CALEDON, Ont. – Laurence Applebaum and Chris Humeniuk first met five years ago, initiating a vision to create the new home for Canadian golf. In 2025, TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, a family-founded and family-owned club, will not only realize that vision but will also host the RBC Canadian Open for the first time—a dream that Humeniuk never thought possible.
“It’s such an incredibly exciting time that’s allowed us to lean into. We like to say we’re ‘built for this,’” Humeniuk said.
Roman and Jerry Humeniuk, Chris’ father and uncle respectively, bought Osprey Valley nearly three decades ago. They always had grand plans but never imagined this level of success, according to Chris.
TPC Toronto now offers a full-service venue for golfers and non-golfers alike, including small businesses looking to host various events. The main clubhouse features modern amenities, hyper-local craft beer offerings, and an elevated comfort-food menu. Additionally, finely curated cabins and accommodations are on the way.
Next year’s Canadian Open will be held on the renovated North Course, which has been transformed into a championship-caliber course by renowned Canadian golf-course architect Ian Andrew. The course is designed to challenge the best players in the world.
Applebaum, the CEO of Golf Canada, expressed joy at finally being able to announce the 2025 Canadian Open at TPC Toronto. He recalled a meeting with Jim Nantz, a CBS broadcaster, at Hamilton Golf and Country Club, where they discussed TPC Toronto—an indication of the project’s reality.
TPC Toronto’s public accessibility is a unique feature compared to the private venues that have hosted the Canadian Open in recent years. The partnership between Golf Canada and TPC Toronto is just beginning, with plans to develop the Home of Canadian Golf on the premises.
Visitors to TPC Toronto can explore fun exhibits in the clubhouse, including items from the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. A video announcement of the event left Humeniuk emotional, expressing disbelief at the realization of hosting the Canadian Open.
“I don’t know if I’d ever dared dreamed that this event would be coming here. I’m not sure if it’s sunk in yet,” he said. “I don’t know if I can put it into words what it all means.”
