Canadian Open Questions Too Late II

Hello. One thing has conspired over the years to put the Canadian Open where it is today - short term greed of the RCGA. The Canadian Open has been a cash cow because of excellent gate receipts, mostly from hosting the event at Glen Abbey for decades. People have attended and will continue to attend the Canadian Open in large numbers, no matter who does or doesn't play in it. This fact unfortunately led to complacency in the following areas:

1. The purse is now one of the smallest on the PGA Tour
2. Glen Abbey was not a popular course for most players. Jack Nicklaus' first design was too tough in the beginning, then too boring once other top courses were designed
3. The Oakville area didn't have first class hotels
4. Other courses in Canada could not hold the crowds
5. Poor dates (and weather) to attract the top players
6. and so on

It's only now, when the prospect of losing big money on this event is now a reality, that these other issues are coming to light.

Regards,
Steve