Bud Cauley wins RBC Canadian Open, strong driver performance ahead of U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Bud Cauley claimed victory at the RBC Canadian Open, marking his first PGA Tour win in 239 starts. His success comes just a week after J.T. Poston won the Memorial using Titleist's GTS drivers. Cauley's win enhances the momentum for Titleist's GTS2 model, with several top players, including Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, also set to compete with the new driver at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Cauley gained over two and a half strokes on the field in the tournament, highlighting his improved performance with the GTS2 driver.
- •Cauley won the RBC Canadian Open on June 15, 2026.
- •This is his first PGA Tour win after 239 starts.
- •Titleist's GTS2 driver gains popularity among players.
- •Cauley improved his SG: Off-The-Tee ranking by 44 spots.
- •The U.S. Open is set to take place at Shinnecock Hills.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Bud Cauley's win has PGA Tour's hottest driver rolling into the U.S. Open
"Bud Cauley's win in Canada made it back-to-back wins for Titleist's GTS drivers as we head into the U.S.
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