CHARITY

The Open Gives Back

When most golf fans think of the RBC Canadian Open they think of terrific golf moments – like Tiger’s 213-yard bunker shot to win the title in 2000 or Nick Taylor’s 72’ putt to win in a playoff and snap a 69 year Canadian drought. While what happens on the turf inside the ropes is always a spectacle, it’s what happens outside the ropes that truly makes the championship special.

Since coming on board as title sponsor of the RBC Canadian Open in 2008, RBC along with Golf Canada, have raised over $10 million for charitable organizations across Canada. Throughout its history, Canada’s National Open Championship has generated more than $60 million in charitable proceeds for important causes.

In 2024, an additional $1.2 million was raised to the charitable and community impact.

Golf Canada Foundation

The Golf Canada Foundation is the official charity beneficiary of the RBC Canadian Open and the leading source for golf philanthropy in Canada, awarding more than $7.3 million in grants and scholarships since 1979.

The Foundation inspires young players to benefit from the game of golf in gaining strong core values, building character and living a healthy lifestyle.

The primary charitable recipient is First Tee – Canada.

Learn more about the Golf Canada Foundation
First Tee – Canada

First Tee – Canada is Golf Canada’s youth development program providing children from all backgrounds with accessible pathways to golf and life-enhancing experiences.

Golf Canada partnered with First Tee to launch First Tee – Canada in 2021. The program is now operating in every province through six regional chapters.
RBC Community Junior Golf

Since 2022, RBC has provided low-barrier and inclusive access to golf for more than 55,000 equity-deserving youth across the country, through First Tee – Canada and Youth on Course. Learn more about the RBC Community Junior Golf initiative.

Community Partners

Golf Canada and title sponsor RBC would like to celebrate our community partners who benefited from their contributions to the 2024 RBC Canadian Open. See below for a list of 2024 RBC Canadian Open Community Partners.

Ancaster Agricultural Society
St John’s Anglican Church
Ryerson United Church
HWDSB
HWCDSB
Ancaster Minor Baseball Association
Knights of Columbus
Beverly Minor Hockey Association
Hamilton Tiger Cats Alumni Association
Ronald McDonald House Chairties
Hamilton Out of the Cold
Variety Village
McMaster Marauders

Below is a list for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open Community Partners. Please note that this list is not yet comprehensive, and more partners will be added in the coming weeks.