RBC Canadian Open Cut Line

The RBC Canadian Open swings into action from May 28th to June 2nd, 2024, at the prestigious Hamilton Golf & Country Club. This historic tournament, co-organized by Golf Canada and the PGA Tour, boasts the distinction of being Canada's national open and the third-oldest continuously running tournament on the tour.

This year's edition promises exhilarating competition with a $9.4 million USD purse. Spectators can expect to see world-class golfers vying for the title, following in the footsteps of champion Nick Taylor (2023).

Standing tall in Ancaster, Ontario, the Hamilton Golf and Country Club (HGCC) boasts a rich history dating back to 1894. Originally occupying multiple locations, it found its permanent picturesque home in 1930. The course itself is a masterpiece shaped by legendary architects. Harry Colt crafted the first 18 holes in 1914, while Robbie Robinson added a third nine in 1974, resulting in the current 27-hole layout.

With a challenging 7,079 yards and a par 72, the HGCC demands precision and strategic shot-making. Ranked #2 in Canada and previously holding the #98 spot on Golf Digest's Top 100, it's a golfer's paradise. The course itself is a visual treat with rolling terrain, towering trees, and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. The iconic par-3 16th hole on the Sandhills course, featuring an island green, is a local legend. A recent restoration project by Martin Ebert meticulously brought the course back to its original glory, solidifying HGCC's place as a top-tier course in Canada and on the world stage.

RBC Canadian Open Cut Line

The Canadian Open has a cutline of the top 65 players (including ties) in the first two rounds of play. This completely eliminates half of the field each year.

The RBC Canadian Open cut line changes annually and every round to allow the top 65 and ties to play in the third and fourth rounds. The cut line is set at a specific score or rank. Players who finish above this line move on to play the final two rounds.

RBC Canadian Open Qualifier

Golf Canada will conduct a two-stage qualifying procedure for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.

Regional Qualifying:

- 18-hole stroke play with a maximum field size of 144 players.

- The top 10% of finishers (beyond the low qualifier and rounded to the nearest whole number) at each regional qualifying competition are eligible to compete at the Final Qualifying.

- The low qualifier at each site receives an exemption directly into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open field, provided a field of at least 120 competitors is participating at each site.

Final Qualifying:

- 18-hole stroke play with a maximum field size of 120 players.

- Entry is open to those who are exempt or who have qualified through regional qualifying.

- A minimum of 4 spots are guaranteed for direct entry into the 2024 RBC Canadian Open field.

Note: Golf Canada reserves the right to adjust the number of qualifying spots available from regional qualifying competitions based on the quality or size of each field.

Exemptions into Final Qualifying:

- PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour members (not otherwise exempt)

- Canadians in the Top 70 and ties of the 2023 RBC Canadian Open (not otherwise exempt)

- Limited number of Team Canada members as determined by Golf Canada High-Performance Staff

- Top 5 players on 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Standings after Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship

- Top 2-5 players on the 2023 PGA of Canada Order of Merit

- 2023 Glencoe Invitational Champion

- Vancouver Golf Tour: Top player on 2024 Order of Merit after Surrey Open

- East Coast Pro Tour's 2023 Order of Merit Champion

- Toronto Player's Tour: 2023 Order of Merit Champion

- Top 10% of finishers (respective to the final starting field) at each 2024 RBC Canadian Open