Hamilton [Canada], Robert McIntyre, playing in his 45th start, earned his first PGA Tour victory at the RBC Canadian Open. Leading by four shots after 54 holes, the 27-year-old left-handed Scotsman carded 68 to win by one shot over Ben Griffin (65).
Two-time RBC Canadian Open champion Rory McIlroy posted rounds of 66-72-65-64 to finish T4.
Indian-American Akshay Bhatia, who was the first left-hander to win this season at the start of the year, was T-60 with rounds of 69-69-74-69.
The win would move McIntyre up to No. 32 in the FedExCup standings and earn him entry into the two remaining signature events this season – the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday and the Travelers Championship.He also dropped from 76 to 39 in the Official World Golf Ranking, helping him secure a spot at the US Open and not need to play final qualifying, from which he withdrew, a release said. Had taken.
His win was the third by a European player in the last four editions of the RBC Canadian Open and is the second player from the 2023 DP World Tour Top 10 to win on Tour this season, joining Matthew Pavone (Farmers Insurance Open) .
In his debut at the RBC Canadian Open, Ben Griffin carded a bogey-free 65 in the final round and finished runner-up for the second time in his career.
French native Victor Perez was tied for third at 14-under, his best result in his 14th PGA Tour start this season.
He came in at No. 5 at Aon Swing 5 to earn a spot in the Memorial Tournament, the next signature event presented by Workday.Pérez earned his tour card through a 2023 DP World Tour top 10 finish.
Three-time PGA Tour winner Tom Kim was T4 with 6-under 64, his first top 10 finish this season.
Korean star Tom Kim finally saw the light at the end of a long tunnel after finishing fourth in his first top-10 of the season at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Kim posted the day's joint-low round of 6-under 64 at Hamilton Golf & Country & Club, finishing three weeks ahead of McIntyre (68).
It proved to be a rewarding week for Kim, a three-time PGA Tour winner, as he considered missing his fourth consecutive tournament during a season that fell below his lofty standards.Playing with Rory McIlroy for the second day in a row, Kim unsurprisingly hit only four fairways during his final round, but found his range with his reliable iron play and hot putter, making putts of 21 feet, 30 feet and nine feet. Got three early birdies. He made four more birdies, all from within 12 feet, against a single dropped shot on the 14th hole.
Kim's return to top form has been timely as he moved up 10 places to 66th on the FedExCup points list – the top 70 qualify for the playoffs – while he also fired for the coveted spots on the International Team for the Paris Olympic Games and the Presidents Strengthened his pursuit. cup.
Two-time RBC Canadian Open champion Rory McIlroy posted rounds of 66-72-65-64 to finish T4.
Indian-American Akshay Bhatia, who was the first left-hander to win this season at the start of the year, was T-60 with rounds of 69-69-74-69.
The win would move McIntyre up to No. 32 in the FedExCup standings and earn him entry into the two remaining signature events this season – the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday and the Travelers Championship.He also dropped from 76 to 39 in the Official World Golf Ranking, helping him secure a spot at the US Open and not need to play final qualifying, from which he withdrew, a release said. Had taken.
His win was the third by a European player in the last four editions of the RBC Canadian Open and is the second player from the 2023 DP World Tour Top 10 to win on Tour this season, joining Matthew Pavone (Farmers Insurance Open) .
In his debut at the RBC Canadian Open, Ben Griffin carded a bogey-free 65 in the final round and finished runner-up for the second time in his career.
French native Victor Perez was tied for third at 14-under, his best result in his 14th PGA Tour start this season.
He came in at No. 5 at Aon Swing 5 to earn a spot in the Memorial Tournament, the next signature event presented by Workday.Pérez earned his tour card through a 2023 DP World Tour top 10 finish.
Three-time PGA Tour winner Tom Kim was T4 with 6-under 64, his first top 10 finish this season.
Korean star Tom Kim finally saw the light at the end of a long tunnel after finishing fourth in his first top-10 of the season at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Kim posted the day's joint-low round of 6-under 64 at Hamilton Golf & Country & Club, finishing three weeks ahead of McIntyre (68).
It proved to be a rewarding week for Kim, a three-time PGA Tour winner, as he considered missing his fourth consecutive tournament during a season that fell below his lofty standards.Playing with Rory McIlroy for the second day in a row, Kim unsurprisingly hit only four fairways during his final round, but found his range with his reliable iron play and hot putter, making putts of 21 feet, 30 feet and nine feet. Got three early birdies. He made four more birdies, all from within 12 feet, against a single dropped shot on the 14th hole.
Kim's return to top form has been timely as he moved up 10 places to 66th on the FedExCup points list – the top 70 qualify for the playoffs – while he also fired for the coveted spots on the International Team for the Paris Olympic Games and the Presidents Strengthened his pursuit. cup.
