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For more information on any RCGA program, please visit www.rcga.org or call 905 849 9700 / 800 263 0009

In times of economic uncertainty, there’s something to be said for taking stock in the things that bring solace. For many of us, that includes family, friends and our shared passion for the game of golf.

At the RCGA, we look to 2009 with great expectations. Sport Canada has designated us as Canadian golf ’s national sport organization which comes with the privilege and responsibility of growing the game in this country.

In 2008 we launched Vision 2010, our three-year rolling strategic plan for growing the game of golf in Canada. The plan, available online at www.rcga.org, has now morphed into Vision 2011 and will continue to set the present and future direction of our sport and our organization. Also available online is our 2008 RCGA annual review online complete with a detailed financial report for the year.

As Canadian golf ’s governing body, our efforts are focused on five areas – increasing membership value for clubs and golfers; growing the game, specifically by getting more children into the game and improving the caliber of our excellence programs; conducting best in class championships; ensuring long-term financial stability; and creating a more effective organization.

A national in-schools junior golf program set to launch in 2009 will help to expose thousands of young linksters to the game. In addition, our high performance Team Canada program is helping develop the future heroes of Canadian golf. Whether through year-round coaching, exercise physiology or sport science expertise, the RCGA has made a commitment to developing the future stars of our game and our investment in Team Canada is translating into results.

In order to become a more effective organization, we’ve remodeled our governance structure. The RCGA’s former 36-member board of governors has been streamlined to a group of 11 directors – efficient, more responsive, increasingly effective and better capable of leading this fine association.

In 2008, the RCGA operated under a $2.4 million deficit, a reality that has seen a 20% staff reduction at Golfhouse since 2007. Our business model is no longer funded by the fruits of our Open championships and we are exploring additional revenue streams, especially through increased membership.

2009 brings with it a $3 membership dues increase, the first in nearly eight years.

As we look to offset our operational costs, fundraising will become a major focus of the RCGA moving forward.

On the topic of fundraising, we are proud to welcome the inaugural Mike Weir Charity Classic to tournament week of the RBC Canadian Open. This charity fundraiser will feature top stars on the PGA TOUR, as well as numerous music, sport and entertainment celebrities, all in support of The Mike Weir Foundation.

While the economy will continue to weigh heavy on the minds of Canadians, we encourage golfers to invest in their passion for the game. Become a volunteer. Learn more about Canadian golf ’s storied history. Introduce someone new to the game. Support Team Canada and this country’s top athletes.

The economy makes us all evaluate priorities but maybe now is as good a time as any to find comfort in the great game of golf.

As the RCGA gets set to write the next chapter of our long and storied history, we welcome the opportunity to share our story with you.

Scott SimmonsExecutive Director and CEORoyal Canadian Golf Association

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The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame “About Golf Courses” discussion continues March 5th. For more info visit www.rcga.org/aboutgolfcourses

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Register for all 2009 RCGA Championships at www.rcga.org/championships

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Register to host or participate in a Golf Fore the Cure event! www.rcgagolfforethecure.ca

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The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame “About Golf Courses” discussion is today. For more info visit www.rcga.org/aboutgolfcourses

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Jon Mills’ birthday

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Find a CN Future Links Girls’ Club site near you at www.future-links.org

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Alena Sharp’s birthday

Daylight Saving Time begins

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Find a CN Future Links “Learn to Play” program near you at www.future-links.org

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Be a team player and support Team Canada. For more info visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada

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The Golf Historical Society of Canada Show and Auction happens at the CGHF March 28th. For more info visit www.rcga.org/ghsshow

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St. Patrick’s Day

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Don’t forget to sign up for RCGA’s e-Golf Canada Newsletter at www.rcga.org

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Would you like to volunteer for the 2009 RBC Canadian Open? For info visit www.rbc canadianopen.com

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We can’t guarantee the weather but we can guarantee free golf. Get your RCGA Golf Card today at www.rcgagolfcard.org

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Did you know RCGA members have access to custom tailored insurance? For more info visit www.rbc insurance.com/golf

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Do you enjoy history? Volunteer for the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame at www.cghf.org

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Level 4 Rules of Golf Certification Seminar in BC starts April 16th. To register visit www.rcga.org/rulesseminars

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CN Future Links Pacific Championship entries close April 1st. Register at www.rcga.org/championships

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Cheer for Team Canada at the Mexican Amateur March 27–30. For daily results visit www.rcga.org

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The Golf Historical Society of Canada Show and Auction happens at the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame today. For more info visit www.rcga.org/ghsshow

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Get your junior golf season started with new CN Future Links programs and a new interactive website! Visit www.future-links.org

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Did you know golf is the #1 played sport in Canada? There are more than 5.9 million of us! Request your copy of the 2006 Ipsos-Reid survey today.

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As Canada’s governing body of golf, our mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. We strive to successfully shape golf ’s future through interaction and innovation. To find out more about what we offer, please visit us at www.rcga.org.

Have you received your RCGA/Provincial Golf Association membership card? For more info contact your provincial golf association.

The first issue of Golf Canada in 2009 is available March 25. Visit www.rcga.org/ golfcanada to get yours delivered at home.

Don’t forget to get your Handicap Manual and Rules of Golf. To order visit www.rcga.org/store



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Entries for the CN Future Links Pacific Championship close today. For more info visit www.rcga.org/championships

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The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame “About Golf Courses” discussion continues April 16th. For more info visit www.rcga.org/aboutgolfcourses

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Have your received your RCGA/Provincial Golf Association membership card? For more info contact your provincial golf association.

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Would you like to experience the RBC Canadian Open from inside the ropes as a valued volunteer? Register at www.rbc canadianopen.com

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Find out how you can get your club involved with the new National Golf in Schools program! Visit us today at www.nationalgolfinschools.ca

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Good Friday

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Easter Sunday

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Easter Monday

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Cheer for Team Canada at the World Junior Zone Qualifying Event. For daily results visit www.rcga.org

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Level 4 Rules of Golf Certification Seminar in ON starts April 30th. For more info visit www.rcga.org/rulesseminars

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The CGHF “About Golf Courses” discussion is today. Tickets and info at www.rcga.org/aboutgolfcourses

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The University/College & CN Future Links Ontario Championships entries close April 29th. Register at www.rcga.org/championships

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Register with CN Future Links. New programs and a new website will make junior golf even more fun! Visit www.future-links.org

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Be sure to get your Team Canada merchan-dise. For more info visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada

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CN Canadian Women’s Tour @ Seymour entries close May 7th. To register visit www.CNcanadian womenstour.com

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CN Canadian Women’s Tour @ Cutten Club entries close May 21st.For more info visit www.CNcanadian womensopen.com

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Stephen Ames’ birthday

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Entries for the University/College & CN Future LinksOntario Championshipsclose today. For more info visit www.rcga.org/championships

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CN Future Links

CN Future Links is Canada’s national junior golf development program designed to “Ensure the Future of Golf ”. The program consists of multi-level instruction and rewards, clinics, camps, support materials and special programs to raise awareness of junior golf and address the issues of accessibility and affordability. More than 748,000 boys and girls have participated in the program since its inception in 1996. Discover more at www.future-links.org.

The Masters. Follow the leaderboard at www.pgatour.com

Level 4 Rules of Golf Certification Seminar, BC: www.rcga.org/rulesseminars

Level 4 Rules of Golf Certification Seminar, ON

Be a team player and support Team Canada. For more info visit www.rcga.org/ teamcanada

CN Future Links Pacific Championship – Morningstar Golf Course; Parksville, BCFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships



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RCGA members have a chance to win a golfer’s trip of a lifetime. To find out more visit www.rbcinsurance.com/golf

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Order junior clubs from CN Future Links and receive a special Pro-shop discount! Visit www.future-links.org

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Register to host or participate in a Golf Fore the Cure event! www.rgagolfforethecure.ca

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Entries for the CN Canadian Women’s Tour @ Seymour close today. For more info www.CNcanadian womenstour.com

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Don’t forget to register with CN Future Links for new junior golf programs and a new interactive website! Visit us at www.future-links.org

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Level 4 Rules of Golf Certification Seminar in SK, NS and QC start May 21st. For more info visit www.rcga.org/rulesseminars

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Mother’s Day

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Sign up as an RCGA Golf Card member and earn free rounds while contributing to junior golf and our national teams. For more info visit www.rcgagolfcard.org

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CN Future Links Prairies Championship entries close May 27th. To register visit www.rcga.org/championships

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You’re eligible to receive discounted merchandise to help enhance your junior golf programming. Visit www.future-links.org

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Get your Team Canada merchandise today at www.rcga.org/teamcanada

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Victoria Day

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Nominate someone for May Volunteer of the Month. Go to www.rcga.org/volunteers

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To receive Golf Canada at your home for free visit www.rcga.org/golfcanada

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Entries for the CN Canadian Women’s Tour @ Cutten Club close today.

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Team Canada

The RCGA National Team program is focused at further developing the best golfers in Canada to be competitive on the international stage. It consists of full time coaches, training camps, a full competition schedule and support from RCGA sport science consultants in the areas of mental management, exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, physiotherapy and sports medicine. Support our young golfers at www.rcga.org/teamcanada.

Level 4 Rules of Golf Certification Seminars, SK, NS and QC: www.rcga.org/rulesseminars

CN Future Links Ontario Championship – Cobble Beach Golf Links; Owen Sound, ONFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

May is Museum Month. Free admis-sion to the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.

CN Canadian Women’s Tour – N. Vancouver, BCPractice Round

CN Canadian Women’s Tour – Seymour Golf & Country Club; N. Vancouver, BC. For daily results visit www.CNcandianwomenstour.com

Canadian University/College ChampionshipFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Level 4 Rules of Golf Certification Seminar, ON: www.rcga.org/rulesseminars



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If your course is interested in hosting an RCGA amateur championship please visit www.rcga.org/championships

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The RCGA Golf Card makes a great Father’s Day gift. For more info visit www.rcgagolfcard.org

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CN Future Links Championship entries close June 10th. Register at www.rcga.org/championships

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CN Future Links Western & Atlantic Championships entries close June 17th. Register at www.rcga.org/championships

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Don’t forget to register with CN Future Links for new junior golf programs and a new interactive website! Visit us at www.future-links.org

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On this day in 1895, the Royal Canadian Golf Association was founded at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

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CN Canadian Women’s Tour @ Hillsdale entries close June 25th.

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Women’s British Amateur begins today.

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Entries for the CN Future Links Quebec Championship close today. For more info visit www.rcga.org/championships

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Sign up as an RCGA Golf Card member and earn free rounds while contributing to junior golf and our national teams. For more info visit www.rcgagolfcard.org

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Cheer for Canada’s Development Team at the Toyota World Junior Cup beginning in Japan June 13–20. For more info and daily results visit www.rcga.org

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Canadian Golf Hall of Fame nomination forms are due July 31st. For more info visit www.rcga.org/cghf

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Entires for the CN Future Links Western & Atlantic Championships close today.

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Royale Cup Women’s Amatuer Championship closes June 24th.

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Canadian Junior Boys & Junior Girls Championship entries close July 1st.

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Father’s Day

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Nominate someone for June Volunteer of the Month. Go to www.rcga.org/volunteers

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Did you know RCGA members have access to custom tailored insurance? For more info visit www.rbcinsurance.com/golf

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Entries for the Royale Cup Women’s Amateur Championship close today. For more info visit www.rcga.org/championships

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Entries for the CN Canadian Women’sTour @ Hillsdale close today. For more info visit www.CNcanadian womenstour.com

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RCGA members get Golf Canada delivered to their homes for free. To sign up visit www.rcga.org/golfcanada

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Attention all juniors! Sign up as CN Future Links members for free so you can access fun online activities, be entered intocontests and more! Visit www.future-links.org

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Did you know you can download RCGA materials at www.rcga.org/resources

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Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame is a great way to celebrate the game of golf. From champions and championships, to golf ’s role in Canadian history, to the technical specifications of equipment manufacturing, the spectrum of golf is captured as you play a round. There is more to the Hall of Fame than meets the eye. Come see what we’re all about at www.rcga.org/cghf.

CN Canadian Women’s Tour – Cutten Club; Guelph, ON. For daily results visit www.CNcandianwomenstour.com

Cheer for Team Canada at the Men’s British Amateur. For daily updates visit www.rcga.org. Become a Team Canada Club member today.

CN Future Links Prairie Championship – Deer Valley Golf & Estates; Deer Valley, SKFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

The Founders of Golf in AmericaMontreal Golf Club, 1873



Entries for the Canadian Junior Boys & Junior Girls Championships close close tomorrow. For more info visit www.rcga.org/championships

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100th anniversary of Karl Keffer capturing the Canadian Open title.

Canada Day

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Canadian Men’s Amateur entries close July 8th. To register visit www.rcga.org/championships

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It’s only 2 weeks until the 100th playing of the RBC Canadian Open begins. Be there when history is in the making. For tickets visit www.rbccandianopen.com

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RBC Canadian Open Qualifier entries close July 13th. To regsiter visit www.rcga.org/championships

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Entries for the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship close today. For more info visit www.rcga.org/championships

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Candian Mid Amateur Championship entries close July 15th. To register visit www.rcga.org/championships

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Nominate someone for July Volunteer of the Month. Go to www.rcga.org/volunteers

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Dont forget to register your team for the 2009 Golf Fore the Cure National event @ Markland Wood Golf Club. For more info visit www.rcgagolfforethecure.ca

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RBC Canadian Open qualifier entries close today.

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Canadian Mid-Amateur entries close today.

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Tell your juniors to sign up as CN Future Links members for free so they can have access to fun online activities and more! Visit future-links.org

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Canadian Men’s Senior & Royale Cup Women’s Senior Championship entries close July 29th. To register visit www.rcga.org/championships

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70th anniversary of Honoured Member Kenneth Black winning the Canadian Amateur.

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Entries for the Canadian Men’s Senior & Royale Cup Women’s Senior Championship close today.

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Canadian Golf Hall of Fame nomination forms due today. For more info visit www.cghf.org

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RBC Canadian Open

Since its inception in 1904, the Canadian Open has played host to the world’s best golfers and produced countless memorable moments. The RBC Canadian Open is the third oldest stop on the PGA TOUR and the third oldest national championship in the world. With its older cousins, the British and U.S. Opens, it constitutes the Triple Crown of national championships. Its rich history gives it a cachet and tradition that makes it much more than a regular golf championship.

2008 RBC Canadian Open Champion Chez Reavie

CN Future Links Prairie Championship – SK

CN Canadian Women’s Tour – Hillsdale G&CC; Mirabel, QCFor daily results visit www.CNcanadianwomenstour.com

CN Future Links Quebec Championship – Rideau View Country Club; Manotick, ONFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

CN Future Links Western Championship – River Spirit Golf Club; Calgary, ABFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

CN Future Links Atlantic Championship – The Eagles Glenn Golf & Country Club; Cavendish, PEIFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

RBC Canadian Open – Canada’s only PGA TOUR event. For tickets and all the info you need, visit www.rbccanadianopen.com.

Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship – Royal Oaks Golf Links; Moncton, NBFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships



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CN Canadian Women’s Open Qualifier entries close August 12th.

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Entries for the CN Canadian Women’sOpen Qualifier close today.

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The CN Canadian Women’s Open starts August 31st. For tickets to Canada’s only LPGA Tour event visit www.CNcanadian womensopen.com

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Cooke Municipal Golf Course prepares to host the Canadian Mid-Amateur and celebrate its 100th anniversary.

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Nominate someone for August Volunteer of the Month. Go to www.rcga.org/volunteers

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Get your Team Canada merchandise at www.rcga.org/teamcanada

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Each year, the RCGA conducts eight national amateur championships and six regional CN Future Links championships across the country. This year will mark golf ’s debut as a sport in the Canada Games, which take place at Brudnell River Course in P.E.I. The RCGA will also conduct the 2009 Four Nations Cup at Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac in Quebec, where participating countries include Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Canada.

2008 Canadian Junior and Juvenile Boys Champion Mitch Sutton

Canadian Junior Boys Championship

Canadian Junior Boys Championship – Westmount Golf & Country Club; Kitchener, ONFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship – Hampton Golf Club; Hampton, NBFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Four Nations Cup – Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac; Laval-sur-le-lac, QCFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Canadian Men’s Amateur Qualifier – Blainville, QC

Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship

Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship – Club de golf le Blainvillier; Blainville, QCFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship – Cooke Municipal Golf Course; Prince Albert, SKFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship – Osprey Ridge Golf Club; Bridgewater, NSFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Canada Games – Brudenell River Golf Course; Brudenell River, PEIFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

CN Canadian Women’s Open

Canadian Men’s Senior Championship

Canada Summer Games in PEI. For info visit www.2009canadagames.ca.


2009CHAMPIONSHIPSAPR 23–26 CN Future Links Pacific Championship Morningstar Golf Course, Parksville BC

MAY 24–26 CN Canadian Women’s Tour Seymour Golf & Country Club, North Vancouver BC

MAY 25–29 Canadian University/College Championship King’s Forest Golf Course, Hamilton ON

MAY 28–31 CN Future Links Ontario Championship Cobble Beach Golf Links, Owen Sound ON

JUN 7–9 CN Canadian Women’s Tour Cutten Club, Guelph ON

JUN 29 – JULY 2 CN Future Links Prairie Championship Deer Valley Golf & Estates, Deer Valley SK

JUL 13–15 CN Canadian Women’s Tour Hillsdale Golf & Country Club, Mirabel QC

JUL 13–16 CN Future Links Quebec Championship Rideau View Country Club, Manotick ON

For further information and application forms visit the RCGA website www.rcga.org

JUL 20–23 CN Future Links Western Championship River Spirit Golf Club, Calgary AB

JUL 20–23 CN Future Links Atlantic Championship The Eagles Glenn Golf & Country Club, Cavendish PEI

JUL 20 RBC Canadian Open Qualifier Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, Milton ON

JUL 20–26 RBC Canadian Open Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville ON

JUL 27–31 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship Royal Oaks Golf Links, Moncton NB

AUG 2–6 Canadian Junior Boys Championship Westmount Golf & Country Club, Kitchener ON

AUG 3–7 Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship Hampton Golf Club, Hampton NB

AUG 3–7 Four Nations Cup Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac, Laval-sur-le-lac QC

AUG 8 Canadian Men’s Amateur Qualifier Club de golf Le Blainvillier, Blainville QC

AUG 9–13 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship Club de golf Le Blainvillier, Blainville QC

AUG 17–21 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Prince Albert SK

AUG 24–28 Canada Games Brudenell River Golf Course, Roseneath, PE

AUG 24–27 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship Osprey Ridge Golf Club, Bridgewater NS

AUG 31 CN Canadian Women’s Open Qualifier Calgary Elks Lodge & Golf Club, Calgary AB

AUG 31 – SEP 6 CN Canadian Women’s Open Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club, Priddis AB

AUG 31 – SEP 4 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship Gorge Vale Golf Club, Victoria BC

SHAPING GOLF’S FUTURE, ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION, RCGA and RCGA & Design marks are trademarks of the Royal Canadian Golf Association.

Being the best takes more than just dreams, talent and hard work. To find out more about Team Canada and how you can help them become the best, visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada


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90th anniversary of Ada Mackenzie capturing her 1st of 5 Canadian Ladies Amateur Championships.

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Buy Grand dad an RCGA Golf card! For more info visit www.rcgagolfcard.org

Grandparent’s Day

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Golf Fore the Cure 2009 National Event – hosted by Markland Wood Golf Club. For more info visit www.rcgagolfforethecure.ca

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Nominate someone for September Volunteer of the Month. Go to www.rcga.org/volunteers

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Register now to volunteer at the 2010 RBC Canadian open. For information visit www.rbccanadian open.com

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105th anniversary of George Lyon winning the Olympic gold medal in golf.

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CN Canadian Women’s Open

Watch Katherine Hull defend her title at the CN Canadian Women’s Open, in Calgary, Alberta. The tournament is a marquee event on the LPGA Tour – continuing to attract the best players in the field, including Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis and 2007 Champion Lorena Ochoa. For tournament and ticket info, visit CNcanadianwomensopen.com.

2008 CN Canadian Women’s Open Champion Katherine Hull

CN Canadian Women’s Open – Don’t miss it! For tickets and all the info you need, visit www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.

Canadian Men’s Senior Championship – Gorge Vale Golf Club; Victoria, BCFor daily results visit www.rcga.org/championships

Duke of York Young Champions Trophy at Dundonald Links; Ayrshire, Scotland. For info visit www.doy-champions.com.



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On this day in 2000, Lorie Kane won her 2nd LPGA Tour event by defeating Mi Hyun Kim in a sudden death playoff.

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30th anniversary of Sandra Post winning three LPGA events in one year.

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Don’t just play the game, be a part of it as an RCGA Golf Card member. Earn free rounds while contributing to junior golf and our national teams. www.rcgagolfcard.org

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Don’t forget to sign up for RCGA’s E-Golf Canada Newsletter at www.rcga.org

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Thanksgiving

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If your course isinterested in hostingan RCGA amateurchampionship pleasevisit www.rcga.org/championships

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Get your Team Canada merchandise at www.rcga.org/teamcanada

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Dawn Coe-Jones’ birthday

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RCGA Golf Fore the Cure

Golf Fore the Cure is the largest grassroots recreational golf participation program for women in Canada. This innovative program allows women to join old friends and new friends alike. Even if you are not a golfer, there is no better chance for you to learn the game and have fun doing it. Be a part of this cause. Learn more today at www.rcgagolfforethecure.ca.

Golf Fore the Cure Ambassador Alena Sharp

October is breast cancer awareness month. To find out how you can help fight breast cancer through golf, visit www.rcgagolfforethecure.com.



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Five years ago today, Marlene Streit became the first Canadian to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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25th anniversary of Lorne Rubenstein publishing his first book.

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Remembrance Day

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On this day in 2000, Mike Weir captured his second PGA TOUR VIctory at the WGC-American Express Championship.

Chez Reavie’s birthday

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Team Canada merchan-dise makes a great Christmas gift. To get yours visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada

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CN Canadian Women’s Open Sponsorship

Top golfers from around the world battle for the exclusive Canadian LPGA title. Distinguished by a fun, family atmosphere, the best of the best compete in front of over 75,000 spectators. We thank our past, returning and new sponsors: CN, CE Franklin, Subaru, Molson, CVS Controls, ROLEX, Globe & Mail, and TaylorMade.

Cheer for Team Canada at The Spirit in Houston, TX. For more info visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada



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Two-time USGA Senior Champion Gayle Borthwick turns 65 today.

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If your course is interested in hosting an RCGA amateur championship please visit www.rcga.org/championships

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The RCGA Golf Card makes a great stocking stuffer. Visit www.rcgagolfcard.org

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Team Canada merchan-dise makes a great Christmas gift. To get yours visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada

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Lorie Kane’s birthday

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RCGA Golf Card

Don’t just play the game. Be a part of it with the RCGA Golf card and make every round count. For just $24.95, you enjoy a free round with every 5 played at more than 200 participating courses and get an early/late season ½ price green fee for each of those same courses, plus contribute to the support of junior golf and our national teams.

Natalie Gulbis

Junior Orange Bowl

Cheer for Team Canada at the Copa Juan Carlos Tailhade in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Cheer for Team Canada at the Junior Orange Bowl in Miami, FL.



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Happy New Year! Make a New Year’s resolution to lower your handicap. Register yours at www.rcganetwork.org

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Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member Lisa Walters celebrates her 50th birthday.

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5th anniversary of the amalgamation of the RCGA and CLGA.

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One year anniversary of RCGA Governance reform changing the board from 35 to 11.

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Want to be part of the summer excitement? Apply today for a summer internship. For more info visit www.rcga.org

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Golf great Jack Nicklaus’ 70th birthday.

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2009 RCGA Annual meeting takes place at 5pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.rcga.org

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Don’t forget to order Handicap Manuals and Rules of Golf books for the 2010 season! Visit www.rcga.org/store

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Applications for summer internships close today. For more info visit www.rcga.org

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RBC Canadian Open Sponsorship

RBC Canadian Open is the PGA TOUR’s only stop in Canada and is the pinnacle of the Canadian golf season. More than 100,000 golf fanatics attend every year to witness history in the making. We thank our past, returning and new sponsors: RBC, Bell Canada, Pengrowth, BMW Group, CFF Stainless Steels, Glenlivet, Globe and Mail, LG Electronics, Molson Canada, Pepsi, Southern Implants, TaylorMade adidas Golf, Transitions Eyewear and Wolf Blass.



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Registration is now available for all 2010 RCGA Amateur Championships at www.rcga.org/championships

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Katherine Hull’s birthday

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On this day in 2001, Lorie Kane held off Annika Sorenstam with a final round 66 to win the Takefuji Classic.

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Valentine’s Day

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Family Day

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Don’t forget to orderHandicap Manuals andRules of Golf books forthe 2010 season! Visitwww.rcga.org/store

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On this day in 2004, Mike Weir won his second consecutive Nissan Open Championship.

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On this day in 2002, Ian Leggatt won his first PGA TOUR event at the Touchstone Energy Tuscon.

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Golf Canada Magazine

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Camilo Villegas


march 2009â€“february 2010 rcga calendar

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