Nick Taylor - RBC Canadian Open Champion

This week's episode features Nick Taylor, who captivated the golf world and all of Canada with his thrilling 72-foot playoff eagle putt, making him the first Canadian in 69 years to win the RBC Canadian Open. Nick takes us on a journey from his childhood dreams of being a professional golfer to being ranked the top amateur in the world. Nick then shares his experiences on the PGA Tour before reflecting on the exhilarating moments of that day when it all came together. 

Mark Zecchino, from the PGA Tour Golf and one of the world's great golf commentators, shares his firsthand experience of witnessing Nick's incredible performance. We include Mark's call on Nick's historic putt, which was heard around the world.

Mark Soder, RBC's Director of Brand Marketing, illuminates golf's profound role in Canadian culture and economy and then talks about RBC Community Jr. Golf, an initiative led by RBC in partnership with Golf Canada that is building greater diversity and equity in golf by providing affordable access for youth from equity-deserving communities across Canada. 

 

0:01 Tony Chapman and Nick Taylor.

4:04 Nick Taylor - My Journey

10:36 Nick Taylor - It Takes a Team

15:50 Nick Taylor - Mind Over Matter

22:18 RBC 2023 Canadian Open - History is Made

30:12 - Mark Zecchino talks about RBC, Golf Canada, Nick Taylor's Day

38:45 - Nick Taylor why he was ready to make destiny a matter of choice

52:21 - Nick Taylor describing Day Four and Playoff - Iconic 72-Foot Eagle Playoff Putt

56:00 - Tony’s Three Key Takeaways

58:00 - Mark Soder - Talking about Golf, It's Importance and RBC Community Jr. Golf