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McIlroy Struggles to Make Cut as Canadian Contenders Rise

Friday’s second round at TPC Toronto finds Taylor Pendrith at seven under through seven holes; Mackenzie Hughes at six under; Rory McIlroy at five over in danger of missing the cut.

CALEDON, ONTARIO - JUNE 05: Luke Clanton of the United States looks on from the 18th green during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open 2025 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 05, 2025 in Caledon, Ontario.
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Overview

  • Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen and PGA Tour rookie Cristobal Del Solar each shot a 9-under 61 to share the first-round lead at TPC Toronto in the venue’s PGA Tour debut.
  • Taylor Pendrith carded a 5-under 65 in the opening round and improved to seven under through seven holes on Friday to position himself among the frontrunners.
  • Mackenzie Hughes holed out for an eagle on the par-4 fifth in round one and reached six under early in the second round to stay within striking distance.
  • Two-time Canadian Open champion Rory McIlroy opened with a 1-over 71 on Thursday and stood at five over through seven holes on Friday, putting him at risk of missing the cut.
  • Soft, rain-soaked greens have produced low scores across the field and allowed PGA Tour rookie Hunter Thomson to impress with a 3-under 67 in his first professional round.