Bud Cauley wins first PGA Tour title at RBC Canadian Open

American golfer Bud Cauley captured his first PGA Tour victory on Sunday, winning the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario. The 36-year-old's triumph came in his 239th career start and completed a remarkable comeback from a near-fatal car accident eight years ago.

Cauley closed with a 5-under-par 65 to finish the tournament at 17-under 263, two strokes clear of England's Matt Fitzpatrick. He began the final round one shot behind 54-hole leader Jackson Suber but surged ahead with a critical stretch of three consecutive birdies on the back nine. The decisive moment came at the par-4 12th hole, where Cauley holed a chip shot from 93 feet to take the lead for good.

Reflecting on his long-awaited victory, Cauley said he was proud of how he kept making birdies on the back nine and expressed gratitude for the support he received throughout his career. The win places his name on a trophy that includes golf legends like Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, and Lee Trevino.

Fitzpatrick, who eagled the final hole to shoot a 64, finished in second place. Norway's Viktor Hovland carded a 65 to take solo third at 14 under. A group of four players, including Suber, Jimmy...