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• How many more Canadian Opens for Glen Abbey?

  The RBC Canadian Open returns to Glen Abbey for the 29th time this week, but the question is, how many more pro golf tournaments will grace its fairways?

  Commentary

  Jul 27, 2017
• Who to watch at the RBC Canadian Open

  The World No. 1 golfer, Dustin Johnson, is also in the field, and is clearly one to watch this week.

  Commentary

  Jul 25, 2017
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• Austin Connelly’s British Open breakthrough

  Austin Connelly, 20, is near the top of the leaderboard at the British Open, a breakthrough performance for the part-time Canadian with Texas roots and Maritime heritage.

  Sports

  Jul 22, 2017
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• Masters winner Vijay Singh commits to Shaw Charity Classic

  With three major championships under his belt, Vijay Singh is undoubtedly one of the PGA Tour's greats. And the big man from Fiji is coming to Calgary as part of the Shaw Charity Classic.

  Sports

  Jul 18, 2017
• Fred Couples, Rocco Mediate join Shaw Charity field

  Several past champions - including Fred Couples - are returning to the Shaw Charity Classic at the start of September, filling out a field that already includes Colin Montgomerie as well as Canadians Stephen Ames and Rod Spittle.

  Sports

  Jul 5, 2017
• Spanish greats head to Calgary for Shaw Charity Classic

  Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez will head to Calgary for the Shaw Charity Classic in late August.

  Sports

  Jun 6, 2017
• Shaw renews Calgary PGA Tour Champions tournament through 2020

  Since its inception, the Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary has been considered one of the leading events on PGA Tour Champions, with huge charitable donations and great champions. On Monday, the tournament announced it will remain in Calgary through 2020.

  Sports

  May 15, 2017
• DeLaet seeks first PGA Tour win in Hilton Head

  Saskatchewan's Graham DeLaet finds himself one shot off the lead at the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage in South Carolina heading into the final round.

  Sports

  Apr 15, 2017
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• Canada’s Adam Hadwin claims first PGA tour title at Valspar Championship

  Canada's Adam Hadwin won the Valspar Championship by a stroke over American Patrick Cantlay to earn his first PGA Tour victory.

  Sports

  Mar 12, 2017
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• Canada’s Adam Hadwin finishes in second at PGA Tour’s CareerBuilder Challenge

  Adam Hadwin, from Abbotsford, BC, finished second at the PGA Tour’s CareerBuilder Challenge in La Quinta, Calif. after carding a remarkable 59 to vault into the lead Saturday.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2017
• Canada’s Hadwin shoots 59, vaults into lead at CareerBuilder Challenge

  Hadwin ties a record for the most birdies in a round in the history of the PGA Tour with 13.

  Jan 21, 2017
• Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin shoots 59, vaults into lead at CareerBuilder Challenge

  Hadwin ties a record for the most birdies in a round in the history of the PGA Tour with 13.

  Sports

  Jan 21, 2017
• Canadian PGA Tour hopefuls compete in Aruba Cup

  The inaugural Aruba Cup is a team event that pits a group of Mackenzie Tour/PGA Tour Canada golfers against pros from PGA Tour Latinoamerica.

  Sports

  Dec 7, 2016
• Shaw Charity Classic eclipses $5 million in charity donations

  The 2016 Shaw Charity Classic raised over five-million dollars for local children's charities.

  Economy

  Oct 20, 2016
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• Watson gives himself a birthday gift, shoots his age

  Golf legend Tom Watson shot his age on the final round of the Shaw Charity Classic. And he accomplished the feat on his 67th birthday.

  Sports

  Sep 4, 2016
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• Maggert looks to repeat at Shaw Charity Classic

  Jeff Maggert, who went head-to-head and came up short in a battle at the 2003 Masters with Canadian Mike Weir, has found redemption in Calgary at the Shaw Charity Classic.

  Sports

  Sep 3, 2016
• Frost savors his wine business, and the lead at the Shaw Charity Classic

  A look at David Frost, one of the golfers at the Shaw Charity Classic.

  Sports

  Sep 2, 2016
• Even at 50, Daly remains fan favourite

  A look at what makes John Daly so popular with golf fans.

  Sports

  Sep 1, 2016
• Shaw Charity birthday for golf legend Tom Watson

  Tom Watson will be at the Shaw Charity Classic for the first time this year.

  Sports

  Sep 1, 2016
• Watson, Daly headline star-filled Shaw Charity Classic field

  The 2016 Shaw Charity Classic starts on Friday at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club and is led by some of the game’s greatest names, including multiple major winner Tom Watson, and golf hall of famers Mark O’Meara, Tom Kite, Bernhard Langer and Colin Montgomerie.

  Sports

  Aug 29, 2016
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• Rio 2016: Canadian DeLaet near the top as golf returns to Olympics

  Canada made a solid start in defending its gold medal as golf returns to the Olympics for the first time in 112 years.

  Sports

  Aug 11, 2016
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• Venezuelan Johnny Vegas birdies his way to RBC Canadian Open win

  Jhonattan Vegas won the RBC Canadian Open Sunday shooting a 12-under par at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario.

  Sports

  Jul 24, 2016
• Heat makes Canadian Open a challenge for players, spectators

  With temperatures soaring to near records — 33 C with a humidex of 38 C today — and heat warnings by Environment Canada, there was only a warm breeze to offer respite to spectators.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2016
• Canadian amateur’s improbable run at RBC Canadian Open continues

  Jared du Toit is in the incredible position of being in second place going into the final round, trying to become the first native son to win the Canadian Open since 1954.

  Sports

  Jul 23, 2016
• Dustin Johnson takes RBC Canadian Open lead, as Canadian amateur Jared du Toit lurks close behind

  Record heat didn’t lead to record scoring, as swirling winds meant a handful of players, notably U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson and Canadian amateur Jared du Toit, battled for the lead in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2016