Canadian Open Tournament Director Doesn't Make The Weekend

Profiled by the Curtis Rush in New York Times earlier this week as a "tattooed, leather-clad, Harley Davidson-driving, guitar-picking former roadie", RBC Canadian Open tournament director Brent McLaughlin was "temporarily removed" from his job mid-tournament, reports Bob Weeks.

“It’s a confidential employee matter,” he stated. “Brent will not be here for the weekend.”

Applebaum did say that McLaughlin has not been terminated but did not give any indication as to the next steps. In addition to running the RBC Canadian Open, McLaughlin also heads up the CP Women’s Open slated for late August in Ottawa.

The Times piece was in no way negative and seemed like a refreshing look at someone behind the scenes.