AT&T Byron Nelson Championship Is a Special Tournament for Canadian Golf

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Published: May 27, 2015

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The AT&T Byron Nelson Championship may take place in Texas this week, but it’s been an important tournament for Canadians.

And this year is no different.

It’s fitting that this tournament has been kind to Canadians. Byron Nelson has a great history in Canada, winning the 1945 Canadian Open at Thornhill Golf Club.

His victory at the Canadian Open was his last of 11 straight victories during the 1945 season. That stretch of golf is arguably the greatest in the game’s history.

Over the past two seasons, the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship has showed the golfing world that Canada isn't just a hockey country.

During last year’s edition of the tournament, Mike Weir came alive, finishing second after shooting 68-66-67-67. Fellow Canadian Graham DeLaet finished just two shots back of Weir, tying for seventh.



Both players’ strong showings started the beginning of an incredible stretch of Canadian golf.

A few months later, Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in five years to win on the PGA Tour when he won the 2014 Sanderson Farms Championship. During a similar time frame, Adam Hadwin captured the Web.com Tour overall money lead and guaranteed his 2014-15 PGA Tour card.

It’s no secret that Weir’s Masters’ victory 12 years ago helped spark the growth of Canadian golf. As the pioneer of today’s generation, his impressive showing last season helped remind everybody what he’s capable of.

Weir shared his thoughts on today’s young talent with CBC Sports' Colette Kennedy.

“I’m these guys biggest fan," he said. "I want them to do well—I want them to win. Great for Canadian golf we have so many players out here. It’s a lot of fun for me to keep an eye on them.”

Although he almost won last season, making the cu...
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