2026 RBC Canadian Open: Expert picks, PGA Tour field rankings and fantasy golf tips
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2026 RBC Canadian Open: Expert picks, PGA Tour field rankings and fantasy golf tips

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The PGA Tour this week features the 2026 RBC Canadian Open starting on Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Canada.

My PGA Tour field ranking for RBC Canadian Open looks at the top 10 players in this 145-player field that brings together the best in the world for one of the longest-running national opens.

The RBC Canadian Open marks the return of the PGA Tour to Canada for the event leading into the US Open.

Ryan Fox defending champion here, and he had to go a long time last year against Sam Burns to get the win in a playoff.

Just a reminder that I make my expert picks looking at all fantasy leagues and formats. Whether you're playing in a fantasy golf leagues, betting on golf, or competing in a DFS (DraftKings, FanDuel) event, our picks highlight the top PGA Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2026 RBC Canadian Open rankings.

2026 RBC Canadian Open expert picks and rankings

1. Tommy Fleetwood: Fleetwood was close to winning last week and is headed in the right direction leading into a US Open venue he loved.

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2. Matt Fitzpatrick: Fitz struggled last week at a venue he likes and on a course setup type where he seems to thrive. So maybe the opposite will work this week?

3. Collin Morikawa: Morikawa didn't play the Siggy last week so that he can play this, so I would expect some strong play.

4. Wyndham Clark: Clark has been on a roll lately, and he did well last week at a venue that shouldn't fit his normal game. This one does.

5. Sam Burns: Burns had a great run last week, and he had a great run here last year. Put them together and like him this week.

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6. Kris Reitan: Reitan has been brilliant this year, and I think this venue will work to his strength as a bomber.

7. Viktor Hovland: Hovland is an injury concern here this week since he didn't play at Memorial, but I think he can break out of a slump here.

8. Shane Lowry: Lowry has been close so many times this year, and eventually I feel he's going to break through for a win.

9. Brooks Koepka: Koepka hasn't been as close to a victory as Lowry has this year, but he's heading in the right direction.

10. Nick Taylor: Taylor has been playing some decent golf, and he has to be on the list as the last Canadian to win this championship.

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