The 2025 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto delivered a heart-stopping finish as Ryan Fox edged out Sam Burns in a dramatic four-hole playoff to claim the championship. Both Fox and Burns finished regulation tied at 18-under-par, forcing an extended battle that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Fox sealed his victory with a clutch birdie on the fourth playoff hole, describing it as the “best shot I’ve ever hit” in post-round interviews. Burns, who fired a superb 62 in the final round, narrowly missed out after a strong run that saw him climb the leaderboard late on Sunday.
Notably, Rory McIlroy, a pre-tournament favorite, struggled and missed the cut, while Matteo Manassero and Kevin Yu finished tied for third at 16-under, just two shots back The leaderboard was tightly packed, with players within three shots of the lead entering the final round, underscoring the depth of competition this year.
Cristobal Del Solar, the Chilean rising star, made his RBC Canadian Open debut but did not factor into the final-day drama, finishing outside the top ranks.
With $9.8 million in prize money and 500 FedExCup points awarded to Fox, the Canadian Open once again proved to be one of the most unpredictable and entertaining stops on the PGA TOUR calendar.
