The 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto reaches its climax today, Sunday, June 14, with Jackson Suber holding a slim one-stroke lead at 13-under par. PGA Tour officials confirmed a modified schedule for the final round, moving tee times to 10:30 a.m. ET with players starting in threesomes from both the first and 10th tees to mitigate the impact of anticipated inclement weather.
Suber, a Florida native, enters the final 18 holes seeking his maiden PGA Tour victory. He is closely pursued by a highly competitive leaderboard, with Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, Brice Garnett, and Jesper Svensson all sitting at 11-under. The pressure on the frontrunners is intensified by the proximity of several veteran players, including Billy Horschel and Sam Burns, who remain within striking distance at 10-under.
Injury Withdrawal and U.S. Open Implications
The final round has been overshadowed by the withdrawal of major champion Brooks Koepka. The PGA Tour confirmed Koepka’s exit due to a persistent hand injury. Koepka reported difficulty gripping his club following Saturday’s round, noting numbness in his ring and pinkie fingers. His withdrawal raises significant concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming U.S. Open, where he was slated to compete at the site of his 2018 victory at Shinnecock Hills.
Analysis: The Final Sprint
The weather-adjusted format places a premium on rhythm and consistency. By utilizing threesomes and split tee starts, organizers are attempting to avoid the potential for significant rain delays or thunderstorms, which carry an 85% probability in the Caledon area. For a first-time leader like Suber, the condensed start time and the psychological weight of a major-adjacent tournament—the final stop before the U.S. Open—presents a rigorous examination of his composure.
The crowding at the top of the leaderboard suggests that the tournament will be decided by short-game precision rather than raw power. With 17 players within four strokes of the lead, the strategic value of the par-3 “Rink Hole” and the closing stretch at TPC Toronto will be critical. As the field prepares for the U.S. Open, the intensity of this final round serves as an essential, albeit stressful, final preparation for the world’s top-ranked golfers.