Akie Iwai was right back on top of the leaderboard in the CPKC Women’s Open on Thursday, four days after her breakthrough victory in the Portland Classic.

Iwai closed her afternoon round at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club with birdies on the par-4 eighth and ninth holes for a 7-under 64 and a two-stroke lead.

“Last week I won, but already it’s in the past, already past,” Iwai said.

Fifteen-year-old Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng was tied for second with top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul, Leona Maguire, Gaby Lopez and 2023 winner Megan Khang.

On Sunday in Oregon, Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner. The 23-year-old Japanese player had second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April, then watched her sister win at Mayakoba in May in Mexico.

She’s playing in Canada for first time.

“Really beautiful course,” said Akie Iwai, a six-time winner on the JLPGA Tour. “Looks like something similar in Japan course.”

Chisato Iwai bogeyed Nos. 8 and 9 to shoot 75.

Deng was born in Calgary, Alberta, and her family lived in Montreal before moving to New Jersey for her father’s work. She mostly lives now in Orlando, Florida, but remains a Canadian citizen and plays for Golf Canada’s junior program.

“Just trying to hit each shot and play in the fairway,” Deng said.

Thitikul played her first round since taking the top spot in the world from Nelly Korda.

“I think just like another day at work for me,” Thitikul said.

Korda opened with a 69.

Slumping Canadian star Brooke Henderson had four birdies and four bogeys in a 71. The 2018 champion won the last of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in January 2023.

“Just grateful we were able to get it back to even,” Henderson said.

She played alongside Thitikul and Women’s Scottish Open winner Lottie Woad, who shot 75.

Defending champion Lauren Coughlin had a 74. She won last year in Calgary.

Aphrodite Deng leaned on a club, cooly crossing a leg at the ankle as she stood on the 18th fairway of Mississaugua Golf and Country Club, waiting her turn to shoot with all the confidence of a seasoned LPGA Tour pro.

As soon as Deng was up, she strode directly to the ball, set her feet, and connected on her approach shot, seemingly with no doubt about her club selection or her target.

It’s hard to believe that the Canadian amateur is just 15 years old.

Her score in the first round of the CPKC Women’s Open was also hard to believe, as she finished her round tied for the clubhouse lead with Mexico’s Gaby Lopez and Megan Khang of the United States at 5-under 66. Japan’s Akie Iwai took over the lead with a mistake-free 7-under round in the afternoon, with world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand and Ireland’s Leona Maguire tying Deng, Lopez and Khang two shots back.

Even Deng’s answers when asked about her demeanour on the course give off a sense of effortless cool.

“I’m trying to hit each shot and play in the fairway,” she said after submitting her scorecard. “I don’t really like playing slow because then I think too much.”

Deng was born in Calgary and her family lived in Montreal before moving to New Jersey for her dad’s work. She mostly lives in Orlando now but remains a Canadian citizen and plays for Golf Canada’s junior program.

For most of her first round at the Canadian national women’s championship Deng was alone atop the leaderboard until Khang and Lopez caught up to her in their final holes. Although a little nervous about doing media on live TV, Deng was nonchalant about leading a professional golf tournament.

“I did look at the leaderboard a few times, yeah,” she said. “I thought it was pretty cool, but I just knew I had to keep the same game plan.”

Jeff MacDonald, head coach of Golf Canada’s NextGen team, said that Deng’s quick pace and unperturbed style of play is typical for her.

“No matter how big the event is, she just handles herself the same way over and over again,” he said. “Doesn’t change anything, doesn’t make too too much of the moment.

“And with the quickness, she just gets that decision her head, and she knows what she wants to do, and she’s committed to the shots. I think it’s an asset to her.”

Deng’s strong showing in Thursday’s opening round put her in the spotlight but she’s actually just a part of Golf Canada’s youth movement. There are 16 Canadians in the field at the Women’s Open, 10 of them are amateurs and six of those amateurs are juniors.

Lauren Kim, a 20-year-old junior at the University of Texas, was the second lowest Canadian on Thursday. The Surrey, B.C., native shot a 1-under 70 to sit in a tie for 21st.

“It’s quite inspiring, honestly. Just looking at it from an outsider’s perspective, I think it’s amazing that we have so many young amateurs coming out,” said Kim who said she felt old compared to some of the amateurs competing at Mississauga. “I think that the future is looking really bright for Canada.”

Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., is the highest ranked Canadian golfer on the LPGA Tour, sitting 53rd on the points list and 58th in the world heading into this week’s women’s national championship. She had an even-par 71 to sit in a tie for 39th with, among others, amateur Katie Cranston of Oakville, Ont.

A golfing prodigy who won her first LPGA Tour event as a 17-year-old, Henderson’s 13 victories are the most for any Canadian professional golfer. She was also impressed by Deng’s performance.

“She’s been playing well all summer, so it’s pretty cool to see, especially on a big stage like this,” said Henderson after her round. “Just keep it going and ride the momentum.”

Amateurs Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont., and Calgary’s Tillie Claggett as well as 16-year-old Anna Huang of Vancouver, who turned pro in January, were tied for 65th at 1 over.

Monet Chun of Richmond Hill, Ont., and amateur Clara Ding of White Rock, B.C., were tied for 87th at 2 over.

Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que., as well as amateurs Vanessa Borovilos of Toronto and Ruihan Wang of Markham, Ont., were tied for 110th at 3 over.

Savannah Grewal of Mississauga, Ont., as well as amateurs Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill and Joline Truong of Mississauga were tied for 131st at 4 over.

Hamilton’s Alena Sharp was 156th at 11 over.

Ryan Tsang and Dustin Franko co-lead in Mid-Amateur division;
Mike Aizawa leads Mid-Master division heading into Thursday

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – The R. Bruce Forbes Trophy will remain with Team Ontario for a third consecutive year following a come from behind win at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C.

Team Ontario entered play four back of Team Nova Scotia in the Inter-Provincial Team Championship on Wednesday but fired a combined score of even par to finish at 2-over and reclaimed the team title, three shots clear of the opening round leaders.

Team Ontario was represented by Derek Dalziel of London, Ont., Kyle Gordon of Whitby, Ont. and Stephen Brown of Corunna, Ont. On Wednesday, Dalziel led the team with a 1-under 70 that included a hole-in-one on the par-3 fifth hole, while Gordon’s 1-over 72, highlighted by a hole out for eagle on the par-4 17th, counted towards the team’s total. Each of Ontario’s past three wins have come with new team members each season.

Team Nova Scotia finished as runner-up at 5-over while Team Alberta was third at 6-over. Team Quebec (10-over) and Team New Brunswick (12-over) rounded out the top 5.

In the Mid-Amateur division, Ryan Tsang of Thornhill, Ont. has grabbed a piece of the lead following a 2-under 69 on Wednesday. Tsang carded four birdies in his round, including two back-to-back on holes No. 16 and 17 to finish in red figures. Tsang opened the day tied for fourth with seven others at even par and three back of first round leader Glenn Robinson of Middle Sackville, N.S. Co-leading is Dustin Franko of Delta, B.C. who shot an even par 71 to remain at 2-under for the championship. Franko entered play one shot back of Robinson and now finds himself tied for the lead by two shots.

Mike Aizawa of Richmond, B.C. trails the co-leaders at even par and sits solo third in the Mid-Amateur title race. In addition to being in contention for the Mid-Amateur title, Aizawa has jumped ahead in the Mid-Master division after shooting a 2-under 69 to take a one-shot lead over Dalziel.

Two-time Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur champion, Charles Fitzsimmons of King, Ont. is in a four-way tied for fourth in the Mid-Amateur division, sitting three back at 1-over for the championship.

The 155-player field, comprised of players aged 25 and over, was cut to the low 70 players and ties at 10-over or better following Wednesday’s second round. In addition to competing for the Mid-Amateur title, players aged 40 and older also will compete for the Mid-Master title as both divisions are running concurrently over 72-holes. In addition to the individual titles, the Inter-Provincial Team Championship is taking place over the first two rounds of play. The lowest two scores out of three team members, over 36-holes will determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. The Mid-Amateur division will run concurrently with the Mid-Master division for players 40 and older.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2025 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. from September 13 -18, the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship along with a 10-year exemption into the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

For the leaderboards following the second round of the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

MISSISSAUGA – Brooke Henderson has played in more than a dozen CPKC Women’s Open tournaments, winning the national women’s golf championship in 2018. And she’s loved every moment. 

But as Henderson has struggled on the LPGA Tour this season, she’s gone back to old video of herself playing in previous national championships to recapture her mojo.

“Just trying to get some motivation and try to lean back on some things that I’ve learned over the years just to see the progress that I’ve made, and it’s pretty cool,” said Henderson in the media centre at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club. “I played in this event a lot and I’ve had a lot of success, winning in 2018 and multiple Top 10s, even when I was young to make the cut was super cool.

“Just trying to think back to what was going through my mind when I was answering those questions back then or out there playing. (…) There are so many cool things that have happened at this event, so just trying to take positive energy from that and use it this week.”

Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont., is the winningest player in Canadian golf history, taking 13 titles on the LPGA Tour including two majors. She peaked at No. 6 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. 

As the biggest name in Canadian golf and a returning champion, Henderson is the face of the CPKC Women’s Open.

But she’s also in the midst of her most frustrating season as a professional golfer, where she has made 12 of 17 cuts but only reached the top 10 of a leaderboard once. Although still the top-ranked Canadian on the women’s rankings, she’s sunk down to 58th.

“I think just getting four solid rounds of golf together in a row is really key. Just being a little bit more consistent, said Henderson, who tied for 23rd at last week’s Standard Portland Classic. “For a while the ball striking was a bit of an issue. I feel like we worked diligently on that and it’s back to a better spot.

“So just piecing everything together. Golf is hard and I found that out more recently than I ever have. Just trying to take it day by day, figuring it out.”

The level of competition on the LPGA Tour hasn’t made it easy for Henderson, either.

“The golf has just gotten so much better. Everyone is getting so good,” said world No. 2 Nelly Korda of the United States. “If you just look at the teams that the girls have around themselves, they’re investing so much into themselves, their game, everything, so they can compete week in, week out at their best ability.”

Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul leapfrogged Korda in the rankings on Aug. 4 to become the world’s top golfer. She agreed that the LPGA Tour has never been more competitive.

“I would say it’s so hard, especially this year,” said Thitikul. “All the winners are different faces. I don’t think any players have got multiple wins yet this year.

“I think the group of people that have the talent and potential to win is bigger and bigger.”

Although no longer a major — the Women’s Open lost that honour in 2001 — the Canadian women’s championship remains one of toughest fields on tour. Six of the current top 10 and 19 of the top 25 players on the world rankings are in the field.

Defending champion Lauren Coughlin is among eight past winners in Canada, along with Megan Khang (2023), Paula Reto (2022), Jin Young Ko (2019), Henderson (2018), Sung Hyun Park (2017), Ariya Jutanugarn (2016) and Lydia Ko (2015, 2013, 2012).

Last year’s two-stroke victory at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary was the first LPGA Tour win of Coughlin’s career and she said on Wednesday it continues to shape her as a player.

“I think it gave me the confidence that I could get it done when I needed to, that I could hit shots, make putts when I needed to coming down the stretch,” said Coughlin, who followed that up with a win at the Scottish Open last season. “I think I just learned I don’t need to do anything other than being myself out there and have a lot of fun and be really relaxed. 

“If I can do that, I can contend.”

Team Nova Scotia leads Inter-Provincial Team Championship

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – Glenn Robinson fired a 3-under 68 on Tuesday to take the lead following the opening round of the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver, B.C.

Robinson of Middle Sackville, N.S. carded five birdies in his round on Tuesday to hold a one-shot lead over Dustin Franko of Delta, B.C. who sits solo second following a 2-under 69. Patrick Perrin of Winnipeg, Man. is alone in third following a 1-under 70, while eight players including 2021 and 2022 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur winner, Charles Fitzsimmons (King, Ont.) are tied for fourth at even par (71).

Robinson also holds a three-shot lead in the Mid-Master division over John Drewery of Amherstburg, Ont. and Patrick Weeks of Vancouver, B.C.

Nova Scotia leads the Inter-Provincial Team Championship by three shots over Team Alberta heading into the final round of the team component on Wednesday. Nova Scotia is represented by Robinson, along with Matt Gallupe of Lake Loon, N.S., and Brett McKinnon of Truro, N.S. Robinson’s 3-under and McKinnon’s 1-over 72 counted towards the team’s combined total of 2-under on Tuesday. Team Alberta is at 1-over while Team Ontario sits third at 2-over, Team New Brunswick is 3-over and Team Manitoba and Team Quebec are tied for fifth at 4-over.

The 155-player field, comprised of players aged 25 and over, will be cut to the low 70 players and ties following Wednesday’s second round. In addition to competing for the Mid-Amateur title, players aged 40 and older also will compete for the Mid-Master title as both divisions are running concurrently over 72-holes. In addition to the individual titles, the Inter-Provincial Team Championship is taking place over the first two rounds of play. The lowest two scores out of three team members, over 36-holes will determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. The Mid-Amateur division will run concurrently with the Mid-Master division for players 40 and older.

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2025 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. from September 13 -18, the 2026 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship along with a 10-year exemption into the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

For the leaderboards following the opening round of the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, please click here.

Alena Sharp isn’t done just yet.

The 44-year-old is playing in her 20th CPKC Women’s Open this week at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club. Although Sharp has been through some rough seasons the past couple of years, she feels her time on the LPGA Tour isn’t over.

“I thought maybe this would be my last year. Well, I don’t want to end like this, but I still have a few events left,” she said at a news conference on Wednesday, noting that next year she would qualify for the senior tour. “I want to get better every day. I still love the game. Maybe don’t love the travel as much as I used to because it tires me out more, but I still love to play.

“I think you get a sign and I’m just not ready to go done yet.”

Sharp made her Women’s Open debut 21 years ago at Legends on the Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ont., and she still remembers playing a practice round with World Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster of the United States and getting to play alongside Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Gail Graham of Vanderhoof, B.C.

“I played the Epson Tour a few week ago and it was an event with the senior tour and Epson,” said Sharp. “Again, played a practice round with Juli Inkster, saw Gail Graham, saw a lot of people that as a rookie I was playing with.

“They looked like they were having fun. Didn’t look as cutthroat, playing 6,000 yards, probably can’t hit driver very much. It’s a nice option to keep things light.”

Although Sharp says she doesn’t really feel her age, being around “all the young kids” on the LPGA Tour sometimes underscores how long she’s been playing. 

There are 16 Canadians in the field at this year’s national open, including 10 amateurs either trying to reach the NCAA or already playing U.S. collegiate golf.

Sixteen-year-old Anna Huang of Vancouver will be in a group with Sharp on Thursday and Friday. Huang turned pro in January.

Twenty-three-year-old Savannah Grewal of Mississauga, Ont., is the second-highest ranked Canadian on the LPGA Tour this season. She’s 137th on the tour, behind No. 53 Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. 

“I think we’re really lucky with the support we get from Golf Canada,” said Grewal. “We have a great program and I’m excited to see so many up and coming amateurs and young pros now.

“I think Canadian golf is headed in a great direction, so definitely excited to see more Canadians come out and I hope in the future we will have some more girls on the LPGA.”

Sharp, Huang, Grewal and Henderson will be joined by fellow pros Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que., and Monet Chun of Richmond Hill, Ont.

Amateurs Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C., Calgary’s Aphrodite Deng, Toronto’s Vanessa Borovilos, Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Joline Truong of Mississauga, Calgary’s Tillie Claggett, Katie Cranston of Oakville, Ont., Ruihan Wang of Markham, Ont., and Celina Yeo of London, Ont., are also in the field.

Canadians Wang, Yeo and Truong advance from six player playoff

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Maria Fassi, Ruihan Kendria Wang (a), Celina Yeo (a) and Joline Truong (a) earned the final four exemptions into the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open through Monday’s Final Qualifier at Credit Valley Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont.

Fassi led the field while Wang, Yeo and Truong earned their spots through a playoff, after finishing in a six-way tie for three spots following an even par 71.

Fassi of Pachuca, Mexico shot a 1-under 70 to lead the field and will be competing in her fourth CPKC Women’s Open. This season, Fassi has made seven starts on the LPGA Tour and her best finish was T47 at the ShopRite LPGA Classic in June.

Wang (a) of Vancouver, B.C. will be making her debut at the CPKC Women’s Open after earning one of the exemptions through a playoff. The 16-year-old Team Canada NextGen member recently finished as runner-up at the 2025 Canadian Junior Girls Championship last week in Sainte-Marie, Que.

Yeo (a) of London, Ont. will also be making her debut at the CPKC Women’s Open after shooting an even par 71 on Monday. The 16-year-old has had a strong year on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) with four top 20 finishes, including a T2 finish at the Rolex Girls Junior Championship in June.

Truong (a) of Mississauga, Ont. will be entering her sophomore year at Rutgers University this fall. In her freshman year, Truong earned two top 5 finishes, three top 10 finishes and five top 25 finishes in 13 tournaments. She will also be making her first appearance in the CPKC Women’s Open.

Monday’s Final Qualifier saw a field of 40 golfers competing and featured a mixture of professionals and amateurs. For the final standings, please click here.

Gold, silver and bronze medals are up for grabs across individual and team competitions 

ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – The 2025 Canada Summer Games gets underway this week at Bally Haly Country Club in St. John’s, Nfld. and will feature a field of 44 players, 10 provinces and a territory battle for gold in the tournament’s golf event August 19-22.  

Both a team and individual competition will run concurrently over 72 holes, the former grouping a pair of male and female players from the same province together to battle for medals in a mixed-gender team competition. The lowest score from a player of each gender will represent the team’s total score following the conclusion of each round.  

“We are thrilled to be involved with Canada Summer Games and gather some of our country’s best young talent for four days of competition at the Bally Haly Country Club,” said Daniel Suppa, Tournament Director, Golf Canada. “The Games is a world-class competition, with hospitality and elite performance across multiple sports and we are excited to be part of their delivery of these experiences through the energy and excitement that golf brings to this country.”  

Golf debuted at the Canada Summer Games in 2009 and has featured in every summer program since, fostering a growing list of alumni over the years that currently boasts the likes of five-time RBC Canadian Open participant Eugene Wong and current Team Canada members Myles Creighton, Étienne Papineau, Brigitte Thibault and Monet Chun.  

Team British Columbia (B.C.) will look to defend their top spot on the podium for a second-consecutive Games after clinching gold in the team competition at both the Winnipeg 2017 Canada Summer Games and Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games. The province’s latest trip to the tournament reeled in a historic performance that saw Team B.C. win gold in all three competitions for the third time in four attempts.  

The defending champions will be represented by Yanling (Elaine) Liu of Vancouver, B.C., Yeeun (Jenny) Kwon of Vancouver, B.C., Alex Zhang of Richmond, B.C. and Austin Krahn of Christina Lakes, B.C. Krahn is a member of Team Canada’s NextGen program and has pocketed a trio of wins this summer ahead of the Summer Games. Liu and Kwon have also garnered wins in 2025, topping the leaderboard at the NextGen Pacific Championship and NextGen Western Championship respectively.  

The group will be rivaled both in their individual and team endeavors by a strong field that includes past provincial winners and experienced competitors making their second appearance at the tournament.  

Carlee Meilleur of Lansdowne, Ont. and Leonie Tavares of Saint-Jérôme, Que. each teed off in the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, the former securing bronze in the women’s individual competition and securing one of three podium finishes for her province. Both players will represent Ontario and Quebec respectively at this year’s Summer Games in St. John’s.  

Other notables on the male front include Spence Mott of Brandon, Man. and Cole Stewart of Fall River, N.S. The two enter the Summer Games with momentum having each claimed a junior championship last month in their home province, including a title for Mott at the 2025 Manitoba Junior Boys Championship and a NextGen Atlantic Championship for Stewart. 

Yukon will be the only territorial representation at the Summer Games and will feature Alayna May Mortimer, Sloane Tarapaski and two brothers: Braylen and Sawyer Tessier. Braylen won the territory’s Junior Golf Championship in 2024 and is the younger brother to Sawyer.   

Additionally, the field will feature a sister duo as Mila and Freya Snook of Portugal Cove, Nfld. who are set to represent Newfoundland and Labrador at this week’s Summer Games. The twins have the rare luxury of playing the 2025 Summer Games at their home course and enter the tournament with more familiarity of the course than any other player in the field. Both have won the Ladies Club Championship at Bally Haly Golf Club in the past in addition to claiming notable awards and honors in their community.  

Bally Haly Country Club will kick off 72 holes of competition on Tuesday, August 19. Throughout the week, players will descend on the property’s South Championship Course, a par-72 course that provides a diverse and dynamic layout through its picturesque natural surroundings.  

To view the full list of participating players, tee times and updated leaderboards on each of the three competitions throughout the week, please click here.  

RBC to continue sponsorship of PGA TOUR Signature Event and golf’s third-oldest national championship in multi-year agreement

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida and TORONTO, Canada – The PGA TOUR and RBC, in partnership with the Heritage Classic Foundation and Golf Canada, today announced a multi-year extension of the bank’s title sponsorship of the RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open. RBC is a long-standing supporter of golf at the professional and amateur levels and has been the title sponsor of the RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open since 2012 and 2008, respectively.

The 2026 RBC Heritage, a PGA TOUR Signature Event, begins Thursday, April 16 at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Canada’s National Open, will return to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario, on Thursday, June 11.

“As the title sponsor of two events on the PGA TOUR schedule, RBC plays an essential role in golf, providing both critical development at the amateur level and life-changing moments for the world’s greatest players,” said PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp. “We are grateful to extend our relationship with RBC, Canada’s national championship at the RBC Canadian Open, as well as the RBC Heritage, the Signature Event culminating across the marina from Harbour Town’s iconic lighthouse.”

Since joining as title sponsor of the RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open, RBC has helped contribute to communities in the U.S. and Canada by increasing access to the game and supporting charities in areas such as youth, education, the arts and more. RBC also supports a roster of Team RBC ambassadors on the PGA and LPGA TOUR.

“We are pleased to extend our long-standing relationship with the PGA TOUR, and to continue working with our partners to elevate the RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open for players and fans,” said Mary DePaoli, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “The unforgettable moments these events create bring our communities together and inspire golfers at every level, from grassroots to our Team RBC professionals. These world-class tournaments are also becoming powerful drivers of economic and social impact, with more than $56 million raised for local charities across North America, and nearly $250 million of economic impact generated in 2024 alone. We look forward to building on that momentum and continuing to support the lasting impact these events create both on and off the course.”

The RBC Heritage, which made its debut in 1969, ranks annually among the most-attended professional sporting events in the Carolinas. The Heritage Classic Foundation is the host organization of the RBC Heritage and donates tournament proceeds to charitable organizations in the Lowcountry. Recent champions include Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Jordan Spieth.

“We are thrilled that RBC has extended our partnership, as their continued commitment strengthens our world-class PGA TOUR event on Hilton Head Island and fuels its profound impact across South Carolina,” said Steve Wilmot, Heritage Classic Foundation President and RBC Heritage Tournament Director. “The RBC Heritage is a major economic driver for our state and a powerful force for good. Having a steadfast partner like RBC allows us to grow our mission and deepen our reach, and we look forward to this exciting next chapter together.”

Dating to 1904, the RBC Canadian Open is the third-oldest national championship. Previous champions include Team RBC ambassador Nick Taylor and Rory McIlroy. In partnership with Golf Canada, RBC is committed to growing the game through RBC Community Junior Golf, which has introduced over 55,000 young people across Canada to the sport through First Tee – Canada and Youth on Course programming. RBC is also a proud supporter of Golf Canada’s National Team program, the Golf Canada Foundation, the CPKC Women’s Open and the She Plays Golf Festival.

“Golf Canada is extremely proud to celebrate the extension of a tremendous partnership with our friends at RBC as well as the PGA TOUR,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. “From investing in access for the next generation of young golfers to supporting pros, RBC is the most committed, invested and engaged partner in Canadian golf, and the driving force behind the incredible growth of Canada’s historic National Open Championship.”

The 2026 RBC Heritage and 2026 RBC Canadian Open will be broadcast on CBS/Paramount+, GOLF Channel, PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, Sirius XM and distributed internationally via the TOUR’s World Feed.

CALGARY – Richard Green birdied the par 5, finishing hole of the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club on Sunday to win the 2025 Rogers Charity Classic.

After reaching the 18th green in two, Green two putted for his first-ever PGA Tour Champions event victory in his 71st career start.

The 54-year-old Australian had six birdies and one bogey during his round of 5-under 65 to finish the tournament at 18 under.

Green had five runner-up finishes last year, including at the 2024 edition of the Rogers Charity Classic.

Playing in the group in front of Green, Ricardo Gonzales also birdied the final hole to end the three-day event in second spot at 17 under.

Gonzales finished his round of 5-under 65 on Sunday with four birdies in his final five holes to pull into a tie with Green. The 55-year-old Argentine then watched from the side of the 18th green as Green lagged his lengthy putt to within two feet before making no mistake to take home the title.

Charles Schwab Cup money list leader Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain also birdied the final hole of the par 70, 7092-yard layout for a round of 68 that left him alone in third spot at 16 under.

Charlie Wi carded a round of 6-under 64 to finish the tournament in fourth at 15 under, while Mark Hensby, Steve Alker, Matt Gogel and Tommy Gainey all ended up in a tie for fifth one shot back of Wi.

Although he had a round of 1-over 71 on Sunday, Calgary’s Wes Martin still finished as the top Canadian at 4 under, which put him in a four-way tie for 38th place.

“It’s a little disappointing with the way it ended today,” said Martin, who earned the right to play at his first-ever PGA Tour Champions event by carding an impressive round of 9-under 62 at the final tournament qualifier last Tuesday at Highwood Golf and Country Club in High River, Alta. “I would have liked to shoot under par today.”

Martin’s round featured four bogeys to go with one birdie and an eagle on the par 5, 11th hole.

“I had a perfect number into the green, hit utility, and then it was just a sidewinder putt that happened to go,” said Martin, who estimated he drained the putt from about 25 feet out. “It was finally something to cheer for, right?”

After shooting 70 and 69 in the first two rounds, Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont., continued to improve with a 2-under 68 on Sunday to finish the event in a six-way tie for 42nd place at 3 under.

Gordon Burns of Holland Landing, Ont., and former Calgary resident Stephen Ames also shot 68 to finish at 2 under and even par, respectively.