Golf Canada – Fourteen Canadians to compete at 107th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – Cameron Percy, Joey Garber, Corey Conners and Ben Taylor have all earned entry into the field for this week’s RBC Canadian Open through today’s Final Qualifying at DiamondBack Golf Club.

Cameron Percy of Australia and Michigan’s Joey Garber shot matching 5-under par 67s to share co-medallist honours. Percy will be making his 94th career PGA Tour start and his fourth at Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship. His best result came in 2015 at Glen Abbey Golf Club where he tied for 18th. Garber will be making his debut at the RBC Canadian Open.

England-born Ben Taylor finished T3 at 3-under-par alongside Ontarians Corey Conners of Listowel and Chris Hemmerich of Kitchener. Taylor would claim his exemption on the first playoff hole thanks to a birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Conners, a member of Team Canada’s Young Pro Squad, edged Hemmerich to claim the final spot into the RBC Canadian Open on the second extra hole by making par on the par-5 No. 1.

Conners will be competing in the RBC Canadian Open for a fourth consecutive year.

“I’m really excited,” said Conners. “I’ve been playing really well all year and I really like where my game is at. The atmosphere of being a Canadian and playing at the RBC Canadian Open is really cool. You see young kids who want autographs and there are a lot of people cheering for you, so it’s a great feeling and something that I’m looking forward to experiencing again.”

Additional information regarding the 2016 RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier can be found here.

Celebrating Canada’s Olympic Golf Team on Tuesday, July 19
The 2016 Olympic golf team comprised of David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., and Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., along with Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., and Alena Sharp of Hamilton will be officially welcomed by the Canadian Olympic Committee to Team Canada during a FREE public celebration at Glen Abbey on Tuesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. ET. The men’s team will compete from August 11-14, while the women’s team will take to the Campo Olimpico de Golf course in Rio de Janeiro from August 17-20.

In addition, Friday, July 22 will once again be Red and White Day at the RBC Canadian Open. Players and spectators are encouraged to wear Canada’s national colours in support of our Canadian hopefuls in the field challenging for Canada’s National Open Championship.

PUMA ATHLETE FOR A DAY – CN FUTURE LINKS JUNIOR CLINIC
LED BY BRYSON DECHAMBEAU
Golf Canada, Cobra Puma Golf and CN present a PUMA Athlete for a Day event featuring the delivery of a CN Future Links junior clinic by rising PGA Tour star Bryson DeChambeau on Tuesday, July 19 at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club. DeChambeau will host a demonstration on the range, followed by a question and answer period, before offering individual swing advice to junior boys and girls. The juniors and DeChambeau will compete in a closest-to-the-pin contest before concluding the day with a brief photo opportunity and media availability.

2016 MEDIA GUIDE AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE BOOK:
In advance of next week’s championship, media can also download the 2016 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide for complete stats, records and historical information. Media can also download the 2016 RBC Canadian Open Player Performance Book which details individual player statistics from 1904-2015.

TELEVISION COVERAGE:
Thursday July 21
TSN4 & TSN5 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
TSN1 & TSN3 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Golf Channel 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday July 22 – Red & White Day
TSN4 & TSN5 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
TSN1 & TSN3 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Golf Channel 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday July 23
Golf Channel 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Global TV Pre-Game Show 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CBS & Global 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sunday July 24
Golf Channel 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Global TV Pre-Game Show 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CBS & Global 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

TICKETS:
Grounds tickets for all days of the 2016 RBC Canadian Open, as well as a limited number of premium ticket packages are still available. A full list of ticket packages and pricing is available online at www.rbccanadianopen.com. Golf Canada and RBC are also pleased to offer FREE admission to juniors 17-and-under – click here to download a FREE Junior Pass.

2016 RBC CANADIAN OPEN FINAL QUALIFIER RESULTS

• 1. Cameron Percy, Cherry Hill, *32-35-67 -5
• 2. Joey Garber, St. Simons Island, GA, *34-33-67 -5
• 3. Corey Conners, Listowel, ON, *34-35-69 -3 (P)
• 4. Ben Taylor, Baton Rouge, LA, *34-35-69 -3 (P)

DID NOT ADVANCE

• 5. Chris Hemmerich, Kitchener, ON, *35-34-69 -3
• 6. Tim Alarie, St-jérôme, QC, *37-33-70 -2
• 6. Michael Miller, Brewster, NY, *35-35-70 -2
• 6. Michael Letzig, Kansas City, MO, *34-36-70 -2
• 6. Matt Hill, Forest, ON, *34-36-70 -2
• 10. Mike Gonko, Foots Bay, ON, *35-36-71 -1
• 10. Marc-Étienne Bussières, Sherbrooke QC, *33-38-71 -1
• 10. Justin Shin, Pitt Meadow, BC, *35-36-71 -1
• 10. Wes Homan, Cincinnati, OH, *35-36-71 -1
• 10. Eric Banks (a), Truro, NS, *35-36-71 -1
• 10. Ryan Ruffels, Windermere, FL, *35-36-71 -1
• 10. Ryan Williams, Vancouver, BC, *35-36-71 -1
• 17. Derek Gillespie, Oshawa, ON, *36-36-72 E
• 17. Ryan Burgess, Dallas, TX, *38-34-72 E
• 17. Brad Clapp, Chilliwack, BC, *35-37-72 E
• 17. Peter Campbell, Windermere, FL, *36-36-72 E
• 17. Jesse Smith, Ohsweken, ON, *37-35-72 E
• 17. David Mathis, Wakeforest, NC, *36-36-72 E
• 17. Tyler Douse (a), Waterloo, ON, *35-37-72 E
• 17. Bobby Wyatt, St. Simons Island, GA, *35-37-72 E
• 25. Brad Kerfoot, Toronto, ON, *39-34-73 +1
• 25. Pierre-Alexandre Bédard (a), Chibougamau, QC, *38-35-73 +1
• 25. Chad Merzbacher (a), Eden Prairie, MN, *36-37-73 +1
• 25. Will Mitchell, Bowmanville, ON, *37-36-73 +1
• 25. Riley Wheeldon, Comox, BC, *35-38-73 +1
• 25. Parker McLachlin, Scottsdale, AZ, *33-40-73 +1
• 31. Elliott Whitley, Hamilton, ON, *36-38-74 +2
• 31. Donnie Trosper (a), Canton, MI, *38-36-74 +2
• 31. Jean-Philip Cornellier, St-Césaire, QC, *35-39-74 +2
• 31. Dillon Rust, Edmond, OK, *36-38-74 +2
• 31. Brett Wetterich, Jupiter, FL, *36-38-74 +2
• 31. Michael Gligic, Burlington, ON, *38-36-74 +2
• 37. Mandeo Singh Pathania, Toronto, ON, *37-38-75 +3
• 37. Darren Shaw (a), Stoney Creek, ON, *38-37-75 +3
• 37. Bradley Graham (a), St. Catharines, ON, *37-38-75 +3
• 37. Seann Harlingten, West Vancouver, BC, *41-34-75 +3
• 37. Matthew Scobie (a), Ajax, ON, *37-38-75 +3
• 37. Tony Gil (a), Vaughan, ON, *38-37-75 +3
• 43. David Sheman, Newmarket, ON, *40-36-76 +4
• 43. Bill Walsh, Markham, ON, *36-40-76 +4
• 43. Sejun Yoon, San Diego, CA, *35-41-76 +4
• 46. Chang Wan Woo, Toronto, ON, *39-38-77 +5
• 46. Étienne Papineau (a), St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, *37-40-77 +5
• 46. Christopher Ross, Dundas, ON, *39-38-77 +5
• 46. Andrew Oke, Fenelon Falls, ON, *38-39-77 +5
• 50. Danny King, Milton, ON, *37-41-78 +6
• 50. Wilson Bateman, Edmonton, AB, *36-42-78 +6
• 50. Jon Rondeau, Woodbridge,ON, *41-37-78 +6
• 50. Will Leak (a), Toronto, ON, *39-39-78 +6
• 54. Gianfranco Guida, Maple, ON, *42-37-79 +7
• 54. Lucas Kim, Toronto, ON, *39-40-79 +7
• 54. Joshua Montgomery (a), Ancaster, ON, *36-43-79 +7
• 57. John Boncoddo (a), Brantford, ON, *40-40-80 +8
• 57. Chase Komaromi (a), London, ON, *39-41-80 +8
• 57. Chevy Rennie, Meaford, ON, *40-40-80 +8
• 60. Brandon McGregor (a), St. Catharines, ON, *42-39-81 +9
• 60. Ian (Jae Hoon) Kim (a), Surrey, BC, *39-42-81 +9
• 62. Jake Montemurro, Toronto, ON, *40-43-83 +11
• 63. Colin MacGregor, Hamilton, ON, *44-41-85 +13

DID NOT FINISH

• WD. Brian Hadley, Sarnia, ON
• WD. Jhonattan Vegas, Venezuela
• WD. Scott Vincent, Harare, Zimbabwe
• NS. Heath Slocum, Baton Rouge, LA
• NS. Dicky Pride, Orlando, FL,

(P) denotes playoff victory; (a) denotes amateur

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ABOUT THE 2016 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5.9 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 18-24, 2016 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, Molson Canadian 67, ZTE, WestJet, TaylorMade adidas Golf, Boston Pizza, Ballantine’s, Santa Carolina Wines, Toronto Star, Coca-Cola, CHIN Radio TV International, Metrolinx and the Government of Canada. For tickets or tournament information, please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736.

RBC GOLF
RBC proudly supports golf around the world through high profile relationships with the PGA TOUR and Golf Canada. RBC is the Official Banking and Financial Services partner of touring professionals Jason Day, Graham DeLaet, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Adam Hadwin, David Hearn, Brooke Henderson, Matt Kuchar, Graeme McDowell, Ryan Palmer, Morgan Pressel, Brandt Snedeker, Nick Taylor and Mike Weir. As the title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC Canadian Open, RBC also supports emerging Canadian golfers through Golf Canada’s grassroots developmental programming, the Canadian Amateur Golf Championships and the high performance national team. RBC is one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies and among the largest banks in the world, as measured by market capitalization. For more information, visit www.rbc.com/golf.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 305,000 golfers at more than 1,400 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

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