HAMILTON — Nick Taylor begins the defence of his RBC Canadian Open title this morning. The product of Abbotsford, B.C., was the first Canadian to win the men's golf national championship in 69 years when he won a four-hole playoff in 2023. He's in a group with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., for the first two rounds at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club. McIlroy won the Canadian Open in 2019 and 2022. Taylor also won the WM Phoenix Open earlier this year
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Immigration providing important buffer for economy as Canada's population greys: RBC An RBC economist says high levels of immigration are helping blunt the economic impact of Canada's aging population even though it's causing concerns about housing affordability and other challenges. RBC economist Carrie Freestone says fewer immigrants could have economic impacts as Canadians
CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Auburn senior J.M. Butler polished off a dominant two days at La Costa by winning the anchor match Wednesday to give the Tigers the final point they needed to beat Florida State and capture their first NCAA title in men's golf. “A college career isn't complete without a national championship,” Butler said. “This is for all my teammates who push me every single day.” Butler never trailed in any of the three matches he played, making him the right player for Auburn if the c