Hamilton G&CC could be back in the Canadian Open's sights

The Canadian Open could be returning to one of the most historic clubs in Canada for the country's only PGA Tour event. Hamilton Golf and Country Club, one of the best golf layouts in Canada, could be back hosting the event in 2012. 

The Hamilton Spectator is reporting that the course and its membership are in negotiations with Golf Canada (formerly the Royal Canadian Golf Association) to bring the course back into the rotation currently hosting the event. 

George Pinches, the COO at Hamilton G&CC, confirmed to The Spectator Friday night that negotiations are under way.

He said they hoped that they would have a proposal to take to the membership within the next six weeks, and he noted that the Canadian Open could only be played there if the membership approve.

The e-mail to the members from the executive indicated that they had already negotiated a good financial arrangement with Golf Canada on behalf of the club.

The tournament was last hosted at Hamilton back in 2006 to rave reviews from the players. It only seemed like a matter of time before the course hosted Canada's most prestigious golf event once again.

To tie this story into this week's Memorial event, the Canadian Open happens to be one tournament that eluded Jack Nicklaus over the years. He was a 7-time runner up at the event.