Golf Canada – Deadline for applications: Friday, July 14, 2017 for RBC Canadian Open &
Thursday, August 10, 2017 for CP Women’s Open

OAKVILLE, Ont. (Golf Canada) – Golf Canada is now accepting media credential applications for the 2017 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont., and the 2017 CP Women’s Open at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in Ottawa. Those interested in applying for working credentials can do so by clicking the respective links below.

Media credential applications:

2017 RBC Canadian Open – DEADLINE: Monday, July 14, 2017 at 5 p.m. ET

2017 CP Women’s Open – DEADLINE: Monday, August 10, 2017 at 5 p.m. ET

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ABOUT THE 2017 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $6 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 24-30, 2017 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont. Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada’s top talents to compete against the world’s best golfers while also leaving a significant impact in the event’s host community. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada as the event’s official charity partner. Established in 1904, Canada’s national open golf championship is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, Shaw, BMW Group Canada, Coors Light, ZTE, WestJet, Levelwear, Boston Pizza, Ballantine’s, Toronto Star, Coca-Cola, Metrolinx, Commissionaires, and the Government of Canada. For tickets or tournament information, please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736. Follow the RBC Canadian Open on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT THE 2017 CP WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the CP Women’s Open from August 21-27, 2017 at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in Ottawa. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open is proud to name Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario as the official tournament charity for 2017. Funds raised will be dedicated to the pediatric cardiology research program and are being matched by Canadian Pacific (CP) through its CP Has Heart community program. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC, WestJet, Levelwear, Coors Light, Ballantine’s, and Ottawa Tourism. For information on volunteer opportunities, tickets or corporate hospitality, visit www.cpwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

For more information:

Terry Lenyk
Manager, Communications
Golf Canada
(t) 1-800-263-0009 x 335
(c) 416-407-3893
(e) tlenyk@golfcanada.ca