Tony Finau battles through challenges in opening round at Canadian Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Tony Finau opened with a 65 at the Canadian Open, one shot off the lead. Despite struggling with wedge shots and making two early bogeys, he recorded eight birdies. Finau is in a critical position to qualify for The Open Championship, needing a top-three finish to secure a spot. At T7, he faces strong competition from players like Brooks Koepka and Tommy Fleetwood as the tournament progresses.
- •Finau shot a 65, currently T7 at the Canadian Open
- •Struggled with wedges, making two bogeys early
- •Rallied with eight birdies during his round
- •Top-three finish is required to qualify for The Open
- •Strong competition includes Brooks Koepka and Tommy Fleetwood
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Finau says he had to overcome ‘weird stuff happening’ during his opening round of the Canadian Open
"Tony Finau has recaptured some of his past form at the Canadian Open. The six-time PGA Tour winner has frankly been poor for a few seasons now.
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