CALEDON, Ont. – Vince Dunn (Seattle Kraken) and Brandon Tanev (Utah Mammoth) finished the round with 39 Stableford points to win both the net and gross categories in the RBC Canadian Open Faceoff on Thursday, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.

The RBC Canadian Open Shootout format uses a Stableford point system which awards points as opposed to strokes based off their score related to par on each hole (Eagle 4-points, Birdie-3 points, Par 2-points, Bogey 1-point, Double Bogey or worse 0-points).

In addition to Dunn and Tanev, the field featured 12 NHL players including Jake McCabe (Toronto Maple Leafs) and Steven Lorentz (Toronto Maple Leafs), Taylor Raddysh (New York Rangers) and Darren Raddysh (Tampa Bay Lightning), Jordan Kyrou (St. Louis Blues) and Jake Wallman (Edmonton Oilers), and Johnathan Castagna (Calgary Flames) and Zayne Parekh (Calgary Flames). Dunn and Tanev secured the win finishing with 39 Stableford points and shooting a net score of 8-under 62. Along with winning the RBC Canadian Open Shootout, Dunn and Tanev have won a trip courtesy of Turkish Airlines to anywhere the airlines fly’s out of.

Tanev finished the round with two birdies shooting 1-over 70. “It was nice to see lots of guys coming out from the Toronto area getting to have a cool experience. Not often you get to play a great course like this, especially right before the RBC Canadian Open,” said Tanev. “We had a great day, lots of fun, and a lot of great people, glad we could all come out here and have a great experience. Vince and I played some good golf which was fun.”

“Didn’t have a great day out there, on 18 I put the drive a little bit to the right in the fescue which was honestly better than the rough a lot of times today, had a nice four iron and hit it to about a foot and a half and tapped it in for eagle,” said Lorentz after finishing his round on a high note.

McCabe had the longest drive on hole five hitting it 330 yards, and Parekh hit closest to the pin on the Rink Hole no. 14.

For the full leaderboard from today’s round click here.

The 115^th playing of the RBC Canadian Open will take place June 10-14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont. For more information on the RBC Canadian Open, including volunteer opportunities or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.rbccanadianopen.com/

PONOKA, Alta. — The 2026 NextGen Championship season continues with the NextGen Western Championship from June 3-6 at Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka, Alta.

The 54-hole stroke play competition gets underway with a practice round on Wednesday, June 3, and championship rounds beginning on Thursday, June 4. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the top 52 Junior Boys and top 18 Junior Girls, including ties, for the final round which wraps up on Saturday, June 6.

The top eight players in the Junior Boys division of the NextGen Western Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, August 10-14, at Wascana Country Club in Regina, Saskatchewan. The top eight players (including ties) in the Junior Girls division of the NextGen Western Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, August 10-14, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (Heathlands Course) in Caledon, Ontario.

The top three players (including ties) per division in the 2026 NextGen Western Championship will earn exemptions into the 2026 Canadian U15 Championship, August 24-27, at Loyalist Country Club in Bath, Ontario, if age eligible.

“Wolf Creek Golf Resort opened in 1984, this original par-70 Rod Whitman design spans 6,624 yards from the back tees. The layout features deep pot bunkers, undulating greens, and native grasses, including several links-style holes,” said Jim Boomer, CPGA Head Professional and General Manager. “It frequently hosts the Alberta Open Championship along with various other provincial championships. The Old Course challenges golfers with tight tee shots and often plays longer than its scorecard indicates.”

“We are excited to host the NextGen Western Championship. The course will challenge everyone mentally and physically throughout the week, and smart club selection will be key for players to achieve their best scores,” added Boomer. “The Course is in excellent spring conditions, and we wish everyone the best of luck.”

To follow the live leaderboard of the NextGen Western Championship, 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 junior championships. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf.

Team Canada members Ashton McCulloch, Justin Matthews, Matthew Anderson and
Dawson Lew along with Joey Savoie, Roger Sloan, Drew Nesbitt and Yohann Benson join previously announced exemption recipient, Mike Weir and Canadian PGA TOUR members as part of an 18-player Canadian contingent currently in the field for the 115th playing of
Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada and RBC have confirmed the names of 13 players who have accepted exemptions into the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, taking place June 10 – 14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont.

Among those earning exemptions are nine Canadians, led by recent winner and current top Canadian on PGA TOUR Americas, Joey Savoie of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Savoie won the KIA Open de Ecuador earlier this month and has one additional top 10 finish in four events played this season. He will be making his third appearance at the RBC Canadian Open.

Joining Savoie are four members of Team Canada, Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., Justin Matthews of Little Britain, Ont., Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont. and Dawson Lew of Toronto, Ont.

McCullochwill compete in his third consecutive RBC Canadian Open and his first since turning professional earlier this month. McCulloch earned two top five finishes this year at The Duck Invitational (T3) and the Watersound Invitational (T5) as he closed out his collegiate career at Michigan State University. The 2023 Canadian Men’s Amateur champion will be competing in his fifth PGA TOUR event, having played at the 2025 U.S. Open and 2025 Rocket Classic in addition to his RBC Canadian Open appearances.

Matthews will also make his third consecutive appearance at the RBC Canadian Open, earning his exemption as the low Canadian on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), currently at No. 138. This season, Matthews earned two top fives and an additional top 10 in his senior year at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Anderson will be competing at Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship for the fourth time, with his best finish coming last year at T47. This season, Anderson has two top 25 finishes in 12 events on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Lew will be making his first appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. Lew is coming off a strong season last year, winning five tournaments including the 2025 Canadian Junior Boys Championship. The Team Ontario program alum also earned a T5 finish at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship last year. This season, Lew earned a runner-up finish at the Terra Cotta Invitational in April and is currently the fourth ranked Canadian on WAGR (World Amateur Golf Rankings) at 17 years old.

Three other Canadians will be in field including Roger Sloan of Calgary, Alta. who will be making his 10th appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. This season, Sloan has one runner-up finish and two additional top 25s in 12 events played on the Korn Ferry Tour. His best finish at the RBC Canadian Open was T34 in 2023. Drew Nesbitt of Toronto, Ont. will be making his fourth appearance at Canada’s National Open Championship. Nesbitt earned his exemption as the top Canadian on PGA TOUR Americas last season with one win and two additional top five finishes. Yohann Benson of Pincourt, Que. earned his exemption as the PGA of Canada’s Order of Merit leader and will make his first appearance at the RBC Canadian Open.

As previously announced, Canadian golf icon Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. will compete in his 33rd RBC Canadian Open. Weir sits second all-time in appearances at Canada’s National Open Championship behind fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cumming (35).

A 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.

“We are pleased to announce these additional exemptions, led by a group of Canadians that will be competing for our National Men’s Open Championship at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley,” said RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Ryan Paul. “We look forward to the field continuing to take shape this week and awarding the final four spots into the field at Sunday’s Final Qualifier.”

Declan O’Donovan of Sydney, Australia, who won the 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and Calen Sanderson of Newton, Pa. winner of the individual championship at the 2025 Men’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational, will both make their first appearance at the RBC Canadian Open. O’Donovan and Sanderson earned exemptions for their wins last season.

Two additional international exemptions have been awarded to Padraig Harrington of Dublin, Ireland and 2011 RBC Canadian Open champion, Sean O’Hair of Lubbock, Texas.

Harrington, a three-time major winner (2007 & 2008 Open Championship, 2008 PGA Championship) also won three additional times on the PGA TOUR and has 11 PGA TOUR Champions wins and 15 international wins during his career. Harrington represented Team Europe as a player in six Ryder Cups, winning four (2002, 2004, 2006, 2010) and served as Captain in 2020. In addition, Harrington competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and will be making his second RBC Canadian Open appearance.

O’Hair is a four-time winner on the PGA TOUR and will be making his 16th start at the RBC Canadian Open. In addition to winning in 2011, O’Hair has a pair of third place finishes (2006, 2008). O’Hair represented and won as a member the United States team at the 2009 Presidents Cup.

Three additional exemptions will be awarded by Golf Canada ahead of the field being finalized for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open. Four additional spots into the field will be up for grabs during the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Sunday, June 7 at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont.

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

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. – Sixteen months ago, Anna Huang was at home in Vancouver wrestling with one of the biggest decisions of her young life: whether to turn professional. At just 16 years old, she wasn’t sure if making the leap so early was the right move. 

Fast forward to today, and the Canadian teenager has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in women’s golf. This week, she’ll tee it up at the U.S. Women’s Open, marking her third appearance in a major championship and fifth LPGA start. 

“It’s cool when you used to just watch these events and suddenly, you’re playing in them,” Huang said ahead of her trip to Los Angeles. “I have yet to make the cut at a major, so the goal is to make the cut and try to go low on the weekend.” 

To do that, she’ll need to maintain the strong form that has fueled her rapid rise through the professional ranks. Riviera Country Club’s demanding setup will present a stern test, and Huang knows her putting could be the difference-maker. With difficult pin positions expected throughout the week, capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be crucial. 

Despite her early success, Huang admits she’s still learning from the whirlwind of experiences that have come in such a short span of time. For now, her focus remains simple; continue developing her game, embrace the journey and enjoy the ride. 

Her confidence has grown alongside her results. Earlier this season, Huang became the youngest player in Ladies European Tour history to win three titles, breaking a record previously held by one of her idols, Lydia Ko. 

“I’ve always looked up to Lydia, and it’s so hard to beat a Lydia Ko record,” she said with a smile. “I grew up watching her play, and in 2015, when she was playing the CPKC Women’s Open in Vancouver, that was a really cool experience for me.” 

While Ko has gone on to become one of the game’s biggest stars, an LPGA Hall of Famer and a fixture among the world’s elite, Huang hopes her own career can follow a similar trajectory. She has climbed to a career-high No. 51 in the world rankings after starting her professional career at nearly No. 1,200 just over a year ago. 

The rapid ascent has surprised even Huang herself. As an amateur, she never cracked the world’s top 100. 

“It’s crazy — when you look at the rankings, it just goes ‘boop,’ straight up,” Huang said with a laugh, gesturing upward. “I definitely didn’t expect to get this high in the rankings so quickly, and I’m really grateful that I’ve been able to play so well in my first couple of years.” 

One person who isn’t surprised is Salimah Mussani, one of Huang’s coaches and the leader of Team Canada’s women’s program. Mussani points to Huang’s exceptional golf IQ and relentless attention to detail as key reasons for her success. 

“Very, very mature. Very self-aware,” said Mussani. “She has amazing reflection skills, understands what’s happening in her game and knows how to make adjustments. She’s not afraid to try different things, and she’s not afraid to be vulnerable. Those are all traits of a high-performance athlete.” 

Huang won’t be the only Canadian competing at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open. She’ll be joined by Brooke Henderson and amateurs Lauren Kim and Aphrodite Deng. But with a spot already secured in this week’s championship and the remaining three majors on the calendar, Canadian golf fans should expect to see Huang’s name on some of the sport’s biggest stages for years to come. 

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May Newsletter

May always feels like a fresh start on the course. The fairways are finally green again, the layers start coming off and there’s a sense of excitement for the season ahead. This month’s She Plays Golf newsletter is here to help you settle into your game and build some early-season momentum.

Delivery Partner Spotlight

Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting some incredible delivery partners helping bring She Plays Golf to life across Canada. This is an opportunity to recognize their efforts, share their story, and acknowledge the amazing work they are doing in their community through golf.

For the month of May, we’re proud to highlight Golf Ontario’s Women’s Participation program. Golf Ontario continues to lead the way in growing the game by creating fun, welcoming and non-competitive environments where women can confidently try, learn and play golf.

Their programs are designed to meet golfers at different points in their journey:

• Try Golf introduces the game through relaxed, beginner-friendly 9-hole rounds
• Learn Golf programs focus on building fundamental skills through clinic-based instruction
• Learn and Play events combine instruction with on-course experience during a 9-hole round

Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or returning after time away, these programs create welcoming spaces to build skills, gain confidence and connect through the game.

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Accounts to Follow

Looking for inspiration in your golf feed? Check out these accounts helping grow the game online:

• Golf Canada (@thegolfcanada): Your go-to source for everything Canadian golf.
• Kerry Maher (@kerrymahergolf): Golf, fitness and confidence. A women-only community led by a female golf pro.
• Kyla Inaba (@kylainabagolf): Practical coaching to help you build confidence and lower your scores.

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Golf Rules Made Simple: Pace of Play

Golf is more fun when it flows—after all, no one likes a traffic jam in the middle of a round. At any level, good pace comes down to awareness and preparation. The image below from the R&A highlights a few easy habits that help keep the game moving and the good vibes going.

Read About the Official Pace of Play Rule

Monthly Story: The Mental Side of Golf

You step up to the tee, take a swing and it’s not even close to how you pictured it. Instantly, your focus shifts from the shot ahead to everything that just went wrong. Suddenly, every shot feels like it carries a bit more pressure.

This is where the mental side of golf really comes into play. Sometimes performance is less about the swing itself and more about what happens mentally, managing your thoughts, accepting mistakes and resetting for the next shot.

Golf isn’t perfect (as much as we wish it were). Even the best players make mistakes. Real consistency shows up in how you respond – by letting go, trusting your swing and moving forward.

Next time a shot doesn’t go as planned, try a simple reset: take a breath, pick a clear target and commit to your next swing. And honestly, sometimes the best thing you can do is laugh it off and keep going.

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We’re excited to grow the She Plays Golf community and share more opportunities for women to connect through the game.

Have ideas or content you’d like to see? Email us and we’ll do our best to include it! After all, we want to create content specifically tailored just for our community.

Stay tuned for next month’s features, including:

• A delivery partner spotlight
• Upcoming She Plays Golf opportunities
• More tips and friendly golf advice

We hope to see you out on the course this season!

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Ottawa, Ont. – The National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA) hosted its Hill Day in Ottawa on May 26th, to coincide with National Golf Day. NAGA delegates meet with Members of Parliament and Senators to highlight the Canadian golf industry’s unprecedented economic and social momentum.

As a coalition of Canada’s five major golf associations – Golf Canada; National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Canada; the Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC); Professional Golfers Association of Canada (PGA of Canada); and the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) – NAGA advocates for the sector with a single, unified voice.

Golf serves as a key pillar of the Canadian economy, generating more than $23 billion in total economic impact and $4.7 billion in tax revenues. The industry supports 239,000 jobs, including employment for 45,000 students annually, and helps to raise over $382 million for charitable causes.

“The sector has undergone a historic transformation since 2020. Today, golf is much more than a seasonal pastime; it has evolved into a year-round cultural force, an economic engine, and an accessible, mainstream platform for community connection enjoyed by over 6 million players,” said Kathryn Wood, Chair of NAGA. “Alongside these economic and social benefits, the industry is deeply committed to protecting and enhancing our role as stewards for the environment.”

Through sustainable turf management practices across 2,100 golf courses in Canada—90% of which are publicly accessible—the industry acts as stewards for almost 250,000 acres of greenspace, playing a leading role in wildlife conservation and carbon sequestration.

“As an accessible, outdoor activity for Canadians of all ages and abilities, golf serves as a primary vehicle for preventative health and social connection, particularly within rural and remote communities where local courses often act as the primary hubs for social infrastructure,” said Wood.

NAGA welcomes the opportunity to work with parliamentarians, senators and the public service to capitalize on the sport’s momentum by expanding accessibility for all Canadians, fostering industry-wide innovation, and bolstering the sector’s contribution to healthy communities, responsible resource management, and environmental stewards from the grassroots to the international stage.

Canada’s National Women’s Open returns to the province of Quebec for the first time since 2011

CPKC Has Heart to leave meaningful community legacy in support of pediatric heart health

GATINEAU, Que. (May 25, 2026) – Golf Canada and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced today that The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que. will host the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open August 18-22, 2027.

The 2027 tournament, the 53rd playing of Canada’s National Women’s Open championship, returns the event to The Royal Ottawa Golf Club for the second time and the first since 2000. That year, Meg Mallon won her first of three national Women’s Open titles by one shot over Rosie Jones. This will be the tournament’s sixth appearance in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, the last being in 2022.

The 2027 CPKC Women’s Open will mark the 14th time that the event has been contested in the province of Quebec and the first since 2011 at Hillsdale Golf and Country Club in Mirabel, Que.

“In partnership with CPKC, we are very pleased to announce that the CPKC Women’s Open will return to The Royal Ottawa Golf Club in 2027,” said Garrett Ball, Chief Operating Officer, Golf Canada. “Gatineau is a passionate golf community, and we are excited to return to the province of Quebec and the National Capital Region for the CPKC Women’s Open. The Royal Ottawa Golf Club have been incredible partners to Golf Canada over the years, and we extend our sincere thanks to the membership and staff. We are equally proud to partner with Ville de Gatineau, Tourism Outaouais, the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism as we work collectively to deliver a memorable experience in 2027.”

The CPKC Women’s Open will once again will leave a meaningful legacy in the host community. Since 2014, CPKC has helped raise more than $27 million for children’s heart health in the communities that have hosted the CPKC Women’s Open through the company’s tournament sponsorship and the CPKC Has Heart program.

“The National Capital Region historically has been a tremendous host to the CPKC Women’s Open with wonderful fans coming out in big numbers for this incredible event and its critical mission supporting local heart charities that make such a difference in their communities,” said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel. “We look forward to returning in 2027 to raise money for another worthy cause that will leave a lasting charitable legacy in the Ottawa-Gatineau area and province of Quebec through CPKC Has Heart.” 

The CPKC Has Heart community charity partner will be announced in early 2027.

The Royal Ottawa Golf Club, one of the oldest clubs in North America, was founded in 1891 by a group of civic and business leaders eager to promote the “healthy and satisfying game” of golf. Originally named the Ottawa Golf Club, it earned its “Royal” designation in 1912 by permission of King George V. The club’s first course was a modest nine-hole layout in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, where the first Canadian Amateur Championship was held in 1895. In 1896, the Club moved to their first Quebec home on the Chelsea Road. Then, in 1903, purchased the McVeity Farm on the Aylmer Road, now the club’s permanent home, and opened their 18-hole course and magnificent clubhouse in May of 1904. Today, The Royal Ottawa Golf Club continues to honour its heritage, offering regal surroundings and challenging 18-hole and 9-hole courses that reflect its storied past.

The main course layout is designed according to the ‘Scottish principle’ with emphasis on the natural layout of the land, rather than artificially created hazards. The hills and dales, various tee positions, small and fast greens will offer a fair challenge to the LPGA Tour’s best.

The historic club also holds the record for hosting the most Canadian Amateur Championships, most recently hosting the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, this past July, marking the 14th Amateur Championship hosted. The Royal Ottawa Golf Club is also one of only eight clubs in Canada to host Golf Canada’s four premier events: RBC Canadian Open, CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.

“The Royal Ottawa Golf Club and its Board of Directors are thrilled to be hosting the top women golfers in the world in 2027. Our championship golf course, maintained to the highest standards, historic clubhouse and accessible location in Gatineau, Quebec, just a short par 5 away from Ottawa are ready to show off what our members enjoy every day to the world,” said Greg Richardson, General Manager, The Royal Ottawa Golf Club. “The Senior Management team and I look forward to working with the many volunteers who will make this event a success. With the support of the Ottawa Valley golf community, we aim not only to host a memorable championship but also to raise impactful funds for local charities through the CPKC Has Heart program.”

This past August, Canada’s own Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. won her second CPKC Women’s Open title at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont. Henderson fired a 4-under 67 to beat Minjee Lee by one stroke to claim her 14th career LPGA title and further strengthen herself as Canada’s all-time winningest professional golfer. Fifteen-year-old Team Canada – NextGen member, Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, Alta., won the Marlene Stewart Streit medal for finishing as the low amateur in a tie for 20th.

One of Canada’s premier annual sporting events and a signature stop on the LPGA Tour, the CPKC Women’s Open has been named Sport Tourism Canada’s International Sport Event of the Year (2024) and is a two-time recent winner of the LPGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year (2022-2023)

The 2026 CPKC Women’s Open will take place August 19-23, 2026, at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta. Tickets are now on sale. To purchase or for information about volunteer opportunities or corporate hospitality, please visit www.cpkcwomensopen.com/.

ADDITIONAL QUOTES

“Gatineau is proud to host the 2027 CPKC Women’s Open and to welcome such outstanding talent to our community. This is the kind of event that showcases our city, generates momentum, and highlights the important place women’s sport deserves.” – Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette

“We’re proud to welcome the CPKC Women’s Open back to the National Capital Region and to showcase our destination on an international stage. Working closely with partners on both sides of the Ottawa River, we’re excited to help deliver a seamless, world‑class experience for athletes, fans and partners, and to welcome golf fans from around the world to our region.” – Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism

QUITO, Ecuador — Joey Savoie delivered under pressure Sunday, birdieing the final hole of regulation and again in a playoff to capture his first PGA TOUR Americas title at the Kia Open de Ecuador presentado por Diners Club.

The 30-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., defeated American Jack Lundin on the third playoff hole after the pair finished tied at 21-under-par at Quito Tenis y Golf Club.

Savoie closed with a 4-under 68, while Lundin surged into the clubhouse lead earlier in the day after firing a tournament-low 8-under 64.

The Canadian appeared firmly in control entering the closing stretch, holding a one-shot advantage with three holes remaining before momentum shifted dramatically late in the round.

A bogey at the par-3 16th ended a bogey-free streak that had stretched 38 holes and dropped Savoie into a tie for the lead. One hole later, he three-putted the par-5 17th for another bogey to fall one shot behind Lundin.

Needing birdie at the 72nd hole to extend the tournament, Savoie calmly rolled in a 10-foot putt at the par-4 18th to force a playoff.

Three extra holes later, he delivered once more.

Savoie converted another birdie putt from roughly the same distance on the par-4 10th to secure the victory and become the fifth Canadian to win on PGA TOUR Americas.

“It’s never easy to win the first one, it’s never easy to win any golf tournament at this level,” Savoie said afterward. “I think there’s a big sigh of relief, and also just being grateful that it was my week this week.”

The victory marks a breakthrough moment for Savoie, now in his seventh season as a professional. Sunday’s triumph came in his 36th career PGA TOUR Americas start and his 74th PGA TOUR-sanctioned start overall.

The win also carried personal significance.

Following last year’s tournament in Ecuador, Savoie said he spent time questioning whether he should continue pursuing professional golf before ultimately deciding to keep going if his health improved.

“It’s just funny that my first PGA TOUR (Americas) win is where I made the decision to keep playing,” he said.

The victory moves Savoie to No. 2 on the PGA TOUR Americas Points List and continues a strong stretch for Canadian players on the circuit.

He joins Matthew Anderson, Stuart Macdonald, A.J. Ewart and Drew Nesbitt as Canadian winners on PGA TOUR Americas over the past two seasons.

Ecuador’s Felipe Garcés, competing professionally in his home country for the first time, finished eighth at 17-under after closing with a bogey-free 65. The 25-year-old also recorded a hole-in-one during Thursday’s opening round.

Also in the field was Canadian amateur Dayton Price, who competed on a sponsor exemption in his first PGA TOUR Americas appearance. The 23-year-old Ontario native missed the cut after rounds of 80 and 76, but his return to elite competition marked another milestone in a remarkable comeback journey.

Price survived the 2022 crash involving the University of the Southwest golf team in New Mexico that claimed the lives of six teammates and a coach. He suffered severe burns and underwent extensive rehabilitation before returning to competitive golf.

RABAT, Morocco — Anna Huang delivered a stunning Sunday charge to capture the Lalla Meryem Cup and make Ladies European Tour history with her third career victory.

The 17-year-old Canadian closed with a brilliant 7-under 66 at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, overcoming a six-shot deficit to finish at 14-under par and earn a one-shot victory over Australia’s Kelsey Bennett.

Huang’s dramatic comeback featured six birdies and an eagle, highlighted by an explosive start that immediately thrust her into contention. After opening with a birdie at the 1st, the Vancouver native eagled the par-5 2nd before adding four straight birdies from holes 5 through 8.

Despite a bogey at the 9th, Huang stayed composed on the back nine and added another birdie at the par-4 14th before closing with four consecutive pars to secure the title.

The victory marks Huang’s third career Ladies European Tour win, making her the youngest player ever to reach that milestone at 17 years, six months and 24 days old.

“I’m honestly just so shocked right now,” Huang said following the victory. “I was just trying to stay patient and focus on my own game.”

The win continues an extraordinary stretch for one of Canada’s brightest young stars. Huang entered the week coming off a tie for third at the Amundi German Masters and recently secured her place in the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open.

Saturday’s triumph in Morocco also adds to an already impressive international resume that includes victories at the La Sella Open and the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.

With another breakthrough performance on the global stage, Huang continues to establish herself as one of the rising stars in women’s golf — and one of Canada’s most exciting young athletes.

RBC Canadian Open After Party will enhance week-long festival atmosphere
at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

Alexa Goldie joins performance line-up for two nights of live music  

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce that Dwayne Gretzky and the James Barker Band will headline the RBC Canadian Open After Party, during the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.

Canada’s greatest party band, Dwayne Gretzky will be the headliner on Friday, June 12 followed by two-time JUNO Award winner, James Barker Band on Saturday, June 13 as part of Canada’s Men’s National Open Championship. In addition, Alexa Goldie will be opening for the James Barker Band on night two of the RBC Canadian Open After Party.

“We are excited to announce three great Canadian talents to headline the RBC Canadian Open After Party this year,” said Ryan Paul, Tournament Director, RBC Canadian Open. “The Fare Way featuring The Keg will be the main fan activity hub for the tournament and feature an expanded space with food and beverage options for fans that will remain open during the live performances on Friday and Saturday night.”

Dwayne Gretzky celebrates classic pop and rock hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s that unite people across generations, delivering renditions of over 800 songs. Over the past 15 years, Dwayne Gretzky has built a passionate fanbase across Canada on the strength of their live performances, playing timeless classics with infectious energy, passion and precision. Last summer, Dwayne Gretzky headlined one of Toronto’s biggest outdoor venues, RBC Amphitheatre with over 7,000 fans in attendance. In addition, the band launched a new YouTube series, “Dwayne’s World” catching the attention of music fans worldwide. Dwayne Gretzky will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12.

The multi-award-winning James Barker Band have charted multiple No. 1 singles, millions of global streams, headlined festivals and performed across North America and Europe over the last decade. The band currently holds the title for most No.1’s for a Canadian country group in the BDS/Mediabase era. The Woodville, Ont. band’s Platinum-certified single “Chills” went straight to the top of Billboard’s Canadian Hot 100 chart. The band has produced multiple Platinum-certified and GOLD-certified songs and a GOLD-certified EP, “Game On.” That album won the James Barker Band the 2018 JUNO Award for “Country Album of the Year.” The band won its second JUNO Award in the same category in 2024 for “Ahead of Our Time.”

Alexa Goldie will bring an energetic 90s country-inspired performance with her music that has reached over one million streams on Spotify and has over 40,000 monthly listeners. Her independent releases “Set In Stone” and “Bad Boy” have been featured on SiriusXM, CMT, Today In Nashville, RFDtv and BBC Radio. Goldie has been nominated for numerous awards and has performed across a number of festivals. Alexa Goldie will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. followed by the James Barker Band at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.

The RBC Canadian Open After Party will launch for the first time this year bringing 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 accompany 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.

Along with the RBC Canadian Open After Party and world class golf, fans will enjoy a week-long festival atmosphere at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Highlighted by the iconic “Rink Hole,” fans can belt out their best rendition of “O Canada” while watching the world’s best players up close.

Tickets for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 include full day access to the tournament and the RBC Canadian Open After Party. To purchase tickets to the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, please visit RBCCanadianOpen.com/tickets/.