Ben James leads RBC Canadian Open after second round surge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ben James, making his debut as a professional golfer, shot a 7-under 63 to reach 10 under at TPC Toronto. This performance puts him in the lead midway through the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. James, a standout from the University of Virginia, capitalized on his strong ball-striking, beginning with an eagle. He leads a competitive field by one stroke, including Sam Burns and Haotong Li. James looks ahead to the weekend with uncertainty about handling such a position in his first professional tournament.
- •James is 10 under after shooting a 7-under 63.
- •He began the day with an eagle at the par-5 first hole.
- •James leads by one stroke entering the weekend.
- •His first tournament is the RBC Canadian Open.
- •James hopes to adapt to leading in a professional setting.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Newly minted pro Ben James vaults into lead at RBC Canadian Open
"James fired a 7-under 63 to vault to 10 under and into the lead midway through the second round of his first start as a PGA Tour member.
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