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Rory McIlroy headlines reshaped field as RBC Canadian Open opens at renovated TPC Toronto

Recent withdrawals shrink the field before Thursday’s start on a course overhauled with six-inch rough plus demanding par-4s

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The Canadian Open championship trophy is displayed on the first tee box during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at the Royal Montreal Golf Club on July 24, 2014 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Overview

  • The RBC Canadian Open runs June 5-8 at the renovated TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, featuring a $9.8 million purse with $1.764 million to the winner.
  • Rory McIlroy returns as the top contender after two previous victories and sits as World No. 2 among a field anchored by Ludvig Åberg, Shane Lowry and defending champion Robert MacIntyre.
  • Recent withdrawals by Sahith Theegala and Michael Kim have trimmed the lineup, opening spots for alternates like Cameron Champ and David Ford.
  • The overhauled course introduces six-inch rough and six par-4s of at least 481 yards, putting a premium on precision ball-striking.
  • Coverage begins at 6:45 a.m. ET Thursday on TSN4/5 and TSN.ca, with additional feeds on TSN+, ESPN+, Golf Channel and CBS.