High-Stakes Showdown: Who Will Win the RBC Canadian Open Finale Today?

Palm Beach, USA - The excitement around the RBC Canadian Open is palpable as we enter the final round. Following a thrilling day on Saturday, this much-anticipated tournament is setting the stage for an unforgettable conclusion. The Palm Beach Post reports that Cameron Champ currently leads the pack at TPC Toronto, fresh off his triumph on the previous day where he navigated the course with par on 17 holes, adding just a single bogey to his scorecard.

Notably, last week also saw rising star Joel Dahmen achieve his first hole-in-one at the Colonial during the Charles Schwab tournament, marking a significant milestone in his nine-year PGA Tour career. His ace on the par-3 13th was not just a highlight, but it shows that he is steadily improving, having finished just one stroke shy of victory at the Corales Puntacana earlier this season, according to SB Nation.

Leaderboard Landscape

As the competition heats up, the RBC Canadian Open leaderboard is shaping up to be a fascinating race. Currently, Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox are tied for the lead at 14 under, three strokes ahead of Champ, who is looking for his second PGA Tour victory. With three players hovering close behind at 13 under and 24 players showing strong performances at 10 under or better, the tension is certainly mounting. The CBS Sports highlights that only two players in the top 10—Cameron Champ and Mackenzie Hughes—have multiple PGA Tour wins, suggesting that many golfers feel they have a fair shot at taking home the championship.

As for Mackenzie Hughes, the top Canadian contender in the tournament, he sits at 12 under and is on the hunt for his first win in three years. With expectations high, it’s evident that this is more than just a tournament; it’s a matter of national pride.

What’s Next for Golf Fans?

Golf fans can look forward to an exciting final round today, with several options for viewing. The fourth round of the RBC Canadian Open will be broadcast on Golf Channel starting at 1 p.m. ET, and then it shifts to CBS from 3 to 6 p.m. If you prefer streaming, you can catch all the action on ESPN+ or Fubo, which even offers a free trial for new users. For fans looking for a more immersive experience, the PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide featured group and hole streaming beginning at 7:45 a.m. ET—perfect for catching all the early excitement.

As we await the horn that signifies the start of the final round, it’s worth noting the tee times for some key players which makes for an intriguing lineup:

• 7:55 a.m.: Windham Clark, Hayden Springer
• 11:25 a.m.: John Pak, Richard Lee
• 12:30 p.m.: Cameron Champ, Alex Smalley
• 1:35 p.m.: Lee Hodges, Kevin Hu

Among the betting odds, Jake Knapp and Matteo Manassero are both favored at +450, suggesting that there’s ample opportunity for surprises today.

This final round undeniably carries a weight of anticipation, not just for the players involved but for fans and communities who follow their local heroes fiercely. As the day unfolds, let’s keep our fingers crossed for a fair contest filled with remarkable shots and maybe even more aces!