10 Ways to Make the Most of the 2008 Canadian Open

RBC and the Royal Canadian Golf Association have teamed-up to present the 2008 RBC Canadian Open, being held July 21-27 at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville.

As the week’s golf events unfold and another chapter in Canadian golf lore is written, golf fans across Canada will take note that this isn’t your ordinary PGA TOUR event.

This year’s inaugural RBC Canadian Open is much more than just four rounds of golf – it’s truly a week-long celebration of golf in this country

To make the most of RBC Canadian Open week, we thought it best to compile a list of 10 things you might just want to check out when heading to Glen Abbey.

10 BMW Shuttle: Drive a BMW? We’ll you’re in luck. BMW is offering preferred parking and shuttling for BMW owners from the main parking lot to Glen Abbey Golf Club. BMW will also display some of their exciting new products onsite throughout tournament week.

9 RBC Shoot-Out: Join RBC at Polson Pier in the Toronto Harbourfront and attempt a 150 yard shot onto a floating green. Special guest appearances, prizes and gifts promise to make this an unforgettable time for the entire family.

8 Avion Long Drive: Visit the 16th hole at Glen Abbey Golf Club from Thursday to Sunday for the opportunity to sign-up and guess the length of your favourite golfers drive. With daily prizes for all, you’ll want to try every day.

7 Bell Better Homes: Premier event partner Bell will have an interactive display of products and services available onsite for you to browse. Also, Bell / XM Satellite Radio Broadcast Earpieces will be available if you want to catch live XM Radio coverage during tournament rounds.

6 Spectator Village – Visit Spectator Village and improve your golf game! RBC will have a Golf Simulator and Swing Analysis machines onsite for those looking to improve their game. Partners include Southern Implants, Pepsi, LG and Fosters Wines will all also have interactive displays.

5 27th Annual SCOREGolf Awards Party: Register to join SCOREGolf as they help to honour Canada’s top touring pros, amateur golfers, top club professionals and superintendents.

Past winners include 2003 Masters Champion Mike Weir as well as Stephen Ames, Dave Barr, Lorie Kane, Dawn Coe-Jones, Warren Sye and Marlene Streit.

4 RBC Pro-Am and Championship: Held Monday July 21 and Wednesday July 23, the RBC Pro-Am and Championship Pro-Am are the best chance for you to get close to your favourite golfers for autographs and photographs.

3 Pengrowth Concert Series – For the first time in Canadian Open history Pengrowth will host three concerts in three nights. Each night the golf course will transform into a unique open-air concert venue, designed specifically for the RBC Canadian Open. Concert admission is FREE to everyone with a valid RBC Canadian Open ticket for that date.

The party starts Thursday night with Blue Rodeo. The fun continues Friday night, featuring the musical stylings of 54-40. After enjoying third round action on Saturday, stick around and rock out with Canadian legend Tom Cochrane and Red Rider.

2 Rounds 1, 2, & 3 : Watch the best golf has to offer in RBC Canadian Open tournament play. Three golf-filled days, could the golf enthusiast ask for anything more?

Well, maybe the number one way to make the most of the 2008 RBC Canadian Open

1 RBC Canadian Open Championship Round and Trophy Presentation: Sunday July 27 the Tournament will come to a climactic close as the 99th winner is decided. Make sure you’re there as history is made at Glen Abbey Golf Course.

Ticket info for this year’s RBC Canadian Open are available online at www.rbccanadianopen.com

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