MacIntyre ready to defend RBC Canadian Open crown
Defending RBC Canadian Open champion Robert MacIntyre discusses his mindset at TPC Toronto and his emotional win at last year's event.
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The PGA Tour's RBC Canadian Open is underway, and the second round starts Friday, after much of the field posted excellent scores during their opening rounds. The 7th hole flag during the RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 04, 2025 in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. The 7th hole flag during the RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 04, 2025 in Caledon, Ontario, to Watch RBC Canadian Open - Second Round Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 Time: 6:45 AM ET (Early Rounds), 3:00 PM ET (Main Coverage) TV Channel: The Golf Channel Live Stream: FuboTV (TRY FOR FREE), ESPN+ (WATCH NOW) Thorbjorn Olesen and Cristobal Del Solar got off to fantastic starts, finishing with scores of 61 on Thursday, and are the co-leaders heading into day two at -9. Cameron Champ sits one stroke behind them, while Jake Knapp is also within striking distance at -7. The defending champ, Robert MacIntyre, is still in the mix and will start tied for ninth at the start of the second round. Shane Lowry might be the player to keep an eye on if he posts a solid round on Friday. As the most established player near the top of the leaderboard, Lowry could enter the weekend as the favorite if he can make up some ground on the leaders. He shot a 64 yesterday. Unfortunately, it appears Rory McIlroy might have already fallen out of contention, coming in at +1, after struggling to get through his opening round. This is a great PGA Tour event that you will not want to miss; be sure to tune in to catch all the action. The early morning coverage can be viewed on ESPN+, while the main coverage begins later in the day on The Golf Channel, which can be viewed with FuboTV. Live stream the RBC Canadian Open for free with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Live stream the RBC Canadian Open with ESPN+: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Two of the most highly anticipated PGA Tour debuts happened this week at the RBC Canadian Open. Luke Clanton and Gordon Sargent are both in the field making their first starts as professionals. The two youngsters captured the world's attention throughout the last year and now they are no longer amateur phenoms but two more names on Tour. "Didn't sleep very much," Clanton said after his round Thursday. It was not the pressure or excitement to make his debut, but his playing partner. "Being paired with Rory [McIlroy] is no joke," he explained. "The crowds are amazing. Watching him hit drivers and iron shots, it's cool. I watched him growing up my whole life, so I guess you could say he's like the Tiger Woods of my life, and it's really cool." To start your career on the PGA Tour in a group with one of the best to ever play and another young phenom is quite the entrance. "First pro start with Rory McIlroy, it's definitely a day to remember," Clanton said. CALEDON, ONTARIO - JUNE 05: Luke Clanton of the United States looks on from the 18th green during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open 2025 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June... CALEDON, ONTARIO - JUNE 05: Luke Clanton of the United States looks on from the 18th green during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open 2025 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 05, 2025 in Caledon, Ontario. More Photo byTo cap it off, the 21-year-old even recorded a better score than his idol as Clanton signed for an even par 70 for his first round as a PGA Tour professional. McIlroy shot a 71. As for Sargent, he was not among the bigger groupings, so it was not as intimidating for him, but there were still some emotions there. "Some nerves and excitement. Nice to tee off early, to not have to sit around all day and wait," Sargent said on Thursday. "I was definitely nervous, but happy with how I kind of hung in there." Sargent opened with a 1-over 71 at the RBC Canadian Open. The former Vanderbilt standout was the first player to earn the 20 points through the PGA Tour University Accelerated Program. He did it in October of 2023, but decided to stay for his senior year. Volume up 🔊 Gordon Sargent hitting driver sounds different. The 22-year-old's ball speed with his driver typically falls in the 185-190 mph range. — SCOREGolf (@SCOREGolf) June 5, 2025 This year, Clanton became the second player to earn his card with the Acclerated Program by making the cut at the Cognizant Classic in March. He took the world by storm and quickly earned his 20 points with his incredible play as an amateur on the PGA Tour. Last year he made eight starts and had two runner up finishes, four top 10s and only missed one cut. They are not the only two college guys who make their professional debut this week in Canada. So to did David Ford, who finished atop the PGA Tour University rankings this season, like Ludvig Åberg did in 2023. "Puts a really good roll on it." David Ford on his Timeless Tourtype SSS before he tees up for his first PGA TOUR start today at the RBC Canadian Open. His full WITB: — Scotty Cameron (@ScottyCameron) June 5, 2025 Ford recently won the Fred Haskins Award and was a Ben Hogan Award finalist. He won an impressive five times during his senior season which shot him up the rankings and helped earn him his PGA Tour card. The former Tar Heel posted an even-par 70 to begin his PGA Tour career. "It's such a blessing. I'm pumped to be out here and making my first start with my card," Ford said. "Obviously not the day I wanted, but a lot of positives." How will their first week on the PGA Tour go? Will they all make the cut or will their weekend end early? For Round 2 of the RBC Canadian Open, Clanton tees off with McIlroy and Åberg at 12:55 p.m. ET, Sargent's group is off at 1:50 p.m. and Ford's tees off in the morning wave at 8:46 a.m. More Golf: Canadian Open: Rory McIlroy Stands Firm on Skipping Media with Harsh Retort
