The Race for the Trophy: Excitement Peaks at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open
The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion at TPC Toronto as the 2026 RBC Canadian Open reaches its climax. After three days of intense competition, the leaderboard has tightened, setting the scene for an epic final showdown this Sunday.
Wyndham Clark: A Surge of Momentum
All eyes are on Wyndham Clark, who has transformed his tournament into a masterclass of resilience. Starting his Saturday round six shots behind the leader, Clark delivered a stunning 63 to catapult himself into the final group for Sunday. He now sits just two strokes behind leader Jackson Suber.
Clark’s recent form is nothing short of electric, following a win last month and a strong T3 finish at the Memorial. Speaking after his third round, Clark attributed his success to a crucial equipment change:
“I’ve actually played pretty solid golf most of the year, I just haven’t done it for consecutive rounds,” Clark noted. “Since I switched to this Ping putter, it’s been amazing. Now I feel like all the hard work I’ve put into my swing is paying off.”
The Final Round Contenders
While Clark is the man with the momentum, he isn’t the only one eyeing the trophy. The competition remains fierce:
- Jackson Suber: Currently holding the lead and the target on his back.
- Bud Cauley: Sitting comfortably at 12 under, positioned right between Clark and Suber.
- Tommy Fleetwood: Tied at 11 under, Fleetwood will lead the penultimate grouping, remaining a dangerous threat to the lead.
Broadcast Schedule: How to Watch the Action
Due to heavy overnight rains on Saturday, officials have adjusted the schedule to split tees and threesomes to ensure the best possible playing conditions. Fans can catch every swing through the following channels:
- Golf Channel: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
- CBS Broadcast: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
- ESPN+ (PGA Tour Live): Exclusive early streaming coverage starting Saturday at 7:45 a.m. ET, including featured group and hole coverage.
Official Final Round Tee Times & Groupings
The final pairings for the RBC Canadian Open are listed below. Note that Wyndham Clark, Jackson Suber, and Bud Cauley will tee off in the final group at 12:45 p.m. ET.
Tee No. 1
- 10:30 a.m. – Kevin Yu, Chandler Phillips, Max McGreevy
- 10:41 a.m. – Neal Shipley, Ben Kohles, Tom Kim
- 10:52 a.m. – Keith Mitchell, Tony Finau, Sam Ryder
- 11:03 a.m. – Doug Ghim, Taylor Pendrith, Aldrich Potgieter
- 11:14 a.m. – Adam Hadwin, Alejandro Tosti, Collin Morikawa
- 11:25 a.m. – Matthew Anderson, Taylor Moore, Justin Matthews (a)
- 11:36 a.m. – Luke Clanton, Max Homa, William Mouw
- 11:47 a.m. – Robert MacIntyre, Shane Lowry, Sahith Theegala
- 11:58 a.m. – Viktor Hovland, David Skinns, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 12:09 p.m. – Ryan Fox, Sam Burns, Jacob Bridgeman
- 12:20 p.m. – Billy Horschel, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Jimmy Stanger
- 12:31 p.m. – Brice Garnett, Tommy Fleetwood, Jesper Svensson
- 12:42 p.m. – Jackson Suber, Bud Cauley, Wyndham Clark
Tee No. 10
- 10:30 a.m. – Brooks Koepka, Matthieu Pavon, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen
- 10:41 a.m. – Beau Hossler, Davis Thompson, Erik van Rooyen
- 10:52 a.m. – Alex Fitzpatrick, Harry Hall, Emiliano Grillo
- 11:03 a.m. – A.J. Ewart, Takumi Kanaya, Ben Silverman
- 11:14 a.m. – Michael Thorbjornsen, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Kevin Roy
- 11:25 a.m. – Keita Nakajima, Dylan Wu, Patrick Fishburn
- 11:36 a.m. – Johnny Keefer, Denny McCarthy, Kristoffer Reitan
- 11:47 a.m. – Adam Svensson, Ricky Castillo, Ben James
- 11:58 a.m. – Vince Whaley, Kensei Hirata, Joey Savoie
- 12:09 p.m. – Joe Highsmith, Paul Peterson, Haotong Li
- 12:20 p.m. – Calen Sanderson, Chandler Blanchet, Lanto Griffin
- 12:31 p.m. – Jeremy Paul, Austin Eckroat, Nick Taylor
