The Glenlivet scotch whisky is the official
spirit supplier of the RBC Canadian Open and CP Women's
Open
TORONTO, July 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd.
and Golf Canada are pleased to
announce that Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand, The Glenlivet, will
continue as the official spirit supplier of Golf Canada's National
Open Championships—the RBC Canadian Open taking place from
July 23-29, 2018 at Glen Abbey Golf
Club in Oakville, Ont. as well as
the CP Women's Open, from August
20-26 at The Wascana Country Club in Regina, Saskatchewan.
"We're excited to extend our partnership with the RBC Canadian
Open and CP Women's Open as it allows us to celebrate the
tremendous excellence and heritage of golf in Canada with The Glenlivet," says Bryan Lin, Scotch Whisky Brand Manager,
Corby Spirit and Wine. "The
Glenlivet is the ultimate Single Malt Scotch whisky that was
distilled for pleasure since 1824. We are committed to delivering a
first-class experience that can be shared by golf fans and patrons
throughout the championship with multiple onsite activations and
touchpoints."
Attendees at the RBC Canadian Open Spectator Village will have
the opportunity to sample the award-winning Single Malt Scotch
Whisky The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve and take home their own
custom label with The Glenlivet Label Maker Experience.
Fans can also enjoy a more premium viewing experience inside the
Single Malt Super Seats Lounge behind the 16th Hole
Green, with feature tastings of the newly launched Ballantine's 15
Year-old Glenburgie Single Malt Scotch led by The Glenlivet Brand
Ambassador, Frank Biskupek.
Additionally, Corby Spirit and Wine will feature several of its
premium spirits at public concessions, including Absolut Vodka,
Havana Club Rum, Altos Tequila and Ungava Gin.
"We are proud to offer our fans a truly world-class whiskey at
both the RBC Canadian Open as well as the CP Women's Open," said
Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum.
"The tremendous history behind The Glenlivet pairs perfectly with
well over 100 years of delivering a premium spectator experience at
our historic National Open Golf Championships"
More details about Golf Canada's National Open Golf
Championships including tickets can be found at
www.rbccanadianopen.com and www.cpwomensopen.com.
ABOUT CORBY SPIRIT AND WINE
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian marketer and
distributor of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands
in Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot No. 40®, Pike Creek®,
and Gooderham & Worts® Canadian whiskies as well as Lamb's®
rum, Polar Ice® vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, and the recently
acquired Ungava® gin. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard
S.A., a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, Corby also
represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka,
Chivas Regal®, Aberlour® and The Glenlivet® Scotch whiskies,
Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa®
liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. In 2018, Corby was named one of the 50
Best Workplaces in Canada by The Great Place to Work®
Institute Canada for the seventh consecutive year. Corby is a
publicly traded company based in Toronto, Ontario, and
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols
CSW.A and CSW.B. For further information, please visit
our website or follow us
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(@CorbySW) and Instagram
(@CorbySW).
ABOUT 2018 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Part of the FedExCup,
stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $6.2
million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 23-29, 2018 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in
Oakville, Ont. Conducted by Golf
Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an
opportunity for Canada's top
talents to compete against the world's best golfers while also
leaving a significant impact in the event's host community. The RBC
Canadian Open is proud to support the Golf Canada Foundation as the
event's official charity partner. Established in 1904, Canada's national open golf championship is
the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to
the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is
proudly sponsored by RBC, BMW Group Canada, Steam Whistle,
Levelwear, Titleist & FootJoy, The Glenlivet, Golf Town,
Coca-Cola, Canada Dry Mott's, Commissionaires and the Government of
Canada. For tickets or tournament
information, please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call
1-800-571-6736. Follow the RBC Canadian Open on Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram.
ABOUT THE 2018 CP WOMEN'S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA
Tour will challenge for the CP Women's Open from August 20-26, 2018 at Wascana Country Club in
Regina. The CP Women's Open is
proud to name Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation as the
official tournament charity for 2018. Funds raised will be
dedicated to pediatric cardiology space as well as specialized
equipment and are being matched by CP through its CP Has Heart
community program. The CP Women's Open, Canada's National Women's Open Golf
Championship, is proudly sponsored by CP, RBC, Steam Whistle,
Levelwear, Dilawri Auto Group, The Glenlivet, Golf Town, CVS
Controls Ltd., Mott's Clamato Caesar, Regina Hotel Association,
Tourism Saskatchewan, City of
Regina and the Government of Canada. For more information on volunteer
opportunities, tickets or corporate hospitality, visit
www.cpwomensopen.com or call 1-866-571-5742.
ABOUT GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and
governing body for golf in Canada
representing 319,000 golfers and 1,400 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.
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications