By Canadian Press

Tournament directors for RBC Canadian Open changed midway through event

Jul 28, 2017 | 4:45 PM

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Brent McLaughlin is no longer acting as tournament director at the RBC Canadian Open, a Golf Canada spokesperson confirmed on Friday.

The spokesperson clarified that McLaughlin had left Glen Abbey Golf Club and would not be acting in his current role for the weekend. A previous statement said that McLaughlin was suspended.

No further explanation was given beyond it being an internal employee matter.

A news conference with Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum is scheduled for Saturday morning.

McLaughlin also serves as the tournament director for the CP Women’s Open, which will be at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club from Aug. 24-27.

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It’s not yet known if he will serve as tournament director for the LPGA event as well.

Longtime Golf Canada employee Bill Paul will serve as interim tournament director.

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