Brooks Koepka shows strong putting performance at RBC Canadian Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Brooks Koepka enters the final round of the RBC Canadian Open in 32nd place after a two-over par round on Saturday. The five-time major champion, currently seven shots off the lead, is posting one of the best putting performances of his career, ranking first in strokes gained putting for the event. Despite struggles this season, Koepka's performance could signal a resurgence ahead of the US Open. He has gained 2.47 strokes per round on the greens, a notable improvement compared to his overall season ranking of 136th for strokes gained putting.
- •Koepka ranks first in strokes gained putting at the Canadian Open.
- •He is 32nd in the tournament with a total of seven shots off the lead.
- •Koepka gained 2.47 strokes on the field per round putting.
- •He aims to improve on his overall performance before the US Open.
- •This tournament marks one of his best putting displays since 2015.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brooks Koepka on course to challenge personal career record just ahead of the US Open
"Brooks Koepka may have taken himself out of contention on Saturday at the RBC Canadian Open, but the five-time major champion is still closing in on one of the greatest putting performances of his career. Putting has been Koepka’s Achilles heel since his return to the PGA Tour at the start of the year.
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