Del Solar, Olesen Lead After RBC Canadian Open Round 1

At the 2025 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto's Osprey Valley course, Canadian golfers Taylor Pendrith, Nick Taylor, and Mackenzie Hughes energized fans with strong opening rounds despite rainy conditions. Pendrith shot a 5-under 65 to share the early clubhouse lead before afternoon players posted lower scores, while Taylor finished one shot behind at 4-under 66. Mackenzie Hughes provided a highlight by holing out for eagle from 194 yards on the fifth hole and finished 2-under 68. The trio, playing together, praised the crowd’s enthusiastic support. In the afternoon, Cristobal Del Solar of Chile and Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark surged ahead to lead at 9-under. Two-time champion Rory McIlroy struggled, ending 1-over and tied for 83rd.