Multiple PGA Tour Champions withdraw from the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, with Rory McIlroy leading the remaining competitors in the lineup.
Heyo! The 2025 RBC Canadian Open is buzzing with some serious talent, even with a few dropouts. This tournament, the third oldest on the PGA Tour, attracts some heavy hitters like Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg, who are gunning for the top spot.
Notably, Robert MacIntyre, defending champion, and Shane Lowry, along with European Ryder Cup hopefuls Justin Rose and Thomas Detry, are adding to the excitement. Canadian golfer Corey Conners and American Wyndham Clark complete the star-studded lineup, despite some early withdrawals.
Alas, the field has lost a few key players, such as Brian Campbell, who was forced out due to a shoulder injury during the Memorial Tournament. Harris English, too, withdrew, but the reasons remain unspecified. Matt Kuchar, another multiple PGA Tour winner, also pulled out, sans any stated reasons.
Brandon Matthews replaced KH Lee, but he too exited the event. No particular reasons were provided for Matthews' withdrawal. Ben Martin, 2014 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open winner, seems to be taking a break from the US circuit, while Michael Kim is taking a breather before the US Open.
These dropouts have been replaced by some fresh faces like Justin Matthews, David Ford (making his professional debut after topping the PGA Tour University Class of 2025), Gordon Sargent (deferring his PGA Tour card for a year), and Luke Clanton (kicking off his pro career straight after securing status through the PGA Tour University Accelerated program).
So, even with a few departures, the 2025 RBC Canadian Open promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with a competitive field vying for the $9.8 million purse at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Despite a few withdrawals, the 2025 RBC Canadian Open still boasts an impressive lineup, with golfers like Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg aiming for the top spot. Additionally, the sport of golf will see newcomers like Justin Matthews, David Ford, Gordon Sargent, and Luke Clanton participate in the tournament.
