Spectator Info
Welcome to the RBC Canadian Open Golf Championship
Golf Canada is very proud to present this year's RBC Canadian Open at St. George's Golf & Country Club. In its 106-year history, the Canadian Open has helped to shape the face of professional golf in Canada. Many of golf's greatest names have claimed the Canadian Open Championship title including Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Jim Furyk.
As the governing body of golf in Canada, our mission is to promote participation in and a passion for the game while protecting its traditions and integrity. We hope you enjoy this great championship and leave with an increased affection for the unique spirit of integrity, sportsmanship and fellowship that make golf the greatest game on earth.
Schedule of Events
Practice Rounds
Players will have the option of playing a practice round at St. George's G&CC on Monday from 7:00am to 11:30am. On Tuesday, the course is available for practice rounds all day. Players will have the option of starting practice rounds at the 1st or 9th tee. Players electing to play a full round of golf generally begin somewhere between 7:00am and 1:00pm.
Mike Weir Charity Classic
The Mike Weir Charity Classic will be held on Monday and will consist of 20 teams each with one professional or celebrity and four amateurs. For more information please visit www.weircharityclassic.com.
Pro-Am
The Championship Pro-Am will be held on Wednesday and will consist of 52 teams each with one professional and three amateurs. Play will commence at both the 1st and 9th tees beginning at 7:00am with the last tee time at approximately 2:00pm.
Championship Rounds 1 and 2
Play is scheduled to begin at 7:30am off both the 1st and 9th tees. The last pairings each day will begin at approximately 2:00pm and finish at about 7:00pm.
Championship Rounds 3 and 4
The first starting time will be determined by the number of players who make the "cut" (70 players with the lowest scores including ties will make the cut). Generally, the first pairing will begin play from the 1st tee between 7:45 - 8:15am; the last pairing for both days will start play from the 1st tee at approximately 1:30pm.