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Taking On A Classic – The 2010 RBC Canadian Open

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16 years ago

Jul 20, 2010

Nothing attracts a PGA Tour player to a tournament more than the venue itself. Resort golf courses like those played in events like the Bob Hope Classic simply make players yawn while courses like the venerable St. George’s G&CC, the host club for this week’s RBC Canadian Open really get their attention.

Although one of the best fields in some time is here in the heart of Toronto this week, there is no mistaking that the golf course is the star. Perennially rated as one of the best two courses in a nation ripe with quality layouts the Stanley Thompson design is a gem that is the subject of a lot of chatter.

The tumbling layout that is a refuge in a burgeoning metropolitan area last hosted the Canadian Open in 1968 and as Greg Holden, President of the Canadian Golf Superintendent Association stated this morning, “It’s especially an honor to be here now.”

Most notable on the 7079, par 70 layout (which will show brilliantly on television given its elevation changes and flashed up bunkers) will be the green and the rough.

“It’s got a few greens that are a little severe but they all have to play them,” Michael Connell’s caddy mentioned to me as they completed their initial loop around the course.

Just minutes later I got a good feel for the rough at the course as Connell played his approach from the gnarly stuff from down the left side of the closer. A full swing from about 170 yards resulted in a shot that advanced about…..8 feet.

Canadian Matt Hill, the 2009 NCAA Champion now taking on life as a touring professional, addressed the rough almost immediately in his remarks about the course Tuesday. “Today is my second time playing it, and I feel like the rough’s pretty tough this week, so you definitely gotta hit fairways.”

Being a national championship the PGA Tour has allowed it to be generously more than the tour standard 4 inches this week and it shows. In watching 2010 Sony Open winner Ryan Palmer attempt to extract himself from a patch of healthy growth on the back left of the par 3, 16^th green it took every bit of skill he had to stop a ball close to a pin placement at the front of the putting surface.

Due to the slopes of the greens (most notable on holes like #3 and #18, the surfaces will roll out about 11 on the Stimpmeter this week to avoid any crazy incidents. An expected but of rain later in the week should help keep them under control.

This is setting up to be a shotmaker's course. Shaft guru Kim Braly of KBS, who has been witness to many PGA Tour events during his career, called it a U.S. Open-like layout with more reasonable greens and many agree. Fairways are narrows, greens are small, and players will need to plod their way around the course in order to succeed.

With that being the case the talent pool that have a possibility of winning gets pared down greatly when you assess both their skills and the current state of their game. 2001 Canadian Open Champion, who took down his title at Royal Montreal, could just be the veteran type player who can excel here. His lack of length may hurt him and require some longer approaches into these small and tilted greens but his patience and putting could keep him in play.

You can also look to Verplank’s Thursday/Friday pairing for some other possible winners. Hunter Mahan and Tim Clark join him for the initial forays at St. George’s and their group might one to bet on if you are looking for a contender. Mahan seems to be gauging his yardages well with his approach shots for the times I observed him during Tuesday’s practice round and that could add up to a National Championship for him here in Toronto.

This report provided to GolfWRX.com but Flagstick Golf Magazine (www.flagstick.com)

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.