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Bud Cauley's Dominant Display: 63 Score Highlights Exceptional Stroke Gains at RBC Canadian Open

RBC Canadian Open · · Jun 13, 2026 · 16min

Total

+9.7

OTT

APP

+4.1

ATG

+0.6

PUTT

+0.9

Bud Cauley delivered a masterclass on Round 2 of the RBC Canadian Open, carding a 7-under 63 with five birdies and zero bogeys. His exceptional short-par execution, highlighted by multiple 3s on 430-yard par-4s, generated a remarkable +9.7 strokes gained. This ball-striking clinic showcases why Cauley is one of the tour's most consistent performers.

HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Powerful drive finds fairway center, leaving ideal yardage for aggressive approach.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

143 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Precise iron play sets up gimme birdie putt from tap-in distance.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

8 ydsRemaining: Holed

Converts birdie putt to start the round on fire with +1.2 strokes gained.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

280 ydsRemaining: 260 yds

Solid drive on par-5 leaves manageable distance for second shot.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

220 ydsRemaining: 40 yds

Confident fairway wood advances ball to short-game distance.

PWShot 3

SG: +0.12

38 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Wedge approach to inside birdie range; conversion imminent.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

10 ydsRemaining: Holed

Makes crucial birdie on par-5 to extend lead; +0.62 strokes gained.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

5-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

175 ydsRemaining: Out of bounds left

Rare miss on short par-3; iron pull drifts into rough, forcing recovery.

PitchShot 2

SG: -0.24

45 ydsRemaining: 18 ft

Recovery pitch from rough doesn't quite find green; miss compounds error.

ChipShot 3

SG: -0.19

22 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Chip shot from fringe edges closer to hole; bogey likely.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

5 ydsRemaining: Holed

Bogey putt on the only short-par struggle of the day; -0.95 strokes gained.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

287 ydsRemaining: 143 yds

Aggressive driver position sets up another birdie opportunity on par-4.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

143 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

Precise iron to tap-in range; another birdie conversion incoming.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

7 ydsRemaining: Holed

Birdie putt drops in; +1.2 strokes gained on par-4 mastery.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

286 ydsRemaining: 144 yds

Solid drive carries fairway to perfect approach distance on par-4.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

144 ydsRemaining: 9 ft

Iron precision to gimme distance; Cauley's short-game dominance continues.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

9 ydsRemaining: Holed

Another birdie; +1.2 strokes gained as Cauley showcases consistency.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

282 ydsRemaining: 258 yds

Driver carries fairway on par-5; sets up two-shot approach to birdie.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

218 ydsRemaining: 40 yds

Fairway wood positions for short wedge approach to green.

PWShot 3

SG: +0.12

40 ydsRemaining: 11 ft

Wedge to short birdie range; another scoring opportunity.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

11 ydsRemaining: Holed

Birdie conversion on par-5; +0.62 strokes gained; flawless execution.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Dominant drive on short par-4; Cauley continues aggressive approach.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

142 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Iron approach to tap-in range; another birdie imminent.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

8 ydsRemaining: Holed

Birdie sealed; +1.2 strokes gained; Cauley's dominance unwavering.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

281 ydsRemaining: 259 yds

Driver on par-5 sets up birdie opportunity; three-shot plan executed.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

219 ydsRemaining: 40 yds

Fairway wood to short-game range; birdie conversion likely.

PWShot 3

SG: +0.12

39 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Wedge to birdie range; Cauley's consistency on par-5s evident.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

10 ydsRemaining: Holed

Birdie putt drops; +0.62 strokes gained; par-5 mastery confirmed.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

289 ydsRemaining: 141 yds

Aggressive drive late in round; Cauley maintains precision down the stretch.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

141 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Perfect iron approach to gimme range; birdie virtually sealed.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

6 ydsRemaining: Holed

Final birdie putt drops; +1.2 strokes gained; Cauley's 63 is complete.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

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