I was looking forward to seeing some of the perspectives on yesterday’s announcement between the PGA of America and Royal Bank. From my way of thinking, it is a significant deal, with implications for the Canadian Open now and in the future.
Needless to say, it was the Web-based reporters that actually put some thought into [...]
As expected, RBC has just announced a deal that will see it not only sponsor the PGA of American for three years, with options for additional years, but will see its brand aligned with the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup. No figures were announced, but sources peg the deal at about $20-million for the [...]
While there’s little info, Sportsbusinessjournal.com is reporting a rumor that has been circulating — that Royal Bank is going to forgo picking up a second PGA Tour event and will instead hook on as a sponsor of the PGA of America, a deal which would likely include the PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup.
Here’s what SBJ [...]
When it was announced in 2002, the Terrebonne project (sometimes called CCQ), owned by Angus Glen proprietor Gordon Stollery and his business associate, Mike Columbos, was expected to hold the 2006 Canadian Open as part of a plan dreamed up by then RCGA executive director Stephen Ross. The plan called for two 18-hole golf courses, [...]
Mike Weir (centre right) stands at the HOF induction ceremony last night with other Hall of Fame members, Gary Cowan (left), Marianne Lapointe (centre left) and Sandra Post (right)
“He embraces every opportunity to put Canada on the map of golf .. He’s endlessly patriotic. If you ever want to push my husband’s buttons, try to [...]
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