Ryan Fox outlasts Sam Burns in a dramatic four-hole playoff to win the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, securing his second PGA Tour victory and a spot at the U.S. Open.
🔥 A Playoff for the Ages: Ryan Fox Conquers Canada
Ryan Fox delivered a career-defining performance at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, edging out Sam Burns in a tense four-hole playoff at TPC Toronto. Under growing pressure and fading light, the Kiwi sealed the win with what he called the “best shot I’ve ever hit,” confirming his place among the elite international players on Tour.
🚨 Key Moments & Player Highlights
After a final-round 67 left both Fox and Burns tied at -17, a four-hole playoff ensued. Tension built with every hole, but it was Fox’s 7-iron on the fourth extra hole—landing just inches from the cup—that sealed the deal. Nerves of steel, world-class execution.
💥 Contenders Who Made It Close
Burns was relentless, trading birdies and saves in lockstep with Fox. Canadian favorite Corey Conners and Emiliano Grillo both mounted Sunday charges but fell shy of the playoff mark. As Golf.com described it, the playoff was “part chess match, part thunderstorm.”
🌍 Impact on the Golf World
As Golf Digest reported, Fox became the first Kiwi to win on the PGA Tour since 2015. His win didn’t just come with a trophy—it earned him a spot in the 2025 U.S. Open and vaulted him up the world rankings. A massive statement from a player once seen as a regional powerhouse.
🏆 GOAT Meter: Ryan Fox’s Breakthrough Campaign
Progress toward all-time greatness status:
- ✅ Second career PGA Tour victory
- ✅ Delivered one of the shots of the season in a playoff
- ✅ Earned exemption to the 2025 U.S. Open
- ✅ Highest-ranked Kiwi on the OWGR
- 🕓 Climbing steadily with major appearances on the horizon
🔥 Verdict: Fox is no longer flying under the radar. If he keeps this form, the Kiwi contender could soon be a GOAT conversation regular.
🎉 Fan Experience & Tournament Atmosphere
Canadian fans showed up big, packing TPC Toronto’s Osprey Valley and creating a wall of sound on the final holes. The final-round playoff earned a ratings spike according to Sky Sports, further proof that Fox’s star is rising far beyond Oceania.
🔮 Conclusion & What’s Next?
Fox’s victory is a career-defining milestone, but the 37-year-old is just getting started. With the U.S. Open and Olympics on the horizon, and momentum on his side, Ryan Fox is primed to shake up the summer major season.
