Biography


Richard H. Grimm Inducted into the Candian Hall of Fame: 1993

Dick Grimm was affectionately known as “Mr. Canadian Open” during his involvement with our national professional championship that lasted from 1965 to 1993. Masterfully coordinating the skills of salesman, promoter, official and fan, Grimm put his heart and soul into making the Canadian Open the great event it has evolved into today.

Other Items of Note:

1965 Chairman of the Canadian Open for Mississaugua Golf Club
1970 RCGA Canadian Open Chairman 1970, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979
1974 President of the RCGA
1969 - 1974 RCGA Governor
1975 - present RCGA Honorary Life Governor

Director of Professional Tournaments for the RCGA - 1983 - 1993
Commissioner of the Canadian Tour 1993 - 1997

Reference:

http://www.rcga.org/english/HallOfFame/hall_ofFamers.asp?ID=25