Most golfers have a few tricks in their golf bag, but Justin Matthews has one carrying his around TPC Toronto at this week’s RBC Canadian Open.

Braeden Cryderman, the course’s director of instruction, is Matthews’s caddie at the men’s national golf championship. The 22-year-old Matthews has been coached by Cryderman for nearly a decade and considers TPC Toronto his home course.

“The advantage for me would be that, he is my golf coach, so to have him like caddie for me, it’s pretty cool,” said Matthews, who added that he’s actually played the North Course more than Cryderman. “He knows my game so well. 

“I’ve worked with him since I was 13, so he knows my game so well, so the caddie/coach combination is pretty good.”

Matthews is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, playing in his third season for the 49ers after redshirting his freshman year. Charlotte head coach Ryan Cabbage made the trip up to TPC Toronto for the start of the tournament, allowing Cryderman to delineate his duties.

“Once you get inside the ropes, just keep your mouth shut and do what you need to do,” said Cryderman, who is from Bracebridge, Ont. “Then in the prep side, especially now that he’s (playing his third Canadian Open), it’s getting a little bit easier, where we have to do as much prep on the golf course. We know it.

“Just making sure to define the two roles when you get to the golf course is the hardest part, to be honest with you.”

Matthews is the highest-ranked Canadian on the men’s World Amateur Golf Rankings, 136th on the standings. The next nearest Canadian on the list is Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., who is 183rd. McCulloch officially turned pro when he teed off on Thursday.

“I still just feel like a normal amateur,” said the six-foot-three Matthews.

Matthews is hoping that the long holes at TPC Toronto, coupled with his familiarity with the course, will play to his advantage.

“I’d say definitely the strength of my game is off tee, like I normally drive straight,” said Matthews, who shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to sit in a group tied for 32nd with Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. “At least the couple of practice my sessions my short game, has gone pretty well.”

Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont., made a late charge up the leaderboard to finish in a six-way tie for first with Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo and Americans Sahith Theegala, Brooks Koepka Eric Cole, and Sam Burns.

“I would say I hit my irons pretty well today,” said Anderson, who typically plays on the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour. “Haven’t really been hitting them too well lately and just kind of found something with my turn, rotation. 

“Just kind of clicked today. Was hitting it really nice.”

Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., was in a 12-way tie for seventh at 5 under and Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., was two shots back of the leaders in a tie for 19th.

Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., and amateur Eric Zhao of Toronto were tied for 55th after 2-under rounds.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., A.J. Ewart of Coquitlam, B.C., Joey Savoie of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., and Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford were grouped at 1 under in a tie for 73rd.

McCulloch, Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., Drew Nesbitt of Horseshoe Valley, Ont., and amateur Dawson Lew of Toronto had even par rounds to sit in a tie for 98th.

Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Laurent Desmarchais of Cowansville, Que., and Victoria’s Jeevan Sihota had 1-over days to sit together tied for 120th.

Yohann Benson of Pincourt, Que., was tied for 142nd at 4 over.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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/.

Rank + Rally becomes Official Retail Operator of the revamped Golf Canada Fan Shop

Fans will experience enhanced retail at the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open, with expanded access online through the Golf Canada Fan Shop

Golf Canada welcomes a new class of 13 apparel and accessory brands

CALEDON, Ont. – Golf Canada is proud to unveil a new era of merchandise and licensing that includes a new retail partnership, numerous new Golf Canada merchandise brands and a re-launched online merchandise hub.

With the reimagined strategy, Golf Canada is also pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Rank + Rally as the Official Retail Operator of Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Fan Shop. The partnership will offer an enhanced merchandise platform that will support Canada’s National Open Championships – the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open along with Golf Canada via a revamped ecommerce site, shop.golfcanada.ca, set to launch ahead of the RBC Canadian Open.

“Our new merchandise program reflects Golf Canada’s continued focus on building a world-class event and fan experience across both of our National Open Championships. With an expanded retail space, new shopping locations and a deeper lineup of brands, the merchandise experience will offer fans more opportunities to take home a piece of Canada’s National Opens,” said Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Golf Canada. “We are also proud to welcome Rank + Rally as the Official Retail Operator of Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Fan Shop. Collectively, we look forward to the launch of our enhanced retail and ecommerce platform that will provide fans across Canada with a year-round opportunity to secure merchandise beyond tournament weeks.”

The reimagined Golf Canada Fan Shop will engage fans on-site at both the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s 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), a high-energy par-3 hole at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, providing fans with convenient access to official tournament products at one of the most energetic and celebrated spectator environments in Canadian sport.

“We’re thrilled to join with Golf Canada to create next-generation retail experiences that provide unprecedented variety, seamless access and exclusive products to fans across the country, beginning with these two premier tournaments,” said Dan Gillham, Senior Vice President, Rank + Rally. “Our singular goal is to help bring to life the strategic vision that Mark and his team have for the Golf Canada brand as they create new ways for passionate Canadian golf fans to experience this great game.”

Rank + Rally delivers best-in-class merchandise operations across major North American sporting events, venues and team franchises. In Canada, its partners include the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators among many others. The company also serves fans during marquee sports, entertainment and cultural moments and celebrations from NBA and WNBA All-Star Games to the Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals. In addition to overseeing all merchandise operations at both National Open Championships and online, Rank + Rally will assist in the continued expansion of Golf Canada’s retail strategy and fan engagement opportunities.

New brands strengthen and diversify the Golf Canada lineup

Golf Canada is also proud to welcome 13 new brands who will offer an expanded variety of merchandise options online and on-site at both National Open Championships through the Golf Canada Fan Shop. The new brands include Peter Millar, G/FORE, Nike, Full Wedge, TravisMathew, Breezy, Imperial, New Era, Dormie Workshop, Good Good Golf, Barstool Sports, Johnnie-O and Mustang, who will join current Official Partners Acushnet, Levelwear and YETI.

CALEDON, Ont. – The 2026 RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying Series will feature five events across the country as players compete for spots into the Final Qualifier on Sunday, June 7. 

Following changes to PGA TOUR field sizes for the 2026 season, players who finish within the top ten per cent of the field (and ties) at each Regional Qualifying event will earn a spot into Final Qualifying.  

2026 Regional Qualifiers: 

Monday, May 4 – Lookout Point Country Club Ltd. – Fonthill, Ont.
Thomas Code led the field with a 1-under 71 at the first RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifier at Lookout Point Country Club in Fonthill, Ont. on Monday. Code, of Dorchester, Ont. was the lone player under par and recorded two birdies to finish atop the leaderboard and book his place into the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier, along with 21 other players in Fonthill. For the final leaderboard from Monday’s qualifier, click here.

Thursday, May 7 – Highland Pacific Golf – Victoria, B.C.
Luke Bogdan led the field shooting a 3-under at the RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifier at Highland Pacific Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. on Thursday. Bogdan, from Langley, B.C. finished the round with four birdies and qualified for the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier, along with nine other players in Victoria. For the final leaderboard from Thursday’s qualifier, click here.

Monday, May 11 – Oshawa Golf & Curling Club – Oshawa, Ont.
Kyle Gordon led the field shooting 5-under 66 at the RBC Canadian Open Qualifier at Oshawa Golf and Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. on Monday. Gordon, of Whitby, Ont. opened his round with a bogey but quickly turned things around going bogey free the rest of the way, carding six birdies to earn his place into the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier, along with 13 other players in Oshawa. For the final leaderboard from Monday’s qualifier, click here.

Wednesday, May 13 – Elm Ridge Country Club – Île-Bizard, Que.
Samuel Breton Gagnon led the field shooting 3-under 69 at the RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifier at Elm Ridge Country Club in Île-Bizard, Que. on Wednesday. Breton Gagnon, from Quebec City, Que. finished the round with an eagle and five birdies to book his spot into the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier, along with 15 other players in Île-Bizard. For the final leaderboard from Wednesday’s qualifier, click here.

Thursday, May 28 – Northern Bear Golf Club – Sherwood Park, Alta. 
Will Holan led the field with a 5-under 67 at the final RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifier at Northern Bear Golf Course in Sherwood Park, Alta. on Thursday. Holan of Edmonton, Alta. finished the round with six birdies to earn his spot into the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier, along with 6 other players in Sherwood Park. For the final leaderboard from Thursday’s qualifier, click here.

The Final Qualifier will take place on Sunday, June 7 at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. The top four finishers will earn an exemption into the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, taking place June 10-14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont. For the current field competing in the Final Qualifier, please click here.

Multi-time PGA TOUR winning group joins Max Homa, Jacob Bridgeman, defending champion Ryan Fox and Team RBC ambassadors Shane Lowry, Sam Burns and Sahith Theegala among early commitments

Mike Weir accepts tournament invitation into the 115^th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship to compete alongside 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion Nick Taylor, Canadian PGA TOUR winners Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes, Adam Hadwin, Adam Svensson and rising Canadian PGA TOUR stars
Sudarshan Yellamaraju and A.J. Ewart

RBC Canadian Open returns to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in 2027

CALEDON, Ont. – The field for Canada’s National Open Championship continues to strengthen as PGA TOUR stars Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau, Max Homa and Jacob Bridgeman have confirmed their intention to compete June 11-14 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.

Fitzpatrick, the 2022 U.S. Open champion, has won five times on the PGA TOUR and has nine international wins in his career. He has also competed in four Ryder Cups (2016, 2020, 2023, 2025) winning twice most recently, in addition to competing at the 2024 Olympic Games. The world No. 4 ranked player has enjoyed a successful start to the 2026 season, most recently winning consecutive weeks, the RBC Heritage for the second time in his career (2023) followed by the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside his brother Alex. Fitzpatrick’s first win of the season came in March at the Valspar Championship. He also finished runner-up at THE PLAYERS Championship. Fitzpatrick also has four top-fives, five top-10s and eight top-25s in ten events this season. Fitzpatrick will be making his fourth appearance at the RBC Canadian Open; his best finish was T10 in 2022.

Morikawa is a seven-time winner on the PGA TOUR and two-time major champion. The No. 6 ranked player in the world has competed in two Presidents Cup winning sides for the U.S. (2022, 2024) and three Ryder Cups (2020, 2023, 2025) winning once (2020). He has also represented the U.S. at two Olympic Games (2020, 2024). This season, Morikawa won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am in February and has three top-fives and five top-10s in nine events. Morikawa will be competing in his second RBC Canadian Open; he finished T14 at his lone appearance in 2019.

Fleetwood won his first PGA TOUR title last August, capturing the FedExCup at the 2025 TOUR Championship. The current world No. 7 ranked player also has nine international wins during his career. Fleetwood has represented Europe at four Ryder Cups (2018, 2020, 2023, 2025), winning three times and won the silver medal for Great Britain at the 2024 Olympic Games, his second Olympic Games appearance. This season, Fleetwood has one top-five, four top-10s and five top-25s in eight events played. Fleetwood will be competing in his fourth RBC Canadian Open; his best finish came as runner-up in 2023 when he lost to Nick Taylor in a four-hole playoff at Oakdale Golf & Country Club.

Koepka, a five-time major champion has won nine times on the PGA TOUR along with seven international wins. Koepka has represented the U.S. at one Presidents Cup, winning in 2017 and four Ryder Cups (2016, 2018, 2020, 2023) winning twice (2016, 2020). Koepka is one of seven players to win five major championships including the PGA Championship three times (2018, 2019, 2023) and two U.S. Open titles (2017 and 2018). This season, Koepka has competed in eight events on the PGA TOUR with one top-10 and four top-25 finishes. Koepka will be competing in his fourth RBC Canadian Open and first since 2019. His best finish came in 2015 when he finished T18.

Finau is a six-time winner on the PGA TOUR and has earned three top-25 finishes in 12 events played this season. The fan favourite has represented the U.S. at three Presidents Cups, winning all three (2019, 2022, 2024) and two Ryder Cups (2018 and winning in 2020). Finau will be making his sixth appearance at the RBC Canadian Open and first since his runner-up finish in 2022 at St. George’s Golf Club.

Homa is also a six-time winner on the PGA TOUR and has earned one top-10 and two top-25 finishes in 11 events this season. Homa has won two Presidents Cups as part of the U.S. Team (2022, 2024) and also competed at the 2023 Ryder Cup. Homa will be making his fourth appearance at the RBC Canadian Open.

Bridgeman currently sits fifth in the FedExCup standings and won his first PGA TOUR event at The Genesis Invitational in February. In addition to his win, Bridgeman has three top-fives, four top-10s and has finished in the top 25 in eight of the 11 tournaments he’s played this season. Bridgeman, the No. 19 ranked player in the world will be competing in his second RBC Canadian Open after finishing T14 in 2024.

“Marking nearly 20 years as title sponsor, RBC is proud to have helped shape the RBC Canadian Open into a renowned event that brings together golf’s greatest champions, Canada’s world-class hospitality, and the game’s most passionate fans, all while generating significant economic impact,” said Shannon Cole, Chief Brand Officer, RBC. “We look forward to welcoming many of the world’s top golfers and our Team RBC ambassadors to this year’s field as our tournament continues to elevate the profile of golf across our country and inspire millions of fans around the globe.”

Canadian contingent, Team RBC and defending champion ready to challenge…

The group is joined by a full Canadian contingent challenging for the National Open Championship, led by PGA TOUR winners including 2023 RBC Canadian Open champion, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., 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.

The Canadian contingent will compete alongside Team RBC ambassadors, Shane Lowry of Ireland (World No. 35), Sam Burns of Shreveport, La. (World No. 31) and Sahith Theegala of Chino Hills, Calif. (World No. 75).

2025 RBC Canadian Open champion, Ryan Fox of New Zealand (World No. 55) will return to Canada to defend his title at TPC Toronto. Fox earned his second PGA TOUR victory last year in Caledon, Ont. in a four-hole playoff over Team RBC Ambassador Sam Burns. Just one month prior, Fox won his first PGA TOUR event in a playoff at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. This season, Fox has one top-10 and five top-25 finishes in eight events played. He will be making his third RBC Canadian Open appearance this year.

Also accepting an exemption to compete is Canadian golf icon Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. who will be competing in his 33rd RBC Canadian Open, one back of fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cumming on the all-time list.

Exciting Fan Activations and post-play entertainment in The Fare Way…

Fans at the RBC Canadian Open will also enjoy premium experiences with food and beverage options on-site in The Fare Way, featuring The Keg. On Friday, June 12, a FIFA World Cup watch party will take place showing the Canada – Bosnia and Herzegovina match at 3:00 p.m. EDT. In addition, post round entertainment will be taking place within The Fare Way on Friday and Saturday evening immediately following the conclusion of play. More information on the artist line-up will be available in the coming weeks.

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