The first PGA Championship of Canada is played at Mississauga Golf and Country Club on the day before the Canadian Open at Rosedale Golf Club. Charles Murray wins the tournament in a field of just 14 pros.
The History of the PGA of Canada 1911 – Present
January 1, 1911 — January 2, 1911
First Captain
A group of 35 professionals meet on July 7, 1911, at Royal Ottawa Golf Club to form the PGA of Canada. P.D. Ross writes a cheque for $100 to buy the initial trophy. George Cumming, a popular pro and teacher from The Toronto Golf Club, is elected the first captain [modern day president].
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January 1, 1912 First PGA Championship of Canada
The first PGA Championship of Canada is played at Mississauga Golf and Country Club on the day before the Canadian Open at Rosedale Golf Club. Charles Murray wins the tournament in a field of just 14 pros.
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Brooke Henderson leads NZ Open as rain halts final round
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canadian Brooke Henderson took a big step towards her sixth LPGA Tour title in only six holes on Sunday, but will have to resume on Monday after rain, lightning and dangerous winds disrupted the final round of the New Zealand Women’s Open. The 20-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., leads the tournament […]
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The History of the PGA of Canada 1911 - Present
January 1, 1911 — January 2, 1911 First Captain A group of 35 professionals meet on July 7, 1911, at Royal Ottawa Golf Club to form the PGA of Canada. P.D. Ross writes a cheque for $100 to buy the initial trophy. George Cumming, a popular pro and teacher from The Toronto Golf Club, […]
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