Oakville, ON – Golf Canada and Chartright Air Group (Chartright) are proud to announce today a new partnership with the Canadian company becoming the exclusive Private Aviation Partner of Golf Canada and the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. The partnership will also see Chartright be a supporting partner of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open’s Wednesday Championship Pro-Am.

“We are proud to partner with a Canadian company that brings a longstanding legacy in the private aviation industry and shares our commitment to growing the game of golf in Canada,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “Chartright’s proven experience and alignment with our values make this collaboration a natural fit as we continue to elevate our men’s National Open Championship.”

Chartright is a leading Canadian aviation services provider, offering a full range of solutions including private jet charter, JetClub memberships, empty leg opportunities, aircraft management, FBO operations, maintenance, and aircraft sales and acquisition. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and operational integrity, Chartright continues to set the standard in Canada’s private aviation industry. To learn more about Chartright Air Group, visit Chartright.com

“This partnership brings together two established Canadian organizations with a shared commitment to excellence,” said Adam Keller, President of Chartright. “Private aviation and golf both serve as platforms for connection, performance, and meaningful engagement. We’re proud to support the continued growth of the sport in Canada and to contribute to the success of such a prestigious event.”

The 2025 RBC Canadian Open takes place June 4-8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. For more information, please visit rbccanadianopen.com.

Squamish, B.C. – Brett Webster of Chilliwack, B.C. birdied the first hole of a playoff to edge out Sukhraj Gill of Surrey, B.C. to earn a direct exemption into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, following the B.C. Regional Qualifier at Squamish Valley Golf Club in Squamish, B.C. on Thursday.

Webster, a six-time winner on the Vancouver Golf Tour admitted he hadn’t had much success in playoffs as of late but emerged victorious on Thursday evening to earn his first ever appearance at the RBC Canadian Open and on the PGA TOUR.

“I told my caddie, this is my Rory McIlroy moment. I bogeyed the last hole, let’s make up for it here,” said an excited Webster following the playoff win.

“I feel like it hasn’t quite sunk in. I can’t wait to call my wife and facetime my kids, they’re down in Chilliwack and tell them I’m coming home. We have a two-and-a-half-year-old and six-week-old so my wife is probably ready for me to come home, but she will be really excited about this,” added Webster.

Webster was part of the afternoon wave and players were faced with a change in the weather as the winds had picked up. He admitted he did not play in a practice round prior to the qualifier, making his task a little taller. He carded seven birdies in his round, including a strong finish with birdies on holes 14, 16 and 17, which put him into the lead. However, a bogey on 18 would bring him back into a tie with Gill at 5-under (67), who had finished his round hours prior.

Webster has gone back and forth in his career on whether or not to check the leaderboard, after his tee shot on 18 he wanted to know.

“I asked my caddie what he thought I needed, and he said to try and make par, so I thought I may have had the lead,” he added.

The pressure built for Webster as Gill connected on his drive to begin the playoff. Webster found the cart path off his drive for the third consecutive hole, having done so on holes 17 and 18. He was able to take relief in the rough and hit a 3-iron into the green.

“When I hit it, I thought I smoked it over the green, but it slowed down on the edge of the rough and trickled down. My hands were shaking as much as they ever shook on the first putt and once it got to two feet I was like ok, I think I can handle this,” said Webster.

Webster admitted that while he is a little older in golf terms, and competing with many up and comers on the Vancouver Golf Tour, earning this qualification is special.

“Winning on the Vancouver Golf Tour is amazing and you beat a lot of good pros and all that, but this was 139 guys playing for the opportunity to play on the PGA TOUR and where I’m at in my career, I feel like this is the last thing I want to do and I feel like I could be satisfied if I didn’t play after that and just get to play with my kids,” he added.

In addition to Webster’s exemption, the top 10 per cent of the 139-player field, 8th place plus ties (20 players total) from the B.C. Regional Qualifier have advanced to the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Sunday, June 1 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

RBC Canadian Open – B.C. Regional Qualifier Results:

*won in playoff

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The B.C. Regional Qualifier at Squamish Valley Golf Club was the third of five 2025 RBC Canadian Open Qualifiers. There are two qualifiers remaining, both taking place on Wednesday, May 21 at Sundre Golf Club in Sundre, Alta. and at Griffon des Sources – Aigle Lion in Mirabel, Que.

Multi-time PGA TOUR winning group join eight in-season winners on PGA TOUR including two-time RBC Canadian Open champion and 2025 Masters champion, Rory McIlroy along with defending champion Robert MacIntyre and 2023 RBC Canadian Open winner Nick Taylors part of week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

Mike Weir accepts Tournament Exemption into the 114th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship to compete alongside Canadian PGA TOUR winners Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes, Adam Hadwin and Adam Svensson

2026 RBC Canadian Open set to return to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

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Caledon, ON – Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa have confirmed their commitment to compete June 4-8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in the 2025 RBC Canadian Open.

Lowry, the 2019 Open Championship winner has won three times on the PGA TOUR along with four international wins. Lowry has played in two Ryder Cups; he was part of Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup winning side and competed on the 2020 team. In addition, he has represented Ireland at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. The world no. 12 ranked fan favourite will be making his seventh appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. His top finish was T2 in 2019, along with a T10 (2022) and T12 (2018). This season, Lowry finished as runner-up at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and has earned three top 10’s and seven top 25 finishes in 10 events.

Rose is an 11-time PGA TOUR winner and was the 2018 FedEx Cup champion and 2013 U.S. Open champion. The no. 14 ranked player in the world has also won 12 international tournaments and has represented Team Europe at the Ryder Cup on six occasions, winning four (2012, 2014, 2018, 2023). Rose also won the gold medal for Great Britain at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This season, Rose has earned a runner-up, three top 10’s and three top 25 finishes on the PGA TOUR. His runner-up finish came at the Masters Tournament, where he lost on the first hole of a thrilling playoff to Rory McIlroy. He is a three-time runner-up at the Masters. Rose will be making his sixth appearance in tournament history, he has finished T4 twice at the RBC Canadian Open, in 2004 and 2022.

Clark has won three times on the PGA TOUR, including the 2023 U.S. Open. Clark has represented the United States on three occasions including the Ryder Cup in 2023, the Olympic Games in 2024 and was part of the Presidents Cup winning side last September in Montreal. The world no. 15 ranked player will be making his fourth appearance in tournament history, his best finish at the RBC Canadian Open was T7 in 2022. This season, Clark has earned a top 10, and four top 25 finishes in 11 tournaments on tour.

Homa has earned six PGA TOUR victories in his career and has represented the United States on three occasions, at the Presidents Cup (2022, 2024) and the Ryder Cup in 2023. This season, Homa has earned a top 25 finish in 10 events on tour. A fan favourite on the PGA TOUR, Homa will be making his third appearance in tournament history.

“The RBC Canadian Open continues to be a significant event for golf in Canada, driving economic and community impact across the country,” said Mary DePaoli, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, RBC. “Each year, we raise the bar around the fan experience, and with a field featuring many of the world’s best golfers and recent champions, we can’t wait to see how this year’s tournament captivates audiences at home and around the world.”

The group is joined by eight in-season winners including, Thomas Detry (WM Phoenix Open), Brian Campbell (Mexico Open at VidantaWorld), Joe Highsmith (Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches), Garrick Higgo (Corales Punacana Championship), Andrew Novak (Zurich Classic of New Orleans), Ben Griffin (Zurich Classic of New Orleans), and previously announced 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion Nick Taylor (Sony Open) and two-time RBC Canadian Open champion and three-time winner on the PGA TOUR in 2025, Rory McIlroy (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, PLAYERS Championship, the Masters Tournament).

A full Canadian contingent will also challenge for the national championship, led by PGA TOUR winners Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Taylor Pendrith of Richmond, Hill, Ont., Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., and Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. Also confirmed is Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont. The group will compete alongside Team RBC ambassadors, Sahith Theegala, Cameron Young and Sam Burns.

2024 RBC Canadian Open champion, Robert MacIntyre will also be defending his title at TPC Toronto. MacIntyre earned his first PGA TOUR victory last year in Hamilton, Ont. finishing at 16-under, one shot clear of Ben Griffin. MacIntyre has won twice on the PGA TOUR and has three international wins. He was part of Europe’s winning side at the 2023 Ryder Cup. This season, MacIntyre has two top 10’s and four top 25 finishes in ten events on the PGA TOUR.

Also accepting an exemption to compete is Canadian golf icon Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. who will be competing in his 32nd RBC Canadian Open. By competing this year at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Weir will tie the all-time record for starts in Canada’s National Open Championship with fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cumming.

In addition to world class golf, fans at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open will be treated to the two-night SiriusXM Concert Series onsite at TPC Toronto featuring an all-Canadian line-up. As previously announced, multi-time JUNO Award winning bands Billy Talent and Sam Roberts Band will headline the concert series, with JJ Wilde and Ruby Waters set to open the two-night concert series.

Golf Canada is also proud to announce that TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley will host the 115th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship in 2026. The Doug Carrick designed North course underwent a major golf course renovation in 2023 led by architect Ian Andrew with consultation from the PGA TOUR for the course to host large-scale, global championship level competition. TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley is also the site for the future Home for Canadian Golf that will include Golf Canada’s national headquarters, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, First Tee – Canada national headquarters and a community accessible 18-hole putting green.

“We are incredibly excited to add four of the top players on the PGA TOUR to a growing field that will compete along side Rory McIlroy, defending champion Bob MacIntyre and a great Canadian contingent for our National Open Championship,” said Ryan Paul, Tournament Director, RBC Canadian Open. “We are equally as excited to announce that TPC Toronto will also play host to the 2026 RBC Canadian Open. The venue has established itself as one of the premier facilities in the country and as we look to build on the momentum of what will be a special championship in 2025, we are grateful to Chris Humeniuk and the staff at TPC Toronto for their commitment to hosting our prestigious National Men’s Open Championship.”

Tickets for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.

Two-night concert series featuring all-Canadian headliners part of week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

JJ Wilde and Ruby Waters join performance line-up
for two-night concert series

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Toronto, ON – Golf Canada and SiriusXM Canada are pleased to announce that Billy Talent and Sam Roberts Band will headline the SiriusXM Concert Series at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

JUNO Award winning Canadian band, Billy Talent will be the headliner on Friday, June 6 followed by fellow JUNO Award winner, Sam Roberts Band on Saturday, June 7 as part of Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship. In addition, JJ Wilde will be opening night one and Ruby Waters will perform on night two of the concert series.

Hosted by SiriusXM Canada in partnership with Live Nation Canada and Golf Canada on location at the RBC Canadian Open, the two-night onsite concert series will continue to shine a spotlight on Canadian talent and artists.

“We’re proud to champion Canadian artists and to deepen connections between fans and the music, sports, and entertainment that define our culture,” said Rob Keen, SVP, Sales & Marketing, SiriusXM Canada. “These are core to who we are and what we do every day. Our continued partnership with Golf Canada gives us a uniquely Canadian opportunity to bring two national passions—music and sports—together in a way that truly resonates. The SiriusXM Concert Series is a great way to celebrate homegrown talent and create unforgettable moments both on and off the course.”

Billy Talent has been entertaining fans worldwide since forming in Mississauga, Ont. in 1993. The band has produced six studio albums and has won seven JUNO Awards along with earning 22 nominations. Billy Talent was among the top awarded artists in the history of the Much Music Video Awards (MMVA) with 10 awards. Billy Talent’s first two studio albums, Billy Talent and Billy Talent II both reached quadruple platinum certification from Music Canada, while Billy Talent III earned triple platinum certification.

“RBC Canadian Open is a world class event. As a couple of us are huge golf fans and golfers, we’re stoked to be able to perform at this year’s event which is bound to be a good one!” said Billy Talent frontman, Benjamin Kowalewicz.

Sam Roberts Band originally began in 2002 in Montreal, Que. and has performed across North America, Europe, Australia and Japan and at a number of festivals. In 2003, Sam Roberts released his first full-length album, We Were Born in a Flame, it went on to be certified Double-Platinum and won JUNO Awards for Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year and Artist of the Year. Additional albums won JUNO Awards for Rock Album of the Year, including Chemical City (Platinum-certified) and Love at the end of the World (Gold-certified). The band has since release five additional studio albums, for eight in total with many singles toping the Canadian rock charts.

“The band and I are really looking forward to a great Saturday night and rocking out with music and golf fans alike,” said Sam Roberts.

JJ Wilde from Kitchener, Ont. won the Rock Album of the Year at the 2021 JUNO Awards, becoming the first female artist to win the award since Alanis Morissette in 1996. Wilde has released two studio albums, Ruthless (2020) and Vices (2024) along with three EP’s, Wilde Eyes, Steady Hands (2019), Wilde (2021) and Best of Me (Pt.1) in 2024.

Ruby Waters, a native of Shelburne, Ont, is a powerful artistic force set on a path that is wholly her own creation. Ruby’s music is an extension of her truest self—good times, good friends, and honest storytelling. As an independent artist, Ruby has amassed over 50 million streams, with her singles and two EPs, Almost Naked (2019) and If It Comes Down To It (2020), as well as a JUNO Award nomination for Alternative Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2024. Touring is where Ruby thrives, having previously sold-out headline shows across the US, Canada, Europe and the UK. Looking ahead to 2025, Ruby Waters is captivating fans with her full-length debut, What’s The Point, summer festival appearances, and headline tours, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Along with the SiriusXM Concert Series and world class golf, fans will enjoy a week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Highlighted by the iconic “Rink Hole,” fans can belt out their best rendition of “O’Canada” while watching the world’s best players up close. As well as enjoying premium food and beverage options and patio experiences in The Fare Way featuring The Keg.

“We are excited to announce an award winning all-Canadian line-up for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open,” said Ryan Paul, RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director. “Live music is a staple of the RBC Canadian Open and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a day of world class professional golf followed by incredible live performances from Billy Talent, Sam Roberts Band, JJ Wilde and Ruby Waters at TPC Toronto this year.”

Tickets for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 include full day access to the tournament and the SiriusXM Concert Series. The concert grounds will be located on the southwest side near the Heathlands course clubhouse at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. To purchase tickets to the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, please visit RBCCanadianOpen.com/tickets/.

Oakville, ON – Golf Canada and Turkish Airlines are proud to announce a multi-year partnership, naming Turkish Airlines the Official Commercial Airline Partner of the RBC Canadian Open.

The 114^th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship will take place June 4-8, 2025, for the first time ever at TPC Toronto (North Course) at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.

As the Official Commercial Airline, Turkish Airlines will elevate the fan experience with the debut of the Turkish Airlines Lounge — a premium onsite viewing space that blends elevated comfort with authentic Türkiye hospitality and cuisine. The airline will also engage fans through a national contest offering the chance to travel to Istanbul and experience world-class golf in Türkiye.

This partnership underscores Turkish Airlines’ commitment to bringing people together through sport, and reflects its broader investment in the global golf community. In May 2025, the airline will relaunch the Turkish Airlines Open on the DP World Tour — returning to the Race to Dubai after a six-year hiatus. Turkish Airlines also operates the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya, Türkiye, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament, hosted across 117 destinations in 73 countries.

Through this collaboration with Golf Canada, Turkish Airlines aims to connect with Canada’s passionate and growing golf community, nearly six million active participants, including 360,000 Golf Canada members who posted close to 11 million scores in 2024.

“We are happy to partner with Golf Canada and the RBC Canadian Open as part of our ongoing commitment to building meaningful connections through sport,” said Ahmet Olmustur, Turkish Airlines Chief Commercial Officer. “Golf holds a special place in our global engagement strategy, and we’re excited to deliver a world-class experience to Canadian fans that reflects the warmth of Turkish hospitality.”

“Welcoming Turkish Airlines as a proud partner of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship reflects Golf Canada’s vision of aligning with world-class brands committed to growing the game of golf and supporting the sport’s long-term growth through multi-year collaborations,” said Golf Canada Chief Commercial Officer Mark Palmer.  

Oakville, ON – Golf Canada and Stalk&Barrel Whisky are proud to announce a multi-year partnership extension that will see Stalk&Barrel remain the official Canadian Whisky partner of Golf Canada and both the RBC Canadian Open and the CPKC Women’s Open.

The new agreement will run through 2027 and will see Stalk&Barrel Handcrafted Canadian Whisky poured exclusively at the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open in hospitality and concession locations at both championships.

“We are excited to extend our partnership with Stalk&Barrel, a premium Canadian whisky as we collectively continue to deliver exceptional experiences for fans at both of our National Open Championships,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada.

Stalk&Barrel is a handcrafted Canadian whisky, produced locally at a craft distillery in Ontario. Stalk&Barrel’s commitment to a ‘grain to glass’ process offers a small-batch, single malt that is 100% Canadian owned and operated.

“We’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Golf Canada as the Official Canadian Whisky. Over the past few years, this collaboration has grown into something truly special – built on shared values of excellence, integrity, and a deep appreciation for the Canadian spirit. Like a great round of golf, Stalk&Barrel Whisky is all about patience, precision, and celebrating the moment. We couldn’t ask for a better partner to help us toast the best of Canadian sport and culture,” said Karen Lai Drake, Senior Brand Manager, Stalk&Barrel Whisky.

The 2025 RBC Canadian Open takes place June 4-8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. The 2025 CPKC Women’s Open will be contested, August 20-24 at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont.

Ryan Paul grew up just down the street from Glen Abbey Golf Club and his father, Bill Paul, was an instrumental part of the RBC Canadian Open for more than three decades. He started working at the tournament as a summer job while in college and has moved up the ladder at both Golf Canada and Wasserman before returning full time to Golf Canada in 2016.

Now Paul is in the leadership chair at Canada’s National Men’s Open as tournament director and this year is set to be bigger than ever – as the RBC Canadian Open makes its debut at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley – but Paul is more than up to the task.

Paul had spent the last six years at the helm of the CPKC Women’s Open and was the tournament director when Brooke Henderson made history in Regina in 2018. He also oversaw the event as it won back-to-back Tournament of the Year awards at the LPGA Tour’s year-end award ceremony in both 2022 and 2023.

He says one of the biggest things he’s excited about for 2025 as the championship makes its debut at TPC Toronto is watching the spectator journey unfold from plan to practice.

Paul has been used to getting to a course for the first time (each of the CPKC Women’s Open events in 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2024 took place at first-time venues although Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in 2023 had hosted the RBC Canadian Open in the past) so he and the team are no strangers to this effort.

“It’s fun to put together a plan that we think will work great for spectators and players and volunteers and just to really see that come to life when we open the gates on June 2 will be unbelievable,” Paul says.

Paul knows how cool an opportunity it is for the golfing public in Canada to have the RBC Canadian Open once again on a public course.

“We’ve seen it at Glen Abbey and my hope is that you have those ‘where-were-you moments like a Nick Taylor putt to win, or a Tiger Woods bunker shot. Those things become the ‘moment’ at TPC Toronto and we get people who throw a ball in a bunker or try to drain a long putt. It just makes (the Canadian Open) that much more special,” Paul says. “When you have that opportunity and you can see the fans where they’re like, ‘I hit my drive here!’ And all the players are just so far ahead, it’s really cool.

“TPC Toronto is such a special property where it’s got teeth to host a PGA TOUR event but it’s such a great golf course to just play as a public golfer. We’re really looking forward to it.”

Paul spent a good amount of time at THE PLAYERS Championship in March introducing himself to plenty of golfers who will make up the RBC Canadian Open field. He says speaking to the Canadian contingent has been super helpful as he gets a better understanding of what they’re excited about for TPC Toronto and all the venues they’ve been to – what’s been good and what can be improved on.

On the PGA TOUR, the Canadians (and, thankfully, this country has never had a bigger or more successful group all playing week-in and week-out) are the tournament’s biggest ambassadors.

“Having (the Canadians) also do my job a little bit, walking the range and telling players how great it’s going to be in Canada this year is certainly important. We’re always striving to have the best field we can and having Rory McIlroy back again, as well, is incredible and really shows what the player experience means and if we’re putting on a good show, taking care of these players, they’re always going to come back,” Paul says. “Rory, outside the Canadians, has been our biggest ambassador celebrating this as a National Open and how important that is and what it’s like to play in Canada and with our fans. It’s been remarkable and those things go a long way.”

The RBC Canadian Open has undergone an impressive evolution over the last half-decade or so with even more fun on-site activities than ever before. Paul remembers when The Rink hole, for example, was just an idea – and all we had were hockey boards and a Zamboni. Now it’s a “must-visit” destination at any RBC Canadian Open, and despite the fact that the tournament travels each year, The Rink gives the tournament a signature hole, even though it’s at a different course every time.

With the new date in 2019 the RBC Canadian Open really launched into this new era, Paul says, of being more than a golf tournament. It was all about food and music and was more of an outdoor festival than just a golf tournament.

As the snow melts, Paul says, he’s just excited to get up to TPC Toronto and see all the building unfold. The tournament is around the corner.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing how it all plays out,” Paul says, “and I know it’s going to be a great week.”

RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open honoured at the
2025 Sport Tourism Canada PRESTIGE Awards

Hamilton, Ont. and Calgary, Alta. – Golf Canada was presented with a 2025 Outstanding Business Achievement Award for Tourism Champion of the Year, from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Hamilton at the Hamilton Chamber’s annual awards gala last week.

In addition, the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open and RBC Canadian Open were honoured during the 2025 Sport Tourism Canada PRESTIGE Awards, celebrating the best in Canada’s Sport Tourism industry. The ceremony was held during the Sport Events Congress (SEC) 2025 earlier this month in Calgary, Alta.

The CPKC Women’s Open was named Sport Tourism Canada (STC) International Sport Event of the Year: Group A (Budget of $2M to $10M). The award recognizes the overall success of an outstanding international sport event held in Canada in 2024, that includes international participants.

The RBC Canadian Open was named STC Sport Event Partnership of the Year. The award recognizes a collaborative and innovative partnership between a destination, rights holder, venue and/or other industry or community partners to deliver an outstanding sport event held in Canada in 2024.

“We are very honoured to have both of Canada’s National Open Golf Championships recognized by Sport Tourism Canada and their sponsors at this year’s Sport Events Congress. We are equally as proud to be recognized by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Hamilton as the Tourism Champion of the Year for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open,” said Garrett Ball, Chief Operating Officer, Golf Canada. “Additionally, we are extremely thankful to our partners at CPKC, RBC, the Government of Ontario, Tourism Calgary and Tourism Hamilton for helping us break event attendance records and deliver an exceptional experience at two of Canada’s premier annual sporting events.”

The PRESTIGE (Program Recognizing Exceptional Sport Tourism Initiatives, Games & Events) Awards is now in its 17th year, honouring exceptional sport events, people and organizations since their inception in 2007. This year, ten recipients across eight award categories were recognized.

For more information about Sport Tourism Canada, please visit sporttourismcanada.com/. For more information about the PRESTIGE Awards, please visit sporttourismcanada.com/about-prestige-awards/.

For more information about the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards and the winners, please visit hamiltonchamber.ca/2025-obaa-winners/.

St Andrews, Scotland – The R&A has announced the qualification pathways for The 153^rd Open at Royal Portrush, taking place July 13-20, 2025.

The Open is one of the world’s greatest sporting events and attracts the best men’s golfers from leading professional tours and amateur championships to compete for the famous Claret Jug. Each year, the exemption categories are reviewed to ensure that pathways are available into the Championship for golfers around the world.

On the PGA TOUR, places will be available via the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the RBC Canadian Open and the Genesis Scottish Open, which is co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour.

Please click here to view the full list of exemptions for The 153^rd Open.

Mark Darbon, Chief Executive at The R&A, said, “The Open is a global championship for the best men’s golfers and each year we review our exemptions to ensure that we offer pathways into the Championship based on results achieved on the leading professional tours.

“We are proud to offer a wide range of opportunities to qualify globally and look forward to seeing which golfers will emerge to take their place at Royal Portrush in July.”

The R&A has also announced the schedule for the Open Qualifying Series in 2025 with 15 events in 11 countries offering places in golf’s original championship.

Please click here to view the full schedule of events.

Full selection of ticket options for Canada’s two National Open Championships – the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and
2025 CPKC Women’s Open – are now available

OAKVILLE, Ont. (January 23, 2025) – Golf Canada, in partnership with RBC is pleased to announce that world no.3 Rory McIlroy, a two-time RBC Canadian Open champion, is confirmed to compete in the 114th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont., June 4-8.

“We’re thrilled that one of the best golfers in the world and a two-time champion of the RBC Canadian Open will be making his return. Rory brings the opportunity for Canadian fans to see the highest caliber of talent right on our home soil,” said Mary DePaoli, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, RBC. “We’re looking forward to the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and hosting the tournament for the first time at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.”

McIlroy, a 26-time winner on the PGA TOUR and three-time FedEx Cup champion, won his first of two RBC Canadian Open titles in convincing fashion at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club in 2019. He would go on to successfully defend his title in 2022 at St. George’s Golf and Country Club. McIlroy will be in hunt for his third RBC Canadian Open title, looking to join three-time champions Tommy Armour, Sam Snead and Lee Trevino.

The three-time major winner earned a T4 finish last year in Hamilton following a final-round charge and finished T9 at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf and Country Club. McIlroy has also earned 11 international wins, represented Europe at seven Ryder Cups and has competed in two Olympic Games during his career.

“We are very pleased to confirm that two-time RBC Canadian Open champion Rory McIlroy will be returning to Canada to compete this year at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Rory is among the top golfers in the world and Canadian golf fans have been extremely supportive of him during tournament week,” said Ryan Paul, Tournament Director, RBC Canadian Open. “We are happy to have Rory join our Canadian PGA TOUR stars including 2023 champion, Nick Taylor, as our field begins to take shape ahead of the 114th playing of our National Open Championship.”

In addition, Golf Canada announced today that the full selection of ticket options is now available for both of Canada’s National Open Championships – the 2025 RBC Canadian Open and 2025 CPKC Women’s Open.

The 2025 RBC Canadian Open will be conducted for the first time ever at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont., from June 4-8. TPC Toronto is quickly becoming one of the premier Canadian golf destinations, with all three courses ranked inside the Top 100 by SCOREGolf Magazine.

Canadian favourites Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Pendrith, Adam Hadwin and 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion Nick Taylor will compete for Canada’s National Open Championship. The Canadian contingent will challenge the defending champion from Scotland, Robert MacIntyre, who finished at 16-under to win at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ont. and earn the Scotsman’s his first PGA TOUR victory. The official charitable beneficiary of the RBC Canadian Open is First Tee – Canada.

The RBC Canadian Open earned the PGA TOUR’s 2024 Best Marketing Initiative for the reimagined tournament logo, highlighting Nick Taylor’s putter toss during the Tour’s season-ending meetings in Orlando, Fla. last month. The revised brand identity for Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship originally rolled out in 2024 as a one-year tribute to Taylor’s iconic 72-foot winning putt on the fourth playoff hole to defeat Tommy Fleetwood has since been made the permanent tournament mark.

The 2025 CPKC Women’s Open will take place at the historic Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., August 20-24. The historic venue is one of only 17 golf clubs in Canada to have hosted both the Men’s and Women’s National Open Championships. The CPKC Women’s Open is one of the top women’s sporting events in Canada and won back-to-back LPGA Tournament of the Year honours in 2022 and 2023.

The Brooke Brigade will be out in full force as 2018 CPKC Women’s Open champion Brooke Henderson will headline a field of the world’s best in Mississauga alongside fellow Canadian LPGA Tour player Alena Sharp, Maude Aimee Leblanc and Savanah Grewal. Defending champion Lauren Coughlin earned her first LPGA Tour win in 2024 at the Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Alta., an event that set an all-time attendance record for the tournament.

The 2024 CPKC Women’s Open was recently named the Gold Driver Award recipient for Best Volunteer Appreciation at the LPGA’s annual Gold Driver Awards. The CPKC Women’s Open has earned Tournament of the Year honours the previous two years (2022 and 2023). Golf Canada and CPKC also received Gold Driver Awards for Best Volunteer Engagement in 2023, Best Sponsor Activation in 2019, 2022, and 2023 as well as Best Community and Charity Engagement in three of the last five full season campaigns.

Through its CPKC Has Heart campaign, CPKC once again will be making a significant charitable contribution to the host region. Since 2014, the CPKC Women’s Open has helped raise over $22 million in support of children’s heart health in North America. A host community beneficiary of the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open will be named by CPKC and Golf Canada in the coming weeks.

Along with world class golf, fans can belt out their best rendition of “O’ Canada” and experience the thrills of the iconic “Rink Hole” as well as enjoying premium food and beverage options in The Fare Way at both national open championships. As part of the commitment to junior golf, admission all week is free for youth aged 12-and-under at both tournaments.

Volunteer, sponsorship, and corporate hospitality opportunities for both tournaments are also available. To purchase tickets or for more information on the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, please visit rbccanadianopen.com and for the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, please visit cpkcwomensopen.com.