The RBC Canadian Open is heading back to Ontario, and this time it’s teeing off on the newly renovated North Course at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. At the center of it all is 20-year GCSAA member David Hunter, who brings over three decades of experience at this very site. Known for his steady leadership and attention to detail, Hunter is setting the stage for one of the most finely conditioned tournaments of the year.

TPC Toronto is unlike any other stop on the PGA TOUR. Built on a reclaimed gravel pit and refreshed with a renovation by Ian Andrew just last year, the North Course now features reimagined bunkers, new professional tees, and altered grassing lines that are ready to challenge the world's best. With a routing tweak that swaps holes 8 and 17 and strategic agronomic choices, players and fans can expect a distinctive and visually compelling test of golf.

The turf is tournament-ready from tee to green:

• Greens: Bentgrass/Poa annua mix, mowed to 0.100"

• Tees, Approaches, and Collars: Bent/Poa mix, maintained between 0.275"–0.300"

• Fairways: Bent/Poa mix cut at 0.375"

• Rough: Dense Kentucky bluegrass standing at 3.75"

This balanced blend of turfgrass delivers elite firmness and roll on fairways, smooth transitions on approaches, and reliable putting surfaces — all while withstanding the unpredictable Canadian climate.

Weather hasn’t made things easy. A long winter and early spring ice storms delayed preparations, forcing Hunter and his team to dedicate over a week to storm cleanup. But the 62-person agronomy staff, including 35 tournament volunteers, has risen to the occasion. From assistants like Aaron Hill and Scott Brook to equipment manager Jason Sharples, it’s been a full-team effort.

Spanning 620 acres, TPC Toronto's North Course is more than just a tournament venue — it’s an ecological landscape where wildlife like coyotes, turkeys, and osprey share space with two loyal course dogs, Bauer and Kala. It’s also a venue built to drain exceptionally well thanks to its sandy loam soil and underlying gravel base — a critical asset during a wet spring.

As the PGA TOUR returns to Canada, this event shines a spotlight on the talent and dedication of superintendents like David Hunter and the GCSAA members who bring the game to life. With tournament week now underway, the stage is set for a memorable RBC Canadian Open — built on precision, passion, and the power of the turf.

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