07/19/2011
With
the opening-round of the 102nd playing of Canada’s National Open Golf
Championship less than two days away, excitement at Shaughnessy Golf
& Country Club continues to build leading up to the $5.2 million
(U.S.) RBC Canadian Open.
RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT CHAMPIONSHIP PRO-AM START TIMES
Wednesday, July 20th is the RBC Wealth Management Championship Pro-Am.
In all, 52 professionals will entertain 156 amateurs as tournament week
continues at the renowned Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.
MORNING
TEE TIMES:
|
Tee
# 1
|
Time
|
Tee
#10
|
|
*Jose
Maria Olazabal
|
7:00
|
Luke
Donald
|
|
Anthony
Kim
|
7:10
|
Geoff
Ogilvy
|
|
Ryan
Moore
|
7:20
|
Stuart
Appleby
|
|
Carl
Pettersson
|
7:30
|
Sean
O’Hair
|
|
Mike
Weir
|
*7:40*
|
Stephen
Ames
|
|
Chad
Campbell
|
7:50
|
Blake
Adams
|
|
Jim
Furyk
|
8:00
|
Pat
Perez
|
|
Chris
Stroud
|
8:10
|
Lucas
Glover
|
|
Kevin
Na
|
8:20
|
Arjun
Atwal
|
|
Louis
Oosthuizen
|
*8:30*
|
Charl
Schwartzel
|
|
Rickie
Fowler
|
8:40
|
Ben
Crane
|
|
Bo
Van Pelt
|
8:50
|
Camilo
Villegas
|
|
Paul
Casey
|
9:00
|
Hunter
Mahan
|
AFTERNOON
TEE TIMES:
|
Tee
# 1
|
Time
|
Tee
#10
|
|
*Ernie Els
|
12:00
|
Matt
Kuchar
|
|
David
Duval
|
*12:10*
|
Billy
Andrade
|
|
Vaughn
Taylor
|
12:20
|
Charlie
Wi
|
|
Brian
Gay
|
12:30
|
Kevin
Streelman
|
|
Woody
Austin
|
*12:40*
|
Chris
DiMarco
|
|
Bryce
Molder
|
12:50
|
Alex
Prugh
|
|
Matt
Jones
|
1:00
|
Spencer
Levin
|
|
John
Daly
|
*1:10*
|
Derek
Lamely
|
|
John
Rollins
|
1:20
|
Tom
Gillis
|
|
Jerry
Kelly
|
1:30
|
Paul
Goydos
|
|
Kris
Blanks
|
1:40
|
Bill
Lunde
|
|
Justin
Leonard
|
1:50
|
Josh
Teater
|
|
Greg
Chalmers
|
2:00
|
Andres
Romero
|
*
Denotes Sponsor Choice
*
Denotes Hall of Fame Member
CN FUTURE LINKS – WALK WITH A PRO
On Wednesday, July 20th, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, kids from Canada’s
Junior Golf Program – CN Future Links – will get a chance to caddy for
PGA TOUR professionals on the 17th hole. Juniors will carry the pro’s
putter or bag and can take the pro’s first putt. Drop by to see young
golfers “Walk with a Pro”. CN Future Links is Canada’s national junior
golf program conducted by Golf Canada, the Canadian PGA and the National
Golf Course Owner’s Association (NGCOA). To find a CN Future Links
program in your area visit
www.CNfuturelinks.com.
CANADA’S PREMIERS TO VISIT RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Canada’s Premiers are meeting in Vancouver on July 20-22 for the annual
summer meeting of the Council of the Federation. While in Vancouver,
Canada’s Premiers will visit the 2011 RBC Canadian Open on Wednesday and
take part in a photo opportunity on the practice facility at 11:00 am.
Created in 2003, the Council of the Federation enables Premiers to work
collaboratively to strengthen the Canadian federation by fostering a
constructive relationship among the provinces and territories, and with
the federal government. As incoming Chair of the Council of the
Federation, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is hosting the
meeting in Vancouver.
INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 19TH
Interview video and transcripts from Tuesday, July 19, 2011 for Adam
Hadwin and Carl Pettersson are available in the online Bell Media Centre
at:
www.rbccanadianopen.com.
PAIRINGS FOR ROUNDS 1 AND 2 NOW ONLINE
Pairings for Thursday, July 21st and Friday, July 22nd are
available online.
RBC CANADIAN OPEN – BY THE NUMBERS
The field
is set for the RBC Canadian Open and the PGA TOUR has broken down the
numbers and analyzed the field for the 102nd playing of the RBC Canadian
Open.
ABOUT THE 2011 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 $5.2 million
(US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 18-24, 2011 at Shaughnessy Golf and
Country Club in Vancouver. 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, BMW Group Canada, C.F.F Stainless Steels, Corona
Extra, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, The Globe and Mail, Mike
Weir Wine, LG, WagJag.com and Reader’s Digest. For updated ticket and
tournament information please visit
www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736.
RBC AND THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
In partnership with Golf Canada, 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, and is Premier National Partner of the 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada – a member-based organization governed by the Royal Canadian
Golf Association (RCGA) – is the governing body of golf in Canada,
representing close to 350,000 members at almost 1,500 clubs across the
country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization
(NSO) for golf in this country, Golf Canada is responsible for promoting
participation in and a passion for the game of golf in Canada.
A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada actively
conducts championships, programs and services to help shape the present
and future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development,
National Golf in Schools, Golf Fore the Cure, the Canadian Golf Hall of
Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf
program, are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf
in Canada. As the authority for golf in Canada, the association also
administers the Rules of Golf, amateur status and handicapping and
course rating under the respected RCGA brand.
In addition, Golf Canada 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 provide world class
competitive opportunities for Canada’s top golfers to showcase their
talents.
For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit us online at
www.golfcanada.ca.
For more information, contact:
Dan Pino
Director, Media and Public Relations
Golf Canada
(t) 905.849.9700 ext. 406
(c) 416.434.5525
(e)
dpino@golfcanada.ca
Matthew Cudzinowski
Coordinator, Media and Public Relations
Golf Canada
(t) 905.849.9700 ext. 258
(c) 289.259.5616
(e)
mcudzinowski@golfcanada.ca
