Ryan Fox won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday after a four-hole playoff against Sam Burns. The victory came after a dramatic finish, with Fox securing the win with a birdie on the 18th hole, the fourth playoff hole.
Match Overview
Fox and Burns were locked in a tight battle throughout their rounds, exchanging leads over several holes.
- On his final play of regulation at No. 18, Fox hit a good drive into the fairway but chose to lay up just beyond the greenside bunker, about six yards from the pin.
- He then holed out from there for an eagle, which allowed him to share the lead with Burns, who was still playing his approach shot when Fox completed his round.
The competition continued into early Sunday morning under cloudy skies before moving to a sudden-death format starting at the No. 1 green. Neither player could gain an advantage until they made pars on the fifth extra hole, followed by eagles from each player. However, only one could emerge victorious.
Challenges Faced
Fox’s path to victory was not without its challenges:
- He missed birdie attempts of 15, 12, and 39 feet on the first three playoff holes, all at the par-5 18th.
- Burns also faced difficulties during his attempt to win the title outright. He missed birdie attempts from 5 and 15 feet and chipped to within 3 feet before making a par putt on the third extra hole, extending the proceedings into the grey Canadian evening conditions.
Final Standings
- Kevin Yu finished solo third.
- Cameron Young tied Matt McCarty for fourth place.
- Other notable players included Matthew Wolff, who shot an even-par round of 72, which included five bogeys and seven birdies.
In contrast, Burns’ strategy did not pay off in terms of securing victory outright without needing additional holes played.
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