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Manassero, Fox Tie for Third-Round Lead at RBC Canadian Open

Their six-under 64s moved them to 14 under, setting a one-stroke edge over a crowded chase group ahead of next week’s U.S. Open.

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Italian Matteo Manassero lines up a putt on the way to a share of the third-round lead in the US PGA Tour Canadian Open

Overview

  • Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox each shot six-under 64s on the North Course at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley to reach 14-under 196 through three rounds.
  • Lee Hodges and Kevin Yu posted 63s and Matt McCarty added a 64 to sit one stroke back at 13 under.
  • Canadian Mackenzie Hughes carded a 64 to climb to 12 under and remain in contention on home soil.
  • Manassero is seeking his first PGA Tour victory after eight international titles, while Fox aims to build on his maiden tour win at last month’s Myrtle Beach Classic.
  • Masters champion Rory McIlroy missed the cut with rounds of 71 and 78, illustrating the North Course’s challenge before the U.S. Open at Oakmont.