Ryan Fox Wins RBC Canadian Open

Ryan Fox Wins RBC Canadian Open

Ryan Fox of New Zealand won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, defeating American Sam Burns in a four-hole playoff.

Tournament Overview

  • Eight players were tied for first place before Ryan Fox and Matteo Manaserro teed off.
  • Ryan Fox’s late surge propelled him to victory, despite the initial leaderboard standings.

Key Performances

  • Sam Burns:

    • Took the top spot on the leaderboard with an impressive 8-under 62 round.
    • Finished at -17 (63-65-62=190), forcing a playoff with Ryan Fox.
  • Ryan Fox:

    • Birdies on Nos. 14 and 15 brought him within one shot of Burns’ lead.
    • A crucial birdie putt on No. 18 sealed his fate, finishing at -16 (64-66=130) after three rounds.
  • Other Notable Performances:

    • Shane Lowry (Ireland): Started strong but faltered due to double bogeys on Nos. 17 and 18.
    • Nick Taylor: Canada’s low finisher at +2 (67-69=136), tying for thirteenth place overall.

Post-Tournament Remarks

"I’m thrilled with my win," said Ryan Fox in a post-tournament interview.

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