
Laurence Applebaum
Laurence Applebaum is the CEO of Golf Canada, an organization dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of golf in Canada. Under his leadership, Golf Canada has focused on enhancing the profile of Canadian golf, including the prestigious RBC Canadian Open, which is one of the oldest tournaments in the world. Recently, Applebaum expressed concern over the PGA Tour's proposed two-tier competition structure, fearing it could diminish the status of the Canadian Open and other traditional events. He advocates for the inclusion of Canadian players in elite competitions and aims to uphold the tournament's historic significance and competitive integrity.
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Laurence Applebaum expressed concern over the PGA’s proposal to divide the Tour into different tiers of competition.
Golf Canada CEO worried about future of Canadian Open under PGA Tour’s proposed two-tier system
