Tyrrell Hatton and Aaron Rai both shared third with CT Pan while Rory McIlroy finished tied-ninth in his bid for a third consecutive Canadian Open win; Nick Taylor became the first home winner of the event in 69 years after dramatic play-off finish
By Ali Stafford
Last Updated: 12/06/23 12:52am
Nick Taylor snatched a dramatic play-off victory at the RBC Canadian Open
Nick Taylor nailed an incredible eagle on the fourth extra play-off hole to snatch a dramatic victory over Tommy Fleetwood at the RBC Canadian Open.
Taylor overturned a three-stroke deficit during a thrilling final day at Oakdale Golf & Country Club, where he posted a six-under 66 to set a clubhouse target at 17 under later matched by Fleetwood.
Fleetwood failed to find a final-hole birdie for victory in regulation but holed from 15 feet to match Taylor’s birdie on the first play-off hole, with both players then making pars on the next two extra holes to extend the contest.
Tommy Fleetwood narrowly missed out on a maiden PGA Tour title
Taylor then sensationally holed from 70 feet on the next play-off hole to become the first Canadian to win the event in 69 years and spark wild celebrations from the home crowd, while Fleetwood was left having to settle for his fifth runner-up finish of his PGA Tour career.
English duo Tyrrell Hatton and Aaron Rai shared third with overnight leader C.T Pan and Eric Cole fired a round-of-the-day 63 to end in sixth spot on 14 under, while Rory McIlroy’s bid for a third consecutive Canadian victory faded after a disappointing 72 left him in tied-ninth.
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Tyrrell Hatton went round in 64 to finish the round on eight under par and finish one shot behind the leader on 16 under
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