Two of Canada’s top golfers are hoping that playing in front of their fellow Canadians this week will invigorate their PGA Tour seasons.

Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., and Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., are arguably the two highest-profile Canadians on the top men’s tour and, therefore, two of the biggest attractions at this week’s RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

Taylor, who won the event in 2023 to end a 69-year drought for Canadians at the national men’s championship, said it’s always a treat to play north of the border.

“We’re kind of stars for the week, which is abnormal for us. So it’s a lot of fun,” said Taylor on Wednesday, noting that he was in a group with Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., and Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. “The support was amazing, the crowds were great, so I’m hoping for the same the next couple days and hopefully turn that into some good play and play well on the weekend.”

Taylor is 52nd on the PGA Tour’s points list and Conners is 83rd as the circuit approaches the midway point of the season. Taylor said the season’s been “mostly positive.”

“A lot of good stuff, a lot of pretty decent results, a lot of consistent play,” said Taylor at a news conference. “There’s been a lot of tournaments I feel like I’ve left disappointed, not really finishing off with the result that I wanted. 

“I’ve been in contention a handful of times, I saw things there, I feel like I’m building towards a good stretch for the end of the season.”

Conners, renowned for his ball-striking ability, said he’s also searching for more steady play this year.

“My game’s been unusually inconsistent,” said Conners. “I’ve had some good stretches, some not so good stretches. Some weeks have I’ve found it for a couple of the days and then lost it for the others. 

“Just trying to focus on playing pretty free, not trying to overthink things.”

The Canadian Open has been in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area since 2015, rotating between five courses. It appears the event has found a somewhat permanent home at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley as it hosted the championship last year, this year, and will again in 2027.

“We’ve gotten to play some great golf courses in the RBC Canadian Open, but I think this is feeling like home for the event now,” said Conners. “I’m excited about that. 

“It’s what typically we’re used to week-in and week-out on the PGA Tour and they have done a wonderful job. This is a really impressive facility. It’s got everything that we want.”

The 34-year-old Conners and 38-year-old Taylor are two of the most experienced golfers among the 21-player Canadian contingent at the national championship. They have played in the Canadian Open 14 and 15 times respectively.

“I think it can be an intimidating feeling playing in your national open, playing in a PGA Tour event for the young guys,” said Conners. “I think my advice to them is really trust their game. They’re here for a reason. 

“Don’t try and overdo things, just try and be free and trust what got them here and enjoy the experience, have fun. The fans are going to be cheering them on, it will be a great experience for them regardless of how they play.”

Hughes, Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford and Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., will be playing in an all-Canadian group on Thursday and Friday. Weir is playing in his 33rd Canadian Open, second on the all-time list behind Toronto’s George Cumming (39).

Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., the top-ranked Canadian on the PGA Tour, is also in the field. He’s 48th in the FedEx Cup standings.

“I played a few practice holes and been paired with Sudarshan and he’s really impressive,” said Conners. “I love how he goes about his business. He’s really focused in on each shot. He hits the ball far, hits it straight, a great putter. 

“There’s really no holes in his game, and I think you’ve seen that.”

PGA Tour regulars Pendrith, A.J. Ewart of Coquitlam, B.C., Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., and Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., will all tee it up Thursday morning.

Drew Nesbitt of Horseshoe Valley, Ont., Victoria’s Jeevan Sihota, Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont., Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., Laurent Desmarchais of Cowansville, Que., Joey Savoie of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Yohann Benson of Pincourt, Que., and Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., round out the pro contingent.

Amateurs Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont., Dawson Lew and Eric Zhao, both from Toronto, will also be playing.

“I feel like managing the expectations of the week is probably one of the most important things,” said Taylor. “The first few times I was an amateur, obviously you’re very excited and you want to do well. Just embracing the week is important.”

There was one thing Ryan Fox knew he had to check out as soon as he returned to TPC Toronto for this year’s RBC Canadian Open.

The New Zealander immediately sought out the plaque mounted by the 18th green at the golf course northwest of Toronto that commemorates his four-hole playoff victory over American Sam Burns to win last year’s Canadian men’s national championship. 

“I’ve never had one of those before, so that was a pretty cool novelty today,” said Fox at a news conference on Wednesday morning. “I saw it, literally, 15, 20 minutes ago. 

“To see that and also look at that second shot again and try to relive that memory, that was pretty cool.”

TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley’s North Course hosted the Canadian Open for the first time last year. Aside from a handful of Canadian players who’d played it before, that put the field on equal footing.

Fox hoped that his familiarity with the course would carry over to this week’s tournament as he defends his title.

“Coming here last year was nice, everyone was in the same boat, no one’s really seen the golf course, everyone’s trying to figure it out,” said Fox, who is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. “Now we’re coming back to the same place and going, ‘I know all the shots, I kind of know how I’m going to play the golf course.’ 

“Obviously, it might be a little bit different depending upon the wind, but I know where I’m trying to hit it on every tee. It makes the week a little bit less stressful trying to figure it out.”

Fox’s competition will be stiff as a stacked field will tee off for Thursday’s first round.

There are four players in the top 10 of the FedEx Cup standings, the point list of the top-tier PGA Tour. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick is third, Collin Morikawa of the United States is fifth, fellow American Jacob Bridgeman is ninth, and England’s Tommy Fleetwood is 10th.

Some of the tour’s top players are skipping the event — like world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Cameron Young, both from the U.S., as well as two-time Canadian Open champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland — to rest before next week’s U.S. Open, the third major of the men’s golf season.

Fox said he believes it’s a stronger field than last year, even with the big-name absences.

“It’s a tough place in the schedule, there’s going to be guys just not want to play the week before a major regardless of the event,” said Fox with the Canadian Open trophy beside him. “I think it speaks to the history to this event. I think everyone came out of this golf course last year really enjoying it. 

“There’s such a great history at this event, and it is a pretty good warm-up for next week.”

Morikawa, who hasn’t played since the PGA Championship on May 17 as he dealt with nagging back issues and became a first-time father, said he understood why some players take a week off ahead of a major, and others play.

“I’ve had good results both ways. I think it depends on how your game’s feeling, if you played the major golf course before, the schedule leading up to it,” said Morikawa, who won the PGA Championship in 2020 and the British Open in 2021. “There’s a big mix on what guys like to do. I think you can do it either way. 

“Honestly, I don’t prep that differently during those weeks. Some guys do, and I think that creates a scheduling conflict with playing a different tournament before.”

There are 21 Canadians in the field, including Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., who won in 2023 to end a 69-year drought for Canadians at their home championship.

Renewed partnership includes an enhanced commitment to Canadian women’s golf
at the amateur and professional levels

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada and Audi Canada are proud to announce a long-term extension of their valued partnership that reaffirms Audi Canada’s commitment as the Official and Exclusive Automotive Partner of Golf Canada, the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open through 2028.

Since joining Golf Canada in 2019, Audi Canada has been an instrumental partner in helping to grow and elevate the game across the country. Through its unwavering support of Canada’s National Open Championships and shared commitment to delivering world-class experiences for players and fans, Audi Canada has played a significant role in advancing the sport from coast to coast to coast.

As part of this enhanced partnership renewal, Audi Canada has deepened its commitment to help advance the women’s game in Canada, becoming a Foundational Partner of She Plays Golf. In addition, the three-event championship series will now be the She Plays Golf Championship Series presented by Audi. Following the championship series, Audi Canada will present the Audi Precision Award like with the CPKC Women’s Open, awarded to the tournament’s “most precise player.”

“We are thrilled to extend our longstanding partnership with Audi Canada. Together we share a vision of advancing the sport with excellence, precision and continued progress,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “We value Audi Canada’s continued commitment to women’s golf in Canada as they deepen their support, becoming the presenting partner of the She Plays Golf Championship Series along with their support of amateur golf through the Audi quattro Cup. We look forward to Audi Canada’s premium experience offerings for fans at both National Open Championships this year.”

Audi Canada will continue to present the Audi Precision Award at the CPKC Women’s Open, given to the tournament’s “most precise player.” The winner will receive a $25,000 cash prize along with a matching donation made in their name to a local charity that focuses on growing and advancing women’s golf. Past winners include Lauren Coughlin (2024) and Sei Young Kim (2025).

Golf Canada and Audi Canada will continue to support the Audi quattro Cup, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament. Through this partnership, Golf Canada and Audi Canada have elevated the profile of the Audi quattro Cup in Canada by expanding its national footprint and providing elevated opportunities for more Canadian golfers. For over 30 years, the Audi quattro cup has welcomed 38 countries, 600 tournaments and 70,000 players annually competing to enter the Audi quattro Cup World Final.

In addition to Audi Canada’s extensive commitment to Canadian golf, Audi Canada is also the official Automotive Partner of Golf Talk Canada on TSN 1050 AM. Collectively bringing stories to fans across the country with TSN talents, Mark Zecchino, Adam Scully and Canadian Golf Hall of Famer, Bob Weeks. The partnership will feature an elevated presence at the TSN broadcast booth on-site at the RBC Canadian Open this year.

“Our partnership with Golf Canada is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence and delivering premium experiences both on and off the course—grounded in values like precision, performance, and progress. As we build on this momentum, we’re excited to elevate the Audi quattro Cup and continue creating meaningful opportunities that expand participation and inspire the next generation of Canadian golfers,” said Joseph Ottorino, Head of Marketing, Audi Canada.

Audi Canada will once again serve complimentary specialty coffee to fans at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at the Refuel26Café along with premium Audi vehicles that fans can interact with on-site. Racing fans will also have the opportunity to see the Audi R26, Audi’s first-ever Formula One car at the RBC Canadian Open. Audi is currently competing in its first season in Formula One.

The renewed partnership will also see Audi Canada remain a Presenting Partner of the Golf Canada app, the number-one golf app in the country, which tracks game progress and scores while connecting users with colleagues and friends. The Golf Canada app, which also supports the spectator experience at the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open, is available as a free download from the App Store for iOS devices and Goole Play for Android.

The 2026 RBC Canadian Open will take place June 10-14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here. The 2026 CPKC Women’s Open will take place August 19-23 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta., for more information or to purchase tickets, please click here.

Golf Canada members will now have access to Swingtweaks support through 25% discount

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada and Swingtweaks are pleased to announce a new three-year partnership that will support virtual game improvement for Golf Canada members.

As part of the partnership, Swingtweaks will become a new member benefit available to Golf Canada’s network of approximately 1,400 member clubs and more than 380,000 individual members nationwide. Golf Canada members will receive an exclusive 25% discount on Swingtweaks virtual coaching services.

Whether it’s helping to build a consistent, repeatable swing or making small adjustments to grip, posture, and alignment, golf instruction enhances the playing experience. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to growing the game of golf and making high-quality instruction more accessible to Canadian golfers of all skill levels through innovative digital coaching solutions.

“We are excited to partner with Swingtweaks and offer our membership a new and valuable benefit that will provide greater access to affordable, professional golf instruction,” said Tim McLaughlin, Chief Marketing Officer, Golf Canada. “Through Swingtweaks’ virtual coaching platform, members can connect with certified PGA professionals and receive personalized swing analysis and feedback quickly and conveniently.”

Swingtweaks is a mobile application that provides affordable coaching through prompt digital swing analysis from certified PGA professionals, helping golfers improve their game anytime and anywhere.

Additional information on access, promotional code information and redemption instructions will be sent directly to Golf Canada members. For more information on a Golf Canada membership and all the benefits available, please click here.

Each week we write to Golf Canada members who record a hole-in-one, congratulating them and asking if they’d tell us how it happened. These are their stories (edited for length and clarity).

Have you recently accomplished the feat of a hole-in-one? Tell us about it! Share your story, picture / video and course information with us at holeinone@golfcanada.ca.

Noemie Chetzroni, Glendale Golf Club, Hole #7

This happened during the first round of the tournament. It was actually my first event of the season back in Quebec after spending the winter playing in Mexico, mostly at PGA Riviera Maya. The adjustment was a little tough at first because the weather was chilly and the course was pretty humid.

After having a rough stretch on the three previous holes, I got to the 7th tee and saw it was a short 110 yards. I told myself, “Come on, this is a pitching wedge opportunity for me.” I made a great swing and the ball went dead straight at the pin. Suddenly, I heard people sitting by the green screaming and the coach of one of my playing partners yelled, “Noemie, it’s in!”

I honestly couldn’t believe it—my first-ever hole-in-one! I’ve made an eagle before, but never an ace. It was exactly what I needed to get my trust back for the second round, where I ended up moving up seven spots on the leaderboard. It feels like a great achievement right before joining the Cameron University NCAA Division II team this coming August! 🤞

Huge thanks to Golf Québec for running such a well-organized tournament. 

Michael Cappuccitti, Mississaugua Golf & Country Club, Hole #3

I am now 53 and have spent the better part of the past five years trying to work on my body for the purposes of not being in pain during and after rounds of golf. This year was tabbed as a major comeback year for me and I was determined to get back out onto the course at Mississaugua Golf & Country Club early. As it would turn out, the work I put in paid off. Felt great coming out of the gates and while holes #1 and #2 weren’t awesome on the scorecard, there was no indication that it would be a physically painful round. Then, at hole #3 into a pretty stiff wind, from the gold tees at 198 yards (including wind and uphill trajectory registered at perhaps 210 yards or so). I hit a 4-iron as solid as I could and it tracked from the start. Landed just short of green on an uphill slope and tracked straight to the hole. The special part was that I was golfing with my son Marc, another young man who was the son of a friend at Mississaugua (Zach Carson) and Dayton Price (the young man who survived a fatal bus crash while golfing at The University of the Southwest).

Katherine Dooling, Aroostook Valley Country Club, Hole #8

Carded my third hole-in-one on Victoria Day at Aroostook Valley Country Club. My second on this particular hole. I also got a fourth hole-in-one on the same hole on June 5th!

Cody Dietschweiler, Prescott Golf Club Inc., Hole #9

It certainly was one of the most incredible moment I’ve had on the course. I was playing with three people I introduced to the sport which made it even more special. Reilly Moore, Jacob McLellan both members at Prescott and Alyssa Dietschweiler.

I was playing the 9th hole and had a yardage of 158. After asking Jacob to bring my 9 iron to the tee box, I hit the shot. It tracked the whole way took a great bounce to the left and rolled about five feet before going in.

Simonas Metrikis, TS&M Woodland Golf Course , Hole #3

Recently, Simonas scored an albatross (double eagle) at TS&M Woodland Golf Course in Estevan, Saskatchewan. As golfers know, an albatross is one of the rarest achievements in the game and it was an unforgettable moment for him.

The shot was made on May 7th at 5:50pm on hole #3 from 255 yards using a Callaway 5 Wood and a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball.

The achievement was significant enough that it was featured in a local news article on SaskToday.ca.

– Written by Alena Metrikis 

TORONTO, Ont. – Reid Joliat from Toronto, Ont. recorded two aces with his 8-iron in the same round on Tuesday, June 2 at the Donalda Golf Club in Toronto just days after finishing his last grade 12 final exam.

Joliat, 17, and his friends finished their last high school exam and decided to celebrate with a round of golf. Little did they know a 1-in-67 million event was going to happen. They decided to play a game called Wolf, where each hole the last person teeing off (the wolf) can chose a parter or decide to go lone wolf and win extra points.

“We were on hole three and I was the wolf, two of my friends were in the bunker and one was in the rough, so I decided to go lone wolf and try to win three points. It was 191 with a bit of wind behind us, I hit my eight iron and as soon as I hit it, it felt pretty good,” said Joliat. “One of my friends thought it was over the green. It landed probably 20 feet in front of the hole and took a good kick to the left and just rolled straight in. I threw my club in the air and we all went crazy, it was pretty awesome.”

At the turn Joliat texted his dad asking if he could treat himself to a hot dog at the halfway house. “My dad said I could but only if I got another hole-in-one on hole 12. I said I would try my best, about two minutes later I texted him and told him I made another one,” said Joliat.

“The second one was on hole 12, it was around 197 yards down wind, and I hit the same 8-iron as I did on hole 3. It took another good kick left, rolled 15 yards and went straight in,” said Joliat. “I didn’t really see it go in but my friends were going crazy, so I just threw my club and was like what just happened.”

The group behind us saw the first one as well, so when they saw the second one, they also started going crazy with us.”

At Donalda Golf Club when you get a hole-in-one you get 25 free drink tickets to give out. Joliat was given 50 so he went around the restaurant and gave them out to other members. Following the round Joliat went to his friend’s house to celebrate.

“I was thinking about framing my eight iron up in my room.”

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Ottawa duo crowned as national champions and earn an exemption into 2027 national finals

CALEDON, Ont. – Trevor Luedee and Jamie Pilkington won on the first hole of the playoff to be crowned as the national champions of the 2026 BDO National Golf League Saturday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands course) in Caledon, Ont.

After finishing 18 holes with 38 stableford points along with Jeff Best and Richard White of the Princeton Golf Club (Princeton, B.C.) the duo from the Carlton Golf and Yacht Club in Manotick, Ont. proceeded to the 18th hole of the North course for a playoff to crown the third national champions.

As the players worked down the fairway, Pilkington and Luedee put themselves in prime position to win. Luedee chipped to roughly 25 feet, giving a chance for a two due to the two strokes he had as part of the scoring format. After a missed chip, Pilkington’s putt from off the green struck the pin flag, giving him an easy tap in.

Luedee sunk a short second putt for a net score of three (gross score of five) to secure the championship.

“Really just unbelievable, the whole day was a challenge, the wind was a challenge, the course is tough…we were in for it,” said Luedee. “Through some struggles and adversity, ham and egging and help from the caddies, it was a great time and still don’t actually believe it.”

Pilkington echoed his partner’s words, “when Trevor was down, I picked him up, when I was down on 18, Trevor picked me up. I couldn’t be prouder; it’s one of those things that you think can’t happen. In the short time we’ve known each other we’ve gotten very close as good friends and now, we’re National Golf League champions, it’s unbelievable.”

As the duo approached the playoff hole, the pressure didn’t seem to affect Luedee.

“I was telling Jamie before my drive, I wasn’t nervous and I hit a fantastic drive, best of the day and that’s when I got nervous.”

The pressure turned to jubilation after the final putt went in, “then it was a deep breath finally,” said Luedee with a smile.

While they will now forever be known as national champions, the duo has only golfed together for two years, where their partnership began at a similar event at their home Club.

“Trevor and I were starting to become friends, and I said let’s do this. We won that event, went to the Provincials in Quebec and won that event and I said, I think we got something going here,” said Pilkington.

Even more impressive is that both Luedee and Pilkington are relatively new to the sport. Luedee, an intellectual engineer has been playing for three years and got into the sport with his family. Pilkington, a mortgage broker is in his fifth season playing golf and took up the sport after moving close to his home course.

“We moved with the intent that I could play golf because I work from home and I took it head on. It’s now a real passion, hopefully my wife has seen all the hard work and extra rounds have paid off and I’ll still be allowed to play as much as she lets me,” he said with a laugh.

Both have enjoyed the experience of playing and competing in the BDO National Golf League.

“Playing men’s leagues through to provincials and now nationals and having the opportunity for the average golfer to compete, that’s what’s awesome about it,” said Luedee.

“We had guys from our club that participated and had nothing but great things to say and to be given the opportunity to come and experience it, everyone at Golf Canada put on a good event,” added Pilkington.

In addition to winning the national championship, the Ottawa duo have also earned an exemption into the 2027 BDO National Golf League National Championship.

The third playing of the BDO National Golf League Championship featured 108 golfers and 54 teams from across the country. The final was contested over 18-holes, using a best ball net Stableford format.

Launched by Golf Canada ahead of the 2023 season as a nationwide, season-long competition to enhance weekly recreational league experiences for men, women and junior golfers. The NGL has seen substantial growth since the inaugural season, with 271 leagues now set to compete this coming season, up from 130 leagues last season; and over 30,000 participants having competed since launching in 2023. The additional of several indoor member facilities across the country and simulator qualifiers has brought forward a number of new players into the league.

Those who participate in the NGL season play a lively role in growing the sport in their community as well, with 100 per cent of the league’s proceeds benefiting First Tee – Canada in their respective provinces around the country. To learn more about First Tee – Canada programming and ways to support, please visit firstteecanada.ca.

For the final standings from the 2026 BDO National Golf League finals, click here.

For more information on the BDO National Golf League or to register, please visit nationalgolfleague.ca.

PONOKA, Alta. – Ryan Mosher battled from behind while Saylar May’s two late birdies helped to secure their respective wins in the 2026 NextGen Western Championship at Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka, Alta. on Saturday.

Mosher of Saskatoon, Sask. was two strokes back of the leader heading into the final round on Saturday. Mosher started his round with three birdies to put himself one stroke behind the lead. He struggled at the start of the back nine but pulled through with birdies on holes 14 and 17 to tie the lead heading into the 18th.

Mosher recorded a par on no.18 to finish 4-under and secure the win and his second NextGen Championship title. Mosher recorded rounds of 69-70-67-206 and carded 11 birdies through three rounds. Mosher’s previous win on the NextGen Championship circuit came in 2024 at the NextGen Prairie Championship at the Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay, Ont.

May of Rocky Mountain House, Alta. entered the final round two shots back of the leader, Yeeun (Jenny) Kwon of Vancouver B.C. and shot an even par 70 to finish the tournament at 8-over and secure the Girls division title.  May recorded rounds of 73-75-70-218 and carded seven birdies through three rounds, including two on the back nine on Saturday to earn her first win on the NextGen circuit three shots clear of Kwon.

NextGen Western Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship

Top 8 plus ties qualify

NextGen Western Championship –

Advancing to 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship

Top 8 qualify

The field of 154 players (115 Junior Boys and 39 Junior Girls) teed off Thursday with a cut following Friday’s second round.

The NextGen Championship series continues June 19-21 at Neepawa Golf & Country Club in Neepawa, Man. For the playing of the NextGen Prairie Championship. Practice rounds will get underway on Thursday, June 18, followed by 54-holes, set to kick off Friday, June 19 and wrap up on Sunday, June 21.

For the final leaderboards from the NextGen Western Championship, please click here

About the NextGen Championships

The NextGen Championships are a high-performance junior golf series which totals six competitions. From May to July, six championships will take place across Canada where the region’s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2026 national championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.

Defending champion Ryan Fox and international stars Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, Brooks Koepka, Justin Rose, Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, Shane Lowry, Aaron Rai, Jacob Bridgeman, Max Homa, Sahith Theegala, Sam Burns, Alex Fitzpatrick and Wyndham Clark ready to challenge TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

2023 champion Nick Taylor and fellow Canadian stars Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Adam Hadwin, A.J. Ewart, Adam Svensson and Ben Silverman headline a group of 18 Canadians set to compete in 115th playing of
Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship

Dwayne Gretzky and James Barker Band headline 2026 RBC Canadian Open After Party

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada and RBC are pleased to announce the final field vying for the $9.8 million USD purse at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, June 10 –14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

The world-class field is led by four players currently in the top ten on the OWGR (Official World Golf Rankings) including Matt Fitzpatrick (world no. 4), Justin Rose (world no. 6), Collin Morikawa (world no. 7), Tommy Fleetwood (world no. 8) and 2025 defending champion, Ryan Fox (world no. 57).

Other fan-favourites in the field for the 115th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship feature a number of international stars including five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, 2026 PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai (world no. 13), 2024 RBC Canadian Open champion Robert MacIntyre (world no. 17), Team RBC players Sam Burns (world no. 34), Shane Lowry (world no. 41) and Sahith Theegala (world no. 82), as well as Tony Finau, Max Homa, Alex Noren (world no. 21), Jacob Bridgeman (world no. 24), Kristoffer Reitan (world no. 25), Nicolai Hojgaard (world no. 29), Michael Kim (world no. 47) and Tom Kim.

A late addition to the field on Friday afternoon, is 7-time PGA TOUR winner, Viktor Hovland. The 2023 TOUR Championship winner becomes the fifth TOUR Championship winner to commit to the field, including Tommy Fleetwood (2025), Justin Rose (2018), Billy Horschel (2014) and Brandt Snedeker (2012). This season, Hovland has four top 25 finishes, including a T10 at the WM Phoenix Open. Hovland will be making his first appearance at the RBC Canadian Open.

Along with international stars, an 18-player Canadian contingent will compete at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, led by 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. (world no. 60) and fellow PGA TOUR winners, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. (world no. 53), Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. (world no. 92), Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., A.J. Ewart of Coquitlam, B.C., Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C. and Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. as well as fellow PGA TOUR member Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont. Canadian golf legend Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. will make his 33rd start at Canada’s National Open Championship, second all-time to fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cumming (35).

In addition to world class golf, fans will be able to enjoy the 2026 RBC Canadian Open After Party headlined by Canada’s greatest party band, Dwayne Gretzky on Friday, June 12 followed by two-time JUNO Award winner, James Barker Band on Saturday, June 13. In addition, Alexa Goldie will be opening for the James Barker Band on night two of the RBC Canadian Open After Party.

The RBC Canadian Open After Party will deliver post-round entertainment spotlighting Canadian talent to the tournament’s main fan activity hub, The Fare Way featuring The Keg.

The Fare Way featuring The Keg will offer premium food and beverage options and patio experiences and will see an expanded footprint to accommodate more fans during tournament week. On Friday, June 12 a watch party will take place showing the Canada v. Bosnia and Herzegovina soccer match at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

“We are proud and excited to welcome the strongest field of the FedEx Cup era to Caledon for the 115th playing of the RBC Canadian Open. Highlighted by four players currently ranked inside the top 10 in the world and 10 in-year winners,” said Ryan Paul, Tournament Director, RBC Canadian Open. “Golf fans and event enthusiasts are in for an exceptional experience with a world-class field competing in addition to a number of exciting fan activations, highlighted by the RBC Canadian Open After Party, the FIFA World Cup watch party along with numerous premium food and beverage options at one of Canada’s annual premium live sporting events.”

In total, 147 players will compete for the $9.8 million USD purse next week in Caledon at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. In 2023, the Doug Carrick-designed North Course underwent a major golf course renovation under the guidance of renowned architect Ian Andrew with consultation from the PGA TOUR for the venue to host large-scale, global championship level competition.

Click here for a full field list for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.

PGA TOUR Season Winners…

Ten in-year PGA TOUR winners will compete at TPC Toronto including: Justin Rose (Farmers Insurance Open), Collin Morikawa (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am), Jacob Bridgeman (The Genesis Invitational), Ricky Castillo (Puerto Rico Open), Matt Fitzpatrick (Valspar Championship, RBC Heritage and Zurich Classic of New Orleans), Alex Fitzpatrick (Zurich Classic of New Orleans), Kristoffer Reitan (Truist Championship), Brandt Snedeker (ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic), Aaron Rai (PGA Championship), and Wyndham Clark (The CJ Cup Byron Nelson).

Major Winners…

Eleven major winners are represented in the field including five-time major winner Brooks Koepka (2017 & 2018 U.S. Open, 2018, 2019 and 2023 PGA Championship), three-time major winner Padraig Harrington (2007, 2008 The Open Championship and 2008 PGA Championship), two-time major winner, Collin Morikawa (2020 PGA Championship, 2021 The Open Championship), Aaron Rai (2026 PGA Championship), Wyndham Clark (2023 U.S. Open), Matt Fitzpatrick (2022 U.S. Open), Shane Lowry (2019 The Open Championship), Danny Willett (2016 Masters), Justin Rose (2013 U.S. Open), Lucas Glover (2009 U.S. Open), Mike Weir (2003 Masters).

Past Champions…

Six past RBC Canadian Open champions will be in the field including defending champion Ryan Fox (2025), Robert MacIntyre (2024), Nick Taylor (2023), Jhonattan Vegas (2016, 2017), Brandt Snedeker (2013) and Sean O’Hair (2011).

International winners and other notables…

Nine winners from past European Ryder Cup Team wins along with four winners from the U.S. Team wins and 11 U.S. Presidents Cup Team winners will compete at TPC Toronto. The field includes 33 past Olympians including 2016 Olympic Games gold medallist Justin Rose and 2024 Olympic Games silver medallist Tommy Fleetwood.

18 Canadians to compete for their National Men’s Open Title…

In total, an 18-player Canadian contingent is currently set to challenge for the national championship led by 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., and fellow PGA TOUR winners, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., and Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. Also confirmed are Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., and PGA TOUR rookies Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont. and A.J. Ewart of Coquitlam, B.C. Nine additional Canadians were awarded exemptions including Joey Savoie of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Team Canada members Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont., Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont. and Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont., along with Roger Sloan of Calgary, Alta., Drew Nesbitt of Toronto, Ont., Yohann Benson of Pincourt, Que. and Canadian golf icon Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont.

Final Tournament Exemptions to be Named…

The final four spots into the field for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open will be awarded at the Final Qualifier on Sunday, June 7 at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. Players attempted to gain entry into the field by competing at five Regional Qualifying sites earlier this month and a total of 86 players including 75 Canadians will compete at The Pulpit Club Final Qualifier. Click here for a field list.

Expanded and elevated merchandise experience for fans on-site…

The reimagined Golf Canada Fan Shop will engage fans on-site at the RBC Canadian Open, featuring a significantly expanded footprint and merchandise selection. The offerings include tournament-exclusive apparel, limited-edition headwear, premium accessories and commemorative items from some of the top brands in golf and sport. The main Golf Canada Fan Shop at the RBC Canadian Open will be located near the first tee with a secondary location at The Rink (No. 14). For more information, click here.

Lambton Golf & Country Club to host Final Qualifier for 126th U.S. Open on
Golf’s Longest Day

On Monday June 8, Lambton Golf & Country Club will be one of the sites hosting a Final Qualifier into the 126th U.S. Open. The field is currently comprised of 61 players battling over 36-holes in Toronto. For the field competing at Lambton, click here. The 126th U.S. Open will take place, following the RBC Canadian Open, June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

Three places in the 154th Open Championship available at the RBC Canadian Open
The leading three players not already exempt who make the cut at the RBC Canadian Open will earn a place in The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale. For more information, click here.

TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley to host National Finals of the BDO National Golf League…

The BDO National Golf League finals take place on Saturday, June 6 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley with 54 pairings (108 total golfers) competing for the national championship. Launched by Golf Canada ahead of the 2023 season as a nationwide, season-long competition to enhance weekly recreational league experiences for men, women and junior golfers, the National Golf League embodies over 270 leagues across Canada. Registration for the 2026 BDO National Golf League is now open, for more information please visit nationalgolfleague.ca.

Golf Canada App Experience…

Experience the RBC Canadian Open like never before by downloading the Golf Canada App on your iOS or Android device. Essential features include a live map, leaderboard & pairings, tickets, breaking news, and special events. Plus, use the Golf Canada App to enhance your experience while playing! Find golf courses, track your game, set up matches against friends, access GPS yardages and more. Click here to download.

RBC CANADIAN OPEN – MEDIA GUIDE & PLAYER PERFORMANCE GUIDE

Below are links to the 2026 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide as well as the all-time Player Performance Guide:

2026 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide

RBC Canadian Open – All-Time Player Performance Guide

Tickets for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.

Winning team will be awarded the NGL title and earn an exemption into 2027 national finals

CALEDON, Ont. – The BDO National Golf League Championship is set for Saturday, June 6, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. where new champions will be crowned ahead of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.

The third playing of the BDO National Golf League Championship will feature 108 golfers, across 54 teams who will battle for the national championship just days before the 2026 RBC Canadian Open gets underway.

The 2026 BDO National Golf League Championship (NGL) will be contested over an 18-hole shotgun, using a best ball net Stableford format as the official scoring format of the NGL. Following the conclusion of play, the top two teams (including ties) based on stableford points will enter into a playoff to determine the national champions. The playoff will take place on the 18th hole and will be a one-hole sudden death until the winners are crowned.

The playoff format was created due to a weather-shortened 2024 NGL Championship, where finalists were only able to play nine holes at Hamilton Golf & Country Club. The playoff pitted the winners of the front nine against the winners of the back nine to determine the inaugural champions. Peter Morse and Tim Charles of Nova Scotia needed just one playoff hole to top Reed Middleton and Brian Thorne of New Brunswick to claim their title.

Last season, father and son duo, Russell and Anderson MacDonald of Rothesay, N.B. ensured the title stayed within the Maritimes, defeating Ryan Tsang and Howard Wang of Scarborough, Ont. on the first playoff hole at TPC Toronto. Russell returns this season with a new playing partner, David Whittaker, aiming to defend his title.

In addition to being awarded the national championship, the winning team will also receive an exemption in the 2027 BDO National Golf League Finals.

Launched by Golf Canada ahead of the 2023 season as a nationwide, season-long competition to enhance weekly recreational league experiences for men, women and junior golfers. The NGL has seen substantial growth since the inaugural season, with 271 leagues now set to compete this coming season, up from 130 leagues last season; and over 30,000 participants having competed since launching in 2023. The additional of several indoor member facilities across the country and simulator qualifiers has brought forward a number of new players into the league.

12 courses across all 10 provinces hosted respective regional competitions in the fall of 2025 to determine the field for the national championship. To discover more results from the 2025 NGL Provincial Championships and see which teams qualified for the national championship, please click here.

Those who participate in the NGL season play a lively role in growing the sport in their community as well, with 100 per cent of the league’s proceeds benefiting First Tee – Canada in their respective provinces around the country. First Tee – Canada is a youth development program striving to bring accessible and inclusive pathways to golf participants at schools, community centres, and golf courses across the country. Strong charitable incentive towards First Tee – Canada have been a pattern throughout each of the NGL’s first two seasons, with gifts and other forms philanthropic practices directly impacting youth in the province in which the money was raised. To learn more about First Tee – Canada programming and ways to support, please visit firstteecanada.ca