Andrew Francis Wallace(Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star via Getty Images)Brent McLaughlin, the tournament director for this week's RBC Canadian Open, has been suspended from his role mid-event. The bizarre news was first reported by TSN's Bob Weeks.
McLaughlin, who was the focus of multiple stories and profiles this week due to his colorful background as an ex-roadie and motorcycle enthusiast, has also been stripped of his tournament responsibilities at the LPGA's CP Women's Open, set for Aug. 24-27 at the Ottawa Hunt Club. He is not expected to be on the Glen Abbey property this weekend.
While officials from Golf Canada confirmed the decision, the organization would not specify the details behind the move, citing it as an internal matter.
A news conference with Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum is scheduled for Saturday morning. Bill Paul, who was tournament director for over 20 years, will fill in for both events.
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This one hurts to watch. Elizabeth Moon had a three-foot birdie putt to move into the final of the U.S. Girls' Junior. She wound up walking off the green with one of the most painful — and bizarre — losses imaginable.
Moon's attempt for the win on the first sudden-death hole (The par-5 14th at Boone Valley in Augusta, Mo.) missed on the low side and trickled — depending on what angle you look at — anywhere from six inches to nearly a foot passed the hole. Disappointed, the 17-year-old pulled it back (Remember, they're playing match play) and tried the first putt again, this time making it.
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Her opponent, Erica Shepherd, then said, “I didn't say that was good.” Oh boy.
After conferring with rules officials, Moon was given a one-shot penalty for moving her ball since it hadn't been conceded and you can't concede a putt after the fact. Ouch.
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Vaughn RidleyOAKVILLE, ON – JULY 28: Gary Woodland of the United States reacts to his putt on the seventh hole during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 28, 2017 in Oakville, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)Gary Woodland began his 2016-2017 season on a tear, picking up four top-10 finishes before March, including a T2 at the Honda Classic. In the 11 events since, he's finished no higher than T38. The two-time tour winner looks to be regaining his early season form after posting a nine-under 63 on Friday at the RBC Canadian Open, which has him just one shot off the lead at 11-under 133.
Woodland, 33, is one of the longest hitters on tour, ranking 16th in driving distance, but he relied on his precise approach shots to make 10 birdies in the second round. The Kansas native's longest birdie putt of the day was just 12-feet, and had he made one more 12-footer on his final hole he would have tied the course record at Glen Abbey. ..

Phil InglisBRIDGEND, WALES – JULY 28: Bernhard Langer of Germany in action during the second round of the Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on July 28, 2017 in Bridgend, Wales. (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images)One of the key qualities of an Open Championship is the challenge not only of links golf, but the weather that often impacts play. Last week at Royal Birkdale, much to the chagrin of golf fans tuning in to see a battle of the elements, the conditions in England were never bad enough to have any lasting effect on the 146th British Open.
It’s been quite the opposite so far this week at the Senior British Open, taking place at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales. The elements have been the story in the first two rounds, with winds reaching well over 25 mph and rain pouring. It’s been so brutal that 13 over will make the cut, and two players posted rounds of 94 and 96 on Friday.
Despite the weather, an illness and questions about his putting st..