Wednesday, November 07, 2007

RCGA Breathes A Sigh Of Relief (For Now)

Hello. The RCGA got rescued again by a corporate sponsor. Two years ago it was CN coming to the Canadian Women's Open with much-needed funds. Now RBC is doing the same thing for the Canadian Open.
RBC's participation cannot be underestimated. If the Canadian Open would've gone without a 2008 main sponsor, the bill probably would've been larger than the $3 million the RCGA lost on the 2007 version. And that could've been disaster for Canadian golf, as we're finding the RCGA doesn't have a lot of money.
Is this a smart move on RBC's part? Hopefully if they are trying to penetrate the US market. But I still don't know why anyone would want to sponsor this event as things are now. Once you get by Vijay Singh and Jim Furyk (and Weir and Ames) the next PGA Tour player who cares about this event for what it is is John Daly, who will be very limited in 2008 appearances.
And while RCGA people must be breathing easier, now that this main issue is resolved, they must be concerned people will now see them for what they are - a very poorly mismanaged group. All the money in the world won't cure that.

Regards,
Steve

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