Mactaquac Golf Course | Fredericton, New Brunswick | July 11-14, 2024
PGA TOUR Americas 2024 Season: 9th of 16 events | North America Swing: 3rd of 10 events
Fortinet Cup Points: 500 (winner) | Purse: $225,000 ($40,500 winner)
The PGA TOUR Ameeicas comes to the beautiful Mactaquac Golf Course in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for the much-anticipated Explore NB Open. As the third event in the North America Swing and the ninth of the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas season, we have an exciting week ahead.
Field Summary
The competition is fierce, with 156 players hailing from 23 countries:
- 105 from the United States
- 18 from Canada
- 9 from Argentina
- 3 from Mexico
- 2 each from Chinese Taipei and China
- 1 each from Brazil, Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Republic of Ireland, Chile, France, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Denmark, Zimbabwe, Japan, Dominican Republic, Scotland, Macau, England, and South Africa
Players to Watch
- Frederik Kjettrup (Denmark): Leading the Fortinet Cup, Frederik seeks his third consecutive victory, which would secure him a promotion to the Korn Ferry Tour.
- Matthew Anderson (Canada): Holding the No. 2 spot, Matthew aims to reclaim his lead in the Fortinet Cup after a strong performance in the Latin America Swing.
- Mateo Fernández de Oliveira (Argentina): Currently in the top 10, Mateo’s consistent top-10 finishes make him a formidable contender.
- Tommy Cocha (Argentina): With four PGA TOUR Latinoamérica wins, Tommy is coming off a strong runner-up finish at the ATB Classic.
- Josh Landine (Canada): A local favorite, Josh earned his spot through Monday Qualifying and is looking to make a mark.
- Eric Banks (Canada): Making his PGA TOUR Americas debut, Eric is one to watch with his recent conditional status win at the British Columbia Q-School.
- John Keefer (United States): A top 25 finish in the PGA TOUR University Ranking, John has been consistently strong with top-five finishes.
- Willy Pumarol (Dominican Republic): The sole Latin player to secure exempt membership through Q-School, Willy aims to improve his best finish of 11th at the ATB Classic.
About the Explore NB Open
This tournament is a historic first for New Brunswick on the PGA TOUR Americas circuit. Thanks to Tourism New Brunswick, this event highlights the province’s rich maritime heritage. Notably, New Brunswick is Canada’s only official bilingual province, adding a unique cultural flair to the competition.
Fortinet Cup Overview
The Explore NB Open is a pivotal event, being the third of the North America Swing and the ninth of the season. With 500 Fortinet Cup points at stake, top players are vying for a spot in the season-ending Fortinet Cup Championship. The top 10 players in the Fortinet Cup standings will earn exempt membership into the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour.
PGA TOUR Americas – 2024 Season Summary
This season, up to 15 Korn Ferry Tour cards are up for grabs. The top players from both the Latin America and North America Swings, along with the top 10 in the Fortinet Cup points list, will earn these coveted spots.
Upcoming Tournaments in the North America Swing
- July 18-21: Bromont Open presented by Desjardins (Bromont, Québec)
- July 25-28: Commissionaires Ottawa Open (Ottawa, Ontario)
- Aug. 1-4: Windsor Championship (Windsor, Ontario)
- Aug. 15-18: Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open presented by Lake Country Co-op (Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan)
- Aug. 22-25: CentrePort Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
- Aug. 29 – Sept. 1: CRMC Championship presented by Gertens (Brainerd, Minnesota)
- Sept. 5-8: Fortinet Cup Championship (Caledon, Ontario)
Quick Links
- English: Tee Times | Leaderboard | Fortinet Cup
- Spanish: Tee Times | Leaderboard | Fortinet Cup
Prepare for an exhilarating week of top-tier golf action here at the Explore NB Open. Stay tuned for all the thrilling moments from Mactaquac Golf Course!