Sahith Theegala leads early at RBC Canadian Open with strong start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Sahith Theegala took an early lead at the RBC Canadian Open, shooting a season-best 6-under 64 during his first round on June 11 at TPC Toronto. Theegala's strong performance included a successful chip-in at his opening hole and an impressive showing on the greens, where he ranked first in Strokes Gained: Putting. Despite past struggles with injuries and inconsistent results this season, Theegala expressed confidence in his game heading into the tournament. The first round is still ongoing, and he looks to build on this momentum over the next few days.
- •Sahith Theegala shot a 6-under 64 to lead the RBC Canadian Open.
- •He made only nine greens in regulation but excelled in scrambling.
- •Theegala's performance marked his best opening round in 17 starts this season.
- •He is seeking his second Tour title and first since 2023.
- •The first round of the tournament is currently in progress.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Is Sahith Theegala finding his groove at Canadian Open?
"Sahith Theegala used a hot putter to grab the early lead at the RBC Canadian Open with a season-best opening round.
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