DAVID SKINNS LEADS BY ONE OVER SEAN O’HAIR AND SAM BURNS; DAVID HEARN TOPS CANADIAN CONTINGENT AFTER OPENING ROUND OF THE 2024 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Tee times available for second round on Friday at the RBC Canadian Open
SiriusXM Concert Series continues with night two on Friday featuring Canadian rock legends Our Lady Peace along with July Talk
Friday is Red and White Day at the RBC Canadian Open
Audi Canada extends partnership as the premier automotive partner of Golf Canada
Download the Golf Canada App for your full RBC Canadian Open Tournament Experience;
Media Guide & Player Performance Guide available.
David Skinns of Lincoln, England fired an opening round 8-under 62 to take a one-shot lead over Sean O’Hair and Sam Burns at the 2024 RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club.
Skinns, who began his round on the back nine, carded six birdies over a seven-hole stretch to take the lead into Friday. The 42-year-old Englishman played 29 events over three seasons on PGA TOUR Canada (2013, 2015, 2016). Leading the Canadian contingent is David Hearn of Brantford, Ont. who shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday. For a recap from Thursday’s opening round, click here.
GROUPINGS AND TEE TIMES FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Groupings and start times for the second round of the 113th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship on Friday, May 31 are available here.
SIRIUSXM CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES FRIDAY
Night one of the three-night SiriusXM Concert Series featured DJ Frank Walker and Loud Luxury performing on the SiriusXM stage. Friday night will feature Juno Award winners, July Talk and Canadian legends, Our Lady Peace. Award-winning singer, songwriter and philanthropist, Lindsay Ell will join country music rising star Josh Ross on Saturday.
FRIDAY IS RED & WHITE DAY
The tradition returns on Friday with the annual Red and White Day at the RBC Canadian Open. On Friday May 31st, 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.
AUDI CANADA EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP AS THE PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE PARTNER OF GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada and Audi Canada are proud to announce the extension of their partnership that will see the luxury automotive brand remain the Automotive Partner for Golf Canada, the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open through 2025. For more information click here.
THREE PLACES IN THE 152nd OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP AVAILABLE AT THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
The leading three players not already exempt who make the cut at the RBC Canadian Open will earn a place in The 152nd Open at Royal Troon. In the event of a tie for a qualifying place, the player with the higher ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) at the beginning of the week commencing 27 May will be awarded a place in The Open.
RBC CANADIAN OPEN – MEDIA GUIDE & PLAYER PERFORMANCE GUIDE
Below are links to the 2024 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide as well as the all-time Player Performance Guide:
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, 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.
Tickets for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.
ABOUT THE 2024 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete at the RBC Canadian Open, May 28 – June 2, 2024, at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, 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 creating a positive impact in the event’s host community. Established in 1904, Canada’s 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, BDO, Audi, theScoreBet, Levelwear, Titleist, FootJoy, Hilton, Sleeman Clear 2.0, Johnsonville, Humi, Think Turkey, Cub Cadet, SiriusXM, The Keg, Masi, Cayman Islands, Cottage Springs, Magic Windows, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Celebrity Cruises, STALK&BARREL, Matt & Steve’s, Avis, Connect Hearing, WM, PepsiCo, and the Government of Ontario and City of Hamilton. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to support First Tee – Canada as the event’s official charity partner. For more information, visit www.rbccanadianopen.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Pino | Sr. Director, Communications | Golf Canada | 416-434-5525 | dpino@golfcanada.ca
Mike Masaro | Manager, Communications | 647-482-1853 | mmasaro@golfcanada.ca
