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Four Birdies Seal Koepka Tie for Lead at RBC Open

6/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Brooks Koepka’s four birdies on the final five holes produced a six-under 64 that tied him for the lead at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.
Sam Burns, Eric Cole (world No. 63) and Emiliano Grillo recorded scores that placed them at –6, with Burns posting a 64 and the others earning U.S. Open spots.
The TPC Toronto course saw 97 of 147 players break par, with a field average of 68.

History

Historical Context

In 1991, John Daly, a ninth alternate, won the PGA Championship at Crooked Stick with a 12-under 276, sparking a surge in low scoring. Decades later, Brooks Koepka posted a six-under-64 round at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, echoing Daly’s breakthrough and prompting organizers to consider tougher setups to preserve competition.

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Story summary

Brooks Koepka’s four birdies on the final five holes produced a six-under 64 that tied him for the lead at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.
Sam Burns, Eric Cole (world No. 63) and Emiliano Grillo recorded scores that placed them at –6, with Burns posting a 64 and the others earning U.S. Open spots.
The TPC Toronto course saw 97 of 147 players break par, with a field average of 68.

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