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Sam Burns opens RBC Canadian Open with 64, shares first-round lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Sam Burns opens RBC Canadian Open with 64, shares first-round lead

Summary

Sam Burns shot an opening round 64 at the RBC Canadian Open on June 11, 2026, sharing the lead with Brooks Koepka, Eric Cole, Sahith Theegala, and Emiliano Grillo. Burns, who previously lost in a playoff at this event, expressed a positive mindset following last year's experience. He has been consistent in recent tournaments, including a T-4 finish at the Memorial. Players face challenges with course conditions, particularly with putting, following early rain. Burns will continue play at 7:44 a.m. ET alongside Wyndham Clark and Kristoffer Reitan.

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By the Numbers

•Burns shares the lead with four players after round one.
•He has finished no worse than T-38 in his last eight tournaments.
•The course conditions have been challenging for competitors.
•Burns will tee off early in round two with Clark and Reitan.

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11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Unburdened from playoff lose a year ago, Sam Burns shoots opening round 64 in Canada

What they're saying

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Sam Burns told reporters after his first round Thursday that he was not motivated by losing a playoff to Ryan Fox at Osprey Valley a year ago. Rather, Burns said he took only positives from the experience.
— Yahoo Sports

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