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Ben James Cards Spectacular 63 at RBC Canadian Open - Round 2 Highlights

RBC Canadian Open · · Jun 13, 2026 · 15min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+4.7

APP

+4.1

ATG

+0.5

PUTT

+0.3

Ben James delivered a masterclass round at the RBC Canadian Open with a 63 (-7) in Round 2, featuring five birdies and two eagles. His exceptional ball-striking and green-reading generated a remarkable 9.7 strokes gained, highlighted by a stunning 2-shot eagle on the par-4 14th hole and a chip-in eagle on the par-5 8th. A dominant performance showcasing world-class precision and distance control.

HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Powerful drive splits fairway down the middle.

7-ironShot 2

SG: +0.54

142 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Precise approach lands 6 feet from the pin.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

6 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the birdie putt. SG +1.2 sets strong tone early.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

270 ydsRemaining: 270 yds

Driver finds 270 yards down the center.

3-woodShot 2

SG: +0.22

240 ydsRemaining: 30 yds

3-wood advances 240 yards into scoring range.

WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

28 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Wedge lands 8 feet from hole - excellent positioning.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt converts. SG +0.62 - efficient birdie.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Powerful drive travels 290 yards.

7-ironShot 2

SG: +0.54

138 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

7-iron approach lands 6 feet from cup.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

6 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie. SG +1.2 maintains momentum.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

6-ironShot 1

SG: -0.52

165 ydsRemaining: 25 yds

6-iron misses green by 25 yards - rare error.

ChipShot 2

SG: -0.24

18 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

Chip shot recovery gets to 6 feet.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

6 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Putt comes up short of the cup.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

4 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes bogey putt. SG -0.95 - only blemish of round.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Driver finds fairway with 145 remaining.

7-ironShot 2

SG: +0.54

142 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Precise iron leaves 7-footer for birdie.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

7 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt converts. SG +1.2 - rebounds well.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Powerful drive positions 295 yards.

3-woodShot 2

SG: +0.65

235 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

3-wood puts eagle within reach at 10 yards.

WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.49

10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Wedge chip-in for eagle! SG +1.62 - spectacular shot.

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

280 ydsRemaining: 150 yds

Driver travels 280 yards down fairway.

7-ironShot 2

SG: +0.54

148 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

7-iron approach leaves birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

6 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt made. SG +1.2 - fifth birdie of round.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

275 ydsRemaining: 265 yds

Driver position with 265 yards remaining.

3-woodShot 2

SG: +0.22

240 ydsRemaining: 25 yds

3-wood advances within scoring range.

WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

23 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Wedge lands 8 feet from pin.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt converts. SG +0.62 - steady play.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.1

300 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Phenomenal 300-yard drive - shortens par-4 significantly.

WedgeShot 2

SG: +1.1

128 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Wedge chip-in for eagle on par-4! SG +2.2 - exceptional finish.

Hole SG Total:+2.2

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