We are just awaiting word from Golf Canada regarding the postponement of this years RBC Canadian Open scheduled for St George's Golf and Country Club June 11-14.
The US Open which follows the week after is already postponed as are all the tournaments up to and including. St Georges is in the west end of Toronto which yesterday cancelled all major city events until June 30.
The scope of organizing a major sporting events is one I am well aware of, having begun my career managing major event facilities, so I know what the Golf Canada staff in conjunction with the PGA Tour, sponsors, City officials etal have to go through to see if the event is postponed to a later date or just cancelled all together.
Here is the City of Toronto statement.
Today, the City of Toronto made the decision to cancel all permits and access to City services for events through June 30 due to ongoing developments with COVID-19.
We appreciate the factors that led to this decision, in particular that all city resources are being directed to support our communities during this unprecedented health crisis. The health and safety of everyone who supports the RBC Canadian Open – and our community as a whole – will always come first, and we respect the City’s decision.Together with the PGA TOUR, we are assessing this recent development along with other challenges posed by COVID-19 to determine the best course of action for the RBC Canadian Open.
We will make further announcements in the coming week
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