Like many of you, I’ve always been diligent about maintaining an accurate handicap. The reasons are ridiculously obvious: I want to know if my game is improving (or not) and I want to ensure that when I compete in net events, I’m being honest and equitable with my fellow competitors.

I never really thought about the mechanics of the system, perhaps because I was too lazy or disinterested to read through the ponderous Handicap Manual (now called the Rules of Handicapping). I gave full credit to the boffins who came up with the convoluted doorstop but never cared to interview the geniuses behind the curtain.

And then, this year, along came the World Handicap System.

Perhaps because of the restrictions due to COVID-19, golfers had more time on their hands. In any case, I’ve never been asked more handicap-related questions at the course or on social media. So, taking a cue from the manuals that accompany your new car or fridge or TV, here’s my version of a “Quick Start Guide” for the World Handicap System.

Why a new handicap system?

Why not? Golf now has both a globally recognized set of Rules as well as a worldwide handicap system. Even if you never travel outside Canada, you can be assured you are playing the same game as every other golfer around the world. The new system may require some tweaking after it’s been in effect for a while but it’s doubtful there will be another significant revision in the near future.

How does the new World Handicap System work?

At one of the meetings of the 23-member committee tasked with creating the new system, a USGA delegate compared understanding the intricacies of the handicapping system with air travel.

“I have no idea how an airplane works. I don’t understand jet propulsion, aeronautics and so on, but I trust that when I get on that plane, it will get me safely to the destination I intended.”*

Likewise, the process of coming up with the World Handicap System would make your head spin, so just concern yourself with the final outcome.

But if you’re in quarantine or a masochist or one of those aforementioned boffins, you can review the Rules of Handicapping here.

Has the Course Handicap calculation changed?

Yes. To your benefit. Under the old system, there might have been just a two- or three-shot difference in your Course Handicap from the front to back set of tees, despite the fact that those tee decks might be separated by 1,500 yards.

Under the new system, that difference now might be 10 to 12 shots because the par of the course has been integrated into the calculation.

Why doesn’t my Handicap Index go up when I post a high score?

Under the old system, the low 10 of your most recent 20 scores were used to calculate your Handicap Index. Under the new system, the low eight are used. So that bad score may not enter into the calculation. Similarly, using the most recent eight scores instead of 10 may have lowered your Index.

What the heck is Net Double Bogey?

“Net Double Bogey” has replaced the old Equitable Stroke Control system (ESC).

Now everyone’s maximum score for handicap purposes is net double bogey. Simply put, this is the par of the hole PLUS two strokes (double bogey) PLUS any handicap strokes you may be allowed on that hole.

If you don’t want to have to figure that out when you’re posting your score, let the Golf Canada Score Center do it for you. When you enter your score hole by hole, the Score Center automatically adjusts for net double bogey.

And for those of you complaining about posting scores hole by hole: You play the game hole by hole so why not post your score that way? It takes only a couple of minutes and provides some interesting data.

Here’s my Super Easy Quick Start Guide:

Post all your scores hole by hole immediately after your round. Let the Golf Canada Score Centre take care of the rest. And check out the new app which makes the process even easier.

(*Thanks to Craig Loughry, Director of Golf Services at Golf Ontario, for this anecdote and other invaluable assistance with this article. Loughry was the Canadian representative on the World Handicap Operations Committee.)

OTTAWA – The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada’s monthly Research Reports, presented by Club Car, continue to show impressive increases in both rounds played and revenue for the 2020 golf season.

NGCOA Canada Rounds Played Reports for the month of July showed an increase of 25.5% nationally year-over-year. All provinces were up by double digits with Saskatchewan leading the charge with an impressive increase of 40.1% followed with BC at 38.9%, 24.6% in Ontario, 22.9% in Alberta, 21.7% in Atlantic, 19% in Quebec and 17.2% in Manitoba.

What is even more impressive is the 2020 year-to-date increase of 9.3% nationally, considering the late start to this season in many regions due to COVID-19. At the end of May, the national Rounds Played results were down 25.9%. But the portion of May that courses were able to open was very strong and that continued through the first full month for all courses in June, and throughout the summer.

“Back in April, the uncertainty from COVID-19 and government mandated closures meant that the entire golf season was at serious risk”, stated Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the NGCOA Canada. “And now we’re tracking for record setting 2020 results!”

July rounds played also outpaced the past 5-year average by an impressive 25.6% which further reinforces the success golf is experiencing.

In addition to the golf benefitting as one of the safest activities during COVID-19 restrictions, NGCOA Canada’s Weather Impact Report shows that weather has also contributed to the success. Tracked regionally, the collective weather impact reported by all golf course operators scored an 8.1 index on a 0-10 scale where 5 is “normal”. The Reports show that Atlantic, Quebec and Ontario benefitted the most from favorable weather conditions.

Nationally, golf courses are also experiencing corresponding increases in revenues. Of particular note, credit card transaction revenues increased by 73.2% over July 2019, with Quebec and Ontario seeing the highest increases! The increase in online and contactless payments coupled with the renewed popularity in golf appear to be the main contributing factors.

That tremendous growth in July credit card transactions brings the 2020 year-to-date increase to almost 20%, more than offsetting the large decreases seen in March and April. All regions had significant growth with the exception of Atlantic Canada where it appears member and local play is driving the increase in rounds while the lucrative golf tourism market has been seriously curtailed by restrictions on both inter-provincial and International travel.

Calderwood goes on to note that “We had been hearing how busy golf courses have been and we saw positive data coming out of the June, the first full month this year. But our July Rounds and Revenue Reports confirm that the anecdotal comments and early positive data have indeed translated into a very sustained positive 2020 trend for Canadian golf. This may be a record-setting year despite the challenges associated with COVID-19”.

Traverse Bay, MB – It was a cool and overcast day at the Grand Pines Golf Club for the 2020 Golf Manitoba provincial senior interclub championship. Twenty-one teams teed it up in the annual stroke-play competition where the best three of four scores count toward the overall team score. The competition is open to all Golf Manitoba member clubs for male players 55 years of age and older.

In city division, the team of Garth Collings, Michael MacKay, Brant Greer and Dewar McKinnon of the Breezy Bend Country Club took top spot on a count back with a team score of +13 229. Finishing in second place was the team of Ron Bilawka, Brad Moore, Gordon Kroeker and Ted Antoniuk of the Pine Ridge Golf Club. St. Boniface Golf Club rounded out the top three at 231 and included Mike Walker, Al Briscoe, Bill Zeweniuk and Bill French.

City Division team results >>

In the rural division, it was the team of Ron Cornell, Grant McPhail, Gene Banks and Keith Fawcett of the Clear Lake Golf Course taking the title posting a team score of 236. In second place was the home team of Keith McMurray, Ron Zelinsky, Ken Rowson and Glen Hanson of the Grand Pines Golf Course at 241. Finishing in third place was Bruce North, Wayne McLeod, Bill North and Cheynne Keith of the Carman Golf & Curling Club.

Rural Division team results >>

Low round of the day went to Ron Bilawka of the Pine Ridge Golf Club who posted a 3-under par score of 69. Mike Walker finished alone in second with a 71 and Dan Scanlon of the Kildonan Park Golf Course and Robert Oliphant of the Rossmere Country Club were tied for 3rd individually both shooting 73.

Individual results >>

Golf Manitoba would like to thank the membership and staff at the Grand Pines Golf Club for hosting this year’s event including PGA of Canada head professional and general manager, Ivan Koop and M.G.S.A. superintendent Bruce Gray.

Carman, MB – It was another perfect day at Carman Golf & Country Club for the 2020 Golf Manitoba provincial ladies interclub championship. Southwood Golf & Country Club took top honours in the gross division in both the A & B Championships. In the net division championships, Wheat City Golf Course was tops in the A division and Rossmere Country Club won the B division.

Women’s Interclub A Championship Results:

Southwood Golf & Country Club Interclub A low gross champions

• Gross Division Winner: Southwood Golf & Country Club – Rhonda Orr, Fran Povoledo, Matty Leung, Heather Shayna – 240
• Gross Division Runner Up: Glendale Golf & Country Club – Christine Scalena, Shannon Wales, Cathy Derewianchuk, Kathy Issac – 243

Wheat City Golf Course Interclub A low net champions

• Net Division Winner: Wheat City Golf Course – Laure Duffield, Sandra Williams, Jen Dixon, Lana Dubois – 218
• Net Division Runner Up: Transcona Golf Club (on countback) – Carol Martel, Sandra Cross, Shelly Anderson, Cheryl Wakaluk – 221
  

Interclub A team results >>

Women’s Interclub B Championship Results:

Southwood Golf & Country Club Interclub B low gross champions

• Gross Division Winner: Southwood Golf & Country Club – Pamela Kok, Shirley Layne, Mary Michell, Pat Harding – 300
• Gross Division Runner Up: Transcona Golf Club – Marilyn Sippel, Debbie DeBoer, Rachelle Krasny, Glenna Kari – 302

Rossmere Country Club Interclub B low net champions

• Net Division Winner: Rossmere Country Club – Teri Gardner, Caroline Wall, Gwen Leeson, Cathy Christie – 218
• Net Division Runner Up: St. Charles Country Club – Arlene Van Ruiten, Sonja Barbaza, Wanda Zajac, Leslie Scaletta – 226

Interclub B team results >>

Special thanks to the membership and staff at the Carman Golf & Curling Club for hosting this year’s event including PGA of Canada head professional and general manager, Dean North, M.G.S.A. superintendent Rob Hamm and food and beverage manager Robynn Salter.

The next interclub event is the 2020 Senior Men’s Provincial Interclub Championship being held September 1 at the Grand Pines Golf Club.

The All-New P•7MB, P•7MC and P•770 Irons

TaylorMade Golf, the industry leader in innovation and technology, recently announced the all-new P•7MB, P•7MC and P•770 irons. With the latest additions to the acclaimed P Series, TaylorMade now offers a full lineup of meticulously crafted players irons that align craftsmanship, performance and unmatched aesthetics.

And now for some lefty-love: ALL THREE MODELS WILL BE AVAILABLE LEFT HANDED.

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Milled Grind 2: TW Grind

Building upon the success of the Milled Grind 2 line of wedges, TaylorMade is proud to extend the line with the introduction of the TW Grind.

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The All New SIM UDI and SIM DHY

Building on the success of SIM Max Rescue™, which has achieved unprecedented PGA TOUR adoption, the latest additions to the SIM family provide golfers with new options for completing this critical part of the bag – the space between the longest playable iron and shortest fairway wood.

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The All New Spider FCG

Building upon a rich history spanning more than a decade, TaylorMade Golf is proud to announce the latest addition to the acclaimed family of Spider putters—the all-new Spider FCG (Forward Centre of Gravity).

At the core of all Spider designs is a legacy of advanced materials and increased stability. While that remains true with Spider FCG, a new and innovative construction allows the company to deliver a putter that upholds the Spider tradition while simultaneously performing like a blade.

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Team Canada member and chemical engineer Brittany Marchand tees up a STEM lesson on the science behind the putt.

Team Canada member and chemical engineer Brittany Marchand drives home another STEM lesson on the science behind hitting out of the rough.

Winnipeg, MB – The Board of Directors of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund are pleased to announce the award recipients for 2020. These outstanding individuals are active in the Manitoba golf community, have demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing post-secondary studies at Canadian universities and colleges.

Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund awards are available to all Golf Manitoba/Canada members in addition to those young people who are currently involved with golf either through employment or participation. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of academic achievement, golf ability and community involvement.

For 2020, the Board is pleased to present awards to the following individuals:

Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award | $2,000 – Eric Strick

The Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award has been made possible by Mr. Dave Hill of the St. Charles Country Club.  The award recognizes Dr. Parkinson’s long-time commitment to the sport of golf. This award is available to a student entering their first year of studies at a post-secondary institution.

Erick Strick
Home club: Rossmere Country Club
School: River East Collegiate, attending Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba in fall of 2020
Golf highlights:

• 2019 Maple Leaf Junior Tour Manitoba Series: 2nd, 3rd and two 5th place finishes
• 2019 Maple Leaf Junior Tour: 4th on the Manitoba Series Order of Merit
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 26th
• 2018 Maple Leaf Junior Tour: two 4th place finishes and three 5th place finishes
• 2018 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 17th

Brian Gilhuly Award | $2,000 – Jacob Armstrong

The Brian Gilhuly Memorial Scholarship was made possible by the generous donation from the estate of the long-time Golf Manitoba volunteer, Mr. Brian Gilhuly. Brian started his volunteerism with Golf Manitoba in 1986 where he served in a variety of capacities for over 30 years until his passing in 2017. This award is available to students who are currently in the process of continuing with post-secondary studies.

Jacob Armstrong
Home club: St. Boniface Golf Club
School: University of Fraser Valley, Business Administration, 1st
Golf highlights:

• 2019 Canada West Fall Championships: T25, individual team champions
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 1st
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Provincial Junior Boys Team Member
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship: T12
• 2019 Golf Canada Junior Men’s Championship: T59
• Finalist 2019 Golf Manitoba Male Golfer of the Year
• 2018 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 3rd
• 2018 Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship: T7

Open Scholarship Awards | $1,500 x 5 – Lachlan Allerton, Brett Asseltine, Brent Ingram, Anthony Leicht & Brynn Todd

The Open Scholarship Awards are made possible each year by the Scholarship Fund. These awards are made available to both high school and post-secondary students who are pursuing studies in Canada. Scholarships are awarded based largely on academic achievement; however, golf ability and community involvement are also considered. The number and size of the awards are determined each year by the Scholarship Fund Board of Directors.

Lachlan Allerton
Home club: Rossmere Country Club
School: Kildonan-East Collegiate, attending University of Manitoba in fall of 2020
Golf highlights:

• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team
• 2019 Maple Leaf Junior Tour Order of Merit runner-up
• 2019 MHSAA Provincial Golf Team Champions
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: T15
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur: T45
• 2018 MHSAA Provincial Golf Championship low individual
• 2018 MHSAA Provincial Golf Team Champions
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 19th

Brett Asseltine
Home club: Niakwa Country Club
School: University of Manitoba, 3rd
Golf highlights:

• Competed in the 2019 Niakwa Country Club Club Championship
• Competed in the 2018 Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur
• Employed for three seasons at Niakwa Country Club

Brent Ingram
Home club: Elmhurst Golf & Country Club
School: University of Manitoba, 1st
Golf highlights:

• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team
• 2019 Golf Canada Future Links Prairie Championship: 8th
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 11th
• 2018 Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team
• 2018 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 28th
• 2018 Golf Canada Future Links Prairie Championship: 14th

Anthony Leicht
Home club: St. Charles Country Club
School: University of Manitoba, 2nd
Golf highlights:

• Member of University of Manitoba Men’s Golf Team
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur: T14
• 2018 Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur: T34

Brynn Todd
Home club: St. Charles Country Club
School: University of Manitoba, 3rd
Golf highlights:

• Member of University of Manitoba Women’s Golf Team
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Women’s Amateur: 20th
• 2019 U Sport CanWest Championships: 22nd
• 2018 Golf Manitoba Women’s Amateur: T21
• 2018 Jamestown Invitational: 5th
• 2018 University of Victoria Vikes Shootout: 21

Craig Yahiro Memorial Scholarship Award | $1,000 x 2 – Kayla Barnabe & Aaron Macdonell 

The Craig Yahiro Memorial Scholarship Award is made possible through the generosity of the Yahiro Family and in memory of the late Craig Yahiro. Craig Yahiro was a long-time member of the PGA of Canada where his skillful instruction and great personality and sense of humour helped many improve their game. This award is available for students who are either Golf Manitoba members or who are currently involved with golf either through employment or participation.

Kayla Barnabe
Home club: Southside Golf Course
School: University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts, 1st
Golf highlights:

• 2018 High School Golf Team, Centre Scolaire Léo-Remillard
• Employed at Southside Golf Course for two seasons

Aaron Macdonell
Home club: Niakwa Country Club
School: St. Paul’s High School, attending University of Manitoba in fall of 2020
Golf highlights:

• Member of the Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team
• 2019 Golf Manitoba Junior Boy’s Championship: 34th
• Employed at Niakwa Country Club for two seasons

About the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund

The Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund (GMSF), formerly known as the Manitoba Golf Scholarship Fund, is a registered charity, the object of which is to provide financial assistance to young golfers entering or continuing in a post-secondary educational institution in Canada. Since 1986, the Fund has awarded over 180 scholarships totalling over $205,000 to students associated with 36 different golf clubs throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

For more information about the Scholarship Fund including information on how to apply or to make a donation, please visit the Fund’s website at golfmb.ca/scholarship.

For more information:

Jared Ladobruk
Executive Director, Golf Manitoba
204-925-5729
jared@golfmb.ca

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OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada and First Tee announced today a new partnership to launch First Tee –  Canada. First Tee’s Board Chairman, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan, shared the news during a global announcement that Presidents Cup will return to Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024.

Together, the partnership will bring First Tee’s youth development emphasis to strengthen Golf Canada’s junior golf activities – previously conducted under the Future Links brand – that reach kids in schools and at golf facilities. The innovative First Tee curriculum will focus on empowering young people to build their strength of character through the game of golf. Golf Canada will serve as the national headquarters of First Tee – Canada.

“Partnering with First Tee towards the 2021 launch of First Tee – Canada will provide Canadian youth and especially those in underrepresented groups access to affordable and meaningful character education programs through golf,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. “Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada have developed a strong foundation for junior golf programming over the past twenty plus years through Future Links. We are excited going forward to partner with the globally recognized First Tee brand and work collaboratively with the Golf Canada Foundation to strengthen our youth development activities.”

“Golf Canada has made a significant impact on the growth of the sport in Canada through their multi-faceted junior golf initiatives and was a natural fit for us to partner with the launch of  First Tee – Canada,” said Greg McLaughlin, CEO, First Tee. “Together, we will bring the First Tee youth development program nationwide and build on Golf Canada’s impressive grassroots success with programming that reaches kids via nearly 600 golf facilities and 4,100 participating schools.”

The PGA of Canada will play a leading role in the training of coaches who will serve as mentors to the kids and teens in the program. Coaches will help bring the curriculum to life by introducing youth to fun and active experiences that help them build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that can carry to everything they do.

“We are proud that PGA of Canada professionals will play an important role in utilizing golf to teach First Tee core values of honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, judgement and courtesy,” said Kevin Thistle, CEO of PGA of Canada. “We look forward to supporting the development of youth and junior golfers through the coaching and mentorship of PGA of Canada professionals in alignment with the National Coaching Certification Program.”

First Tee – Canada will target to launch multiple chapters in 2021 with a growth strategy to establish First Tee chapters in markets across Canada through 2023. The inaugural First Tee – Canada chapter launching in 2021 will be located in Victoria, British Columbia at the Bear Mountain Golf & Tennis Resort Community which is also home to Golf Canada’s National Training Centre. This was made possible by the support of the Matthews and Kusumoto families. Dan Matthews is a global Trustee and a member of the Board of Governors of the First Tee and a member of the Board of Directors of the Golf Canada Foundation.  A First Tee chapter in Quebec will also be launched shortly thereafter, continuing the incredible legacy of past  Presidents Cups. With support from the Presidents Cup, First Tee has successfully launched global chapters in Australia (2019) and Korea (2015).

Through its deep network of donors and trustees, Golf Canada Foundation will be a critical partner in supporting the launch and advancement of First Tee – Canada through its fundraising and philanthropic efforts. Canada’s Provincial Golf Associations will also play a role in the advancement of First Tee – Canada as chapters begin to form in markets across Canada. In addition, Golf Canada will continue to work with the NGCOA Canada (National Golf Course Owner’s Association) and other key industry stakeholders towards a more inclusive golf experience for Canadian youth.

Since its inception in 1997, First Tee has impacted more than 15 million young people through its character-building programs on golf courses, in schools and at youth-serving locations.

The First Tee network has grown to over 150 chapters and more than 1,200 program locations across the United States as well as six international chapters—Australia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco and Canada—delivering programs that help young people build character and develop life skills through the game of golf. A First Tee chapter out of Vancouver is operating independently out of Vancouver, and previously out of Montreal, prior to the launch of First Tee – Canada.

To learn more about First Tee, visit thefirsttee.org.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan announced today that the Presidents Cup will return to The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal when the Presidents Cup shifts internationally in 2024. As host of the 2007 Presidents Cup, The Royal Montreal Golf Club will become the second international venue to host the Presidents Cup more than once, joining The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia.

The 2007 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club saw two legendary captains lead their respective teams for the final time, with four-time captain Jack Nicklaus guiding the U.S. Team to victory over three-time captain Gary Player and the International Team by a score of 19 ½ – 14 ½. Despite falling short, the highlight for the week for International Team fans was a Sunday Singles victory by Mike Weir over World No. 1 Tiger Woods, with the Canadian being supported by a massive and supercharged gallery of spectators.

“The people of Canada are some of the most loyal and passionate sports fans in the world, and given the overwhelming success of the Presidents Cup in 2007, it was a natural next step for the event to return to The Royal Montreal in 2024,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “Our thanks go out to our global partners, Citi and Rolex, for making the Presidents Cup possible and to the leadership and membership of The Royal Montreal Golf Club, a venue that has already shown it can challenge and highlight the best players in the world. The Presidents Cup continues to grow and expand along with the global growth of our sport while leaving an indelible legacy of giving back throughout the world. I have no doubt that with the support of our fans, the corporate community and governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Montreal, the Presidents Cup 2024 will continue to the positive trajectory of this event.”

The @PresidentsCup is coming to Canada in 2024 ?? pic.twitter.com/PcZh0Miv4r

— Golf Canada (@GolfCanada) August 10, 2020

As part of the news, Monahan announced a partnership between First Tee, Golf Canada and Golf Canada Foundation to launch First Tee – Canada. With plans to expand across the nation, the partnership will add First Tee’s youth development program to Golf Canada’s already impressive platform that reaches kids in schools and at golf facilities, helping to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and personal growth.

Founded in 1873, The Royal Montreal Golf Club is the oldest golf club in North America. Its Blue Course was designed by Dick Wilson and updated by Rees Jones in 2004 and 2005. In addition to hosting the Presidents Cup, The Royal Montreal has also held the RBC Canadian Open on 10 occasions, most recently in 2014.

“We are excited and more than pleased that we have been selected to host the Presidents Cup again, and we are thrilled that we will be welcoming the world’s best golfers to our club in 2024,” said Michael Richards, Chair of The Royal Montreal Golf Club’s bid committee. “Our club has experienced leadership and great members, and our goal is to make the 2024 Presidents Cup the best ever. With widespread support from leaders of the golf and business communities and from various levels of government and with the help of Tourisme Montreal, we are confident we will succeed.”

Graham DeLaet, Adam Hadwin and Mike Weir are the three Canadians who have competed in the Presidents Cup.

Weir, a five-time Presidents Cup participant, amassed a 13-9-2 record before spending the 2017 and 2019 Presidents Cup serving in the role of a captain’s assistant. Weir was famously drawn against Woods in his Sunday Singles match in 2007, which concluded with Weir winning the final two holes to capture the match, 1-up.

“I was very proud to be part of the Presidents Cup as a player in 2007, and to see it come back after being so well-supported the first time just speaks to how passionate we are in Canada about golf,” Weir said. “The fan turnout was tremendous, and as a Canadian I am very proud to have the Presidents Cup come back.”

Weir, the first Canadian to compete in the Presidents Cup, was later followed by DeLaet, who made his debut for Captain Nick Price in 2013. DeLaet, 31 years old at the time, delivered an inspiring 3-1-1 performance at Muirfield Village Golf Club, which included a Singles match victory over Jordan Spieth.

“I can only imagine the roars that will be heard around Royal Montreal, especially if a few Canadians are on the team,” DeLaet said. “Having the Presidents Cup is such a great way to grow the game in Canada and it’d be nice to see the International Team lift the Presidents Cup on Canadian soil.”

Hadwin became the third Canadian to participate in the Presidents Cup after qualifying for the 2017 International Team at Liberty National Golf Club. He then returned for the 2019 team thanks to one of four captain’s picks from Ernie Els, which he converted into a 1-1-1 record at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

“This is huge for Canadian golf,” Hadwin said. “The state of Canadian golf could not be better and I think it is such an appropriate time to bring it back into Canada. There’s a good chance that a few of us could end up representing the International Team there at Royal Montreal, so that adds to the excitement as well.

“I feel like we have some of the best golf fans in the world in Canada, and to bring a world-class event up to Canada is big for them and I know they’ll be excited to have it back.”

Also announced, Ryan Hart has been named as Executive Director of the 2024 Presidents Cup. Ryan has worked at the TOUR’s Headquarters for over 3 years, most recently as the Tournament Director of THE PLAYERS Championship. Raised in Winnipeg, Canada, Ryan returns home where he previously ran The Players Cup on Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada for seven years while leading a local marketing firm. Ryan will be returning to Canada to lead the TOUR’s efforts over the next four years.

Tournament dates for the 2024 Presidents Cup will be announced at later date.