club.

McIlroy is now two-for-two north of the border and his return for 2023 at Oakdale Golf & Country Club is all but confirmed.

Justin Rose’s final round 10-under par 60 is the lowest final round score in the history of the tournament, one upping McIlroy’s 61 in the final round of the 2019 RBC Canadian Open.

Corey Conners went out with a bang, matching McIlroy’s round of eight-under par 62 and catapulting up the leaderboard for a sixth-place finish. The Listowel, Ont. native earned the Rivermead Challenge Cup as the low-Canadian professional at the RBC Canadian Open for the first time.

“There’s a great list of Canadians who have their names on that trophy, so definitely an honor to have my name added,” said Conners. “It was a great week and hopefully start there and can challenge for the title in the next few years.”

Tony Finau entered Sunday’s final round with a share of the lead, and albeit a respectable six-under 64, he could not keep pace with the eventual winner. Justin Thomas also carded a final round 64 to finish in sole position of third place.

Keith Mitchell and Wyndham Clark have qualified for the 150th playing of The Open Championship as the leading two finishers within the top-eight who weren’t otherwise already exempt into the tournament. The Open will be played at St. Andrews, July 14-17.

View the full leaderboard here.

CANADIAN LEADERBOARD

POS NAME SCORES TOTAL
6 Corey Conners 69-70-66-62 -12
T21 Adam Svensson 70-68-67-67 -6
 T28 Mackenzie Hughes 71-69-68-67 -4
T28 Nick Taylor 70-68-65-71 -4
T35 Adam Hadwin 72-68-69-69 -3
T48 Aaron Cockerill 71-69-73-69  E
MC Roger Sloan 70-72 +2
MC Stuart Macdonald 70-72 +2
MC Mike Weir 72-70 +2
MC David Hearn 72-72 +4
MC A.J. Ewart 73-72 +5
MC Jared du Toit 71-74 +5
MC Wess Heffernan 74-72 +6
MC Myles Creighton 72-74 +6
MC Max Sekulic 75-75 +10
MC Brendan Leonard 78-72 +10
MC Johnny Travale 76-76 +12
MC Callum Davison 76-77 +13
MC Albin Choi 78-77 +15

PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPTS
The following player transcripts from Sunday’s press conferences at St. George’s Golf & Country Club are available online for the following:

Rory McIlroy
Adam Hadwin
Scottie Scheffler
Makenzie Hughes
Adam Svensson
Justin Rose
Corey Conners
Keith Mitchell
Tony Finau

 

 

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Senior Director, Communications
Golf Canada
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Manager, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 905-330-7997
E: smarcucci@golfcanada.ca

McIlroy, Finau lead after 54 holes, and more from the RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor and Corey Conners in the top-20 ahead of Sunday’s final round at St. George’s Golf & Country Club
Toronto (June 11, 2022) – Cloudy skies threatened rain at the RBC Canadian Open today, but the sunshine prevailed as the world’s top golfers teed it up at St. George’s Golf & Country Club.

FINAU, MCILROY LEAD HEADING INTO FINAL ROUND AT RBC CANADIAN OPEN

Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy sit atop the leaderboard at 11-under par after 54 holes at St. George’s Golf & Country Club. Finau’s eight-under par 62 was the low-score of the day and lowest round at the National Open since McIlroy’s 61 in the final round of the 2019 RBC Canadian Open. The Salt Lake City, Utah native tallied three birdies and an eagle through a four-hole (nos. 8 to 11) stretch to catapult up the leaderboard.

McIlroy continued his bid to successfully defend his RBC Canadian Open title with a five-under par 65 to grab a share of the lead. The 33-year-old is looking to become the first player to win a PGA TOUR event (non-major) back-to-back at two different courses since Jim Furyk, who won in 2006 at Hamilton G&CC and then defended his title at Angus Glen Golf Course (North) in 2007.

Justin Thomas, Sam Burns, Wyndham Clark and Alex Smalley sit at nine-under par, two shots back of the leaders, at nine-under par, entering the final round. Thomas’ seven-under par 63 matched his lowest round on the PGA TOUR this season since the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Burns will be vying for his second win on TOUR in in just a two-week span after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge on May 29.

Nick Taylor and Corey Conners were on the move on moving day at the RBC Canadian Open. The Canadian duo fired rounds of three-under par 67 and four-under par 66, respectively, to climb into the top-20 heading into Sunday’s final round.

“I’m probably not going to do much leaderboard watching, just keep my head down,” said Taylor. “I’ll see tonight what the lead is and have an idea of probably where I want to get to. But it’s such a jam-packed leaderboard and there’s a stretch of holes where you can really get after it. So, if I’m kind of hanging around through 8 then I think I have a decent chance.”

For the full leaderboard click here.

FINAL ROUND SCHEDULE
Final round tee times will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. with threesomes off the first and ninth tees. The expected finish time is 6:00 p.m., with the trophy presentation to follow. For the full list of pairing click here.

CANADIAN LEADERBOARD

POS NAME SCORES TOTAL
T15 Nick Taylor 70-68-65 -5
T19 Corey Conners 69-70-66 -4
T29 Adam Svensson 70-68-67 -3
T35 Adam Hadwin 72-68-69 -2
 T41 Makenzie Hughes 71-69-68 -1
T53 Aaron Cockerill 71-69-73 +1
MC Roger Sloan 70-72 +2
MC Stuart Macdonald 70-72 +2
MC Mike Weir 72-70 +2
MC David Hearn 72-72 +4
MC A.J. Ewart 73-72 +5
MC Jared du Toit 71-74 +5
MC Wess Heffernan 74-72 +6
MC Myles Creighton 72-74 +6
MC Max Sekulic 75-75 +10
MC Brendan Leonard 78-72 +10
MC Johnny Travale 76-76 +12
MC Callum Davison 76-77 +13
MC Albin Choi 78-77 +15

Click here for the full tournament leaderboard.

PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPTS
The following player transcripts from Friday’s press conferences at St. George’s Golf & Country Club are available online for the following:

Rory McIlroy
Wyndham Clark
Sam Burns
Tony Finau
Justin Thomas
Nick Taylor
Sebastian Munoz
Adam Svensson
Corey Conners
Bo Van Pelt
Mackenzie Hughes
Nick Hardy

RBC CANADIAN OPEN FAST FACTS

  • Number of times a leader went on to win (1945-present) after 54 Holes – 51 times
  • Last to defend the RBC Canadian Open title successfully –  Jhonattan Vegas, 2017
  • Lowest Canadian score, 54 Holes – Adam Hadwin (65-66-67) Hamilton G&CC, Hamilton ON, 2019
  • Last winner who won the RBC Canadian Open on his first try-  Rory McIlroy, 2019.
  • Last player to win a PGA TOUR event (non-major) back-to-back at two different courses was Jim Furyk, who won in 2006 at Hamilton G&CC and then defended his title at Angus Glen Golf Course (North) in 2007.

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE GOLF CANADA FOUNDATION 50/50 RAFFLE IN SUPPORT OF FIRST TEE – CANADA
From Wednesday afternoon through Sunday week, Golf Canada Foundation will be selling 50/50 tickets on-site at the RBC Canadian Open & CP Women’s Open tournaments. The draw will take place Sunday evening, with the winning number announced here on the Foundation website and across social media channels. Proceeds from the raffle in support of the First Tee – Canada, the official beneficiary of the RBC Canadian Open, will benefit junior golf initiatives and help to grow the game in Ontario and across the nation. Click here for more information.

2022 MEDIA GUIDE AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE BOOK:
Media can also download the 2022 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide for complete stats, records and historical information. Media can also download the 2019 RBC Canadian Open Player Performance Book which details individual player statistics from 1904-2019. Tournament notes can be found on the PGA TOUR virtual media centre here.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
The following are broadcast times for the 2022 RBC Canadian Open:

Sunday, June 12th             1:00pm – 3:00pm (GOLF) | 3:00pm – 6:00pm (CTV; TSN1; RDS; CBS)

MOBILE APP EXPERIENCE
Experience the RBC Canadian Open like never before by downloading the Golf Canada Mobile App on your iOS or Android device. Essential features include a live map, mobile ordering, leaderboard & pairings, tickets, breaking news and special events. Plus, use the Golf Canada Mobile App to enhance your experience while playing! Find golf courses, track your game, set up matches against friends, access GPS yardages and more. Click here to download.

THE OPEN QUALIFYING
The 2022 RBC Canadian Open is also part of The Open Championship Qualifying Series. The top-2 finishers at the RBC Canadian Open (not otherwise exempt) earn a spot in the field of The 150th Open Championship, July 10-17, 2022, at St Andrews in Fife, Scotland.

PHOTOS
Photos from the 2022 RBC Canadian Open are available for editorial purposes. Please contact Sarah Marcucci for access to download in high-resolution.
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ABOUT GOLF CANADA
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Media Contacts: 

 

 

Dan Pino
Senior Director, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 416-434-5525
E: dpino@golfcanada.ca

 

Sarah Marcucci
Manager, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 905-330-7997
E: smarcucci@golfcanada.ca

 

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Wyndham Clark maintains one-stroke lead heading into weekend at RBC Canadian Open

Six Canadians make the cut at St George’s Golf & Country Club
Toronto (June 9, 2022) – The second round of the RBC Canadian Open saw sunny skies as players took to St. George’s Golf & Country Club to compete in the 111th playing of the historic tournament.

SECOND ROUND RECAP
Aaron Cockerill climbed 23 spots up the leaderboard Friday with a 2-under par 68 in the second round of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open. The 30-year-old from Stony Mountain, Man., holed three birdies and only one bogey for a share of the low-Canadian score of the day with Nick Taylor and Adam Svensson. He sits in a tie for 20th on the leaderboard, five strokes back of the leader in his first ever PGA TOUR event.

“Had a decent amount of buddies out there and they were having some fun. It was fun to make a few birdies for them and hole a few putts and [I’m] happy with the day,” said Cockerill. “We get decent crowds on the European Tour but being a local and having that local support is awesome. I’m sure they will be out in full force tomorrow, so looking forward to it.”

Wyndham Clark followed up a first-round seven-under 63 with an even-par 70 to maintain a one-stroke lead heading into the weekend at St George’s Golf & Country Club. The Denver, Colorado, native is searching for his first win on the PGA TOUR. Eight of 31 second-round leaders have gone on to win the tournament this season.

Alex Smalley, Keith Mitchell, Matt Fitzpatrick and defending champion Rory McIlroy are positioned in a four-way tie for second. Of that group, Smalley and Mitchell were the low scorers with a pair of three-under par 67s. McIlroy fired a two-under par 68, while Fitzpatrick came in with an even-par 70.

Cameron Smith made the biggest splash on the leaderboard, jumping 76 spots with a five-under par 65, highlighted by a hole-out for eagle on the par-4 fifth hole at St George’s. Austin Cook carded the low round of the day, a six-under 64 and sits T6.

70 players (including six Canadians) made the cut (+1) and have advanced to the weekend rounds with third round action kicking off at 7:55 a.m.

CANADIAN LEADERBOARD

POS NAME R1 TOTAL
T21 Aaron Cockerill 70-68 -2
T21 Adam Hadwin 69-70 -2
T23 Nick Taylor 70-68 -1
T45 Adam Svensson 72-68 E
T45 Corey Conners 71-69 E
T45 Mackenzie Hughes 66-75 +1
MC Roger Sloan 70-72 +2
MC Stuart Macdonald 70-72 +2
MC Mike Weir 72-70 +2
MC David Hearn 72-72 +4
MC A.J. Ewart 73-72 +5
MC Jared du Toit 71-74 +5
MC Wess Heffernan 74-72 +6
MC Myles Creighton 72-74 +6
MC Max Sekulic 75-75 +10
MC Brendan Leonard 78-72 +10
MC Johnny Travale 76-76 +12
MC Callum Davison 76-77 +13
MC Albin Choi 78-77 +15

Click here for the full tournament leaderboard.

PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPTS
The following player transcripts from Friday’s press conferences at St. George’s Golf & Country Club are available online for the following:

RBC COMMUNITY JR GOLF
On Wednesday at the RBC Canadian Open, Harold Varner III surprised a youth group from the Boys and Girls Club of Peel. The event, hosted by First Tee – Canada and RBC Community Junior Golf, featured a behind-the-scenes tour of the RBC Canadian Open, swings on the golf simulator, and a pizza party with HV3. To find out more, click here.

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE GOLF CANADA FOUNDATION 50/50 RAFFLE IN SUPPORT OF FIRST TEE – CANADA
From Wednesday afternoon through Sunday of tournament week, Golf Canada Foundation will be selling 50/50 tickets on-site at the RBC Canadian Open & CP Women’s Open tournaments. The draw will take place Sunday evening, with the winning number announced here on the Foundation website and across social media channels. Proceeds from the raffle in support of the First Tee – Canada, the official beneficiary of the RBC Canadian Open, will benefit junior golf initiatives and help to grow the game in Ontario and across the nation. Click here for more information.

CGSA RECOGNIZES ST. GEORGE’S GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SUPERINTENDENT
Ian McQueen, superintendent at St. George’s Golf and Country Club was presented with a commemorative plaque by Pierre Vezeau, president of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA), in recognition of his efforts in preparing the golf course for the RBC Canadian Open. This is McQueen’s first national tournament. He has been a CGSA member since 2004 and has 18 years of experience as a superintendent, six of those at St. George’s which remains in the top 5 in Score Golf’s top 100. Click here for the full transcript.

HOMEGROWN TALENT TO KICK OFF MUSIC CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY AT THE SIRIUSXM STAGE
A new partnership among Golf Canada, SiriusXM and RBC this year showcases home-grown artists and offers even more music. For 2022, the RBCxMusic Concert Series returns with an incredible line-up. Hip-hop icon Flo Rida headlines tonight with Canadian rapper SonReal in the warm-up slot.

Prior to SonReal’s performance on Friday, Toronto-based R&B singer-songwriter Pisceze—part of the First Up with RBCxMusic program—performs on the RBCxMusic Concert Series mainstage. Getting a chance to warm up the crowd at the SiriusXM Stage is Omega Mighty, sister of Polaris Prize and Juno-winner Haviah Mighty. On Saturday, indie-rock band The Man Who, and 22-year-old rising pop star Ari Hicks each get a set. Hicks most recent single “Sucker,” was released a month ago and she recently had the opportunity to co-write a song over Zoom with Rob Thomas [Matchbox Twenty]. The song, entitled “Shut Up and Look Pretty,” which Hicks says is “really savage,” comes out in a couple of weeks. Click here for more information.

RBCxMUSIC CONCERT SERIES PREPARES TO TURN UP THE VOLUME
The RBCxMusic Concert Series returns to the RBC Canadian Open with an incredible line-up. Hip-hop icon Flo Rida headlines Friday night with Canadian rapper SonReal in the warm-up slot. On Saturday, three-time Grammy award winners Maroon 5 take the stage. Both concerts take place on the nearby athletic field of Toronto’s Richview Collegiate Institute. Tickets for Saturday are sold out, but a limited inventory of tickets are available for Friday. Purchase here.

2022 MEDIA GUIDE AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE BOOK:
Media can also download the 2022 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide for complete stats, records and historical information. Media can also download the 2019 RBC Canadian Open Player Performance Book which details individual player statistics from 1904-2019. Tournament notes can be found on the PGA TOUR virtual media centre here.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
The following are broadcast times for the 2022 RBC Canadian Open:

Saturday, June 11th          1:00pm – 3:00pm (GOLF) | 3:00pm – 6:00pm (CTV; TSN1; RDS; CBS)
Sunday, June 12th             1:00pm – 3:00pm (GOLF) | 3:00pm – 6:00pm (CTV; TSN1; RDS; CBS)

MOBILE APP EXPERIENCE
Experience the RBC Canadian Open like never before by downloading the Golf Canada Mobile App on your iOS or Android device. Essential features include a live map, mobile ordering, leaderboard & pairings, tickets, breaking news and special events. Plus, use the Golf Canada Mobile App to enhance your experience while playing! Find golf courses, track your game, set up matches against friends, access GPS yardages and more. Click here to download.

THE OPEN QUALIFYING
The 2022 RBC Canadian Open is also part of The Open Championship Qualifying Series. The top-2 finishers at the RBC Canadian Open (not otherwise exempt) earn a spot in the field of The 150th Open Championship, July 10-17, 2022, at St Andrews in Fife, Scotland.

PHOTOS
Photos from the 2022 RBC Canadian Open are available for editorial purposes. Please contact Sarah Marcucci for access to download in high-resolution.
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ABOUT GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 304,000 golfers and 1,435 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

 

 

Media Contacts: 

 

 

Dan Pino
Senior Director, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 416-434-5525
E: dpino@golfcanada.ca

 

Sarah Marcucci
Manager, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 905-330-7997
E: smarcucci@golfcanada.ca

 

Tee it up with us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hughes low Canadian as opening round kicks off 111th playing of the RBC Canadian Open

 

Toronto (June 9, 2022) – The return of the RBC Canadian Open saw a soggy start to the opening round but weather conditions cleared in the early morning as some of the biggest names in golf teed it up at St. George’s Golf & Country Club.

FIRST ROUND RECAP

Mackenzie Hughes had a solid opening round , shooting a four-under par 66, matching his first-round score from the 2019 RBC Canadian Open where he finished T14. Three birdies and an eagle on his third hole secured the Hamilton, Ont. native a T5 position on the leaderboard as the low Canadian.

“It feels great. The excitement and the buzz seem to be here and I know after three years of not playing the tournament it’s, everyone’s pretty excited about it, so we share that same feeling,” said Hughes. Click here for full story and Canadian leaderboard.

PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPTS

The following player transcripts from Thursday’s press conferences at St. George’s Golf & Country Club are available online for the the following:

HOMEGROWN TALENT TO KICK OFF MUSIC CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY AT THE SIRIUSXM STAGE

A new partnership among Golf Canada, SiriusXM and RBC this year showcases home-grown artists and offers even more music. For 2022, the RBCxMusic Concert Series returns with an incredible line-up. Hip-hop icon Flo Rida headlines Friday night with Canadian rapper SonReal in the warm-up slot.

Prior to SonReal’s performance on Friday, Toronto-based R&B singer-songwriter Pisceze—part of the First Up with RBCxMusic program—performs on the RBCxMusic Concert Series mainstage. Getting a chance to warm up the crowd at the SiriusXM Stage is Omega Mighty, sister of Polaris Prize and Juno-winner Haviah Mighty. On Saturday, indie-rock band The Man Who, and 22-year-old rising pop star Ari Hicks each get a set. Hicks most recent single “Sucker,” was released a month ago and she recently had the opportunity to co-write a song over Zoom with Rob Thomas [Matchbox Twenty]. The song, entitled “Shut Up and Look Pretty,” which Hicks says is “really savage,” comes out in a couple of weeks. Click here for more information.

RBCxMUSIC CONCERT SERIES PREPARES TO TURN UP THE VOLUME
The RBCxMusic Concert Series returns to the RBC Canadian Open with an incredible line-up. Hip-hop icon Flo Rida headlines Friday night with Canadian rapper SonReal in the warm-up slot. On Saturday, three-time Grammy award winners Maroon 5 take the stage. Both concerts take place on the nearby athletic field of Toronto’s Richview Collegiate Institute. Tickets for Saturday are sold out, but a limited inventory of tickets are available for Friday. Purchase here.

NATIONAL PRIDE ON DISPLAY FRIDAY FOR RED AND WHITE DAY
The only PGA TOUR stop north of the border is ready to celebrate in a big way with the annual Red and White Day. On Friday June 9th, spectators, staff, and fans are encouraged to wear the nation’s colours while cheering on the Canadian contingent chasing a PGA TOUR title on home soil.

2022 MEDIA GUIDE AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE BOOK:
Media can also download the 2022 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide for complete stats, records and historical information. Media can also download the 2019 RBC Canadian Open Player Performance Book which details individual player statistics from 1904-2019. Tournament notes can be found on the PGA TOUR virtual media centre here.

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
The following are broadcast times for the 2022 RBC Canadian Open:

Friday, June 10th               3:00pm – 6:00pm (TSN1/3; RDS; GOLF)
Saturday, June 11th          1:00pm – 3:00pm (GOLF) | 3:00pm – 6:00pm (CTV; TSN1; RDS; CBS)
Sunday, June 12th             1:00pm – 3:00pm (GOLF) | 3:00pm – 6:00pm (CTV; TSN1; RDS; CBS)

MOBILE APP EXPERIENCE
Experience the RBC Canadian Open like never before by downloading the Golf Canada Mobile App on your iOS or Android device. Essential features include a live map, mobile ordering, leaderboard & pairings, tickets, breaking news and special events. Plus, use the Golf Canada Mobile App to enhance your experience while playing! Find golf courses, track your game, set up matches against friends, access GPS yardages and more. Click here to download.

THE OPEN QUALIFYING
The 2022 RBC Canadian Open is also part of The Open Championship Qualifying Series. The top-2 finishers at the RBC Canadian Open (not otherwise exempt) earn a spot in the field of The 150th Open Championship, July 10-17, 2022, at St Andrews in Fife, Scotland.

PHOTOS
Photos from the 2022 RBC Canadian Open are available for editorial purposes. Please contact Sarah Marcucci for access to download in high-resolution.
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ABOUT GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 304,000 golfers and 1,435 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

 

 

Media Contacts: 

 

 

Dan Pino
Sr. Director, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 416-434-5525
E: dpino@golfcanada.ca

 

Sarah Marcucci
Manager, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 905-330-7997
E: smarcucci@golfcanada.ca

 

Tee it up with us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Defending champion McIlroy, trio of Canadians ready for the celebrated return of the RBC Canadian Open

20 Canadians in the field as round one looms at RBC Canadian Open

TORONTO (June 8, 2022) – Rory McIlroy will begin his title defence on Thursday, as 156 players get set to tee it off in the opening round of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open at St George’s Golf & Country Club.

McIlroy’s attempt at defending his title comes after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 20-time PGA TOUR winner will join a feature pairing for the opening two rounds with Justin Thomas and Corey Conners, and will follow the Canadian trio of Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes and Mike Weir in the early morning groupings.

PAIRINGS ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST TWO ROUNDS OF THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Pairings and start times for the opening two rounds of the 111th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship on Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10 are now available online here.

SATURDAY SELLOUT
Tickets for Saturday’s third round, followed by Maroon 5 at the RBCxMusic Concert Series have officially sold out.

RORY’S LUCKY LOONIE
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it; that’s the motto Rory McIlroy is honouring this week at St George’s Golf & Country Club as he turns back the dials to an old tradition. The defending RBC Canadian Open Champion’s pockets will be ‘loaded with loonies’ this week as ball markers, a tactic he used on route to his title win in 2019. Read more here.