Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to cap long comeback from 2018 car accident
- On Sunday, American Bud Cauley won the RBC Canadian Open in Caledon, Ontario, for his first PGA Tour title, finishing at 17-under 263 with a two-stroke victory over England's Matt Fitzpatrick.
- This win marks a significant recovery for Cauley, who returned to the PGA Tour after a severe car accident at the Memorial Tournament eight years ago nearly ended his career.
- Cauley closed with a 5-under 65 on Sunday, utilizing four birdies on a five-hole stretch from the 11th to 15 to pull away from the pack.
- Norway's Viktor Hovland finished third, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ontario, earned low Canadian honors, tying for eighth place.
- The 36-year-old's victory showcases his Titleist equipment, including the GTS2 driver, as Cauley secures his breakthrough win after 15 years on the PGA Tour without a title.
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Cauley claims first PGA Tour title
Bud Cauley birdied three consecutive holes on the back nine during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open on his way to shooting 5-under-par 65 and winning on the PGA Tour for the first time Sunday in Caledon, Ontario.
Justin Thomas Shares 2-Word Honest Reaction as Bud Cauley Cards First Win 8 Years After Near-Fatal Accident
Eight years ago, Justin Thomas heard of Bud Cauley’s near-fatal car crash during the Memorial Tournament. The incident shook him so much that he could hardly concentrate. In fact, he also said that he couldn’t concentrate on a shot, let alone hit one, until he saw Bud Cauley safe. Now, on Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open, Cauley has completed one of golf’s most remarkable comeback stories. After a final-round five-under 65 secured the RBC Canadia…
Bud Cauley claims first PGA Tour victory at RBC Canadian Open
The former Alabama golfer overcame a devastating 2018 car crash and years of health struggles to capture his first PGA Tour title with a final-round 65 for a two-shot victory at the RBC Canadian Open.
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