The RBC Canadian Open saw some big names miss the cut, including Cameron Young, Mike Weir, Adam Hadwin, Alex Noren, Nick Taylor, Eric Cole, Sahith Theegala, Justin Suh, and Matt Kuchar. Young, who missed his first cut in 13 starts this season, had a rollercoaster second round with six birdies but still shot 2-over 72, ultimately missing the cut. Weir, a beloved past Masters champion, missed the cut by one after a solid 68 on Thursday and a rough 73 on Friday. Hadwin, who rarely misses cuts at his national championship, struggled in all facets of his game at the RBC Canadian Open.
Swede Alex Noren’s impressive streak of making cuts in 12 starts this season and 17 dating back to last season came to an end at the RBC Canadian Open. He struggled with his short game and driver, ultimately missing the cut by two strokes after shooting 70-72. Defending champion Nick Taylor, who famously won the title last year with a 72-foot eagle putt, struggled with his putter in the first round and his driver in the second, ultimately missing the cut. Eric Cole, the 2022-23 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, missed his third straight cut and fourth in his last five starts. He ranked poorly in approach shots but showed improvement in the second round.
Sahith Theegala, ranked fifth in the FedEx Cup and 12th in the world, missed just his third cut of the year with rounds of 74-71. He made a pair of doubles on Thursday and struggled with his short game and putting throughout the tournament. Justin Suh, continuing his sophomore slump, missed his 12th cut of the season and fifth in his last six starts. He struggled with his driver and approach game at the RBC Canadian Open, ultimately shooting a disappointing 77. Matt Kuchar, in his 15th start at the RBC Canadian Open, missed his fifth career cut and 10th of the season. He struggled with his driving and failed to make a birdie in the first round, leading to a weekend off.
In conclusion, the RBC Canadian Open saw some surprising cuts, with top players like Nick Taylor and Cameron Young missing the weekend. The tournament proved to be a challenge for many players, with issues in driving, approach shots, and putting leading to missed cuts. Despite the disappointments, the remaining field of 69 players showed resilience and skill to advance to the weekend rounds. Only time will tell which player will emerge victorious and claim the title of the RBC Canadian Open champion.
