RBC Canadian Open Winner
Short Answer
The model sees potential mispricing for Sam Burns at 32.1% model probability versus the market's 16.0%, although the 2026 RBC Canadian Open has already concluded, rendering current probabilities fundamentally misaligned.
1. Executive Verdict
- The 2026 RBC Canadian Open concluded on June 14, 2026.
- The winner is not explicitly stated in the provided research context.
- Market probabilities appear misaligned with the event's concluded status.
- Sam Burns, Sahith Theegala, Shane Lowry received high positive evidence scores.
- Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick were consensus betting favorites.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Koepka | 3.6% | 3.2% | The 2026 RBC Canadian Open concluded, but the winner is not explicitly named in the research. |
| Wyndham Clark | 3.3% | 3.0% | The 2026 RBC Canadian Open concluded, but the winner is not explicitly named in the research. |
| Eric Cole | 3.8% | 5.8% | The 2026 RBC Canadian Open concluded, but the winner is not explicitly named in the research. |
| Aldrich Potgieter | 1.0% | 40.0% | The 2026 RBC Canadian Open concluded, but the winner is not explicitly named in the research. |
| Sam Burns | 16.0% | 32.1% | The 2026 RBC Canadian Open concluded, but the winner is not explicitly named in the research. |
Current Context
The 2026 RBC Canadian Open is currently taking place in Ontario. This golf tournament is scheduled from June 11 to June 14, 2026 [^][^][^]. It is being held at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ontario [^]. The event boasts a total purse of $9.8 million, with the victor slated to receive a first-place prize of $1.76 million [^].
Ryan Fox defends his title against a strong field of notable golfers. Fox is the defending champion, having won the 2025 RBC Canadian Open [^][^]. The 2026 field features a strong lineup of players including Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Aaron Rai, Brooks Koepka, and Viktor Hovland [^]. Prominent Canadian golfers such as Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith are also competing in the event [^].
2. Market Behavior & Price Dynamics
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
This market has exhibited a sideways trend at an extremely low probability, trading within a narrow band between 0.0% and 0.2%. The price began at 0.0% on June 8 and saw a slight increase to 0.1% before a more noticeable move. The primary price movement occurred around June 11, when the probability rose to its current level of 0.2%. This increase in perceived probability directly corresponds with the start of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, which is scheduled from June 11 to June 14. As the event began, the market appears to have priced in a minimal, but non-zero, chance of this outcome occurring.
Trading volume patterns support this interpretation, suggesting a significant increase in market conviction and activity as the tournament got underway. Volume was nonexistent in the days leading up to the event but surged to over 2,500 contracts traded on June 11. Despite the high total volume of over 178,000 contracts, the price has remained stable, indicating that while there is trading interest, there is no strong consensus pushing the probability higher. The 0.2% level is acting as a short-term resistance point. Overall, the chart suggests that market sentiment views this outcome as a long shot with a very low probability, and the recent activity is primarily driven by the commencement of the golf tournament itself.
3. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves to "Yes" if Sam Burns wins the RBC Canadian Open, with resolution based on sources from Fox Sports, ESPN, and pgatour.com. If Sam Burns does not win, or if he forfeits, withdraws, or does not participate prior to teeing off, the market resolves to "No." The market opened on June 7, 2026, at 10:50 PM EDT and will close after a winner is declared, or by June 28, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT, with payouts projected 1 minute after closing.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Burns | $0.15 | $0.86 | 16% |
| Sahith Theegala | $0.06 | $0.95 | 5% |
| Shane Lowry | $0.05 | $0.95 | 5% |
| Tommy Fleetwood | $0.05 | $0.95 | 5% |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | $0.05 | $0.96 | 5% |
| Nick Taylor | $0.06 | $0.96 | 4% |
| Ryan Fox | $0.04 | $0.97 | 4% |
| Eric Cole | $0.04 | $0.99 | 4% |
| Brooks Koepka | $0.04 | $0.97 | 4% |
| Wyndham Clark | $0.03 | $0.97 | 3% |
| Tony Finau | $0.03 | $0.97 | 3% |
| Ricky Castillo | $0.02 | $0.98 | 2% |
| Emiliano Grillo | $0.02 | $0.98 | 2% |
| Tom Kim | $0.01 | $0.99 | 2% |
| Kristoffer Reitan | $0.02 | $0.99 | 2% |
| Robert MacIntyre | $0.02 | $0.98 | 2% |
| Taylor Pendrith | $0.02 | $0.99 | 2% |
| Keith Mitchell | $0.01 | $0.99 | 2% |
| Matt Wallace | $0.01 | $0.99 | 2% |
| John Keefer | $0.02 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Christiaan Bezuidenhout | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Harry Hall | $0.02 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Jackson Suber | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Viktor Hovland | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Adam Svensson | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Benjamin James | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Max McGreevy | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Sam Ryder | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Aldrich Potgieter | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Jesper Svensson | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Rico Hoey | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Alex Fitzpatrick | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Ben Kohles | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Billy Horschel | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Charley Hoffman | $0.00 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Jordan L. Smith | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Patton Kizzire | $0.00 | $1.00 | 1% |
| David Skinns | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Kevin Yu | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Neal Shipley | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Taylor Moore | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Trace Crowe | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Aaron Rai | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Doug Ghim | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Jimmy Stanger | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Matti Schmid | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Steven Fisk | $0.02 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Bud Cauley | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Collin Morikawa | $0.01 | $0.99 | 1% |
| Erik Van Rooyen | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Justin Rose | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Brice Garnett | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Davis Thompson | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Garrick Higgo | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Max Homa | $0.00 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | $0.00 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Alex Noren | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Danny Willett | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Dawson Lew | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Jhonattan Vegas | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Joel Dahmen | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Mac Meissner | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Mackenzie Hughes | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Mark Hubbard | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Max Greyserman | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Sudarshan Yellamaraju | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Vince Whaley | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Austin Eckroat | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Brian Campbell | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Chandler Blanchet | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Daniel Brown | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| David Lipsky | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Hao-Tong Li | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Hayden Springer | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Keita Nakajima | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Matthieu Pavon | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Michael Brennan | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| William Mouw | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| A.J. Ewart | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Adam Hadwin | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Beau Hossler | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Ben Silverman | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Cameron Davis | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Chad Ramey | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Chandler Phillips | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Christo Lamprecht | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Danny Walker | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Denny McCarthy | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Jacob Bridgeman | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| John Parry | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| John VanDerLaan | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Kris Ventura | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Lanto Griffin | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Matthew Anderson | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Patrick Fishburn | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Paul Peterson | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Takumi Kanaya | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Thorbjorn Olesen | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Zachary Bauchou | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Zecheng Dou | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Adam Schenk | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Adrien Dumont De Chassart | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Alejandro Tosti | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Andrew Putnam | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Ashton McCulloch | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Austin Smotherman | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Ben Martin | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Calen Sanderson | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Camilo Villegas | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Chris Kirk | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Corey Conners | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Davis Chatfield | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Davis Riley | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Declan O'Donovan | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Drew Nesbitt | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Dylan Wu | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Eric Zhao | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Hank Lebioda | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Jeevan Sihota | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Jeremy Paul | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Joe Highsmith | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Joey Savoie | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Justin Lower | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Justin Matthews | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Karl Vilips | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Kensei Hirata | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Kevin Roy | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Laurent Desmarchais | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Lee Hodges | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Lucas Glover | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Luke Clanton | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Marcelo Rozo | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Mike Weir | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Nick Dunlap | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Padraig Harrington | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Peter Malnati | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Pontus Nyholm | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Rafael Campos | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Roger Sloan | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Seamus Power | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Sean O'Hair | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Stephan Jaeger | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Tom Hoge | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Vince Covello | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Yohann Benson | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
Market Discussion
Traders are discussing various golfers, including Sam Burns, Wyndham Clark, Alex Fitzpatrick, Matt Fitzpatrick, Corey Conners, and Christo Lamprecht. There are no strong arguments for or against any specific player winning the entire tournament; instead, some users are inquiring about market duration, with others suggesting betting on first-round leaders or making-the-cut markets for faster payouts. No clear consensus has emerged on the ultimate winner.
4. How do top Canadian contenders Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith compare in recent form and historical performance at the RBC Canadian Open?
| Corey Conners 2026 Cuts Made | 11 of 12 [^] |
|---|---|
| Taylor Pendrith 2026 Top-10 Finishes | 5 [^] |
| Corey Conners Best RBC Canadian Open Finish | 6th place (2022, low Canadian) [^][^][^] |
Conners exhibits consistency, while Pendrith shows more volatility in 2026. Corey Conners has demonstrated consistent form this season, successfully making 11 of 12 cuts, though he has yet to secure a win. His top finishes include a T13 at THE PLAYERS Championship and a T14 at the Valspar Championship [^][^][^][^]. Approaching the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Conners is coming off a T53 finish at The Memorial and has publicly expressed his intent to harness the home-crowd enthusiasm for improved performance [^]. Conversely, Taylor Pendrith's 2026 season has shown more unpredictable results, completing 23 of 32 cuts and achieving five top-10 finishes, notably a T6 at the Sony Open in Hawaii and a T5 at the Texas Children's Houston Open. This highlights a greater variance in his play when compared to Conners [^][^][^][^][^].
Corey Conners has a strong historical record at the Canadian Open. He has a notable history at the RBC Canadian Open, having won the Rivermead Cup as the low Canadian in 2022 following a 6th place finish and holding a first-round lead in 2023 [^][^][^]. The provided research, however, does not contain details regarding Taylor Pendrith's historical performance at this specific event [^][^][^].
5. What do the opening betting lines from major oddsmakers reveal about the consensus favorites for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open?
| Consensus Favorites | Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick (as of June 11, 2026) [^][^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| Odds for Favorites | +1150 to +1300 [^][^][^][^] |
| Event Dates | June 11 to June 14, 2026 [^][^][^] |
Sam Burns leads the next group of contenders for the tournament. He is widely considered the next favorite, with general pricing from oddsmakers around +1275 to +1500 [^][^][^][^]. Following Burns, a notable group of competitors includes Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, and Robert MacIntyre [^][^][^][^]. The 2026 RBC Canadian Open is scheduled to be held from June 11 to June 14, 2026, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ontario [^][^][^].
6. Which player skills are most rewarded by the TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley course layout, and how do contenders like Collin Morikawa and Matt Fitzpatrick align with these demands?
| Course Length | 7,389 yards (TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley North Course) [^][^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| Course Par | Par-70 (TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley North Course) [^][^][^][^] |
| Course Renovation | By Ian Andrew (TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley North Course) [^][^][^][^] |
The TPC Toronto course emphasizes precision and elite ball-striking. The TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley North Course is a 7,389-yard, par-70 layout that was renovated by Ian Andrew [^][^][^][^]. This course design rewards elite ball-striking, accuracy off the tee, and precise approach play, with a particular emphasis on skill with long irons and wedges [^][^][^][^].
Despite its length, the course offers scoring opportunities requiring specific proficiencies. While lengthy, the course is also regarded as relatively scorable, highlighting the need for proficiency on reachable par-5s, consistent scoring on varied par-4s, and comfort playing on bent/poa greens [^][^][^]. The overall layout’s demand for precision further reinforces the critical role of controlled iron shots [^][^][^][^].
Contenders like Morikawa and Fitzpatrick possess skills aligning with course demands. Golfers such as Collin Morikawa and Matt Fitzpatrick are well-aligned with these course requirements, given their reputations for strong ball-striking and approach play [^][^]. Their specific aptitude for controlling iron shots makes them particularly well-suited to the precision-focused nature of the TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley [^][^].
7. What historical player performance data is available for TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley from past professional tournaments that could inform 2026 predictions?
| Most Relevant Precedent | 2025 RBC Canadian Open (North Course) [^][^] |
|---|---|
| 2025 RBC Canadian Open Winner & Score | Ryan Fox, -18 (262) [^][^] |
| North Course Specifications | 7,389-yard, par 70 [^] |
The 2025 RBC Canadian Open offers key performance data for 2026 predictions. The most relevant historical player performance data for forecasting outcomes at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto (Osprey Valley) comes directly from the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. This event, held on the North Course, concluded with Ryan Fox winning with a score of -18 (262) after a playoff against Sam Burns [^][^]. The North Course measures 7,389 yards as a par 70, and it underwent extensive renovations in 2023-2024 specifically to prepare it for high-level championship competition [^][^].
The 2025 tournament data is uniquely predictive for 2026 due to the course consistency. Given that both the 2025 and the anticipated 2026 RBC Canadian Opens are scheduled to use the identical North Course layout, the performance data from the 2025 tournament serves as the primary and direct source for predictive modeling [^][^]. Although the TPC Toronto facility has hosted previous professional events, such as the PGA TOUR Americas' Osprey Valley Open and the 2024 Fortinet Cup Championship [^][^][^], these tournaments predominantly utilized the Heathlands course. The Heathlands course features a distinct design and setup compared to the North Course, rendering data from those earlier events not directly comparable or relevant for forecasting the 2026 RBC Canadian Open [^][^].
8. How do the 2026 season performances of international stars Brooks Koepka and Viktor Hovland compare on key metrics like Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and putting average?
| Brooks Koepka Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 0.344 (32nd on TOUR) [^][^] |
|---|---|
| Viktor Hovland Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | -0.162 (117th on TOUR) [^] |
| Viktor Hovland Strokes Gained: Putting | 0.051 (72nd on TOUR) [^] |
Koepka demonstrates strong tee play, but struggles significantly with putting. Brooks Koepka's Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average for the 2026 season is 0.344, positioning him 32nd on the TOUR [^][^]. However, his putting average of 29.50 putts per round ranks him 147th on the TOUR, and his Strokes Gained: Putting is -0.364, placing him 136th on the TOUR [^][^][^].
Hovland's putting is strong, tee play lags, with comparable tournament odds. Viktor Hovland's 2026 season performance includes a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.162, ranking him 117th on the TOUR [^]. He maintains a strong putting average of 28.11 putts per round, ranking 37th on the TOUR, and his Strokes Gained: Putting is 0.051, placing him 72nd on the TOUR [^]. For the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Brooks Koepka is listed with odds around +2700 to +3233, while Viktor Hovland's odds are around +3100 to +3500 [^][^].
9. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
The 2026 RBC Canadian Open was scheduled to take place from June 11 to June 14, 2026, at the TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ontario [^] [^] [^] . As of June 11, 2026, the tournament was in progress, with Ryan Fox identified as the defending champion who won the 2025 event [^][^].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: June 28, 2026
- Closes: June 28, 2026
10. Decision-Flipping Events
- Trigger: The 2026 RBC Canadian Open was scheduled to take place from June 11 to June 14, 2026, at the TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ontario [^] [^] [^] .
- Trigger: As of June 11, 2026, the tournament was in progress, with Ryan Fox identified as the defending champion who won the 2025 event [^] [^] .
- Trigger: Prediction market activity and betting interest heading into the tournament included favorites such as Tommy Fleetwood and players like Alex Fitzpatrick [^] [^] .
- Trigger: The tournament schedule concluded with its final round on Sunday, June 14, 2026 [^] [^] .
12. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 0 resolved YES, 20 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXPGATOUR-RBBCAN26-PWAR: NO (Jun 11, 2026)
- KXPGATOUR-RBBCAN26-JPOS: NO (Jun 09, 2026)
- KXPGATOUR-RBBCAN26-JKAN: NO (Jun 11, 2026)
- KXPGATOUR-THMTPBW26-MMEI: NO (Jun 07, 2026)
- KXPGATOUR-THMTPBW26-MKUC: NO (Jun 07, 2026)
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