Victory in Canada for the Fantastic Mr Fox

You know the drill. Another week, another tour stop, another reminder that golf is a game of fine margins, questionable wardrobe choices, and men named Ryan doing bits. This time it was Ryan Fox, the beefy Kiwi with a swing like a trebuchet and nerves forged in the fires of the Southern Hemisphere. He outlasted Sam Burns in a four-hole playoff that was half-slog, half-symphony, and entirely worth your Sunday night hangover.

🦊 Ryan Fox: From Sheep Station to Shot of the Week

Fox didn’t so much win the Canadian Open as he outlasted it. With a closing birdie on 18 to force extra holes and then a 3-wood so pure it should’ve come with a parental advisory, he finally shut the door on Burns and claimed the RBC Canadian Open.

Was it flashy? Nah. But it was bloody effective. The golfing equivalent of a meat pie on a cold day—hearty, satisfying, and just what was needed.

🔥 Honourable Mentions

Sam Burns – Lit it up with a Sunday 62, then spent four playoff holes shadowboxing Fox before blinking. Still, not a bad way to lose a golf tournament—if there is such a thing.
Kevin Yu – Quietly tiptoed into third like someone who turned up for a pint and accidentally got a podium. Classic “who’s that guy” week.
Cameron Young – Showed up late, made a run, and fizzled. Still the best mullet-adjacent contender on Tour.
The Fans – Respect to the Canadian faithful, who continue to turn up in plaid, poutine-fuelled, and incredibly polite fashion.

🎯 Bang Average Moment of the Week

Fox, playoff hole #4. That 3-wood will live in highlight reels and whisky-fuelled golf chat forever. But the real Bang Average touch? Him calling it “probably the best shot I’ve ever hit” with all the excitement of someone describing a decent ham sandwich. Stone-cold. Beautiful.

☁️ Course Vibes

TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley looked like the kind of course where if you miss the fairway, your ball either disappears forever or ends up in a local’s picnic basket. Tight off the tee, gettable if you behave, and it gave us a finish worth caring about. No complaints, which is rare.

💵 Cheques and Stats

Fox pockets just shy of $1.8 million and jumps into the FedExCup conversation like a man who remembered golf has rankings. More importantly, he punches his ticket to Oakmont for the U.S. Open. Suddenly, he’s a name you don’t want to see on a leaderboard late on Sunday.

🏁 Final Word

The Canadian Open rarely threatens to break into golf’s top tier of events, but this year? It flirted with greatness. A dramatic finish, a playoff with actual tension, and a winner who didn’t look like he’d crumble under the pressure of tying his shoes.

So yeah, it was good. Surprisingly so. Even proper, dare we say it.

Next up: Oakmont. Expect blood, tears, and someone asking if -3 is “too easy.”