Jennifer Kirby sits tied for 24th at 5-under, leads four Canadians into weekend action in London

Twenty-one second round birdies on the par-3 17th hole bumps two-day total to 46 and raises $230,000 for Children’s Health Foundation through CP Birdies for Heart

Tickets for weekend rounds still available;
FREE admission for children 17 & under & FEER spectator parking all weekend

London, Ont. (Golf Canada) –So Yeon Ryu of South Korea shot a 6-under 66 Friday in another bogey-free round to take a commanding five-stroke lead at the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.

Ryu set a course record with a 63 on Thursday and continued her sizzling play during Friday’s second round. Her 36-hole 129 (-15) tally is a new Canadian Women’s Open record. Cristie Kerr and Inbee Park held the previous 132 record set in 2013 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta.

“After I shot 9‑under, 6‑under is not that great, but still it’s a really great score, said the 24-year-old Ryu. “I had a bogey‑free round two days in a row, so I feel really great about that.  I do love Canadian fans so much.  I’m really happy I was able to show (them) really great golf.”

American Danielle Kang, Swede Anna Nordqvist and Na Yeon Choi of South Korea are tied for second at 10-under 134.

Canada’s Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. continues to lead the way for the Canadian contingent after posting an even-par 72 Friday to hold a share of 24th position. The Team Canada Young Pro Squad member will be joined on the weekend at London Hunt by Team Canada national amateur team members Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. and Jennifer Ha of Calgary who sit at 3-under 141 through 36 holes. Also advancing to weekend play is Team Canada Young Pro Sue Kim of Langley, who shot 71-72 (-1) to squeak by the cut line.

Following Friday’s round the 36-hole cut was made with 87 players shooting 1-under or better to advance to weekend action.

The shot of the day came from Jessica Korda who recorded her first-ever LPGA Tour hole-in-one on Friday. The 21-year-old aced the 147-yard par-3 8th hole with an 8-iron.

THE FOLLOWING ARE SECOND-ROUND CANADIAN SCORES FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 2014:
T24 – Jennifer Kirby, 67-72—139, -5
T41 – Brooke Henderson (a), 70-71—141, -3
T41 – Jennifer Ha (a), 72-69—141, -3  
T70 – Sue Kim, 71-72—143, -1
— MISSED CUT —
MC – Rebecca Lee-Bentham, 70-74—144, E
MC – Elizabeth Tong (a), 70-74—144, E
MC – Sara-Maude Juneau, 70-74—144, E
MC – Natalie Gleadall, 75-69—144, E
MC – Alena Sharp, 72-73—145, +1
MC – Lorie Kane, 73-72—145, +1
MC – Jessica Wallace, 75-70—145, +1
MC – Maude-Aimee Leblanc, 73-73—146, +2
MC – Samantha Richdale, 74-73—147, +3
MC – Erica Rivard, 73-75—148, +4
MC – Nicole Vandermade, 74-75—149, +5

CP BIRDIES FOR HEART – 46 BIRDIES AND $230,000 RAISED THROUGH 36 HOLES:
Title sponsor CP has stepped up to encourage players to make birdies on the 17th hole during tournament play by offering to donate $5,000 for each birdie made to the Children’s Health Foundation in support of paediatric heart health programs.

During Friday’s second round, 21 more birdies by LPGA Tour players raised the total birdie count to 46 through 36 holes, good for $230,000 thus far for charity. CP Birdies for Heart is one of the fundraising activities taking place at CPKC Women’s Open, with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation to support cardiac research and care of children with congenital heart disease from London and across Southwestern Ontario.

PLAYER INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS FROM FRIDAY:
Transcripts and audio files from interviews with So Yeon Ryu, Brooke Henderson, Jennifer Kirby, Lorie Kane, Danielle Kang, Jessica Korda, Anna Nordqvist, Brittany Lincicome, Rebecca Lee-Bentham, Cristie Kerr and Na Yeon Choi are available online here.

FREE WEEKEND PARKING:
As a thank you to London golf enthusiasts who have supported the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open and the CP Has Heart charity campaign, Golf Canada and Canadian Pacific are pleased to offer free parking for spectators attending weekend action at the London Hunt and Country Club.

“We are thrilled with the community response to the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open and CP Has Heart fundraising campaign, and hope that we can encourage even more spectators to share in the terrific fundraising activities onsite,” said Golf Canada CEO Scott Simmons.  “It’s a small way of saying thank you to golf enthusiasts for their support of the championship and get excited about raising even more money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.”

Tickets for Saturday and Sunday rounds at the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are still available by purchasing onsite at the main admission gate or online at www.cpkcwomensopen.com.  Children 17 and under get in free all weekend with a ticketed adult.

Directions and parking information for spectators is available by clicking here.

PAIRING AND START TIMES – ROUND 3:
Pairings for the third round of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are available here.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE:
The following is the broadcast schedule for coverage at the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.*

Saturday, Aug. 23

• 2 p.m. ET – Third Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

Sunday, Aug. 24

• 2 p.m. ET – Final Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

*Schedule subject to change

CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN MEDIA GUIDE:
The 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Media Guide is available online by clicking here.

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, Sony, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For tickets, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is  growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

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Media Contact:

Dan Pino
Director, Corporate Communications
Golf Canada
(C) 416-434-5525
dpino@golfcanada.ca

Jennifer Kirby sits tied for 8th and leads Canadian contingent after a 5-under 67

24 opening-round birdies on the par-3, 17th hole raises $120,000
for Children’s Health Foundation through CP Birdies for Heart

Tickets for Friday and weekend rounds still available; Free admission for children 17 & under

London, Ont. (Golf Canada) –So Yean Ryu fired a bogey-free 9-under 63 to set a course record and take the opening-round Canadian Pacific Women’s Open lead at London Hunt and Country Club.

With her opening-round 63, Ryu sets the new competitive course record at London Hunt and Country Club. The previous course record 8-under 64 was tied by Na Yeon Choi earlier on Thursday during the opening round.

Ryu’s 9-under 63 ties the lowest score relative to par at the Canadian Women’s Open previously set by Song-Hee Kim in 2009, who shot 9-under 62 at Priddis Green Golf and Country Club.

“I heard it’s the low score for the first round, so I feel really great about that,” Ryu said. “When I was warming up [today] my shots were really bad, so I had zero expectation…but I played really well, so I’m really happy with what I did.”

As a 2-time winner on the LPGA Tour Ryu, ranked No. 9 in the world, carded nine birdies Thursday. She currently holds a one-stroke lead over Choi heading into second–round action.

Ryu has come close to winning this season, posting nine top-10 finishes. Her season best finish was a second place result at the Marathon Classic in July.

“You know, if you think about like positive way, it could be. If I think about really like negative way, I’ve fail so many times, but at the same time I’ve learned so many things, so I think this kind of things bring me to more bigger things,” Ryu continued.

Anna Nordqvist sits in solo third after a 7-under 65. Azahara Munoz, Danielle Kang, Xi Yu Lin and recent major champion Inbee Park sit three back in a tie for 4th at 6-under-par.

Two-time defending champion Lydia Ko opened with a 2-under 70 and currently sits in a tie for 34th after the opening round.

Canada’s Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. leads the way for the Canadian contingent after posting a 5-under 67. The Team Canada Young Pro Squad member carded five birdies in her bogey-free opening round playing alongside Canadian amateur sensation Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. and Toronto’s Rebecca Lee-Bentham.

Henderson, Bentham and amateur Elizabeth Tong of Thornhill, Ont. all share 34th place after 2-under 70’s.

THE FOLLOWING ARE OPENING-ROUND CANADIAN SCORES FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st, 2014:
T8 – Jennifer Kirby, 67, -5
T34 – Elizabeth Tong (a), 70, -2
T34 – Brooke Henderson (a), 70, -2
T34 – Rebecca Lee-Bentham, 70, -2
T34 – Sara-Maude Juneau, 70, -2
T59 – Sue Kim, 71, -1
T81 – Alena Sharp, 72, E
T81 – Jennifer Ha (a), 72, E
T99 – Maude-Aimee Leblanc, 73, +1
T99 – Lorie Kane, 73, +1
T99 – Erica Rivard, 73, +1
T117 – Nicole Vandermade, 74, +2
T117 – Samatha Richdale, 74, +2
T132 – Jessica Wallace, 75, +3
T132 – Natalie Gleadall, 75 +3

CP BIRDIES FOR HEART – 24 BIRDIES RAISE $120,000:
Title sponsor CP has stepped up to encourage players to make birdies on the 17th green during tournament play by offering to donate $5,000 for each birdie made to the Children’s Health Foundation in support of paediatric heart health programs.

During Thursday’s opening round, 24 birdies by LPGA Tour players raised $120,000 for charity. CP Birdies for Heart is one of the fundraising activities taking place at CPKC Women’s Open, with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation to support cardiac research and care of children with congenital heart disease from London and across Southwestern Ontario.

PLAYER INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS FROM THURSDAY:
Transcripts and audio files from interviews with So Yeon Ryu, Brooke Henderson, Jennifer Kirby, Karin Sjodin, Anna Nordqvist, Azahara Munoz, Sara Maude Juneau, Lorie Kane, Xi Yu Lin, Na Yeon Choi, Mi Hyang Lee, Caroline Masson, Inbee Park and Danielle Kang are available online here.

TICKETS, PARKING & DIRECTIONS:
Tickets for all days at the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are still available by purchasing onsite at the main admission gate or online at www.cpkcwomensopen.com.  Children 17 and under get in free all week with a ticketed adult.

Directions and parking information for spectators is available by clicking here.

PAIRING AND START TIMES – ROUND 2:
Pairings for the second round of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are available here.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE:
The following is the broadcast schedule for coverage at the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.*

Friday, Aug. 22

• 12 noon ET – Second Round – Part I  (TSN / RDS2)
• 3 p.m. ET – Second Round – Part II (TSN / RDS2)

Saturday, Aug. 23

• 2 p.m. ET – Third Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

Sunday, Aug. 24

• 2 p.m. ET – Final Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

*Schedule subject to change

CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN MEDIA GUIDE:
The 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Media Guide is available online by clicking here.

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, Sony, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For tickets, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is  growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

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Media Contact:

Dan Pino
Director, Corporate Communications
Golf Canada
(C) 416-434-5525
dpino@golfcanada.ca

Tickets for all four tournament rounds still available; Free admission for children 17 & under

London, Ont. (Golf Canada) – A world-class, 156 player field including 96 of the top 100 players on the LPGA’s Official Money List as well as 15 Canadians are set to challenge London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. for the opening-round of the $2.25 million (US) 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.

Two‑time defending champion and the No. 3 ranked player in the world, Lydia Ko, is being coy about her chances for a three-peat at Canada’s national open championship.

“I’ve been playing pretty consistently well, I think, pleased with how everything is going,” said Ko Wednesday.  “But it’s a whole new week. You never know what’s going to happen. You don’t know what the conditions are going to be like.  Every course is a little different, so sometimes it suits longer hitters, sometimes it suits really good putters, etc.  So for me, I’m just going to go out there and try my best.”

Canada’s top ranked women’s golfer, amateur Brooke Henderson, is excited for play to get underway Thursday. But, the Team Canada member from Smiths Falls, Ont., is well aware of the high expectations that come with her success of late.

“I see the pressure and I hear it,” said Henderson, who finished tied for 10th at the U.S Women’s Open last month and runner up at the US Amateur two weeks ago. “I hear that I’m the face of Canadian golf, but I’m just trying to improve and trying to get better.

“First step (this week) is to make the cut, and after that, hopefully climb up the leaderboard a little bit,” added the 16-year-old.  “This is such an awesome event with such amazing Canadian support. I’m just really excited and hopefully I’ll play good.”

PLAYER INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS FROM WEDNESDAY:
Transcripts and audio files from interviews with Lydia Ko, Stacy Lewis, Brooke Henderson and Jennifer Kirby are available online here.

PAIRING AND START TIMES – ROUND 1&2:
Pairings for the first and second rounds of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are available here.

TICKETS, PARKING & DIRECTIONS:
Tickets for all days at the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are still available by purchasing onsite at the main admission gate or online at www.cpkcwomensopen.com.  Children 17 and under get in free all week with a ticketed adult.

Directions and parking information for spectators is available by clicking here.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE:
The following is the broadcast schedule for the four days of championship coverage at the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.*

Thursday, Aug. 21

• 12 noon ET – First Round – Part I (TSN / RDS2)
• 3 p.m. ET – First Round – Part II (TSN / RDS2)

Friday, Aug. 22

• 12 noon ET – Second Round – Part I  (TSN / RDS2)
• 3 p.m. ET – Second Round – Part II (TSN / RDS2)

Saturday, Aug. 23

• 2 p.m. ET – Third Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

Sunday, Aug. 24

• 2 p.m. ET – Final Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

*Schedule subject to change

CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN MEDIA GUIDE:
The 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Media Guide is available online by clicking here.

CP BIRDIES FOR HEART:
Title sponsor CP has stepped up to encourage players to make birdies on the 17th green during tournament play by offering to donate $5,000 for each birdie made to the Children’s Health Foundation in support of paediatric heart health programs. CP Birdies for Heart is one of the fundraising activities taking place at CPKC Women’s Open, with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation to support cardiac research and care of children with congenital heart disease from London and across Southwestern Ontario.

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, Sony, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For tickets, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is  growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

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Media Contact:

Dan Pino
Director, Corporate Communications
Golf Canada
(C) 416-434-5525
dpino@golfcanada.ca

– Fans can watch more than 16 hours of multi-platform coverage from Canada’s national women’s open golf championship across TSN and RDS platforms –

– First Round coverage of the 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN tees off Thursday, Aug. 21 at 12 noon ET on TSN and RDS2 –

London, on (August 19, 2014) – TSN and RDS deliver live coverage of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open giving Canadians access to more than 16 hours of Canada’s national women’s open golf championship tournament in both English and French across multiple platforms.

The networks’ coverage of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open begins on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 12 noon ET live from the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. (see broadcast schedule below).

TSN’s live coverage of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open is also available to TSN subscribers for live streaming and on demand viewing through TSN GO.  

“We are thrilled to partner with TSN and RDS in delivering the excitement of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open and the LPGA Tour to television and online audiences across the country in both French and English,” said Scott Simmons, Executive Director and CEO, Golf Canada. “Together with our partners at Canadian Pacific and the LPGA Tour, we look forward to working with Canada’s leading sports networks to elevate the profile of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open and showcase this elite event to millions of golf enthusiasts.”

This marks the first time in nine years that TSN has broadcast all four rounds of Canada’s national women’s open golf championship,and the first time since 2011 that RDS has broadcast the event.

TSN’s coverage is led by Rod Black along with veteran golf analyst Judy Rankin. They will be joined by analysts Bob Weeks, Gail Graham, TSN’s Cory Woron and The Golf Channel’s Jerry Foltz.

The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open features the world’s best women’s golfers – including two-time defending champion Lydia Ko, top-ranked golfer Stacey Lewis, and Canadian teenage sensation Brooke Henderson.

The fully customizable TSN Golf app also features up-to-the-minute news and analysis from the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.

In addition to domestic coverage from TSN and RDS, the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open will also be broadcast on The Golf Channel in the United States and by LPGA international broadcast licensees around the world.

Broadcast Schedule
See below or visit TSN.ca for a complete broadcast schedule of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.*

Thursday, Aug. 21

• 12 noon ET – First Round – Part I (TSN / RDS2)
• 3 p.m. ET – First Round – Part II (TSN / RDS2)

Friday, Aug. 22

• 12 noon ET – Second Round – Part I  (TSN / RDS2)
• 3 p.m. ET – Second Round – Part II (TSN / RDS2)

Saturday, Aug. 23

• 2 p.m. ET – Third Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

Sunday, Aug. 24

• 2 p.m. ET – Final Round (TSN2 / RDS2)

*Schedule subject to change

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For tickets, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

About TSN
TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and #1 specialty network. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers world-class content across industry-leading platforms including TSN2, TSN.ca, TSN GO, and TSN Radio. Official broadcaster of the Grey Cup, IIHF World Junior Championship and FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015, TSN’s slate of live sports coverage includes NHL, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Season of Champions Curling, UEFA Euro 2016, MLB, Barclays Premier League, Golf’s Majors, NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Canadian Tire Series, F1®,, Grand Slam Tennis, NCAA March Madness, and Skate Canada events. TSN is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.

About RDS
RDS is Canada’s French-language sports broadcasting leader and Quebec’s #1 specialty network. In addition to its world-class content delivered across multiple platforms, including the RDS, RDS2 and RDS Info channels, RDS.ca website, RDS Mobile, RDS Télé mobile and the RDS GO app, RDS offers the broadest portfolio of French-language sports programming in the world. Official broadcaster of the Montreal Canadiens, CFL and Grey Cup, NFL and Super Bowl, MLS and MLS Cup, MLB and World Series, FIFA World Cup soccer from 2015 to 2022 and Euro 2016 and exclusive French-language broadcaster of the Montreal Alouettes, F1®, and the Tour de France, RDS’s various channels present almost 4,000 hours of live programming each year, including Montreal Impact soccer, the IIHF World Junior Championship, NASCAR, PGA Tour golf including all four majors, ATP tennis including all four Grand Slam tournaments, Barclays Premier League soccer, NCAA March Madness basketball, Seasons of Champions Curling and the Skate Canada International. RDS is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.

About Golf Canada
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

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For More Information:

For TSN:
Greg McIsaac, (w) 416.384.5180, (c) 416.458.3591, greg.mcisaac@bellmedia.ca
Renee Rouse, (w) 416.384.7599, (c) 416.428.4807, renee.rouse@bellmedia.ca
Twitter: @TSN_PR

For RDS:
Simon Céré, (b) 514.529.2135, (p) 514.754.3135, simon.cere@bellmedia.ca
Patrick Tremblay, (b) 514.599.2244, (p) 514.913.6799, patrick.tremblay@bellmedia.ca
Twitter: @RDS RP

For Golf Canada:
Dan Pino, (w) 905.849.9700 Ext. 406, (c) 416.434.5525, dpino@golfcanada.ca

– News and notes from London Hunt and Country Club for Monday, August, 18 –

LONDON, Ont. (Golf Canada) – Twenty-nine players took to Sunningdale Golf and Country Club during Monday’s final qualifying event in hopes of securing one of the four final spots into the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open.

Amateur Jillian Hollis of Rocky River, OH and Emma Jandel of Dayton, OH shot matching 2-under par 70s to top the Monday Qualifier leaderboard and earn spots in the field for Canada’s National Women’s Open Championship. The pair will be joined by amateur Elizabeth Tong of Thornhill, Ont., who finished third after a 1-under 71.

Emma de Groot of Sydney, Australia grabbed the final spot, winning a three-for-one sudden death playoff over Carmen Bandea of Atlanta, GA and Hannah Hellyer of Quinte West, Ont. The trio all finished regulation play tied for fourth at even-par 72.

With the addition of Tong to the field, a total of 15 Canadians will now compete for Canada’s National Women’s Open Championship at London Hunt and Country Club.

Click here for complete results from the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Monday Qualifier at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club.

Media Centre Interview Times

The following interviews will take place in the media centre onsite at London Hunt and Country Club.

Tuesday:
London Hunt and Country Club Superintendent Jayson Griffiths – 1:30pm
Rebecca Lee-Bentham and Sue Kim – 2:30pm
Inbee Park – TBD

Wednesday:
Brooke Henderson – 11am
Lydia Ko – 11:30am
Stacy Lewis – 2pm<

Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Media Guide

The 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Media Guide is available online by clicking here.

Lexi Thompson Junior Golf Clinic

On Tuesday, August 19th, LPGA Tour star Lexi Thompson will be hosting a junior golf clinic offsite at Fire Rock Golf Club in London, Ont. The clinic – which will include chipping, putting, driving and iron play – gets underway at 2:30pm and media are invited to attend for photo opportunities.

CP Birdies for Heart

Title sponsor CP has stepped up to encourage players to make birdies on the 17th green during tournament play by offering to donate $5,000 for each birdie made to the Children’s Health Foundation in support of paediatric heart health programs. CP Birdies for Heart is one of the fundraising activities taking place at CPKC Women’s Open, with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation to support cardiac research and care of children with congenital heart disease from London and across Southwestern Ontario.

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN

The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, Sony, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For tickets, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC

Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is  growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.

Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

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Media Contact:

Dan Pino
Director, Corporate Communications
Golf Canada
(C) 416-434-5525
dpino@golfcanada.ca

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Stellar field of LPGA Tour stars and rising talents to include nine of the top 10; 48 of the top 50; and 96 of the top 100 players on the current LPGA Official Money List

14 Canadians, eight former winners and two amateurs to compete at
London Hunt and Country Club

For every birdie made on the 17th green, CP to donate $5,000 for kids cardiac care through Children’s Health Foundation

London, Ont. (Golf Canada) – Golf Canada in partnership with Canadian Pacific announced today the field of competitors set to challenge for the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont.

In all, the 156 player field at London Hunt will feature nine of the top 10 players as well as 48 of the top 50 players and 96 of the top 100 on the current LPGA Tour Official Money List. 

Two-time defending champion Lydia Ko headlines a field that includes LPGA stars Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park, Anna Nordqvist, Lexi Thompson, Suzann Pettersen, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Karrie Webb, Morgan Pressel, Ai Miyazato, Azahara Munoz, Brittany Lincicome, Shanshan Feng, So Yeon Ryu, Angela Stanford and Jessica Korda.

Other notables competing on exemptions include Team Canada members Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. and Jennifer Ha of Calgary as well European rising stars Charley Hull and Stephanie Meadow.

“We’re going to welcome one of the strongest fields on the LPGA Tour and together with our partners at Canadian Pacific, we are expecting the world’s best professional and amateur golfers to challenge for Canada’s National Women’s Open title,” said Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Tournament Director Brent McLaughlin. 

The winner’s share of the $2.25 million USD purse for the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open will be $337,500 USD.

A full field list of players set to challenge for the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open can be found by clicking here:

Eight Past Champions to Compete at London Hunt:

Eight of the event’s former champions will be competing at London Hunt including 17-year old two time defending champion Lydia Ko; Brittany Lincicome (2011); Suzann Pettersen (2009); Katherine Hull-Kirk (2008); Cristie Kerr (2006); Meena Lee (2005); Karrie Webb (1999); and Laura Davies (1996).  Former champion and money list no. 2 Michelle Wie was forced to withdraw this past weekend with a hand injury.

14 Canadians including two Team Canada Members in the Field:
The current field includes 14 Canadians looking to become the first Canadian to win a LPGA Tour event on home soil since Canadian golf legend Jocelyne Bourassa’s historic victory in 1973 at La Canadienne Golf Championship. Leading the charge are LPGA Tour players Lorie Kane of Charlottetown, P.E.I., Alena Sharp of Hamilton, Ont., Rebecca Lee-Bentham of Richmond Hill, Ont., Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. and Sue Kim of Langley, B.C. Other Canadian hopefuls include Maude-Aimee LeBlanc of Sherbrooke, Que., Sara-Maude Juneau of Fossambault, Que. Samantha Richdale of Kelowna, B.C., Nicole Vandermade of Brantford, Ont., Natalie Gleadall of Stratford, Ont., Erica Rivard of Tecumseh, Ont., and Jessica Wallace of Langley, B.C. Two members of Team Canada will also challenge the world’s best golfers including National Amateur Squad members Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., and Jennifer Ha of Calgary.

Final Four Spots Available Through Monday Qualifier:
Four additional spots into the field will be determined on Monday, August 18th at the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Monday Qualifier at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club.

CP Birdies for Heart:
As an added incentive, title sponsor CP has stepped up to encourage players to make birdies on the 17th Green during tournament play by offering to donate $5,000 for each birdie made to the Children’s Health Foundation in support of paediatric heart health programs. CP Birdies for Heart is one of the fundraising activities taking place at CPKC Women’s Open, with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation to support cardiac research and care of children with congenital heart disease from London and across Southwestern Ontario.

To date, CP has committed $550,000 to Children’s Health Foundation, through the CP Ticket Rally for Heart where CP donated at least $100 per eligible ticket sold through August 17, 2014. More fundraising activities will be in play throughout the tournament, with opportunities for spectators to chip in for children’s heart health.

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For information on volunteer opportunities, tickets or corporate hospitality, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

 ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is a low-cost provider that is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.

ABOUT CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION
The Children’s Health Foundation is dedicated to raising and granting funds to support Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, Thames Valley Children’s Centre and Children’s Health Research Institute. Since 1922, funds raised have helped deliver exceptional care and support for children and their families by providing specialized paediatric care, equipment, education programs, therapy, rehabilitation services and research. To learn more about how you can positively impact the health of children, youth and their families, please visit www.childhealth.ca.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca

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Media Contact:

Dan Pino
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Golf Canada
(t) 1-800-263-0009 ext. 406
(c) 416-434-5525
(e) dpino@golfcanada.ca

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Four exemptions into the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open at the London Hunt and Country Club will be will be awarded Monday at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club

Tournament Week for the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open gets underway Monday, August 18 with the Golf Canada Foundation Pro-Am

LONDON, Ont. (Golf Canada) – The final four spots into the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open field will be determined Monday as the Final Qualifier is set for Sunningdale Golf and Country Club in London, Ont.

A total of 32 competitors will challenge for one of four spots into the field for Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship.

The Final Qualifier features 18 holes of stroke play with the low four competitors receiving an exemption into the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open field.  If necessary, a hole-by-hole playoff will be conducted immediately following the conclusion of play.

Click here for pairings, start times and results for Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Final Qualifying on Monday, August 18. Results will be available as players complete their rounds.

Tournament week for the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open kicks off Monday, August 18 at London Hunt and Country Club. In addition to practice rounds in the morning, the Golf Canada Foundation Pro-Am gets underway at 12:30pm. Nineteen teams will tee it up alongside notable Canadian professional and Team Canada amateur golfers along with Olympic gold medalists Tessa Virtue (Ice Dance) and Becky Kellar (Women’s Hockey).

Note to Media: Download the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Media Guide by clicking here.

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, Sony, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For tickets, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is  growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

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Media Contact:

Dan Pino
Director, Corporate Communications
Golf Canada
(C) 416-434-5525
dpino@golfcanada.ca

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Four players received exemptions into Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship following the conclusion of the 2014 Canadian Women’s Tour season

Brooke Henderson tops Canadian Women’s Tour Order of Merit to
earn Jocelyne Boursassa Player of the Year Award

London, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that four players – Michelle Piyapattra of Corona, Calif., Team Canada amateur Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., Samantha Richdale of Kelowna, B.C. and Simin Feng of Windermere, Fla. – have all earned exemptions into the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open at London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. August 18-24, based on their play during the 2014 Canadian Women’s Tour season.

The 16-year old Henderson, currently the no. 2 ranked amateur golfer in the world, captured the second Canadian Women’s Tour stop of the season in Niagara Falls, Ont. at Legends on the Niagara as well as the PGA of Canada Women’s Championship at Firerock Golf Club in Komoka, Ont. Although previously exempt into the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Henderson shot rounds of 65-66 (-13) to win the PGA of Canada Women’s Championship by five strokes.

Henderson’s play this season earned her the prestigeious Jocelyne Bourassa Player of the Year award and Amateur of the Year honours as she finished the season atop the 2014 Canadian Women’s Tour Order of Merit.

Piyapattra earned her exemption into Canada’s Women’s National Open Championship after winning the Canadian Women’s Tour stop at Morningstar Golf and Country Club in Parksville, B.C., in a playoff.

Samantha Richdale and Simin Feng received the final two exemptions based on the 2014 Order of Merit standings at the end of season. The duo finished tied for fourth at the PGA of Canada Women’s Championship to secure their exemptions from the Order of Merit.

The exemptions were announced at the conclusion of the PGA of Canada Women’s Championship which served as the third and final stop on the Canadian Women’s Tour. 

A final listing of the 2014 Canadian Women’s Tour Order of Merit can be found here.

Additional exemptions into Canada’s National Women’s Open Champion will be announced in the coming weeks.

The exemption contingent from the 2014 Canadian Women’s Tour season will join a world-class field at London Hunt and Country Club that includes a number of confirmed LPGA Tour stars including two-time defending champion and Rolex Rankings no. 2 Lydia Ko, Rolex Rankings no. 1 Stacey Lewis, no. 3 Inbee Park,  no. 5 Lexi Thompson and no. 12 Paula Creamer.

In addition to Ko, past Canadian Women’s Open champions confirmed to compete include Brittany Lincicome (2011), Michelle Wie (2010), Suzann Pettersen (2009), Katherine Hull-Kirk (2008) and Cristie Kerr (2006) who won the event when it was last held at the London Hunt and Country Club.
 
A field of 156 competitors will vie for the US$2.25 million purse when the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open makes its return to London Hunt and Country Club for the first time since 2006.

Tickets for all tournament days of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open are still available with children aged 17 and under getting in free all week with a ticketed adult.

As an added incentive, title sponsor CP has stepped up to encourage spectators to buy advance tickets to the event for the benefit of the Children’s Health Foundation in London Ontario. Through the CP Ticket Rally for Heart campaign, for every eligible ticket purchased to the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open until August 17th, 2014, Canadian Pacific will donate at least $100 per ticket to the Children’s Health Foundation in support of paediatric heart health programs.

ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the inaugural Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC Wealth Management, CVS Controls LTD., Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, London Hydro, Four Points by Sheraton London and Coca Cola. For information on volunteer opportunities, tickets or corporate hospitality, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.

ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is a low-cost provider that is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.
 
ABOUT CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION
The Children’s Health Foundation is dedicated to raising and granting funds to support Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, Thames Valley Children’s Centre and Children’s Health Research Institute. Since 1922, funds raised have helped deliver exceptional care and support for children and their families by providing specialized paediatric care, equipment, education programs, therapy, rehabilitation services and research. To learn more about how you can positively impact the health of children, youth and their families, please visit www.childhealth.ca.  

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.
 
Contacts:
Dan Pino  
Director, Corporate Communications  
Golf Canada
(p) 800-263-0009 ext. 406 
(c) 416-434-5525
(e) dpino@golfcanada.ca