PGA - 2024 Canadian Open 


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2024 Canadian Open 
PGA Tour 
Hamilton Golf and Country Club
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
30 May - 2 June 2024
 
The 2024 Canadian Open is poised to take place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada between 30 May and 2 June.
 
What to know about the tournament 
 
The event was first played 120 years ago in 1904, and has been held annually since then, except for during World War I, World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
It is the third oldest continuously running tournament on the PGA Tour, after The Open Championship and the U.S. Open, and it organised by Golf Canada.
 
News 
 
In total, 156 players will compete at the storied Hamilton Golf and Country Club with the tournament as known as RBC Canadian Open for sponsorship reasons.
 
It will be the first opportunity for the stars of the PGA Tour to experience the newly renovated Harry Colt design led by Martin Ebert. 
 
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Defending champion Nick Taylor and two-time winner Rory McIlroy will headline the 2024 Canadian Open field. 
 
International stars Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Tom Kim, Adam Scott, Sahith Theegala, Sam Burns and Cameron Young will be part of the field.
 
Jhonattan Vegas (2017, 2016), Brandt Snedeker (2013) and Chez Reavie (2008) are the other three past Canadian Open champions set to compete. 
 
\What Is At Stake 
 
The 2024 Canadian Open purse is set for $9,4 million, with the winner receiving $1,69 million and 500 FedEx Cup points.
 
The champion will also receive a trophy which is made of Canadian maple with silver bands to accommodate the engraved names.
 
Quotes
 
“We are very pleased with our international field of world-class competitors that are making their way to Canada to join us at the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club and challenge for the 113th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship,” said RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Bryan Crawford.
 
“Led by our defending champion Nick Taylor, and two-time champion Rory McIlroy, this year’s championship features a strong mix of stars with over 100 wins combined on the PGA TOUR and over 120 internationally in addition to past major champions, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team winners and a 25-player Canadian contingent. 
 
"Along with great golf, fans will be treated to an incredible festival environment with terrific on-site activities including The Fare Way featuring The Keg and the three-night SiriusXM Concert Series featuring some incredible Canadian talent.”
 

The last five Canadian Open winners 

 
2017 - Jhonattan Vegas (Venezuela)
2018 - Dustin Johnson (USA)
2019 - Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
2022 - Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
2023 - Nick Taylor (Canada) 
 

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Published: 05/31/2024