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Whales & Bears of British Columbia

• Visit Vancouver Island, the largest island on the North American Pacific Coast
• Join experienced naturalist guides for two whale watching excursions
• Search for black bears on the rocky shoreline of Clayoquot Sound
• Observe grizzly bears in their natural surroundings
• Enjoy walks in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Kayak with Orcas - Johnstone Strait

• Enjoy with wildlife-watching, we kayak in the heart of orca territory in Johnstone Strait.
• Our basecamp location provides opportunity for hiking, tide-pooling, and learning about the natural history of the area.
• Admire an entire ecosystem including starfish, anemones, porpoises, eagles, and sea birds.
• All tours are fully-catered (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour) with gourmet meals prepared daily by our guides—from scratch. Each day, you enjoy scrumptious meals before laying your head on a pillow merely meters from passing orcas.
• This trip is ideal for families with older teens, novice to intermediate kayakers craving adventure, and whale lovers who want to experience up-close encounters with orcas! Guides bring hydrophones on all tours so you can hear the orcas communicating underwater while watching them interact.

Canadian Rockies, Whistler & Victoria 2021

• It’s not just the scenery that evokes superlatives on this new Alberta and British Columbia tour in Canada’s alpine playgrounds. In this Canada vacation package
• it’s also its regal resorts that inspire with a tradition of hospitality and service in unsurpassed settings...From the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel
• lakeside Chateau Lake Louise
• crystalline Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa
• and The Fairmont Whistler to the grand Fairmont Empress and the Four Seasons Vancouver – along with activities unique to life in each destination. Think a float trip on the Bow River

Canadian Blt

• Canadian canoeing on beautiful Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park
• Amazing views from Canada's longest & highest aerial tramway in Jasper
• Hike to incredible waterfalls in Wells Gray Provincial Park
• Wildlife spotting opportunities - Grizzly Bear, wolves & caribou
• Experience the beautiful Icefields Parkway scenic drive

Canadian Rockies - from Manchester

• Discover Vancouver, often voted the 'best place in the world to live'
• Visit pretty Vancouver Island on an optional excursion
• Journey from Vancouver to Whistler on the stunning Sea to Sky Highway
• Explore the world-famous resort of Whistler
• Look out for 'Grizzlies' in the Monashee Mountains

Canadian Rockies and Calgary Stampede

• Discover the delightful city of Vancouver

Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

• Calgary: Orientation tour
• Lake louise: Guided walk with a local expertJASPER NATIONAL PARK
• World-class Canadian resorts combined with breathtaking scenery highlight this Canadian Rockies tour
• Start and end your vacation in Calgary with overnights also in Lake Louise, Jasper, and Banff

Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies

• Calgary : Orientation tour; farewell dinner with cowboy poet
• Head-smashed-in buffalo jump : Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Waterton lakes national park: Sightseeing
• Glacier national park : Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Red Jammers; sample made-from-scratch huckleberry pie or ice cream
• Fort steele : Visit the restored town

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Top British Columbia Attractions

• Strolling by the sea in Vancouver’s splendid Stanley Park, one of the world’s great urban green spaces
• Touring Victoria, a little slice of England on Vancouver Island
• Taking a whale-watching trip out of Victoria
• River rafting through canyons in the Canadian Rockies
• Hitting the slopes in Whistler, often ranked the number one ski resort in North America
• Going heli-hiking and heli-skiing in remote mountain areas
• Learning about Native American culture on a kayaking trip through the Haida Gwaii (coastal islands)
• Soaking in hot springs with dramatic mountain backdrops
• Photographing a bear fishing in a wilderness stream – from a safe distance

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British Columbia Attractions & Landmarks Guide

British Columbia has few rivals in the world as a place that combines urban with natural beauty. Its two major cities – Vancouver and Victoria – would alone warrant a visit to Canada’s westernmost province. Add to that the myriad outdoor activities available both inland and along the coast – including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and whale watching – and you have one of North America’s most exciting destinations.

Spanning more than 350,000 square miles from the border with Washington State north to the Yukon and from the Pacific Ocean east to Alberta, British Columbia is four times the size of England with only a small fraction of its population. Tours to Canada often focus on British Columbia's natural attractions, but the cities here are also work visiting, particularly Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler.

Its diverse landscapes include mountain peaks, thick forests, and rugged coastlines that are dotted by offshore islands, many inhabited by First Nations citizens (Haida and other Native Americans). Tours of the Canadian Rockies and other mountain ranges nearby provide much of the scenic beauty and diverse recreational opportunities.

Vancouver City & Island

A number of cruise ships leave Vancouver Harbor for voyages up Alaska’s Inside Passage, passing many of the province’s islands along the way. A few stop at BC ports such as Prince Rupert.

Vancouver’s many attractions include Stanley Park, which occupies a peninsula jutting up between English Bay and the harbor; the historic pioneer-era Gaslight District; the lively Granville Island Public Market; and the shaky-though-walkable Capilano Suspension Bridge, which stretches high above a gorge north of the city. Vancouver’s large Asian population helps foster a thriving culinary scene, while First Nations artworks and totems highlight museum collections.

Victoria, in turn, is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and can be reached by ferry from Washington State. It’s known for being “more English than England,” as evidenced by its pubs, flower gardens, and high tea at the iconic Empress Hotel overlooking the harbor.

Nearby Butchart Gardens features world-class floral displays, while whale-watching trips offer chances to view Orcas as well as humpback and grey whales.

The rest of Vancouver Island is well worth exploring, at least to the extent you can get around it. Most of the remaining population is located on the island’s east coast, accessed via a major road, while its west coast is wild and more isolated. You can, however, find tours that will have you paddling a dugout canoe in the waters off the village of Tofino, complete with a First Nations guide, among a number of other adventures.

Mainland British Columbia

Whistler – Canada’s top ski resort  – hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics and is located about 75 miles north of the city of Vancouver along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. The highway features oceanfront vistas to one side and a series of craggy mountain peaks to the other. An alpine-style village lies at the foot of Whistler’s slopes and there’s plenty of aprés-ski action.

At Whistler and more remote mountain lodges inland, you can try heli-skiing in winter or heli-hiking in summer. The “heli” part refers, of course, to “helicopter,” which is the only available means of transport for many of the locations. The mountain settings are spectacular throughout the year and the whole effect is extremely adventurous.  

River rafting, mountain climbing, fishing in the pristine wilderness, birding, wildlife viewing, soaking in hot springs, and visiting Native American villages are other popular seasonal activities.

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10 Best Tours in Victoria BC: Top Victoria Sightseeing Tours (2024)

Victoria’s mild weather, stunning West Coast scenery, and quaint colonial architecture make it the perfect city to explore – so consider the best tours in Victoria more of a prescription than a suggestion.

That’s why I’m gonna walk you through the top Victoria BC tours so you can book the best whether you’re in need of history, food, views, wildlife, or some crazy combination of all four.

Let’s get this Victoria sightseeing party started:

The Best Tours in Victoria, BC, for Sightseeing

Victoria Hop on Hop off Tour – Best Victoria Bus Tour

Location: Empress Hotel | Duration: 1/2 Day | Price: From $45.00 CAD

The Victoria Hop on Hop off tour allows you to create your own customized Victoria itinerary, slaloming in and out of all the top things to do in Victoria .

In booking your tickets, you’ll get 15 carefully selected stops that cover virtually all of the city’s top attractions – aboard an open-air UK-style double-decker bus .

The tour is perfect for first-time visitors, cruise ship passengers, families, and those with limited mobility. You can get off at every stop or choose a select few. This is probably the most flexible and convenient Victoria tour on offer.

This Victoria sightseeing tour includes:

• Pick up/drop off at any of the 15 stops (stop #1 is the Empress Hotel)
• Unlimited afternoon access
• Fully narrated tour
• Knowledgeable driver/guide

Butchart Gardens Tours – Best Butchart Gardens Tour

Location: Inner Harbour | Duration:  3-5 hours | Price: From $50.00 CAD

Victoria’s Butchart Gardens are far and away the most popular attraction in town. In fact, this lush urban oasis attracts over one million visitors a year.

Unfortunately, due to the Gardens’ distance from Downtown Victoria, it isn’t on the HoHo itinerary. This also makes it difficult to reach for travellers without wheels. The answer? Take a tour!

You’ll board your shuttle from a convenient Inner Harbour pickup spot – and in just 20 minutes (all the gas, traffic, and directions-related stress left to the driver), you’ll be at the spectacular garden haven, which contains a plethora of lush greens and colourful blooms year round. 

This Butchart Gardens tour from Victoria includes:

• Inner Harbour pickup/drop off
• Transport to and from Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay
• Butchart Gardens admission
• 2-4 hours to explore Butchart Gardens (seasonally dependent)

Victoria Panorama Seaplane Tours – Best Victoria Excursion by Air

Location: Inner Harbour | Duration: 30 min | Price:  From $161.00 CAD

Are you looking to gain the ultimate perspective of BC’s capital city? You should seriously consider taking the dramatic Victoria seaplane tours .

Just head to the end of Wharf Street and jump on the most prototypically Westcoast method of transport: the floatplane. You’ll soar high over the famous Inner Harbour, gaining stunning views of the iconic Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings.

The Olympic Mountains, the Straight of Juan De Fuca, and the Vancouver Island coastline will serve as your backdrop for this thrilling 20-minute seaplane ride .

Included in this Victoria seaplane tour:

• 20-minute seaplane flight
• Stunning views of Inner Harbour, Olympic Mountains & Pacific Coastline
• Intimate experience (limited to 5 passengers)

The Historical Victoria Walking Tour – Best Victoria Walking Tour

Location:  Old Town |  Duration: 1.5 hours | Price:  From $21.00 CAD

If a seaplane freaks you out too much or you’re looking to avoid bus tour crowds, this is your Victoria, BC, tour!

This Victoria walking tour, run by a local historian , departs from a convenient Inner Harbour meetup spot. From here, you’ll get a fascinating tour of the Old Town , Bastion Square, and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

You’ll also gain valuable insight into the city’s history and culture . It’s also a great place to get oriented, so I’d recommend this as the first thing to do in Victoria.

This historical tour of Victoria includes:

• Professional local guide
• A 90-minute tour of Victoria
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Guided tour of the Inner Harbour, Government St., Bastion Square, Market Square, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley

Victoria Castles & Neighbourhoods Bike Tour – Top Victoria Bike Tour

Location:  Inner Harbour | Duration:  2 hours | Price: From $68.00 CAD

Victoria has a tantalizing combination of mild weather and a seemingly endless network of bike lanes, paths, and trails.  It’s renowned as one of the most bikeable cities in North America .

That’s why I highly recommend taking a Victoria bike tour . Follow your expert guide as you meander through Chinatown, the Inner Harbour, and Cook Street Village neighbourhoods. You’ll also learn the garish history of the allegedly haunted Craigdarroch Castle .

You may not want to leave after one spin through Beacon Hill Park to the stunning Dallas Road waterfront!

*Castle admission is separate

• Expert local guide
• Bike and helmet rental
• Guided Tour of Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road Waterfront
• Visit to one of the world’s tallest totem poles

Victoria Welcome Tour with Local – Best Victoria, BC Tour from Cruise Port

Location:  Cruise Port/Anywhere | Duration:  2-6 hours | Price: From $60.00+ CAD

This is the best Victoria tour for cruise ship passengers who might be getting in at odd hours.

There’s great flexibility here: local guides run these tours every hour on the hour well into the evening. 

In fact, these passionate local tour guides will come right to the cruise dock if you want. The custom pickup option makes this a breeze.

Guests can select between tours of 2-6 hours .

• Customized private walking tour
• Pick up at the cruise port, hotel, or other central location
• Customized tour times at all hours

Ocean Magic Whale Watching Tours – Best Boat Tour in Victoria, BC

Location:  Inner Harbour | Duration: 3 hours | Price: From $199.15 CAD

The sight of a whale breaching is easily a top 10 life experience. In fact, I grew up in a commercial fishing family, and I still can’t get over them.

That’s why I’m always down for a trip to the Strait of Juan de Fuca for a fascinating glimpse of majestic orca, grey, humpback and minke whales in their natural habitat.

Victoria whale-watching tours have an unmatched 95% sighting rate ; if you don’t see one, they’ll even let you come back the next day. These three-hour tours conveniently leave from the heart of Victoria’s Inner Harbour .

You have two choices: feel the breeze and the cool ocean spray in an open-air zodiac, or go for a more protected vessel with a heated indoor cabin. 

This Victoria whale watching tour includes:

• Inner Harbour departure point
• Multiple sailings throughout the day
• Friendly and professional guides (captain & 3-4 guides/naturalists)
• Whale sighting guarantee (free tour if you don’t see any whales!)
• Chance to see orcas, humpback, grey, and minke whales, as well as marine mammals, eagles, and other wildlife

Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour – Best Victoria Beer Tour

Location: Downtown Victoria | Duration: 3.5 hrs | Price:  From $120.00 CAD

But in Victoria, the craft beer phenomenon is nothing new. The city has been home to a multitude of exciting craft breweries and brewpubs since the 1980s. A time when most Canadians were still busy drinking Labatt’s Blue.

This Victoria craft beer tour will escort you to two local breweries and one distillery . You’ll learn more about the local beer scene and production process at each stop.

And, of course, you get to drink the beer ! Tastings will be included at each stop.

You’ll receive transportation to and from your central meeting point , including a trip to the award-winning Caledonian Distillery in the picturesque Saanich Peninsula.

This Victoria brewery tour includes:

• DT Victoria pick up/drop off point
• Transportation between 2 breweries and one distillery (often Category 12, Vancouver Island Breweries and Caledonian Distillery)
• Limited to 14 participants
• Samples and snacks at each location

Vancouver Island Rainforest Guided Hike – Best Victoria Tour for Nature Lovers

Location : DT Victoria (pick up) | Duration: 3 hours | Price: From $110.00 CAD

British Columbia contains a staggering 25% of the world’s temperate rainforest. Furthermore, Victoria is near some of the most accessible morsels of untouched old-growth rainforests anywhere in the province.

Not only are these vital ecosystems stunningly beautiful. They are immensely important in the fight against climate change. Moreover, they also offer immeasurable recreational opportunities for visitors and locals alike.

This private, guided hike offers convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off. From here, you’ll be transported into the very best of the Island’s lush coastal rainforest on this incredible outdoor Victoria excursion.

Along the way, you’ll check out waterfalls, native plants, local wildlife and towering trees up to 1000 years old.

*Though most trails are relatively simple, hiking shoes are still required.

This Victoria rainforest tour includes

• Hotel/cruise port pick up/drop off
• Professionally guided hike through local temperate rainforest
• Chance to see enormous trees and local flora and fauna
• Choice of departure time, route, and trail difficulty
• Learn about the local environment

Victoria Guided Food and History Tour – Best Victoria Tour for Foodies

Location:  Downtown | Duration: 2 hours | Price: From $89.95 CAD

Having trouble choosing between a Victoria food and a walking tour? This popular guided tour allows you to explore the city’s history and culinary scene all in one convenient package.

Here, you’ll join a group of like-minded travellers and a knowledgeable guide for a guided tour of Victoria’s most prominent landmarks . You’ll hit up the Parliament Buildings, Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Market Square and much more.

You’ll also stop for mouthwatering tastings of delicious local food products . Sample everything from tapas, cheese and olive oil to tea, chocolate and local craft beer. This popular Victoria tour provides a healthy dose of knowledge combined with food and new friends . 

This Victoria food tour includes:

• Guided walking tour of Victoria’s most notable sights (Including the Inner Harbour, Parliament buildings, Trounce Alley, Bastion Square, Victoria Public Market, Fan Tan Alley etc.)
• Numerous local food tastings (craft beer, chocolate, tea, tapas, cheese, bread, olive oil, and other local products.)
• Learn valuable insight into Victoria’s history

Still Looking for Victoria Sightseeing Tours?

I’ve looked at (and taken) dozens of tours in Victoria, BC, to try and bring you a list of the best holiday choices, but I’m aware every visitor is different.

That’s why I’m inviting you to write me in the comment section below or on our Vancouver Planner Facebook Page, if you’re in need of any extra help.

Whether it’s Vancouver or Victoria, we’re here to help. But until then, enjoy your favourite Victoria tour!

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The perfect itinerary for a road trip along the British Columbia Coast, in Canada

T here's more to a road trip than the American west coast. Head west to Canada for an unforgettable journey through spectacular scenery, captivating cities and gorgeous nature. This exhaustive route covers all the most interesting spots of the Canadian coast.

Canada's west coast is the stuff of dreams for adventure-seeking travellers, and with good reason! With its breathtaking landscapes, from the majestic Rockies to the wild beaches of Vancouver Island, its national parks, its incredible flora and fauna, its cultural richness, its dynamic cities like Victoria and Vancouver, and of course its scenic roads opening onto breathtaking views of the ocean, Western Canada combines all the elements of a successful road trip .

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Days 1-2: Vancouver, a city of nature

Our road trip starts in Vancouver , on the south coast of Canada. This cosmopolitan city surrounded by breathtaking nature would require far more than just two days to fully explore to its just deserts. Take a stroll through Stanley Park, the city's iconic park and home to the Vancouver Aquarium, the largest in Canada. If you have the time visit Third Beach as well, and enjoy the views over the bay.

Explore Granville Island with its market, craft stalls and restaurants, followed by the historic Gastown with its trendy boutiques and famous steam-powered whistling clock.

Days 3-7: Vancouver Island, a fairytale on the water

Vancouver Island would be worth an entire trip on its own, this green paradise has so much to offer. After a ferry ride from Vancouver, you'll arrive in Nanaimo, a pretty coastal town, before continuing on to Cathedral Grove Park to see the tall trees of this ancient forest, and reaching the town of Tofino, known for its surf-friendly beaches.

You can then explore Clayoquot Sound, where you can observe numerous species of birds as well as whales. The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve then awaits you on a beach or in a forest for a host of adventures in the wild.

The tour ends in Victoria , the capital of British Columbia, where you can visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, the Royal BC Museum and take a stroll around the city's charming harbour.

Days 8-9: Whistler, the famous mountain village

After taking the ferry from Victoria to Vancouver, head north along the aptly named Sea to Sky Highway, a scenic route with spectacular views of the ocean and then the mountains.

Make a stop in the small town of Squamish to admire the Stawamus Chief, a granite dome, and take a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola, a cable car that will take you 885 m above sea level.

Arriving in the famous mountain village of Whistler, you can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking, or simply wander around the village.

Days 10-12: The lush Okanagan Valley

Time to turn away from the coast, driving through the town of Kamloops to the beautiful Okanagan Valley, which borders the lake by the same name.

Enjoy the beaches and water sports, particularly in the town of Kelowna, and try some of the local wines.

Days 13-15: Jasper and its gigantic national park

Then head to the border between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, more specifically to Jasper National Park, the largest park in Canada, and discover its magnificent mountain scenery, Lake Maligne and its turquoise-blue waters, and relax in the hot springs of Miette.

Days 16-18: Banff and its thermal springs

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Days 19-20: Calgary, ever daring

Last stop for Calgary , passing through Canmore, a pleasant little mountain town, for a gentle return to civilisation. Once in Calgary, a visit to the Calgary Tower, the city's emblematic landmark, is a must.

And of course, if you’re planning your Canadian road trip for July, don't miss the Calgary Stampede, the biggest outdoor show in the world, with its rodeo competitions, concerts and shows.

2024 British Open Championship format, cut rules and playoff format

The 2024 British Open Championship format remains unchanged this year, with the PGA Tour event played at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.

The 2024 British Open Championship field is 156 players.

The British Open Championship field is made up of players who get in off the R&A criteria list, which has 28 different ways to get into the field, including the Open Qualifying Series, as well as 16 players who got through Final Qualifying.

British Open Championship format

The British Open Championship format is a 72-hole event. The field is divided into threesomes for the first two rounds. For the first two rounds, the threesomes remain paired together.

In the first two rounds, the threesomes will have a tee time in the morning wave and the afternoon wave on the tee sheet, with the field evenly split each day between morning and afternoon.

A cut is made after 36 holes to the top 70 players and ties. All players who qualify for the final 36 holes of the tournament are eligible to finish the event.

For the third and fourth rounds, the pairings and tee times are made based on each player's total score through two and three rounds, respectively. Players with the highest total score go first, then in descending order until the two players with the lowest total score in the final group.

The player with the lowest total score after 72 holes is the winner and will earn the 2024 British Open Championship winner's share of the purse.

The winning player will earn 750 FedEx Cup points and will earn approximately 100 Official World Golf Ranking points.

British Open Championship playoff format

A playoff to settle any ties after 72 holes will be played under R&A rules. The British Open Championship playoff format is a three-hole, aggregate-score format, with the three holes played by any qualifying players. In the event of a tie after three holes, the British Open Championship playoff competitors compete hole-by-hole until a winner is determined by a player scoring the lowest among the remaining players.

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Davis Thompson wins John Deere Classic with lowest score in tournament history

Davis Thompson speaks after his win at the John Deere Classic golf tournament Sunday, July 7, 2024, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (Roy Dabner/Quad City Times via AP)

Davis Thompson acknowledges the crowd as he lifts the trophy following his win at the John Deere Classic golf tournament Sunday, July 7, 2024, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (Roy Dabner/Quad City Times via AP)

Davis Thompson pauses before his final putt of the John Deere Classic golf tournament Sunday, July 7, 2024, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (Roy Dabner/Quad City Times via AP)

Davis Thompson, right, gets a hug from his wife Holly Grace, left, after his first-place finish at the John Deere Classic golf tournament Sunday, July 7, 2024, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (Roy Dabner/Quad City Times via AP)

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SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Davis Thompson had been working toward a moment like this, and he wasn’t about to let anything stop him — not a soft golf course that produced the best scores of the week, not the pressure of trying to win for the first time on the PGA Tour.

He started with a two-shot lead. Six holes into the final round Sunday, Thompson had five birdies and had stretched his lead to six shots and was on his way to a four-shot victory, a spot in the next three majors and the lowest 72-hole score in the John Deere Classic.

“I’m just thankful it worked out. I got off to a great start today and was able to just kind of cruise on the back nine,” Thompson said after closing with a 7-under 64. “Getting off to a good start was crucial, and I was just able to ride the momentum coming in.”

Thompson made a 45-foot birdie putt on the first hole for a three-shot lead, and no one got closer to him the rest of the way.

The 25-year-old from Georgia finished at 28-under 256 to break by one the John Deere Classic record set by Michael Kim in 2018.

“I just wanted to stay aggressive,” Thompson said. “I knew there would be low scores out there today because the wind kind of died down and the conditions were a little soft. So I knew I was going to have to go play well. Thankfully, I made a great putt on 1 and had a great up and down on 2 and kept the ball rolling.”

The victory gets him into the next three majors, starting with the British Open in two weeks at Royal Troon. He also will make his Masters debut next April.

Thompson is the 24th player to get his first PGA Tour win at the John Deere Classic, the most of any tournament dating to 1970.

The final hour was all about who would finish second and earn the other spot to the British Open. That went to C.T. Pan of Taiwan, who birdied the 16th and 17th holes and finished with a two-putt par from 20 feet for a 64.

But a pair of youngsters made him sweat it out.

Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton holed a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 63 and was the first to get to 24 under. Michael Thorbjornsen, the No. 1 player in the PGA Tour University ranking after finishing at Stanford, hit out of a fairway bunker to 18 feet and made the birdie putt for a 63 to join Clanton.

With a three-way tie for second, the British Open spot went to Pan based on the world ranking.

“Honestly going to be hectic to arrange all the travel details last minute, but it will be a good problem to have,” Pan said.

Clanton, meanwhile, became the first amateur since Billy Joe Patton in 1958 to finish in the top 10 in consecutive PGA Tour-sanctioned tournaments. Patton was low amateur at the Masters and the U.S. Open that year. Clanton tied for 10th at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last week.

Clanton’s last two weeks would have been worth just over $804,000 if he had been pro.

“We came into the week with pretty high expectations I guess you could say after last week,” Clanton said. “I think I kind of reached that expectation for sure. Of course you want to win. But again, to do what I did out there today was awesome.”

As for the winner, that was never in doubt. Along with that 45-foot birdie putt to start, Thompson rolled in a 30-foot birdie putt on No. 5 and had seven birdies through 10 holes.

He finally dropped a shot on the par-4 12th, and Thorbjornsen looked to have a chance to at least make it interesting. The Massachusetts native ran off six straight birdies and was playing the reachable par-4 14th. But his drive went well to the right and he hit a heavy chip to some 35 feet. He three-putted for bogey, missing a 4-foot par putt.

Thompson is in his second year on the PGA Tour and he was a runner-up last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. His hope was to keep the momentum going.

Perhaps his choice of lodging played a role, too.

Several players from Georgia have been renting a house near the John Deere Classic for the last few years. J.T. Poston stayed there when he won the Deere two years ago. Sepp Straka stayed in the house last year and won.

Straka brought his wife and young son with him this year and gave up his room to Thompson.

“I think I have to pay for the whole house, which is unfortunate,” Thompson said with a smile. “But I’ll gladly write the check for that.”

The victory was worth $1,440,000. It also moves Thompson to No. 22 in the FedEx Cup standings, all but assuring he will be in all the signature events next year.

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Tour de France results, standings: Tadej Pogačar extends lead with Stage 14 win

Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates extended his general classification lead with a 39-second victory during Stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France . 

Pogačar seized the top spot in the standings after his similarly dominant Stage 4 victory and has not looked back. Two-thirds into the competition, Pogačar seems poised to win his third Tour de France title and become the first man in the 21st century to win the Tour and the Giro d'Italia in the same season. 

After a steady ride through the French Pyrenees , Pogačar made his decisive move up the final mountain climb with approximately three miles to go. Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard — the 2022 and 2023 Tour de France winner — of Visma-Lease a Bike tried to follow but didn’t have enough left in the tank to keep up with the yellow jersey wearer. Pogačar’s 39-second lead on his top rival marks the largest lead the Slovenian has ever gained against the Dane in a Tour summit finish.

Vingegaard was, however, rewarded with a runner-up finish that led him to overtake Remco Evenepoel of Soudal-QuickStep in the general classification standings. Evenepoel was next to finish after Vingegaard and now sits in third place in the general classification standings. 

“About Tadej and Jonas, they have more experience and more power than me,” Evenepoel said after the stage. “I will continue to fight for the podium. With Jonas, you never know, he is not that far away and must have also felt that Tadej was too strong, so he will perhaps go on the defensive and there will be some moves for us to make.”

Pogačar now leads Vingegaard in the yellow jersey standings by one minute and 57 seconds, with Evenepoel a further 25 seconds behind. 

Tour de France Stage 14 results

TOUR DE FRANCE: Recap, results and standings after Stage 13

Tour de France general classification standings after Stage 14

Tour de france jersey standings after stage 14.

• Yellow ( general classification ) : Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)
• Green ( points classification ):  Biniam Girmay (Intermarché - Wanty)
• Polka dot ( mountains classification ):  Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates); worn by Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) in second place
• White (young rider classification ):  Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep)
• Yellow numbers ( teams classification) :  UAE Team Emirates
• Golden numbers ( combativity award ):  Ben Healy (EF Education–EasyPost)

Tour de France Stage 15: How to watch, schedule, distance

Date : Sunday, July 14, 2024

Location : Loudenvielle to Plateau De Beille (France)

Distance : 122.8 miles (197.7 km)

Type : Mountain stage 

Streaming : Peacock, FuboTV

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Ian Holt holds two-stroke lead after Round 2 suspended at Explore NB Open

Ian Holt holds lead at Explore NB Open after Round 2 suspended. (Credit Jay Fawler)

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FREDERICTON, New Brunswick – Due to unplayable course conditions, the second round of the Explore NB Open was suspended Saturday and will resume Sunday morning at 5:45 a.m. ET. Ian Holt currently holds the lead at 17-under with one hole left to play in the second round. Rookie John Keefer trails by two strokes with three players tied for third at 14-under.

Holt holds sole possession of the lead after breaking away from a five-way tie at the conclusion of Friday’s first round. This week marks Holt’s third consecutive start on PGA TOUR Americas as he initially earned a spot in the opening event of the North America Swing via Monday Qualifying. The 28-year-old solidified his spot in the Explore NB Open by claiming back-to-back top-25 finishes at The Beachlands Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist followed by the ATB Classic. This marks Holt’s second 36-hole lead/co-lead in his career, as he led by two strokes at the 2022 ATB Classic on PGA TOUR Canada and finished tied for 15th.

Holt turned professional in 2018 after graduating from Kent State University, where he played four collegiate seasons (2014-18) and claimed three individual victories (2018/MAC Championships, 2017/The Gopher Invitational, 2016/Cleveland State Invitational). Notably, he earned 2018 All-America Second Team honors and back-to-back Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Year awards (2017, 2018). Holt holds the second-lowest season scoring average at Kent State at 71.23 (0.49 under par).

Upon graduation from Kent State, Holt played on PGA TOUR Canada for four seasons and recorded the best finish of his career in 2022, as he claimed the No. 10 position in the Fortinet Cup. In 2023, Holt played primarily on the Korn Ferry Tour, where he appeared in 16 events. His only top-25 finish came at The Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club. Without membership earlier this year, Holt competed in PGA TOUR Americas Q-School and earned conditional status for the North America Swing. With a victory this week, Holt would become an exempt member for the remainder of the season and into the 2025 Latin America Swing.

Per the PGA TOUR Americas Rule Committee, the second round of the Explore NB Open will resume at 6:45 a.m. AT, 5:45 a.m. ET. Round three tee times are expected to begin at approximately 7:15 a.m. ET and run until 9:15 a.m. ET in threesomes off the Nos. 1 and 10 tee. Final round tee times will begin following the conclusion of round three play.

About Ian Holt (First/-17)

Age: 28 Birthplace: Stow, Ohio Residence: Charleston, South Carolina College: Kent State University Fortinet Cup (start of week): 96th

• Played four seasons at Kent State University (2014-18), earning a 2018 All-America Second Team laurel and back-to-back Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Year awards in 2017 and 2018.
• A conditional member on PGA TOUR Americas after finishing inside the top 25 and ties at the British Columbia Q-School site last month; made his third consecutive start after Monday Qualifying into The Beachlands Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist and finishing inside the top 25 in back-to-back events.
• Frequently attended the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, as a kid and tried to get as many signatures as possible on his hat.
• Grew up playing Fox Den Golf Course in Stow, Ohio; he also worked on the maintenance crew throughout high school and college.
• In his amateur career, won the 2013 Hudson Junior Invitational and was a three-time OHSAA All-State selection who was medalist at the 2011 OHSAA DIVISION I State Championship.

Competition notes

Course setup: Par 71 / 7,020 yards; R2 average: 67.57 Weather: Cloudy with late afternoon showers and a high of 84. Wind from the southwest at 3-7 mph with gusts up to 14 mph.

• The current projected 36-hole cut line of 7-under 135 (18 players at T58) would be the lowest cut line on PGA TOUR Americas (previous lowest: 4-under/The Beachlands Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist).
• The 36-hole cut will be made upon completion of the second round Sunday morning, while third-round tee times will run from 8:15 a.m. through 10:15 a.m. AT in groups of three off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees.
• Leader Ian Holt (first/-17) has one hole left to play and is expected to hold the 36-hole lead/co-lead for the second time in his career (previous: 2022 PGA TOUR Canada ATB Classic).
• Canadian Lawren Rowe (T28/-9) posted the new course record and low round of the day at Mactaquac Golf Course in 9-under 62.
• Three Canadians are in the top-25, led by Team Canada member Matthew Anderson (T6/-13), who is No. 2 in the Fortinet Cup, along with A.J. Ewart (T8/-12) and Brady McKinlay (T21/-10).
• Back-to-back winner and Fortinet Cup No. 1 Frederik Kjettrup is tied for 28th at 9-under.
• Jake Scott (T28/-9) leads four Monday Qualifiers in the field who are expected to make the cut: Matthew Sutherland (T43/-8), Caleb Manuel (T58/-7) and Charlie Nikitas (T58/-7).
• Hole No. 7 – the 510-yard par 4 – is the most challenging hole at Mactaquac Golf Course; averaging a +.280.