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St. George's Golf and Country Club to host 2010 RBC Canadian Open
In an announcement 40 years in the making, the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) confirmed today that the historic St. George's Golf and Country Club will host the 2010 RBC Canadian Open.
The venerable Toronto club - consistently ranked one of Canada's best - has previously hosted four Canadian Opens in its storied history, but none since 1968. The championship's return to the traditional Stanley Thompson-designed course represents the next step in the RCGA's commitment to making the RBC Canadian Open a "best in class" event on the PGA TOUR.
"We are tremendously excited about bringing the RBC Canadian Open to St. George's," said Scott Simmons, CEO of the RCGA. "Time and time again we hear that the quality of the golf course is of utmost importance to PGA TOUR players. There are few courses in the world as fine as St. George's and I'm delighted the membership has agreed to host the championship in 2010."
"RBC has been committed to helping bring the RBC Canadian Open to the best courses possible," said Jim Little, RBC chief brand and communications officer. "To stage the championship at one of Canada's finest, historic courses in the middle of our biggest city will certainly help to make what is already a great event even better."
Designed by Stanley Thompson and opened in 1929, the Royal York Golf Club was planned as a weekend retreat for clients of the Royal York Hotel. In 1946 it left the Royal York connection behind and was renamed St. George's Golf and Country Club. The club is consistently rated in the top three in Canada and the top 100 in the world, a fact which generates a great deal of pride among St. George's members.
St. George's has hosted four Canadian Opens in its august past: the 1933 championship won by Joe Kirkwood; in 1949 when Dutch Harrison won; Art Wall Jr. captured the title in 1960; and the 1968 event won by Bob Charles.
"St. George's Golf and Country Club is proud to have hosted some of the most prestigious events and storied players in Canadian golf history," said Ken Field, president of St. George's Golf and Country Club. "Our members are honoured to have the opportunity to help write the next chapter in Canadian Open history on our fairways."
"It's a great honour for Toronto to host the 2010 Canadian Open," said Toronto Mayor David Miller. "This prestigious tournament will add even greater excitement to Toronto's roster of events for the summer of 2010. Visitors from around the globe will have the opportunity to enjoy our hospitality as we showcase our diversity and the city's proven ability to host international sports competitions."
ABOUT THE 2008 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
An exciting new era has arrived for Canada's national championship. Part of the FedEx Cup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 21-27 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario. Established in 1904, the tournament is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, Bell, Pengrowth and BMW Group Canada. For updated corporate hospitality, tickets, volunteer and sponsorship information please visit www.rbccanadianopen.ca or call 1-800-571-OPEN.
RBC AND THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
In partnership with the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), RBC is the title sponsor of the RBC Canadian Open, the third oldest national golf championship worldwide, next only to the British Open and the U.S. Open. With a history of great players and premier fields, the RBC Canadian Open provides golf fans with the opportunity to experience the excitement of a world class event on Canadian soil. RBC also sponsors all levels of amateur sport, from grassroots programs in local communities to national sport organizations and elite-level athletes.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA's mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada's national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada's most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women's Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf. For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
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