RBC Canadian Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

The 2020 RBC Canadian Open has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s the first time since 1944 the tournament has been cancelled and only the seventh time in its 116-year history.

Organizers say it was a difficult decision but sited the continued public health concerns as well as international travel and government restrictions as the reason for the cancellation.

The event was scheduled to run from June 8 to 14 at St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Etobicoke with Islington Golf Club as the official practice facility.

The RBCxMusic Concert Series which was scheduled to take place June 12 and 13 at Richview Collegiate Institute featuring headline performances by The Chainsmokers and Keith Urban has also been cancelled.

“The RBC Canadian Open has always been a rallying point for Canadian golf and while we share in the crushing disappointment with our fans, players, volunteers and many event partners, our primary responsibility is the safety of our people and our communities,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum in a news release. “It is now our full intention to push forward together with RBC, the PGA TOUR, the City of Toronto and our host clubs with the goal to bring the 2021 RBC Canadian Open to St. George’s Golf and Country Club with Islington Golf Club as the official practice facility.”

Organizers say individual ticket purchases made via Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded within the next 30 days. The same refund policy applies to RBC clients who purchased RBCxMusic tickets.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 RBC Canadian Open.

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— RBC Canadian Open (@RBCCanadianOpen) April 16, 2020