PGA TOUR notables Paul Casey, Brandt Snedeker, Jason Day, Charl Schwartzel, Kyle Stanley, Justin Leonard, Bo Van Pelt, Jonathan Byrd, Stuart Appleby and Marc Leishman added to field that includes previously announced headliners Matt Kuchar, Jim Furyk, Webb Simpson, Retief Goosen, Ernie Els and Hunter Mahan
Fan-favourite John Daly as well as former British Open champion David Duval to compete for Canada's National Open Championship
RBC signs #10 Ranked Player in the World Hunter Mahan to join 'Team RBC' as one of its high profile Brand Ambassadors
OAKVILLE, ON, June 26, 2012 /CNW/ - (Golf Canada) - The field for Canada's National Open Championship continues to strengthen as Golf Canada and RBC announced today that 12 more notables have indicated their intent to play the 2012 RBC Canadian Open, July 23-29 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club.
Among the list of players added to the field include Paul Casey, Brandt Snedeker, Jason Day, Charl Schwartzel, Kyle Stanley, Justin Leonard, Bo Van Pelt, Jonathan Byrd, Stuart Appleby and Marc Leishman, winner of this past weekend's Travelers Championship.
The group joins an RBC Canadian Open field that includes previously announced headliners 2012 PLAYERS champion Matt Kuchar, two-time Canadian Open champion Jim Furyk, 2012 US Open champion Webb Simpson, 2-time major winner Retief Goosen, World Golf Hall of Fame member Ernie Els and world No. 10 ranked Hunter Mahan as well as defending RBC Canadian Open champion Sean O'Hair.
Golf Canada and RBC also confirmed today that PGA TOUR fan-favourite John Daly, a 5-time PGA TOUR winner and 2-time major winner has accepted a tournament exemption to compete at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Also accepting a tournament exemption is former PLAYERS and British Open champion David Duval.
The following players have been added to the field for the 103rd playing of Canada's National Open Championship, July 23-29 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club:
Jonathan Byrd
- 5-time PGA TOUR winner
- Currently ranked No. 45 in the world and No. 39 on the FedEx Cup points chase
Charl Schwartzel
- 2011 Masters champion
- Currently ranked No. 17 in the world and No. 89 on the FedEx Cup points chase
Brandt Snedeker
- 3-time PGA TOUR winner including the 2012 Farmers Insurance Open
- Currently ranked No. 26 in the world and No. 24 on the FedEx Cup points chase
Jason Day
- 1-time PGA TOUR winner (2010 HP Byron Nelson Classic)
- Currently ranked No. 21 in the world and No. 115 on the FedEx Cup points chase
Kyle Stanley
- 1-time PGA TOUR winner (2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open)
- Currently ranked No. 57 in the world and No. 15 on the FedEx Cup points chase
Paul Casey
- 1-time PGA TOUR winner (2009 Shell Houston Open)
- Currently ranked No. 60 in the world and No. 224 on the FedEx Cup points chase
Stuart Appleby
- 9-time PGA TOUR winner
Justin Leonard
- 12-time PGA TOUR winner including the 1997 British Open and 1998 PLAYERS Championship
John Daly
- 5-time PGA TOUR winner including the 1991 PGA Championship and 1995 British Open
Marc Leishman
- 1-time PGA TOUR winner (2012 Travelers Championship)
- Currently ranked No. 78 in the world and No. 23 on the FedEx Cup points chase
David Duval
- 13-time PGA TOUR winner including the 1999 PLAYERS Championship and 2001 British Open
Sean O'Hair
- 4-time PGA Tour winner
- 2011 RBC Canadian Open champion
Bo Van Pelt
- 1-time PGA TOUR winner (2009 US Bank Championship)
- Currently ranked No. 32 in the world and No. 37 on the FedEx Cup points chase
Players have until 5:00 pm ET on Friday, July 20 to officially confirm their intention to compete in the 2012 RBC Canadian Open.
On July 3, Golf Canada and RBC will announce a list of Canadians and other international competitors that have been extended tournament exemptions to compete in the 2012 RBC Canadian Open.
RBC signs #10 Ranked Player in the World Hunter Mahan
RBC today announced that it has added WGC Accenture Champion, 5-time PGA TOUR winner and US Ryder Cup member Hunter Mahan to its roster of brand ambassadors who will carry the bank's brand at tournaments around the world.
Debuting this week as a Team RBC member, Mahan will have the RBC logo on his apparel, outerwear and golf bag. RBC now enjoys partnerships with some of the games brightest new stars as well as experienced veterans with multiple major championships under their belts.
Mahan - the #10 ranked player in the world - joins top PGA TOUR talent representing Canada's largest bank alongside world No. 1 Luke Donald; World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Ernie Els; Former Major Champion and Two-Time RBC Canadian Open Champion Jim Furyk; 2012 PLAYERS Champion Matt Kuchar; and LPGA TOUR star Morgan Pressel. Team RBC also includes Canada's elite professional talent in 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir, 4-time PGA Tour winner Stephen Ames and rising stars David Hearn and Graham DeLaet.
"We have been following Hunter's success on TOUR for a couple of years now and were first introduced when he supported our event at St. Georges in 2010," said Andy Shibata, head of Brand Marketing, RBC. "With a world golf championship and five wins already under his belt, we feel Hunter has a long and bright future ahead of him and are thrilled to be his official financial services provider."
"I am excited to be the newest member of Team RBC," said Mahan. "I have had the privilege of getting to know the RBC executive team over the last few years, and there is no question in my mind that the core values and vision of this company are aligned with those that I have for my own career. I am truly honoured to represent a company that has made such deep commitments to our game at all levels."
TICKETS:
Grounds tickets for all days of Canada's National Open Championship as well as a limited number of premium ticket packages are still available.
Grounds Tickets (advance pricing):
| Junior Grounds Ticket | FREE |
| Monday Grounds | $20.00 |
| Tuesday Grounds | $20.00 |
| Wednesday Grounds | $20.00 |
| Thursday Grounds | $70.00 |
| Friday Grounds | $70.00 |
| Saturday Grounds | $70.00 |
| Sunday Grounds | $70.00 |
| Anyday Grounds | $70.00 |
** children aged 17 and under gain FREE ADMISSION to the RBC Canadian Open when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Premium Ticket Packages - Golf Canada House (advance pricing):
These VIP passes provide a full week of grounds access as well as admittance to the exclusive Golf Canada House located between the 17th & 18th fairways. Built to evoke a clubhouse environment, Golf Canada House is your on-course lounge and your front row seat to the stars of the PGA TOUR. The Golf Canada House passes includes upgraded food and beverage choices for purchase; indoor seating with big screen TV's, reserved washrooms; individual daily passes for each day; complimentary parking passes.
| Golf Canada House Single | $300.00 |
| One (1) individual daily Golf Canada House pass for each day, Monday to Sunday | |
| Golf Canada House 2-Some | $550.00 |
| Two (2) individual daily Golf Canada House passes for each day and one (1) parking pass, Monday to Sunday | |
| Golf Canada House 4-Some | $1,000.00 |
| Four (4) individual daily Golf Canada House passes for each day and two (2) daily parking passes, Monday to Sunday | |
ABOUT THE 2012 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Part of the FedEx Cup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5.2 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 23-29, 2012 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ont. 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, Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, The Globe and Mail, Reader's Digest and the City of Hamilton. For tournament information please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736.
RBC GOLF
RBC proudly supports golf around the world through high profile relationships with the PGA TOUR, the PGA of America and Golf Canada. RBC is the Official Banking and Financial Services partner of touring professionals Luke Donald, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els, Matt Kuchar, Mike Weir, Stephen Ames, Fred Couples, Hunter Mahan and Morgan Pressel. As the Official Bank of the PGA of America and title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC Canadian Open, RBC also supports emerging Canadian golfers through Golf Canada's grassroots developmental programming, their Canadian Amateur Golf Championships and high performance national team. Outside of golf, RBC sponsors amateur sport, from grassroots to national sport associations. RBC is one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies and among the largest banks in the world, as measured by market capitalization.
GOLF CANADA - LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing more than 340,000 members at close to 1,500 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sport Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, Golf Canada's mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game.
A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada conducts championships, programs and services to help shape the present and future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, Golf in Schools presented by Callaway, Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, CN Canadian Women's Tour 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.
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.
Dan Pino
Director, Corporate Communications
Golf Canada
(t) 1-800-263-0009 ext. 406
(c) 416-434-5525
(e) [email protected]
Jackie Braden
Senior Manager, Brand Communications
RBC
(t) 416.974.1724
(e) [email protected]
Share this article