RBC Canadian Open

Tee times for Saturday’s third round are available

Ten Canadians will play the weekend, the highest number since 1969

David Lipsky becomes the first player to record a hole-in-one at The Rink

James Barker Band headlines the second night of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open After Party on Saturday

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Media Guide & Player Performance Guide available

Ben James takes a one-shot lead into the weekend after recording a 7-under 63 on Friday at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ont.

James, who is making his first start on the PGA TOUR as a professional carded an eagle and four birdies during his round and leads a group of five golfers including Sam Burns, Jackson Suber, Haotong Li, Jesper Svensson and Keith Mitchell.

Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont. and Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. are the top Canadians on the leaderboard, currently sitting T12 at 7-under. Anderson shot a 1-under 69 and Pendrith a 3-under 67 on Friday.

Ten Canadians will play the weekend, the highest number since 1969 when 17 made the cut.

David Lipsky will go down in tournament history as the first player to record a hole-in-one at The Rink. Lipsky’s ace was the first after 3,347 attempts and 3,243 days following the first shot taken at the iconic hole at the RBC Canadian Open.

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INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS, AUDIO FILES AND VIDEO

Interview transcripts, audio and video from Friday at the RBC Canadian Open from players can be accessed below:

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CANADIANS IN THE FIELD

PositionNameScoreTotalT13Matthew Anderson64-69-7T13Taylor Pendrith66-67-7T28Sudarshan Yellamaraju69-66-5T46Adam Hadwin69-68-3T46Justin Matthews (a)67-70-3T46Ben Silverman68-69-3T46Adam Svensson65-72-3T46A.J. Ewart69-68-3T61Nick Taylor67-71-2T61Joey Savoie69-69-2T76Roger Sloan68-71-1T90Corey Conners71-69ET90Ashton McCulloch70-70ET98Eric Zhao (a)68-73+1T112Mackenzie Hughes69-73+2T123Jeevan Sihota71-72+3T127Dawson Lew (a)70-74+4T135Yohann Benson74-71+5T138Drew Nesbitt70-76+6T138Laurent Desmarchais71-75+6T141Mike Weir70-77+7

PAIRINGS AND TEE TIMES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY’S THIRD ROUND OF THE 2026 RBC CANADIAN OPEN

Tee times for the third round on Saturday of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open are now available. For pairs and start times, click here.

FIRST TEE – CANADA GAME CHANGERS PAVILION

From Thursday to Sunday, families at the RBC Canadian Open can experience the benefits of First Tee – Canada in engaging ways. Parents can bring their children to the Games Changers Pavilion for activities, such as a golf simulator, colouring wall, and Plinko board.

The First Tee – Canada Game Changers Pavilion is located in the Talon Links Family Zone.

First Tee – Canada is the proud beneficiary of the RBC Canadian Open. Launched in 2021, First Tee – Canada is Golf Canada’s youth development program — offered in schools, community centres and at golf facilities — that uses golf as a vehicle to teach youth from all backgrounds valuable life skills.

RBC COMMUNITY JUNIOR GOLF 72’ PUTT CHALLENGE

Spectators can try to repeat history by paying $20 for two attempts at sinking a 72-foot putt. The winners receive a Scotty Cameron putter, while all participants are entered in a draw for a daily YETI prize. All proceeds directly benefit RBC Community Junior Golf, supporting greater inclusion in the sport for young Canadians who would not otherwise have the chance to play.

The putt challenge is located on the 12th green of the Heathlands course, next to the North Admissions.

GOLF CANADA FOUNDATION 50/50 RAFFLE

50/50 tickets, benefiting First Tee – Canada, are on sale online and on-site throughout tournament week. The current take-home prize has surpassed $25,000, and the winner will be announced following the final putt on Sunday, June 14. Learn more or purchase tickets here.

RBC CANADIAN OPEN AFTER PARTY CONTINUES WITH JAMES BARKER BAND

In addition to world-class golf, fans will be able to enjoy the 2026 RBC Canadian Open After Party. Night one featured Canada’s greatest party band, Dwayne Gretzky, while by two-time JUNO Award winner, James Barker Band, keeps the party going 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 at 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.

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.

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.

MOBILE APP EXPERIENCE

Experience the RBC Canadian Open like never before by downloading the Golf Canada Mobile 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 Mobile 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

ABOUT THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN

Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete at the RBC Canadian Open, June 10 – 14, 2026 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont. Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada’s top talents to compete against the world’s best golfers while also creating a positive impact in the event’s host community. Established in 1904, Canada’s National Open Golf Championship is the third-oldest National Open Golf Championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, BDO, Audi, Titleist/FootJoy, Levelwear, theScore Bet, Sleeman, Turkish Airlines, SKS, BFL CANADA, Connect Hearing, Deckorators, Cottage Springs, The Keg, Golf Town, Copper Rose, Cayman Islands, Cub Cadet, Coca-Cola, Stalk&Barrel, Chartright, Matt & Steve’s, WM, Air-Med, YETI, AVIS, Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to support First Tee - Canada as the event’s official charity partner. For more information, visit www.rbccanadianopen.com.

ABOUT GOLF CANADA

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