ZHAO, DESMARCHAIS, COVELLO, SIHOTA EARN FINAL SPOTS IN THE FIELD THROUGH FINAL QUALIFIER AHEAD OF THE 2026 RBC CANADIAN OPEN
2026 RBC Canadian Open kicks off Monday, June 8 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) with Celebrity Pro-Am in support of the Golf Canada Foundation
Dwayne Gretzky and James Barker Band headline 2026 RBC Canadian Open After Party
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Media Guide & Player Performance Guide available
ERIC ZHAO, LAURENT DESMARCHAIS, VINCE COVELLO, JEEVAN SIHOTA EARN FINAL SPOTS INTO THE 2026 RBC CANADIAN OPEN THROUGH FINAL QUALIFIER
The field is now set as the final four players locked up their spots in the 2026 RBC Canadian Open on Sunday following the Final Qualifier at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ont. Team Canada member Eric Zhao, Laurent Desmarchais, Vince Covello, Jeevan Sihota earned the final exemptions. For a full recap on the Final Qualifier, click here.
FINAL FIELD FOR 2026 RBC CANADIAN OPEN ANNOUNCED
The final field for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open was announced on Friday. A field consisting of 147 professionals and amateurs will compete at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley led by defending champion Ryan Fox, international stars and a 21-player Canadian Contingent. For a detailed breakdown and the final field, click here.
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
All press conferences will be taking place in the media centre at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley and are subject to change.
Wednesday, June 10
Approx. 8:30 a.m. – Ryan Fox
Following pro-am – Nick Taylor
Following pro-am – Collin Morikawa
TBD
Corey Conners (Wednesday)
Sudarshan Yellamaraju
CELEBRITY PRO-AM IN SUPPORT OF GOLF CANADA FOUNDATION
Tournament week at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open kicks off Monday with the Golf Canada Foundation Celebrity Pro-Am. Groups will tee off in a shotgun format beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. The Pro-Am is hosted by TSN’s Mark Zecchino and features appearances by Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Mike Weir, along with Toronto sporting greats like Russell Martin and many more, with funds being raised for the Golf Canada Foundation.
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 currently comprises 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.
TALON LINKS PUTTING PARK OPENING CEREMONY AND MEDIA TOURNAMENT
Media are invited to the grand opening ceremony for Talon Links, a Golf Canada Putting Park located at the new Home for Canadian Golf on Tuesday, June 9, from 2 – 5 p.m. The ceremony will include a putting tournament for media accredited to the RBC Canadian Open. To RSVP, please confirm with Golf Canada Communications staff.
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.
DWAYNE GRETZKY AND JAMES BARKER BAND HEADLINE RBC CANADIAN OPEN AFTER PARTY
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 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. 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.
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.
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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