Preview
Event Info
Starts: 8th June 2023
Course: Oakdale G&CC, Ontario
Par: 72
Length: 7,264 yards
2022 Champion: Rory McIlroy
Course Info
Designer: Multiple designers
Last Used: N/A
Fairways: Narrow
Rough: Thick
Greens: Small
Premium on: Accuracy
Significant Info
This is the first time the course has been used for the Canadian Open.
Oakdale G&CC is a 27 hole complex and this week's event will see a composite course, with holes taken from each of the three nine hole loops. Oakdale will play as a 7,460-yard composite championship routing that integrates elements from each of the course’s three nines (Thompson, Homenuik, Knudson).
Weather
Thursday
Sunny intervals. Wind of 6-10mph.
Friday
Sunny intervals. Wind of 6-8mph.
Saturday
Sunny intervals. Wind of 7-11mph.
Sunday
Rain showers - Max 11mph winds forecast
2023 Canadian Open Course Quotes
Available week of the tournament.
2023 Canadian Open Course Background
Oakdale Golf and Country Club is a traditional tree-lined classic parkland style course over tumbling land, quietly situated in a populated urban setting. Formed by members of Toronto’s Jewish community, the golf course was originally designed in 1926 by renowned course architect and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame honoured member Stanley Thompson. An additional nine holes were built soon after and a third nine holes opened in 1957 under the vision of Thompson’s protégé and fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Fame honoured member, Robbie Robinson. In 2018, the golf course underwent a major restoration under the guidance of Ian Andrew to bring consistency across the three nines.
The Thompson and Homenuik nines make up the original 18 holes created by Stanley Thompson while the Knudson nine reflects the additional work of Robbie Robinson. Smallish greens dominate the Thompson-Homenuik 18, while slightly larger greens are found on the Robinson nine. The ninth hole on Knudson course will be the historic finishing hole for the championship.
An excellent walk through of this week's course can be found here.