Ryan Fox wins 2025 RBC Canadian Open in thrilling four-hole playoff, secures U.S. Open spot
New Zealand's
Ryan Fox
emerged victorious at the 2025
RBC Canadian Open
after a dramatic four-hole playoff against American
Sam Burns
at
TPC Toronto
, capturing his second
PGA Tour
title of the year and earning a coveted spot in next week's U.S. Open.
With the victory, Fox takes home $1,764,000 from the tournament's $9.8 million purse, while Burns earns $1,068,200 as runner-up.
Kevin Yu
finished third at 17-under, collecting $676,200, and Cameron Young and Matt McCarty tied for fourth at 16-under, each earning $441,000.
Fox, who finished regulation play at 18-under with a final-round 66, forced the playoff by draining a clutch 17-foot birdie putt on the 18th. Burns, who posted a sizzling 8-under 62—his lowest final-round score on Tour—had set the clubhouse lead with a back-nine 29, including five consecutive birdies.
The playoff was a tense battle, with both players repeatedly tackling the par-5 18th. Burns narrowly missed a birdie putt on the first playoff hole that could have sealed victory. Both men parred the next two playoff holes, with Burns making a critical up-and-down to stay alive. On the decisive fourth playoff hole, Fox expertly placed his second shot just beyond the pin and calmly two-putted for birdie, while Burns three-putted for par, handing Fox the win.
This triumph marks Fox's second PGA Tour win in less than a month, following his playoff victory at the ONE flight Myrtle Beach Classic. 'Staying patient was key,' Fox said after the win. 'It's been an unbelievable year so far, and I'm excited for Oakmont next week.'
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Fox's win not only cements his breakout season but also secures his place in the field for the upcoming U.S. Open at
Oakmont Country Club
, where he'll compete against the world's best in golf's third major of the year.
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