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Sponsorships - RBC Canadian Open

Tournament History

Since its inception in 1904, the Canadian Open has played host to the world's best golfers and produced countless memorable moments. Sports fans around the world have been entertained by legends including former champions Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods,Vijay Singh and Jim Furyk. Jack Nicklaus, considered by many to be the greatest golfer ever, was the runner-up seven times. The Canadian Open is the second oldest stop on the PGA Tour and the third oldest national championship in the world. With its older cousins, the British and U.S. Opens, it constitutes the Triple Crown of national championships.
 

The RBC Canadian Open’s 99th playing of the championship and inaugural year with RBC as the title sponsor will be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club, in Oakville, Ontario from July 21-27. Glen Abbey Golf Club is the home of the incredible Tiger Woods 6 iron out of the sand and was the stage of the Mike Weir, Vijay Singh showdown in 2004. What will be this year’s memorable moment?























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