Golf Canada is pleased to announce that the Thornhill Club will host the 15th annual Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru National Event on Sept. 24.

The event will mark a celebration of the success of all Golf Fore the Cure events held nationwide during the 2018 season. Since its inception in 2003, Golf Fore the Cure has introduced the sport to over 14,000 women while simultaneously raising over $6.4 million for breast cancer research, with proceeds going to program partners Canadian Cancer Society and Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation.

“The Thornhill Club is proud to be the host venue for the 2018 Golf Fore the Cure National Event,” said Todd McGrath, Head PGA of Canada professional at Thornhill Club. “We have a very strong female membership and are proud to host an event that supports both the growth of women’s golf and breast cancer research.”

The 18-hole charity event expects over 120 women, including the top-three fundraising teams from across Canada as well as program ambassador and Rogers Sportsnet broadcaster Evanka Osmak, who will be delivering opening remarks.

Founded in 1922, Thornhill Club was designed by renowned golf course architect Stanley Thompson. The club has a long tradition of hosting major events including the 1987 Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, the 2006 Canadian University/College Championship and the 2014 Canadian Junior Girls Championship. In addition, Thornhill was the site that played host to 1945 Canadian Open where Byron Nelson claimed his remarkable 11th victory in a row.

The day will culminate with a special presentation involving representatives from the Canadian Cancer Society, who will be on hand to accept the cheque for funds raised nationally through this program during the summer.

Presenting partner Subaru continues to extend their commitment to the program with the “Subaru Safest Drive” mini-game, adding to their generous gifting at the event. Pink Partner adidas Golf will be providing an apparel piece to all participants in addition to providing the top-three fundraising teams with a winter gift package including golf pants, sweater and shoes. The evening will commence with a three-course dinner, coupled with speeches from keynote speakers and followed by a special prize draw.

Registration is open to public and corporate teams.

Click here to register.

Fifty years ago, in 1968, we celebrated the opening of a number of golf courses from coast-to-coast in Canada.

The list of clubs include:

• Acme Golf Club (Acme, AB)

• Fort Langley Golf Club (Fort Langley, BC)

• Kokanee Springs Resort Club (Crawford Bay, BC)

• Meadow Gardens Golf Club (Pitt Meadows, BC)

• West Pubnico Golf & Country Club (Pubnico, NS)

• Kanata Golf & Country Club (Kanata, ON)

• Chibougamau-Chapais Club de Golf (Chiboufamau, QC)

• Glen Cedars Golf Club (Claremont, ON)

Notable Golf Moments in 1968:

The World Amateur Team Championship was held in Australia, Bob Charles is the first left-handed golfer to win the Canadian Open and the only New Zealander, and Sandra Post wins LPGA Rookie-of-the-Year Award as well as the 1968 LPGA Championship in a playoff. Bob Goalby won his only major championship, one stroke ahead of Roberto De Vicenzo, the reigning British Open champion.

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada, in partnership with RBC, is pleased to announce that golf legend Lee Trevino will be taking part in the RBC Hall of Fame Day celebration on Tuesday, July 24^th, beginning at 11 a.m. ET, as part of the 2018 RBC Canadian Open.

A three-time RBC Canadian Open champion (1971, 1977, 1979) and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Trevino will join 20 honoured members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame at a free outdoor public event to officially celebrate the newest inductees—former LPGA Tour player and broadcaster Gail Graham along with the late renowned golf course architect Arthur Vernon (A.V.) Macan as the 80^th and 81^st honoured members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.

Over the course of his professional career, Trevino won six major golf championships and 29 PGA TOUR events. Trevino’s victory at the 1971 Canadian Open at Club de golf de la Vallée du Richelieu in Sainte-Julie, Que, earned him golf’s Triple Crown, awarded to a golfer who wins The Open Championship, the U.S. Open and the RBC Canadian Open in the same year. Tiger Woods is the only other player to accomplish the feat (2000). Trevino’s win in 1977 is also remembered as the first Canadian Open conducted at Glen Abbey Golf Club.

Trevino will also be awarded a keepsake Triple Crown trophy during the outdoor celebration, which will take place in Spectator Village at Glen Abbey Golf Club.

“We are absolutely honoured to welcome golf legend Lee Trevino back to Canada to help celebrate RBC Hall of Fame Day at the RBC Canadian Open,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum.” As a three-time Canadian Open winner and one of only two golfers ever to win the illusive Triple Crown trophy, we are extremely proud to have Mr. Trevino participate in RBC Hall of Fame Day and celebrate his unique and meaningful connection to Canada’s National Open Championship.”

RBC Hall of Fame Day will be hosted by Canadian golf legend Sandra Post, an honoured member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Following the free public outdoor induction ceremony, Trevino and attending members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame will participate in a gala luncheon—the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Induction Celebration presented by Emerick Construction—taking place inside the clubhouse at Glen Abbey. Individual tickets can be purchased by clicking here and full tables are also available by contacting cghf@golfcanada.ca. In addition, a silent auction—open online to the public—will be taking place in conjunction with the RBC Hall of Fame Day celebration with all proceeds going to the Golf Canada Foundation in support of Canadian golf heritage.

Media interested in attending the outdoor RBC Hall of Fame Day celebration on Tuesday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. must register for media credentials prior to July 13, 2018.

Spectators interested in attending the FREE onsite celebration and induction ceremony on Tuesday of RBC Canadian Open week can find directions and parking here.

Tickets, volunteer or corporate hospitality opportunities are available at www.rbccanadianopen.com

MEN’S AMATEUR TOP 10

James Song made the biggest move among the Top 10, jumping 176 spots in the world rankings after finishing 26th at the AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic. The result moved him from No. 7 up to No. 4 in the Canadian rankings. Since joining the Top 10, Song has made up 179 places in the world rankings.

Top ranked Hugo Bernard picked up four places in the world rankings, up to a career-best No. 37 in the world.

Biggest move:  Laurent Desmarchais gained 1,142 spots in the world rankings after finishing third at the U25 Championship

WOMEN’S AMATEUR TOP 10

Brigitte Thibault made the biggest move among the Top 10, gaining 169 spots in the world rankings after advancing all the way to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Western National Amateur Championship. It’s her second top 10 result in as many tournaments and she jumps from No. 10 up to No. 7 in the Canadian rankings.

Jaclyn Lee picked up eight places in the world rankings to improve to a world-best No. 28 after finishing third at the Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship. The Golf Canada National Team member placed 39th in the stroke play portion of the event and won her first four matches in the match-play portion of the tournament to advance to the semi-finals before losing to Germany’s Leonie Harm, who would go on to win the championship.

Michelle Kim returns to the Top 10, gaining five places in the world rankings.

Outside the Top 10, Ellie Szeryk gained 166 spots in the world rankings after finishing third at the Women’s Western National Amateur Championship. The Golf Canada Development Squad member made it all the way to the semi-finals of the tournament. The result helped her move up to No. 12 in the Canadian rankings.

Biggest Move:Savannah Grewal gained 399 spots in the world rankings after finishing 17th at the AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic.

MEN’S TOP 10

Austin Connelly made the biggest move among the Top 10, picking up 10 places in the world rankings after finishing in a tie for 37th at the European Tour’s HNA Open de France. The result was worth 1.68 world ranking points and marked his second points-paying finish in the last three tournaments for the former Golf Canada National Team member.

Other notable results:No. 1 Adam Hadwin finished tied for 48th at PGA’s Quicken Loans National; No. 3 Benjamin Silverman, No. 4 Nick Taylor both missed the cut at PGA’s Quicken Loans National; No. 7 Adam Svensson finished tied for 40th at Web.com Tour’s Lincoln Land Championship; No. 8 Corey Conners finished tied for 41st at the PGA’s Quicken Loans National; No. 9 David Hearn finished tied for 41st at the PGA’s Quicken Loans National;

WOMEN’S TOP 10

Maude-Aimee Leblanc made the biggest gain among the Top 10, picking up 57 spots in the world rankings after finishing in a tie for 31st at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. It was her second best career finish at an LPGA major and the result was worth 4.35 world ranking points – her fourth best career points-paying finish. Leblanc also managed to retake the No. 3 ranking in Canada.

Brittany Marchand picked up 20 places in the world rankings after finishing in a tie for 60th at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. That result was worth 1.45 world ranking points and it marked the seventh points-paying finish in eight LPGA events this year for the Golf Canada Young Pro squad member.

Top ranked Brooke Henderson moves up two spots to No. 16 in the world after flirting with victory at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship before settling for a sixth place tie at the LPGA major. The result was worth 19 world ranking points for the Smiths Falls, Ontario golfer.

Christina Foster returns to the Top 10, replacing Jennifer Ha as the No. 10 ranked female pro in Canada.

Other Notable Results: No. 2 Alena Sharp finished tied for 68th at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship; No. 5 Anne-Catherine Tanguay missed the cut at KPMG Women’s PGA Championship; No. 8 Samantha Richdale, No. 9 Elizabeth Tong missed the cut at the Symetra Tour event in Cincinnati;

For more information on the 2018 Golf NB Junior & Pee Wee Championships including results and tee times please CLICK HERE.

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Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), a not for profit organization founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick.  In January of 2006, the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) officially merged with the New Brunswick Ladies Golf Association (NBLGA), resulting in one united governing body for amateur golf in the province.  Programs offered by Golf NB to its 10,000 members include: 12 provincial events, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, junior golf development programs and member club marketing initiatives.

RBC, Golf Canada and the PGA TOUR today announced that the 2019 RBC Canadian Open will be moving to a premier spot on the PGA TOUR schedule starting in 2019, one week before the U.S. Open. The 110th RBC Canadian Open, to be played at the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club with new dates, June 3-9, 2019, is expected to attract an even better field for Canada’s National Championship.

The 2018 RBC Canadian Open will be played as scheduled, July 23-29, at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario.

“The RBC Canadian Open is one of the oldest and most-prestigious golf events in the world and we’re thrilled to start a new chapter in 2019,” said Mary DePaoli, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer, RBC. “As the only Canadian stop on the Tour, the June tournament date will help enrich the experience for fans, players and all Canadians.”

IT’S A DATE! The #RBCCO is moving to June 3-9 in 2019 ??#OurOpen pic.twitter.com/okc6Z3dopB

— RBC Canadian Open (@RBCCanadianOpen) July 3, 2018

In addition to the new spot on the PGA TOUR schedule, the 2019 RBC Canadian Open will also feature an increased purse, set at USD $7.6-million.

“The PGA TOUR, RBC and Golf Canada have collaborated to ensure this new date is the right fit for players and fans of the RBC Canadian Open,” said Andy Pazder, chief tournaments & competitions officer, PGA TOUR. “As title sponsor of both the RBC Canadian Open and the RBC Heritage, RBC has been a tremendous partner of the PGA TOUR, and we’re thrilled to have this opportunity to move one of golf’s most important and historic tournaments to a new date for the event starting in 2019.”

SAVE. THE. DATE. June 3-9, 2019 – Starting in 2019, the #RBCCO will move to a premier spot on the @pgatour – #RBCCO #OurOpen

A post shared by RBC Canadian Open (@rbccanadianopen) on Jul 3, 2018 at 9:04am PDT

With even stronger fields and competition anticipated with the new date, the RBC Canadian Open is expected to:

• Increase global awareness for golf in Canada and the RBC Canadian Open tournament
• Drive deeper interest and participation in golf in Canada
• Positively impact the regional economy with increased ticket sales, hospitality and tourism

“Golf Canada is beyond thrilled by RBC’s overall support for the Canadian Open. Together with the PGA TOUR, the new 2019 date change is a clear demonstration of our combined commitment to the game and Canada’s National Open Championship,” said Laurence Applebaum, chief executive officer, Golf Canada. “This exciting change will inject tremendous energy into the RBC Canadian Open and make Canadian golf better.”

For ticket, volunteering, sponsorship and corporate hospitality information on the 2018 RBC Canadian Open, details are available online at www.rbccanadianopen.com.

Almost four years ago Todd Keirstead did a golf instructional demonstration at a veteran’s hospital when he came to an important realization.

The trick shots he had been performing for a few years – building up a brand so well known that Golf Channel named one of his shots as the No. 1 trick shot in 2014 – actually were emulating the injured service men and women he was doing the demonstration for.

Instead of being just pure entertainment, Keirstead – who most recently was the golf competition supervisor at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto – realized he could be more inspirational and inspiring.

Now, that realization has come full circle.

Starting Saturday and running through the end of September Keirstead will be performing for United States Air Force members and their families in a new ‘Recharge for Resiliency’ initiative.

The program began in 2015 as a new tool to encourage service members and their families who are affected by deployments to participate in morale, welfare, and recreation programs and activities.

LPGA Tour golfers like Amy Read participated in instructional clinics in 2017 and Keirstead will be travelling across the United States and into Europe and Japan performing for hundreds of servicemen and women in the Recharge for Resiliency Golf Days.

“It’s my way of saying ‘thank you’ for everything they do – not only the individuals that are serving but also their family members and all the sacrifices they’ve made,” says Keirstead by phone as he prepares for the first event of the year in Dover, Delaware on June 30th.

Keirstead says he’ll be performing for an hour, and at one of the sites in Colorado Springs he’ll also be doing a 30-minute motivational talk.

It will be entertainment, he says, but for the past number of years Keirstead, who is able-bodied, has shown that people who may be in a wheelchair or may be blind can still play golf. The shots he hits (he’ll put on a prosthetic limb or a blindfold, for example) are entertaining for some, but inspiring for many others.

“The last 10 minutes of the show I’ll be explaining to them how the military has changed my life and how I’m taking the entertainment show and turning it into a motivation/inspiration show,” he says. “A lot of the shots I hit are emulating the wounded veterans situations.”

The trick shots, he admits, are not really tricks. By making sure he has all the correct fundamentals down, he’s able to hit any shot the way he does. But because it’s so unique, he’s sure the audience will leave with a smile on their face after a break from their every-day military lives.

Keirstead’s new role with the USAF is part of a grander program he has called Bring Back the Game, an initiative supported by adidas golf and TaylorMade in Canada. The Bring Back the Game clinics, Keirstead says, are helping people to overcome their barriers and show golf as a tool to help build confidence and self-esteem.

He says he’s “very fortunate” to be asked to give back to the U.S. military using this platform, and he’s hopeful it will expand the message that golf is a sport for all people regardless of age, physical or mental ability.

“These shots that I’m doing for pure entertainment are actually motivating and inspiring for these troops,” he says. “It’s showing they can play golf in an adaptive way.”