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Posts from category: rbc

Taylor’s Torch Trouble

Top Canadian amateur Nick Taylor is scheded to run the torch relay heading up to the Canadian Olympics — but there’s an issue, according to Kent Gilchrist in the Province:
Proud father Jay Taylor is thrilled his talented son, golfer Nick Taylor, has been selected to carry the Olympic Torch. It just would have been nice [...]


RBC/PGA Coverage — What Gives?

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 [...]


Royal Bank Inks Deal with PGA of America for Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, adds Donald, Couples and Pressel to its Player Roster

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 [...]


RBC Hooks Up with PGA of America?

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 [...]


Terrebonne project sold, RCGA investigate other potential Montreal clubs

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, [...]