Royal Montreal To Host 2014 RBC Canadian Open

Ile Bizard, Que. (Golf Canada) – Golf Canada and RBC announced today that The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Ile Bizard, Que. is officially confirmed to host the 2014 RBC Canadian Open, July 21-27, 2014.

Renowned as the oldest golf club in North America and the site of the inaugural Canadian Open in 1904, Royal Montreal will play host to Canada’s National Open Championship for a 10th time. The announcement marks the return of the RBC Canadian Open to Royal Montreal for the first time since 2001.

“In partnership with RBC, we are very pleased to confirm that the RBC Canadian Open will return to The Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2014,” said Golf Canada Executive Director and CEO Scott Simmons. “Royal Montreal shares a long and storied history with both Golf Canada and Canada’s National Open Championship dating back more than a century. We are thrilled to add to that special legacy again in 2014.”

“We are proud to bring Canada’s National Open Championship back home to where it all began more than 100 years ago,” noted Andrew Shibata, head, Brand Marketing, RBC. “The tournament is played at the best golf courses in Canada and the historic Royal Montreal is one of the finest in this country. We look forward to welcoming the world’s best golfers and our dedicated fans to the 2014 RBC Canadian Open.”

One of the five founding clubs of the Royal Canadian Golf Association (now operating as Golf Canada), The Royal Montreal Golf Club most recently hosted The Presidents Cup in 2007. The Club previously hosted Canada’s National Open Championship in 1904, 1908, 1913, 1926, 1950, 1975, 1980, 1997 and 2001.

“The Royal Montreal Golf Club is proud to be hosting the 2014 RBC Canadian Open. To play an important role in Canadian golf is a part of the Club’s Mission Statement. This will be another opportunity for spectators to watch some exciting golf on our challenging Blue Course. With the anticipated support of the Quebec golf and business communities, we are looking forward to making this a very successful and memorable event,” stated Royal Montreal President George Waters.

Pat Fletcher, the last Canadian to claim Canada’s National Open Championship in 1954, served as Head Professional at The Royal Montreal Golf Club from 1956 to 1975.