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Mike Weir to join RBC and RCGA for RBC Canadian Open media
conference on Monday, March 9 at Royal Bank Plaza
Exciting new RBC Canadian Open tournament enhancement to
be announced; Canadian media invited to join live in person
at Royal Bank Plaza or via national media teleconference
March 5, 2009
Toronto, Ont. (RCGA) — RBC and the Royal Canadian
Golf Association (RCGA) will be holding a media conference
with Mike Weir to announce a new tournament enhancement to
the RBC Canadian Open. The media conference will take place
at 11:00 am on Monday, March 9th at Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto.
WHO:
- Jim Little, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, RBC
- Scott Simmons, Executive Director and CEO, RCGA
- Mike Weir, PGA Tour
WHAT:
- Major announcement regarding the RBC Canadian Open
WHERE:
- Royal Bank Plaza
- 40th floor, 200 Bay St. (South Tower)
- Toronto, Ont.
WHEN:
- Monday, March 9, 2009
- 11:00 a.m. EDT
NATIONAL MEDIA TELECONFERENCE:
Media unable to join the press conference in person at Royal
Bank Plaza can participate in the announcement live via national
media teleconference by dialing toll free
1-866-542-4270 or 416-695-9757. Please request
the RBC Canadian Open media teleconference.
ABOUT THE 2009 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 $5.1 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 20-26
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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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Pino
Director, Media and Public Relations
Royal Canadian Golf Association
t: 905-849-9700 ext. 406
c: 416-434-5525 (cell)
e: dpino@rcga.org
Jackie Braden
Manager, Media Relations
RBC
t: 416-974-2124
c: 416-318-7950 (cell)
e: jackie.braden@rbc.com
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