Bud Cauley wins Canadian Open after car accident recovery
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Bud Cauley secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Canadian Open, held at TPC Toronto, finishing at 17-under and two shots ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick. This win marks a significant milestone in Cauley's return to competitive golf following a life-threatening car accident in 2018 that sidelined him for over three years. He endured multiple surgeries and complications from injuries that included broken ribs and a collapsed lung. His determination paid off as he returned to form, regaining his PGA Tour card in 2025. The Canadian Open victory adds to his previous top finishes in the tour, showcasing his resilience and talent.
- •Cauley finished with a final round of 5-under 65.
- •He won the tournament at 17-under 263.
- •Cauley had six broken ribs and a collapsed lung after the 2018 accident.
- •He regained his PGA Tour card by finishing T-6 at the Players Championship in 2025.
- •Cauley birdied four holes in a five-hole stretch on the back nine.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Bud Cauley car accident comeback, explained: Inside PGA Tour golfer's recovery after near tragedy
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Bud Cauley's Canadian Open win caps long road back from car accident
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Bud Cauley wins RBC Canadian Open after long recovery from car crash
"Bud Cauley's victory at the Canadian Open caps a long difficult road back from a life-threatening car accident in 2018 that cost him more than three years of his career.
"Bud Cauley wins the RBC Canadian Open eight years after a horrific car accident nearly ended his professional career.
"How Bud Cauley has come back from a serious car accident that nearly ended his golf career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 11:23 PMBud Cauley car accident comeback, explained: Inside PGA Tour golfer's recovery after near tragedy
How Bud Cauley has come back from a serious car accident that nearly ended his golf career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 10:04 PMBud Cauley's Canadian Open win caps long road back from car accident
Bud Cauley's victory at the Canadian Open caps a long difficult road back from a life-threatening car accident in 2018 that cost him more than three years of his career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 10:02 PMBud Cauley wins RBC Canadian Open after long recovery from car crash
Bud Cauley wins the RBC Canadian Open eight years after a horrific car accident nearly ended his professional career.
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