Bud Cauley captures first PGA Tour victory at RBC Canadian Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Bud Cauley claimed his first career win on the PGA Tour at the RBC Canadian Open near Toronto on Sunday. He shot a final round 5-under 65, finishing two shots ahead of the field. This victory comes after 239 Tour starts, with his previous best finish being third. Cauley's performance not only secured him the win but also a spot in the upcoming U.S. Open and the British Open. Matt Fitzpatrick and Viktor Hovland finished second and third, respectively, with Fitzpatrick ending at 15-under par.
- •Cauley shot 5-under 65 in the final round.
- •He finished two shots ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick.
- •Cauley's win was his first in 239 PGA Tour starts.
- •He qualifies for the U.S. Open and the British Open.
- •Brooks Koepka withdrew before the final round due to injury.
- 11:42 PMESPN — Cauley, 36, wins Canadian Open, 1st PGA Tour title...
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — RBC Canadian Open purse, payouts: Bud Cauley grabs inaugural PGA Tour win in Toronto, earns U.S. Open spot
"Just more than two years after he returned to the PGA Tour following a car accident, Bud Cauley, 36, won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday for his first tour title in his 239th start, closing with a 5-under 65 to get to 17-under 263 for the tournament.
"Bud Cauley's first career win has earned him a spot in next week's major championship.
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External links- ESPNJun 14, 2026, 11:42 PMCauley, 36, wins Canadian Open, 1st PGA Tour title...
Just more than two years after he returned to the PGA Tour following a car accident, Bud Cauley, 36, won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday for his first tour title in his 239th start, closing with a 5-under 65 to get to 17-under 263 for the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 10:02 PMRBC Canadian Open purse, payouts: Bud Cauley grabs inaugural PGA Tour win in Toronto, earns U.S. Open spot
Bud Cauley's first career win has earned him a spot in next week's major championship.
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