The Canadian Open has historically held a special status as a national open, particularly for American golfers, before the professional tour system became dominant in golf. In the years between the two World Wars, it was considered the third most prestigious tournament in the sport, following The Open Championship and the US Open. Before the tournament's move to a less desirable September date in 1988, the Canadian Open was often informally referred to as the fifth major.
The top three golfers on the PGA Tour Canada Order of Merit before the tournament receive entry into the Canadian Open. Prize money earned at the Canadian Open does not contribute to the Canadian Tour money list.
In 2023, Canadian golfer Nick Taylor ended a 69-year drought for his home country by winning the Canadian Open at the Oakdale Golf & Country Club. He birdied the final hole to tie Englishman Tommy Fleetwood at 17 under par after 72 holes. Taylor then clinched the title with a dramatic 72-foot (22 m) eagle on the fourth sudden-death hole.
What is the Mascot for the RBC Canadian Open?
The RBC Canadian Open doesn't actually have a mascot in the traditional sense of a costumed character.
However, to celebrate Nick Taylor's historic win in 2023 (the first Canadian to win the tournament in 69 years!), the 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo features a silhouette of Taylor's iconic putter toss.
This is a way to honour both Taylor's achievement and the national pride associated with the tournament.
How much does the RBC Canadian Open pay?
The total payout for the RBC Canadian Open has been publicly announced for the upcoming year.
Here's what we know:
2023:
Total purse: $9 million
Winner's share: $1.62 million
2024:
Total purse: $9.4 million
Winner's share: To be announced
Last Ten Winners of the Canadian Open
| YEAR | PLAYER | WINNERS SHARE ($) | COURSE & LOCATION |
| 2023 | Nick Taylor | 1,620,000 | Oakdale Golf & Country Club, Toronto, ON |
| 2022 | Rory McIlroy | 1,566,000 | St. George's Golf and Country Club, Toronto, ON |
| 2021 | Cancelled due to pandemic | ||
| 2020 | Cancelled due to pandemic | ||
| 2019 | Rory McIlroy | 1,368,000 | Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Hamilton, ON |
| 2018 | Dustin Johnson | 1,116,000 | Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, ON |
| 2017 | Jhonattan Vegas | 1,080,000 | Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, ON |
| 2016 | Jhonattan Vegas | 1,062,000 | Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, ON |
| 2015 | Jason Day | 1,044,000 | Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, ON |
| 2014 | Tim Clark | 1,026,000 | Royal Montreal Golf Club, Île Bizard, QC |
| 2013 | Brandt Snedeker | 1,008,000 | Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, ON |
FAQ's On RBC Canadian Open Mascot
A. The defending champion of the Canadian Open is Nick Taylor (as of May 19, 2024). He made history in 2023 by becoming the first Canadian golfer to win the tournament in 69 years.
A. The RBC Canadian Open doesn't have a mascot in the traditional sense, like a costumed character. However, to celebrate Nick Taylor's win in 2023, the 2024 logo features a silhouette of his iconic putter toss.
A. The tournament occurs from May 28th to June 2nd, 2024, at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club.
