RBC Canadian Open Match Director Bryan Crawford will likely be leaving the group as he has accepted the function of Commissioner with the Ontario Hockey League.
“Bryan has performed an instrumental function within the progress of the RBC Canadian Open into considered one of Canada’s signature sport properties and we’re extraordinarily appreciative of his contributions over the previous six years as Match Director,” mentioned Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. “Bryan is a gifted and dynamic sports activities government who has made an exquisite influence on our staff and our Nationwide Males’s Open Championship throughout his time with Golf Canada. He’s nicely positioned for continued success in main the Ontario Hockey League.”
Since becoming a member of Golf Canada in 2018, Crawford has been main pressure within the continued elevation and business progress of the RBC Canadian Open, which has change into a pageant expertise that includes world-class golf, music and meals expertise. Crawford has additionally labored with the PGA TOUR’s Match Advisory Council, serving most lately as its Vice-Chair. A former member of the Toronto Argonauts Soccer Membership, Crawford has beforehand labored in management positions with Basketball Canada and Ontario College Athletics (OUA).