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The Great RBC Canadian Open Quiz – back nine

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Welcome to the 10th tee!

No matter what your score was on the front nine of the Great RBC Canadian Open Quiz, you can make up some strokes on the back nine.

(If you haven’t played the front nine yet, you can tee it up here.)

A perfect score gives you Hall of Fame credentials and bragging rights when you are watching the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ont., from July 20 to 26.

If you tally 15 out of 18, you belong on Tour. Ten out of 18 means you’re headed for qualifying school, and nine or fewer has you destined for the range.

Quiet on the tee, please … Play away!

Answers are at the end.

  1. In the 2004 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey, Mike Weir lost in a playoff to Vijay Singh. Prior to that, which Canadian had the best Open finish at Glen Abbey? (Bonus point: In what year?)
    1. George Knudson
    2. Dan Halldorson
    3. Richard Zokol
    4. Dave Barr
    5. Stephen Ames
  2. Mark Calcavecchia set a PGA TOUR record for consecutive birdies in the second round of the 2009 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey. How many did he make in a row?
    1. Five
    2. Six
    3. Seven
    4. Eight
    5. Nine
  3. The RBC Canadian Open has seen several exciting playoff finishes at Glen Abbey. How many holes did the longest playoff last? (Bonus point: Which two players were involved?)
    1. Three
    2. Four
    3. Five
    4. Six
    5. Seven
  4. In addition to being the title sponsor of the RBC Canadian Open, RBC also has a team of ambassadors representing some of the best golfers, male and female, in the world. Which Canadian golfers are members of Team RBC?
    1. Mike Weir
    2. Graham DeLaet
    3. Brooke Henderson
    4. Adam Hadwin
    5. David Hearn
    6. Nick Taylor
    7. All of the above
  5. Along with a cheque for US$1,044-million, the professional who wins the 2015 RBC Canadian Open has his name engraved on a stunning silver trophy. The low Canadian is also honoured with an award. What is it called?
    1. The George S. Lyon Cup
    2. The Sandy Somerville Medal
    3. The Rivermead Cup
    4. The Golf Canada Trophy
    5. The Gary Cowan Award
  6. Golf fans will never forget Tiger Woods’s unbelievable shot out of the fairway bunker on the final hole of the 2000 RBC Canadian Open. Another incredible shot is commemorated by a plaque on the grounds of Glen Abbey. Whose shot does it mention?
    1. Greg Norman
    2. Mike Weir
    3. Nick Price
    4. John Daly
    5. Fred Couples
  7. The RBC Canadian Open course record at Glen Abbey is 62. Which men have shot that score?
    1. Greg Norman
    2. Leonard Thompson
    3. Andy Bean
    4. Tiger Woods
    5. All of the above
  8. While players and spectators are obviously essential for the RBC Canadian Open to succeed, the championship could not take place without the support of men and women who volunteer their time. These avid golf fans provide services ranging from marshalling and hospitality to transportation and maintenance. How many volunteers are needed during RBC Canadian Open tournament week?
    1. 400
    2. 750
    3. 1,000
    4. 1,400
    5. 2,000
  9. The 2016 RBC Canadian Open will once again take place at Glen Abbey. In total, how many times will that mean Glen Abbey has played host to our national Open?
    1. 17
    2. 19
    3. 20
    4. 22
    5. 28

 

Answers below (highlight to see)

  1. d) Dave Barr finished tied for fourth in the 1988 RBC Canadian Open.
  2. e) After starting with two pars, Calcavecchia reeled off nine straight birdies, shooting 65.
  3. d) In 1983, John Cook needed six holes to defeat Johnny Miller.
  4. g) All of the above. Team RBC also includes Jason Day, Luke Donald, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Matt Kuchar, Graeme McDowell, Ryan Palmer and Brandt Snedeker.
  5. c) The Rivermead Cup was donated to the Royal Canadian Golf Association by the Rivermead Golf Club in Aylmer, Que., in 1920. It was awarded to the winner of the Open until 1935 when a new trophy was procured. Subsequently, it has been awarded to the low Canadian.
  6. d) In the 1994 RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am, John Daly attempted to drive the green on the 452-yard par-4 11th hole. His drive from the elevated tee found the creek in front of the green, travelling an estimated 390 yards in total.
  7. a) Norman (third round, 1986), b) Thompson (second round, 1981) and c) Bean (final round, 1983) all shot 62. None would win the championship that year, however. Bean might have, had he not been assessed a two-stroke penalty in the third round for tapping in a two-inch putt with the grip end of his putter, rather than the head, in violation of Rule 14.
  8. d) More than 1,400 men and women volunteer to make the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey a success.
  9. e) In 2016, Glen Abbey will play host to its 28th RBC Canadian Open.
19th Hole

Team Canada’s TO2015 Pan Am scripting released

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Athletes representing Team Canada in golf at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games will be outfitted by Hudson’s Bay and FootJoy. The tournament looks for Team Canada have been released for the practice rounds beginning July 14 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont., and the competition dates from July 16-19. The outfits include clothing by Golf Canada’s exclusive headwear and apparel licensee, Hudson’s Bay, and custom Canada-themed footwear provided by FootJoy. Both the Canadian men’s and women’s teams will sport red shirts on the final day of competition.

Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Tournament Looks for Team Canada men

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Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Tournament Looks for Team Canada women

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Amateur

Five-time provincial junior champion: The Blair Bursey story

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Blair Bursey (Geoff Robins / Golf Canada)

With Canada sporting 7% of the world’s golf facilities (as identified in the recent Golf Facilities in Canada report), you’d like to think there is a good number of up-and-coming golf stories to share from coast-to-coast. Newfoundland’s Blair Bursey is one of those stories.

Hailing from the northeastern town of Gander, the 18-year-old lefty just notched his fifth consecutive junior provincial title in his home province.

“I never really thought about setting records or milestones,” said Bursey of his win streak. “I’ve been taking it one day at a time, keeping my head down and focusing on improving my game.”

With the win, Bursey received an exemption to play in the Canadian Junior Boys Championship from Aug. 2–6 at the Summerlea Golf & Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qué.,  where he will look to improve on a T57 finish in last year’s event.

Bursey has another significant accolade that doesn’t quite fit on his trophy shelf, but perhaps carries more weight than all the rest. He is the first local of Newfoundland & Labrador to receive an NCAA Div I scholarship, playing for the Utah Valley Wolverines—something he doesn’t take lightly.

“It’s always an honour to be the first of anything,” said the two-time Golf Newfoundland Labrador Golfer of the Year. “It’s definitely special and it gave me a certain sense of pride that I can accomplish what I set out to do and I’m really proud of doing that.”

In his freshman season, Bursey posted a strong string of results, highlighted by a T14 at the Western Atlantic Conference Championships and a team-leading T10 finish at the PING Cougar Classic to close out the season.

“Once I got there it was golf straight away for four months, which I wasn’t really used to,” said Bursey of his first competitive season with the Wolverines. “I qualified for 10 out of 11 events which is really positive, and I was quite happy with my scoring average. It was a great year to start and something I can definitely build on—I grew a lot as a golfer and as a person as well.”

With his most competitive years ahead of him, Bursey’s roots are still at home, the only place where he truly “has a sense of feeling at ease,”—an important feeling in the world of competitive golf.

In any case, Bursey’s story goes to show that no matter where you come from, however small the town—or however high the odds seem stacked against you—dreams are always within reach.

With that said, Mr. Bursey still has a long road ahead of him, continuing this summer with competition back on home soil.

In addition to the Canadian Junior Boys, Bursey is teeing-it-up once again this week in the CN Future Links Atlantic Championship (T4 finish in 2014) at the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club.

Down the road, Bursey was clear in where he hopes to take his game.

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to play professional golf. I think it’s important to be realistic about what the goals are, and take this far as it can go. However, I won’t be jumping into it without good experience so I’m looking forward to making the most out of my future years of collegiate golf.”

Amateur RBC Canadian Open

CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Event sets the stage for 2015 RBC Canadian Open

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The RBC Canadian Open won’t be the only national golf competition taking place this coming week at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont.

CN, Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada will play host to twenty-two competitors from across Canada at Glen Abbey on Saturday, July 18 for the seventh annual CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Event.

The event will be delivered in the same format as the qualifying events. As determined by their standing on the National Leaderboard, the competitors will compete in a four-part skills challenge (putting, chipping, driving and iron play) with one overall winner per age-group (9-11; 12-14; and 15-18) and gender.

A total of 22 competitors who achieved the highest skills challenge scores from events across Canada during the 2015 golf season will travel to Glen Abbey with the hope of becoming a CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge national champion.

Girls Boys
Emily Zhu,
– Copper Creek Golf Club, Ont.
Jordon McDonald,
– Breezy Bend Country Club, Man.
Taylor Long,
– Brian Affleck Academy, N.S.
Mathis Lessard,
– Club de Golf Beauceville, Que.
Nicole Hogan,
– Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club, N.B.
Eric Collier,
– Copper Creek Golf Club, Ont.
Kathy Yao,
– The Academy at Braeben, Ont.
Preston Lightle,
– Glacier Greens Golf Course, B.C.
Theodora Jucan,
– Copper Creek Golf Club, Ont.
Andre Zhu,
– Copper Creek Golf Club, Ont.
Mackenzie Morrison,
– St. George’s Golf & Country Club, Ont.
Nathan Hogan,
– Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club, N.B.
Hayley Barclay,
– Golf Performance Centre
at Whistle Bear Golf Club, Ont.
Thomas Picard Beaudoin,
– B2Golf, Que.
Laura Wong,
– Seymour Golf & Country Club, B.C.
Ben Callaghan,
– Brian Affleck Academy, N.S.
Alexandra Jucan,
– Copper Creek Golf Club, Ont.
Ben MacDonald,
– Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club, N.B.
Elizabeth Blier,
– Club de Golf La Vallée du Richelieu, Que.
Liam Pickerell,
– Seymour Golf & Country Club, B.C.
Matthew Bonnell,
– Blomidon Golf & Country Club, N.L.
Tyler Leclair,
– Seymour Golf & Country Club, B.C.

The day will begin with a practice and warm-up session from 10 to 11:45 a.m. before the competition’s opening address. The competitors will take centre stage for the CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Event from noon until 2 p.m. before the afternoon concludes with a complimentary BBQ and an awards presentation. The champions in the boys and girls 15-18 age groups will receive an exemption into their local CN Future Links Championship in 2016. All other attending participants of the CN Future Links Junior Skills National Event will receive prizing courtesy of Titleist Footjoy.

The competition format:

  • Driving: Each competitor receives three drives. Points are awarded and dependent on distance and aim of the drive. The drive must land within the 30-yard width to qualify for points. The number of points is dependent on the distances completed.
  • Chipping: Each competitor receives three shots from their distance. Points are awarded and dependent on the distance of the chip shot from the target.
  • Putting: Each competitor receives two putts each from each distance of 3, 5 and 8 feet. Points are awarded for holing the putt.
  • Iron Play: Each competitor receives three shots from their distance. Points are awarded and dependent on the distance of the iron shot from the target.

In celebration of the event being hosted for the first time in the lead-up to the RBC Canadian Open, junior participants will also have the opportunity to test the storied Glen Abbey layout in an exciting match play format on Sunday, July 19 prior to tournament week. Junior participants will be provided weekly grounds passes, as well as, opportunities to be involved in Monday’s Pro-Am and Wednesday’s CN Future Links Walk with a Pro event during the Wednesday Pro-Am.

Amateur

Crowded leaderboards conclude opening round of CN Future Links Atlantic Championship

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The CN Future Links Atlantic Championship opened at Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club in Bathurst, N.B., with 98 juniors in the field. At day’s end, the crowded leaderboards featured four players tied for the Junior Boys division lead at even par, while three junior girls posted 3-over for the low score in their division.

Four players opened with rounds of 72 to sit atop the Junior Boys division. Gabriel Gingras of Chelsea, Que., closed the day with two birdies to secure his share at the top. Playing in his home province, Calvin Ross of Fredericton, N.B., kept a steady pace, balancing three bogeys with three birdies. Rimouski, Que., product Julien Roy took full advantage Gowan Brae’s par 5s, notching eagles on holes 11 and 14. Michael Simms from St. John’s, Nfld., joined the trio at even par by shooting 1-under across the back nine.

One stroke back of the leaders at 1-over par are Blair Bursey from Gander, Nfld., William Gagné of Québec City, Que., and Charlottetown, P.E.I., native Ryan Legault. Tristan Vandette of Beaconsfield, Que., and Nathan Douglas of Thornhill, Ont., follow closely behind with scores of 2-over 74.

In the Junior Girls division, three players share the lead at 3-over 75. Allison Chandler, a Chester, N.S., native, highlighted her round with an eagle on hole 14 before adding a birdie on 15. St-Gabriel de Valcartier, Que., product Felixe Jacques earned her share at the top of the leaderboard with an even-par back nine. Reigning New Brunswick Junior Girls champion, Laura Jones of Moncton, N.B., claimed her place among the leaders with a strong 1-under front nine start.

Holding a tie for fourth place and signing for rounds of 5-over 77 are Claire Konning of Indian Mountain, N.B., and Oceane Jacques of St-Gabriel de Valcartier, Que.

The top six finishers in both the Junior Boys and Junior Girls divisions at the CN Future Links Atlantic Championship will be awarded direct entry into their respective national championships. The 2015 Canadian Junior Boys Championship will be held August 2-6 at Summerlea Golf & Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., while the 2015 Canadian Junior Girls Championship will be contested at Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton, Sask., from August 3-7. In addition, the CN Future Links Junior Girls Atlantic champion will also receive an exemption into a 2016 Canadian Women’s Tour event of her choice.

The second round begins tomorrow with the junior girls teeing off at 7 a.m. ADT before the junior boys take to the course at 8:10 a.m. ADT.

For complete first round scoring from the 2015 CN Future Links Atlantic Championship, please click here.

19th Hole

Graham DeLaet faces some added adversity leading up to The Open

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(Jim Rogash/ Getty Images)

When Graham DeLaet arrived in St. Andrews for The Open Championship on Sunday his most valuable possessions – his golf clubs – failed to find its way. Finally, he was able to take a breather when his clubs arrived Tuesday, but something wasn’t as expected. The Canadian tweeted out the following picture of his bag covered in protein powder:

It was quite deceiving when he first received his clubs from the airline, he thought he could get right to work, but some tender loving care was needed first.

Luckily DeLaet was able to practice and tune up his game thanks to Titleist.

And for good measure, at least the pro golfer was able to have some fun with the unfortunate situation.

PGA TOUR

Woods still chasing Nicklaus despite 7-year major drought

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Tiger Woods (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Tiger Woods is still gunning for Jack Nicklaus’ record.

Despite a slump that has sent him plummeting to No. 241 in the world golf rankings, Woods remains confident he can win at least four more majors in his career.

Woods comes into the British Open with 14 major titles on his resume, but his last victory in one of golf’s biggest events came at the 2008 U.S. Open.

Nicklaus holds the record with 18 championships.

Woods pointed out he doesn’t turn 40 until December.

“I’m still young,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “I know some of you guys think I’m buried and done, but I’m still right here in front of you.”

Woods is a three-time British Open winner, capturing two of his titles at the Old Course.

He hopes that familiarity will carry him into contention this week.

“I just love the creativity,” Woods said. “You need to have the right angles. Over the years of learning how to play the golf course under all different type of wind conditions, it changes greatly, and it’s based on angles. You have to put the ball on certain sides of the fairways in order to get the ball close.

“To me, that type of thinking and the strategy that goes into that is something I’ve always loved. Yeah, you can run the ball up here on a lot of the holes. It won’t really be doing that this week because it’s a little bit softer, but still, you have that option. You know, a five-degree wind change here changes the whole golf course completely. I’ve always found that very fascinating.”

Once the world’s most dominant player, Woods has been plagued by injuries and turmoil in his personal life since his stirring victory at Torrey Pines more than seven years ago.

He missed the cut last month at the U.S. Open, after opening with an 80. Woods hasn’t finished in the top 10 of a major since a sixth-place showing in the 2013 British Open at Muirfield.

Even so, he feels better about his game after making the cut two weeks ago at the Greenbrier Classic, insisting that he “hit the ball the best I’ve hit it in probably two years.”

“That was awfully nice to be able to do coming into this week,” Woods said. “I’ve hit the ball just as well in my practice rounds.”

Brooke Henderson

Brooke Henderson will play in Toyota Danielle Downey Classic

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Brooke Henderson (Scott Halleran/ Getty Images)

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Symetra Tour, Road to the LPGA, confirmed on Monday night that 17-year-old Brooke Henderson will play in the 2015 Toyota Danielle Downey Classic. Henderson narrowly missed qualifying for the Marathon Classic by one stroke.

“Although I was hoping my 2-under 69 would qualify for the Marathon Classic, I’ve heard nothing but great things about Rochester and I’m excited to compete this week on the Symetra Tour at the Danielle Downey Classic,” said Henderson. “I enjoy playing alongside my sister, Brittany, and it’s nice that we get to do it just four hours from my home of Smiths Falls, Ontario.”

Henderson is coming off a tie for fifth at the U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday. She moved up 13 spots on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings to No. 32. She also finished in a tie for fifth at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

The Smiths Falls, Ontario native has accumulated $458,866 as a non-member in just eight LPGA Tour starts, the equivalent of 17th on the money list.

Henderson petitioned for Symetra Tour membership after winning the Four Winds Invitational as a non-member and commissioner Mike Whan accepted. She has played in one event, the Island Resort Championship, as a member and finished solo third. Henderson finished in a tie for second at her first Symetra Tour tournament, the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic. She currently ranks 49th on the Volvik Race for the Card money list.

“We have known about the possibility of Brooke and Brittany Henderson playing here for some time, but did not want to get the community excited or even rooting against any offsetting successes that they may have had in the U.S. Open or in Toledo,” said tournament chair Mike Vadala. “As a committee, we decided to do what was in the best interest of the players and to keep a low profile until we knew. That said, Brooke is the most exciting young player in golf this year, and her sister Brittany, who recently spent a summer in Rochester working at CCR, has also done well on the Symetra Tour (28th on Volvik Race for the Card money list). We are pleased and excited that these two fine young ladies will be part of our field. I know they will feel the support of Rochester’s huge golf fan base.”

The Henderson’s will be two of 13 Canadians competing in the 144-player field for a total tournament purse of $150,000. The winner will earn $22,500.

PGA TOUR RBC Canadian Open

RBC Canadian Open to kick off with Monday Pro-Am in support of Golf Canada Foundation

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The Canada Day Pro-Am is set for Monday July 20 to kick off the tournament week of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club. The Canada Day Pro-Am will tee off in a 12:30 p.m. shotgun featuring Toronto Maple Leaf Alumni and Canadian PGA TOUR stars along with up and coming Canadian talents in a charity Pro-Am to support the Golf Canada Foundation.

THE STARS:

  • Wendel Clark – Played 13 NHL seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs; captained the team from 1991-1994.
  • Rick Vaive – Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain who played eight seasons with the team; first Leaf in franchise history to score 50 goals in one season.
  • Peter Ing – Former NHL goaltender played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings.
  • Bill Derlago – Selected 4th overall in the 1978 NHL Draft; played for five NHL teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Mark Osborne – Former Maple Leaf played 900 NHL games with four different clubs.
  • Mike Pelyk – Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman.
  • Pat Boutette – Former Toronto Maple Leaf centre.
  • Greg Hotham – Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman selected in 1976 NHL draft; played a total of 230 games with Toronto and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • Lou Franceschetti – Former NHL player with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres.
  • Kevin Maguire – Former NHL player with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia and former NHL Referee.
  • Jim McKenny – Retired NHL player and sports broadcaster; scored the 5th most points in Maple Leafs history among defencemen.
  • Ric Nattress – Former NHL player with five teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.
  • Dave McLlwain – Former NHL player with six teams including the Toronto Maple from 1991-93.
  • Pat Hickey – Played 10 seasons in the NHL with five teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Mark Laforest – Goaltender with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1989-90 season; played for four NHL teams in his career.
  • Bob Nevin – Former NHL winger played over 1,100 NHL games; member of two Stanley Cup teams with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1962 & 1963.
  • Jim Morrison – Former NHL defenceman played seven seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs; also played for the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • Mike Palmateer – Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender; played six of his eight NHL seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs including the 1978 team that reached the Stanley Cup semifinals.
  • Ron Ellis – Won the Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967; played 16 seasons in the NHL, all for the Leafs, reaching the 20-goal mark in 10 consecutive seasons.
  • Dave Hutchison – Former NHL defenceman who played 10 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils.
  • Dave Reid – Played three seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs; also played for the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in the 1998-99 season.
  • Peter Holland – Current NHL player with Toronto Maple Leafs; drafted 15th overall by the Anaheim Ducks and traded to the Leafs in the 2013-14 season.

THE PROS:

  • Graham DeLaet – Currently the top-ranked Canadian on the World Golf Rankings (No. 80). Competing in his 7th RBC Canadian Open.
  • David Hearn – Currently ranked No. 128 in the world and No. 60 in the FedEx Cup standings; competing in his 13th RBC Canadian Open.
  • Adam Hadwin – PGA TOUR Rookie topped the 2013-14 Web.com money list; competing in his 6th RBC Canadian Open (finished T4 in 2011).
  • Nick Taylor – PGA TOUR Rookie won the 2014 Sanderson Farms Championship (first Canadian-born player to win on PGA TOUR in six years). Former World No. 1 Amateur is competing in his 6th RBC Canadian Open.
  • Roger Sloan – PGA TOUR Rookie won the 2014 Web.com Tour Nova Scotia Open; competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Brad Fritsch – Currently ranked No. 81 on the 2015 Web.com money list; competing in his 8th RBC Canadian Open.
  • Corey Conners – Member of Golf Canada’s Young Pro Squad; runner-up at the 2014 U.S. Amateur to earn an exemption into the 2015 Masters; competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Taylor Pendrith – Member of Team Canada’s Young Pro Squad; low amateur at 2014 RBC Canadian Open; competing in his 2nd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Adam Svensson – Member of Team Canada’s Young Pro Squad; two-time runner-up on the Mackenzie Tour PGA Tour Canada; competing in his 3rd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Austin Connelly – Member of Golf Canada’s National Amateur Team is currently ranked No. 13 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking; will represent Team Canada at the 2015 Pan-Am Games golf competition; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.
  • Blair Hamilton – Member of Golf Canada’s National Amateur Team is currently ranked No. 104 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.
  • Garrett Rank – Current NHL Referee and Former Team Canada National Team member won the 2014 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship; 2015 Ontario Mid-Amateur champion; will represent Team Canada at the 2015 Pan-Am Games golf competition; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.
  • Billy Walsh – Currently ranked No. 1 on the PGA of Canada Player Rankings presented by RBC; competing in his 2nd RBC Canadian Open.
  • Richard Jung – Winner of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open Ontario Regional Qualifier; competing in his 1st RBC Canadian Open.

*Additional participants TBD

For information and to purchase tickets please click here.

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Brooke Henderson LPGA Tour

Henderson’s T5 finish at US Women’s Open puts her in good position to earn LPGA card

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Brooke Henderson (Jason Scourse/ Golf Canada)

With a final round of 4-under par 66 this past Sunday, Brooke Henderson managed to climb up the U.S. Women’s Open leaderboard and finish in a tie for fifth place. She began the day in a tie for 18th but made a charge recording five birdies on the card and a single bogey.

Her performance at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pa., earned her $141, 396 in prize money and a spot in next year’s U.S. Women’s Open to be hosted by CordeValle in San Jose, Calif. It also pushed her closer to the possibility of having full status on the LPGA Tour in 2016.

The Smiths Falls, Ont., product also recorded a T5 finish earlier this season at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with a 10-under par score earning her $132,725.

These two T5 finishes in major championships have significantly contributed to the 17-year-olds 2015 LPGA earnings, currently sitting just below $459, 000.

This places her in a good position to earn status on the LPGA Tour next season. If Henderson’s earnings land within the equivalent of the top 40 on the LPGA money list, she will earn her 2016 tour card. In 2014, the 40th-place finisher on the LPGA Tour earned $447, 658. With her T5 finish this past weekend she has surpassed this number to date. Although this is a fluctuating number, Henderson appears to be right on track.

Brooke Henderson’s season continues today as she attempts to Monday qualify for the LPGA’s Marathon Classic Presented by Owens Corning and O-I. If she does not make it into the field, she will compete in the Symetra Tour’s Toyota Danielle Downey Classic in Rochester, N.Y.

Among the remaining tournaments on the LPGA calendar, Henderson has exemptions into both the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open where she will look to solidify her 2016 LPGA Tour card.