2015 RBC Canadian Open Discussion Thread

[mvmac]

The RBC Canadian Open will be played at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Ontario, Canada this week. The Jack Nicklaus-designed course will play as a par-72 measuring 7,273 yards for the event.

The field this week is set to consist of Bubba Watson, Jason Day, Matt Kuchar, Graeme McDowell and two-time RBC Canadian Open champion Jim Furyk, although The Open Championship’s Monday finish at St. Andrews in Scotland may have an impact on participation.

Last year, Tim Clark shot a final-round 65 at Royal Montreal, where he birdied five of his last eight holes to beat out Furyk by one stroke. Clark is back this year to defend his title.

[sg92]

I can't wait for this week. Our national Open in Canada. I'm hopeful for DeLaet or any other Canadian players to win this week. It's been since 1954 that a Canadian won the Canadian Open.

They should've more courses in the rotation since there's so much great courses across the country, for example from Cabot Cliffs in PEI, Muskoka Bay Club, north of Toronto, to Point Grey in Vancouver. Also, they should move the Canadian Open to June to get more star players travel North of the Border... :)

[sg92]

My mistake, Cabot Cliffs is in Nova Scotia, not PEI... Derp. lol

[JazzFatCat]

I'm mostly rooting for David Hearn but it would also be fun if someone like Mark Leishman won.

I'd like to see the Canadian Open played at the Kananaskis golf course.

[RJH999]

A Canadian hasn't won since 1872 so that would be nice if one could take it.

[Natural Patrick]

A Canadian hasn't won since 1872 so that would be nice if one could take it.

If that is true then WOW!  I hate to laugh but is kind of sad. Forget the fact that there are not many Canadian golfers. They have had 143 years to win it just one time? Hard to believe. If a Canadian does win it, there should be a Stanly Cup style celebration.

[bradsul]

Looks like it was actually in 1954, Pat Fletcher according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Open_(golf)

We have a ton of golfers in Canada but not too many seem to make it to the highest levels sadly.Graham DeLaet is our current hopeful I think!

[Natural Patrick]

Looks like it was actually in 1954, Pat Fletcher according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Open_(golf)

We have a ton of golfers in Canada but not too many seem to make it to the highest levels sadly.Graham DeLaet is our current hopeful I think!

Should have known that RJH99 was hitting the bong when he said that. 9 Canadians in the tourney this year.

[RJH999]

Should have known that RJH99 was hitting the bong when he said that. 9 Canadians in the tourney this year.

I shoulda added a ;-). :-)

[JazzFatCat]

The PGA site's leaderboard now shows Graham DeLaet as withdrawn. I guess his thumb got worse overnight.

That sucks partly because it means more pressure on Hearn. Maybe Adam Hadwin will step up to the challenge but I'm not holding my breath.

[Braivo]

Caught some of it on TV yesterday, I love the tall trees surrounding most holes on the course, a very different feel from most tour venues, seems very laid back compared to the intensity of The Open last week.

[RJH999]

The PGA site's leaderboard now shows Graham DeLaet as withdrawn. I guess his thumb got worse overnight. That sucks partly because it means more pressure on Hearn. Maybe Adam Hadwin will step up to the challenge but I'm not holding my breath.

Hearn looks like he's handling it well. A smooth 63, three back of Chad Campbell who was on fire today.

[JazzFatCat]

Hearn looks like he's handling it well. A smooth 63, three back of Chad Campbell who was on fire today.

Ya Hearn with a 8 under second round is great news.

It's good to see Chad Campbell playing well. I think for the last couple of years he has been playing on the Web.com tour.

[rehmwa]

"Canadian" Open?

In Canadia, I hope they just call it "The Open"

(Yes, I did two things there)

[nevets88]

An 18 yo 5' 8" 130(?) pound wimpy no omph weakling (sarcasm/inside joke) made the cut. You go Austin Connelly. Shot a 65 2nd round.

[RJH999]

Unless he goes full on dumbass tomorrow, David Hearn will become the first Canadian to win their national open since '54.

[Natural Patrick]

Unless he goes full on dumbass tomorrow, David Hearn will become the first Canadian to win their national open since '54.

I'm not saying Hearn won't win it, on the other hand. No way do I put money down saying he will.

[Judah Ben-Hur]

My mistake, Cabot Cliffs is in Nova Scotia, not PEI... Derp. lol

Just a FYI, Binghamton Senators fan here.  Seen quite a few games up there.  Someday, I'd like to take a little longer trip to see the big boys play.

Hearn looks like he's handling it well. A smooth 63, three back of Chad Campbell who was on fire today.

I would probably be a mini mob scene if he does pull it off.   Not to wish any ill will on anyone, he does have two big guns breathing down his neck.  I think one of those two will take the prize.