The first round of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open began Thursday, June 10, 2026, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley [1].
The tournament serves as a critical final tune-up for players before the U.S. Open. It also provides a high-stakes opportunity for golfers to improve their positions within the top 60 of the Official World Golf Rankings [2].
Action started at 7 a.m. ET [3] as professional golfers took to the North course in Toronto, Canada [4]. The event is organized by the PGA Tour and features a total purse of $9.8 million [5]. The golfer who secures the victory will take home a winner's share of $1.764 million [5].
Video highlights from the opening round have been released by NBC Sports and other major outlets to showcase early leaders and key moments from the course [6]. The TPC Toronto venue is designed to challenge the field, offering a rigorous test of skill before the major championship season reaches its peak.
Players are utilizing this week to refine their game under competitive pressure. Because of the significant financial rewards and ranking points available, the field remains aggressive in their approach to the Osprey Valley layout [2].
“The tournament serves as a critical final tune-up for players before the U.S. Open.”
The RBC Canadian Open acts as a strategic pivot point in the golf calendar. By offering a substantial purse and critical world ranking points immediately preceding the U.S. Open, the tournament forces players to balance the desire for a win with the need to maintain peak physical and mental condition for one of the year's most demanding majors.
