EXPERIENCE THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN A Golf Canada Championship 2018 HOSPITALITY & PRO-AM “It’s fun putting your name down with some of the great golfers in history ” Jhonattan Vegas Champion 2016–2017 EXPERIENCE THE 2018 RBC CANADIAN OPEN JULY 23-29, 2018 GLEN ABBEY GOLF CLUB OAKVILLE, ONTARIO Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Golf Canada, together with RBC and the final putt drops, the RBC Canadian Open will Greg Norman, Lee Trevino and Tiger Woods – PGA TOUR invite you, your clients, staff, captivate your guests through a premium a snapshot of legends whose name is etched on friends and family to enjoy an unparalleled entertainment experience. Will this be the year the RBC Canadian Open trophy. For more than a entertainment experience at the 109th playing a Canadian overcomes 64 years of expectation century, OUR Open has been revered as one of of Canada’s National Open Championship. to be the first Canuck since Pat Fletcher in 1954 this country’s iconic sporting events. From the moment you arrive onsite until the to win the title? THE EXPERIENCE... The RBC Canadian Open is so much more than a sporting event. From world-class golf and a premium hospitality platform to onsite destinations such as The Rink or the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, OUR Open is a festival golf experience for spectators of all ages. Spectator Village – Fans of all ages enjoy this Red & White Day – On Friday of tournament bustling marketplace featuring golf activities, week, fans adorn our national colours to cel- sponsor activations and giveaways along with ebrate the talented Canadian athletes compet- a robust merchandise tent. ing against the world’s best golfers. The Rink – Encircled by authentic hockey boards from tee to green, the 7th hole at Glen Abbey has been transformed into #TheRink, the embodiment of Canadiana. Launched in 2017, #TheRink offers players and golf fans an authentic hockey experience complete with referees and a Zamboni. Opening Ceremony – With a helping hand from the legends of golf, the official RBC Canadian Open kickoff celebration happens on Tuesday of tournament week in the Spectator Village. THE BEST OF THE BEST The RBC Canadian Open hosts the best players in the world. Fans at the 2017 RBC Canadian Open welcomed the return of world ranked #1 Dustin Johnson as well as 2012 Players Championship winner Matt Kuchar. THE PLAYERS... 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 profes- sional 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 and Tiger Woods, all of whom have competed at the RBC Canadian Open. The Home Team – The depth of Canadian talent is at an all-time high with seven Canadians currently competing on the PGA TOUR. Adam Hadwin Graham DeLaet Mackenzie Hughes Nick Taylor Ben Sliverman Corey Conners David Hearn 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 behind the 18th green, HALL OF FAME CLUB the Hall of Fame Club is THE premium hospitality product at the RBC Canadian Open. CLUB HALL OF FAME 18TH HOLE HALL OF FAME CLUB The Hall of Fame Club includes: • All-inclusive food & beverages Hospitality Hours in your suite 8:00 am – Venue Opens • Fifty (50) tickets per day; $95,000 11:00 pm – Bar Opens • Ability to customize your space Thursday to Sunday 11:30 am – Lunch 2:30 pm – Afternoon Snacks • Six (6) preferred parking passes per day; • Reserved washrooms facilities 6:00 pm – Bar & Food Closes Thursday to Sunday • Televisions with the championship 6:30 pm – Venue Closes broadcast For more information call1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality GOLDEN BEAR RETURNS 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 finishess. A member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, In 2017, Nicklaus returned to Glen Abbey, his first solo design, to help celebrate the Opening Ceremony and officially unveil The Rink. The Nicklaus Skybox offers NICKLAUS SKYBOX a private viewing experience located beside the 18th green with sightlines down the fairway. NICKLAUS SKYBOX 18TH HOLE NICKLAUS SKYBOX The Nicklaus Skybox includes: • All-inclusive food & beverages Hospitality Hours 8:00 am – Venue Opens • Twenty-five (25) tickets and two (2) • Interior logo recognition Starting @ $49,000 11:00 pm – Bar Opens preferred parking passes per day; Thurs- 11:30 am – Lunch • Reserved washrooms facilities day to Sunday 2:30 pm – Afternoon Snacks 6:00 pm – Bar & Food Closes • Televisions with the • Views of 18th green & practice area 6:30 pm – Venue Closes championship broadcast For more information call1-800-571-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. Jhonattan Vegas became the first repeat winner since Jim Furyk in 2007 and will return in 2018 vying to become the first three-peat champion in the event’s history. The Champions Club offers CHAMPIONS CLUB great sightlines down the fairway and green of the 18th hole from the comfort of your own designated table. CHAMPIONS CLUB 18TH HOLE CHAMPIONS CLUB The Champions Club includes: • Reserved washrooms facilities Hospitality Hours 8:00 am – Venue Opens • Fifteen (15) tickets per day; • Televisions with the championship Starting @ $30,000 11:00 pm – Bar Opens Thursday to Sunday broadcast 11:30 am – Lunch 2:30 pm – Afternoon Snacks • Designated table 6:00 pm – Bar & Food Closes 6:30 pm – Venue Closes • All-inclusive food & beverages For more information call1-800-571-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. The latest was Jared du Toit, who put a charge into the crowd in 2016, heading into the final round near the top of the leaderboard before finishing top-10. NOTABLE CANADIAN RUNS David Hearn Adam Hadwin Mike Weir 2015 – 3rd 2011 – T4 2008 – T5 2015 – T7 2004 – 2nd 2003 – 10th Stephen Ames Graham DeLaet Dave Barr 2009 – T8 2014 – T7 1988 – T4 2005 – T7 Inspired by Canadiana, let COTTAGES @ 16 & 18 The Cottages be your on course sanctuary just a stone throw from the best players in the world. COTTAGES @18 18TH HOLE COTTAGES @ 18 The Cottages @ 18 includes: • Reserved washrooms facilities Hospitality Hours 8:00 am – Venue Opens • Twelve (12) tickets per day; • Televisions with the Starting at $22,000 11:00 pm – Bar Opens Thursday to Sunday championship 11:30 am – Lunch broadcast 2:30 pm – Afternoon Snacks • All-inclusive food & beverages 6:00 pm – Bar & Food Closes 6:30 pm – Venue Closes • Views of the 18th green & practice area For more information call1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality @16 COTTAGES 16TH HOLE COTTAGES @ 16 The Cottages @ 16 includes: • Views of the 16th green Hospitality Hours & approach shots 8:00 am – Venue Opens • Ten (10) tickets per day; Starting at $16,000 or $4,250 per day 11:00 pm – Bar Opens Thursday to Sunday • Televisions with the 11:30 am – Lunch championship broadcast 2:30 pm – Afternoon Snacks • All-inclusive food & beverages 6:00 pm – Bar & Food Closes 6:30 pm – Venue Closes • Reserved washrooms facilities For more information call1-800-571-OPEN or visit rbccanadianopen.com/hospitality OUR CHAMPIONS 1904 TO 2017 1904 John H. Oke W 1935 Gene Kunes 1964 Kel Nagle 1991 Nick Price 1905 George Cumming W 1936 Lawson Little 1965 Gene Littler 1992 Greg Norman 1906 Charles R. Murray W 1937 Harry Cooper 1966 Don Massengale 1993 David Frost 1907 Percy BarrettW 1938 Sam Snead 1967 Billy Casper 1994 Nick Price 1908 Albert H. Murray W 1939 Harold McSpaden 1968 Bob Charles 1995 Mark O’Meara 1909 Karl KefferW 1940 Sam Snead 1969 Tommy Aaron 1996 Dudley Hart 1910 Daniel Kenny 1941 Sam Snead 1970 Kermit Zarley 1997 Steve Jones 1911 Charles R. Murray W 1942 Craig Wood 1971 Lee Trevino 1998 Billy Andrade 1912 George Sargent 1945 Byron Nelson 1972 Gay Brewer 1999 Hal Sutton 1913 Albert H. Murray W 1946 George Fazio 1973 Tom Weiskopf 2000 Tiger Woods 1914 Karl KefferW 1947 Bobby Locke 1974 Bobby Nichols 2001 Scott Verplank 1919 J. Douglas Edgar 1948 Charles W. Congdon 1975 Tom Weiskopf 2002 John Rollins 1920 J. Douglas Edgar 1949 E.J. “Dutch” Harrison 1976 Jerry Pate 2003 Bob Tway 1921 W.H. Trovinger 1950 Jim Ferrier 1977 Lee Trevino 2004 Vijay Singh 1922 Al Watrous 1951 Jim Ferrier 1978 Bruce Lietzke 2005 Mark Calcavecchia 1923 Clarence Hackney 1952 Johnny Palmer 1979 Lee Trevino 2006 Jim Furyk 1924 Leo Diegel 1953 Dave Douglas 1980 Bob Gilder 2007 Jim Furyk 1925 Leo Diegel 1954 Pat Fletcher W 1981 Peter Oosterhuis 2008 Chez Reavie 1926 Macdonald Smith 1955 Arnold Palmer 1982 Bruce Lietzke 2009 Nathan Green 1927 Tommy Armour 1956 Doug Sanders 1983 John Cook 2010 Carl Pettersson 1928 Leo Diegel 1957 George Bayer 1984 Greg Norman 2011 Sean O’Hair 1929 Leo Diegel 1958 Wes Ellis 1985 Curtis Strange 2012 Scott Piercy 1930 Tommy Armour 1959 Doug Ford 1986 Bob Murphy 2013 Brandt Snedeker 1931 Walter Hagen 1960 Art Wall Jr.