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Rutledge jumps out to early lead at PGA Seniors’ Championship of Canada
Rutledge jumps out to early lead at PGA Seniors’ Championship of Canada

The native of Victoria fired a competitive course record 7-under par 65 at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Stouffville, Ont., and leads the Mr. Lube PGA Seniors’ Championship of Canada by five shots.

Canadian golf legends take to Emerald Hills Golf Club
Canadian golf legends take to Emerald Hills Golf Club

The field for the Mr. Lube PGA Seniors’ Championship of Canada presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon includes Dave Barr, Bob Panasik, Gar Hamilton, Jim Rutledge and many more of the country’s best senior golfers.

John Gaudet earns Master Professional designation
John Gaudet earns Master Professional designation

To say that throughout his 47-years as a PGA of Canada professional, John Gaudet has accomplished a lot wouldn’t give credit where’s it’s rightfully due.

On This Day in 1911 . . .
On This Day in 1911 . . .

On this day in 1911, the PGA of Canada was formed.

PGA of Canada unveils Patriot Golf Day Logo
PGA of Canada unveils Patriot Golf Day Logo

The grassroots golf initiative supporting and honouring military members and their families now has a distinctly Canadian logo to call its own.

Panasik, Barr, Rutledge, Hamilton and Halldorson Confirmed
Panasik, Barr, Rutledge, Hamilton and Halldorson Confirmed

Ten previous seniors’ championship winners, Canadian Golf Hall of Fame members, former PGA Tour players, and current Champions Tour and Senior European Tour members, has been confirmed for next week’s Mr. PGA Seniors’ Championship of Canada.

Media/Social Media Analysis—2012 PGA Championship of Canada
Media/Social Media Analysis—2012 PGA Championship of Canada

Highlights include $175,543 in earned media value; 6,849 unique visitors to www.pgaofcanada.com; 1,866 YouTube video views; and more than 200 new Twitter followers

PGA Player Rankings Released
PGA Player Rankings Released

With his win last week at the PGA Championship of Canada, Eric Laporte moves into top 10, while Brian McCann maintains his No. 1 ranking.

Eric Laporte Wins PGA Championship of Canada
Eric Laporte Wins PGA Championship of Canada

With a 3&1 win over Lindsay Bernakevitch, the Montcalm Club de Golf head professional puts his name on the historic P.D. Ross Trophy alongside the likes of Stan Leonard, George Knudson, Moe Norman and Arnold Palmer.

The Final Showdown
The Final Showdown

Lindsay Bernakevitch and Eric Laporte meet in the championship’s final match, Friday afternoon at Country Hills’ Talons Course, with the P.D. Ross Trophy and a first-place payout of $15,000 on the line.

The Final Four
The Final Four

Eddward Boudreau, Lindsay Bernakevitch, Brad Clapp and Eric Laporte , each won their respective bracket and now are just two wins away from capturing the historic P.D. Ross.

Moving On
Moving On

Eight players punched their tickets to the quarterfinal matches of the PGA Championship of Canada sponsored Mr. Lube and presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf Thursday morning at Country Hills’ Talons Course.