EXPERIENCE the 2021 RBC CANADIAN OPEN HOSPITALITY & PRO-AM OPPORTUNITIES “I Couldn’T Be Prouder to Be Your Champion, and I Can’T Wait to See You All Next Year.”

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EXPERIENCE the 2021 RBC CANADIAN OPEN HOSPITALITY & PRO-AM OPPORTUNITIES “I Couldn’T Be Prouder to Be Your Champion, and I Can’T Wait to See You All Next Year.” JUNE 7-13, 2021 ST. GEORGE’S GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB TORONTO, ONTARIO EXPERIENCE THE 2021 RBC CANADIAN OPEN HOSPITALITY & PRO-AM OPPORTUNITIES “I couldn’t be prouder to be your champion, and I can’t wait to see you all next year.” Rory McIlroy AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP ST. GEORGE’S GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, TORONTO, ONTARIO Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Golf Canada, together with RBC and the PGA From the first tee shot to the final putt drop, Greg Norman, Lee Trevino, Tiger Woods, TOUR invite you, your clients, staff, friends and the RBC Canadian Open will captivate your Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy – family to enjoy an unparalleled entertainment guests with a truly unparalleled sports enter- a snapshot of legendary names etched on the experience at the 111th playing of Canada’s tainment experience. RBC Canadian Open trophy. For more than a National Open Championship at the beautiful century, OUR Open has been revered as one of Stanley Thompson designed St. George’s Golf this country’s iconic sporting events. & Country Club. Another Stanley Thompson design, nearby Islington Golf Club, will add to the player and spectator experience in 2021 as official host of the practice facility. Play video EXPERIENCE SUMMER’S OPEN... The RBC Canadian Open is so much more than a sporting event. Canada’s National Men’s Open Golf Championship - Summer’s Open - is a festival golf experience for spectators of all ages. The Fare Way – Fans of all ages enjoy this Red & White Day – On Saturday of tournament bustling marketplace featuring food experiences, week, fans adorn our national colours to golf activities, sponsor activations and giveaways celebrate the talented Canadian athletes along with a robust merchandise tent. competing against the world’s best golfers. NHL All-Star Olympian Drew Doughty Mark McMorris The Rink – With authentic hockey boards from tee to green, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan, the 16th hole will be transformed into #TheRink, 2019 Keynote Speaker the embodiment of Canadiana. Spectators bang the boards and do the wave, players wear their favourite hockey team RBC Hall of Fame Day – Tuesday of tournament jerseys, volunteers dress as referees and celebrities from week is RBC Hall of Fame Day, which features the world of sport and entertainment join in on the fun the 2021 Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Induction as well! #TheRink is a must see area that has become a Ceremony. hallmark feature of the RBC Canadian Open. Just looking at some of the names, even on just this THE BEST OF THE side of the trophy, Sam Snead, Bobby Locke, Arnold Palmer, Tigers Woods, Nick Price, some of the greats of the game have won this trophy. So for me to put my name on this is something special. Rory McIlroy BEST. 2019 RBC Canadian Open Champion THE PLAYERS... Brooks Koepka The PGA TOUR has a long history of entertaining and inspiring golf fans of all ages in North America and around the world. It is truly one of the premier properties in all of sports. Based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the PGA TOUR’s name is synonymous with excellence and elite performance in professional golf. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to be a part of the FedEx Cup, a season-long event where PGA TOUR players earn points based on their performance to earn the right to compete for the title. Past FedEx Cup champions include Brandt Snedeker, Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh, Tiger Woods and Rory McIllroy, all of whom have etched their name on the RBC Canadian Open trophy. Dustin Johnson The Home Team – The depth of Canadian talent is at an all-time high with eight Canadians currently competing on the PGA TOUR. Adam Hadwin Corey Conners Mackenzie Hughes Nick Taylor Graham DeLaet Roger Sloan David Hearn Michael Gligic CELEBRATING LEGENDS He’s a Master’s champion and inductee into both the Canadian Golf and Canada Sports Halls of Fame but for Mike Weir, his National Open Championship was the one that got away. In 2004 he finished in second place, narrowly missing the opportunity to become the first Canadian since fellow Hall of Famer Pat Fletcher in 1954 to win the RBC Canadian Open. Located on the player’s right of HALL OF FAME SUITE the 18th green, the Hall of Fame Suite is THE premium hospitality product at the RBC Canadian Open. HALL OF FAME SUITES 18TH HOLE HALL OF FAME SUITE The Hall of Fame Suite includes: • • All-inclusive food & beverages in your suite Hall of Fame Suite at 18 ............. $120,000 Fifty (50) tickets per day; Thursday to Sunday • Six (6) preferred parking passes per day; • Ability to customize your space Thursday to Sunday • Reserved washrooms facilities • Climate-controlled • Televisions with the championship broadcast For more information call 1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality GOLDEN BEAR AND OUR OPEN Golf legend Jack Nicklaus never hoisted the RBC Canadian Open trophy but it was not from lack of trying. The World Golf Hall of Famer competed 25 times in his illustrious career including seven runner-up finishes. A member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, in 2017, Nicklaus returned to the RBC Canadian Open to attend the RBC Hall of Fame Day Induction Ceremony and even took a shot at The Rink! The Legends & Heritage Skybox LEGENDS & HERITAGE SKYBOX offers a private viewing experience located on the 18th hole. LEGENDS HERITAGE SKYBOX SKYBOX 18TH HOLE LEGENDS & HERITAGE The Skybox includes: SKYBOX • An allotment of tickets per day (dependent on • All-inclusive food & beverages product location); Thursday to Sunday Legends Skybox ...............................$60,000 • Reserved washrooms facilities (30 tickets) • Direct view of play Heritage Skybox ............................. $45,000 • Televisions with the championship broadcast (25 tickets) For more information call 1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality STORIED HISTORY OF CHAMPIONS For more than a century, many of the games greats have etched their name on the RBC Canadian Open trophy. Dustin Johnson will return in 2019 looking to join the small list of players ever to win back-to-back titles. Situated on the 16th green, the CHAMPIONS CLUB Champions Club offers an opportunity to enjoy the event from the comfort of your own designated table. CHAMPIONS CLUB 16TH HOLE CHAMPIONS CLUB The Champions Club includes: Champions Club at 16..................... $20,000 • Ten (10) tickets per day; Thursday to Sunday • Reserved washrooms facilities • Designated table • Televisions with the championship broadcast • All-inclusive food & beverages For more information call 1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality THE ROAR FOR A CANADIAN COMING DOWN THE STRETCH Many Canadians have come close to making history at their National Open. Listowel, Ontario native and PGA TOUR winner Corey Conners certainly has what it takes to get the job done in 2021. He joins a long list of great Canadian golfers looking to end the 65-year drought since a Canadian last won our National Men’s Open Championship. NOTABLE CANADIAN RUNS Mackenzie Hughes David Hearn Adam Hadwin Mike Weir 2018 – T8 2015 – 3rd 2019 – 6th 2008 – T5 2015 – T7 2004 – 2nd 2011 – T4 2003 – 10th Jared du Toit Stephen Ames Graham DeLaet Dave Barr 2016 - T9 2009 – T8 2014 – T7 1988 – T4 2005 – T7 Inspired by Canadiana, let THE LODGES The Lodges be your on-course sanctuary, just a stone’s throw from the best players in the world. 15TH HOLE 16TH HOLE (THE RINK) 16 TEE LODGES 15 GREEN LODGES 16 APPROACHLODGES 16 GREEN LODGES THE LODGES The Lodges include: • • 15th Green ............................. $15,000 (10 tickets) An allotment of tickets per day (dependent on Reserved washrooms facilities th product location); Thursday to Sunday 16 Tee .................................. $15,000 (10 tickets) • Televisions with the championship broadcast th 16 Approach ..................... $15,000 (10 tickets) • All-inclusive food & beverages 16th Green ............................. $20,000 (12 tickets) For more information call 1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality Approaching the 18th green, Club CLUB SEATS Seats offer an incredible view of the action coming down the stretch from your own reserved seat. CLUB SEATS 18TH HOLE CLUB SEATS Club Seats include: Club Seats ........................................... $6,500 • Designated table • Food & beverages included with in-seat service • Four (4) tickets per day; Thursday to Sunday • Reserved washroom facilities with assigned seats For more information call 1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality Experience #SummersOpen from TROPHY CLUB a premium hosting environment on the 17th hole. The Trophy Club features all inclusive food and beverage and an unparallelled view of play. 17TH HOLE TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB Trophy Club include: Foursome (4 tickets/day for 4 days Thu-Sun) ......... $4,000 • All-inclusive food & beverages Eightsome (8 tickets/day for 4 days Thu-Sun) ........ $7,500 • Reserved washrooms facilities Single Day (1 ticket for one day) ............................... $260 • Televisions with the championship broadcast For more information call 1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality An once-in-a-lifetime opportunity CHAMPIONSHIP PRO-AM to play the championship golf course grouped with two PGA TOUR professionals (nine holes with each). CHAMPIONSHIP PRO-AM Pro-Am includes: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2021 • Four (4) amateurs per team • Eight (8) 1904 Club passes per day • Two (2) PGA TOUR professionals • $24,500 per team Four (4) gift packages (one per each nine holes) • Invitation for eight (8) to the Pro-Am Draw Party For more information call 1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality SITE MAP OUR CHAMPIONS 1904 TO 2019 1966 Don Massengale 1994 Nick Price 1904 John H. Oke W 1936 Lawson Little 1967 Billy Casper 1995 Mark O’Meara 1905 George Cumming W 1937 Harry Cooper 1968 Bob Charles 1996 Dudley Hart 1906 Charles R.
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