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Grillo Dominates RBC Canadian Open: Seven Birdies and Three Eagles Power Stunning 64

RBC Canadian Open · · Jun 12, 2026 · 15min

Total

+8.7

OTT

+4.3

APP

+4.1

ATG

+0.2

PUTT

+0.1

Emiliano Grillo delivered a masterclass performance at the RBC Canadian Open's opening round, carding a 64 for a 6-under score. The Argentine ace recorded seven birdies and three eagles, accumulating an estimated 8.7 shot-gained advantage. His exceptional approach play and putting precision from close range proved the difference, establishing an early tournament lead with flawless execution across the scorecard.
HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
5
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.32
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Aggressive drive finds the left rough, setting up a difficult approach

6-IronShot 2
SG: -0.24
135 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

Second shot from rough comes up short of the green

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.16
8 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Chip shot rolls beyond the hole, leaving difficult downhill putt

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.08
8 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Downhill putt slides past; costly three-putt bogey incoming

PutterShot 5
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Bogey closes opening hole; SG -0.8 marks the only early blemish

Hole SG Total:-0.8
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
280 ydsRemaining: 260 yds

Par-5 drive finds the fairway, positioning for aggressive second

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
210 ydsRemaining: 50 yds

3-wood advances aggressively, leaving a short approach shot

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
48 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Crisp approach shot lands beside the pin; birdie within reach

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt finds the cup; early momentum confirmed

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
310 ydsRemaining: 120 yds

Explosive driver carries deep into the fairway for scoring setup

9-IronShot 2
SG: +1.1
120 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

9-iron finds the hole; eagle clinched on par-4. SG +2.2 showcases excellence

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Clean drive down the fairway; scoring opportunity set up

6-IronShot 2
SG: +1.1
135 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

6-iron finds the pin; back-to-back eagle. SG +2.2 dominance continues

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
285 ydsRemaining: 255 yds

Par-5 drive stays in the fairway for aggressive two-shot opportunity

Fairway WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
230 ydsRemaining: 25 yds

Fairway wood advances aggressively, setting up wedge approach

WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
24 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Wedge shot reaches the green for third eagle; SG +1.62 remarkable

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Back nine drive positions perfectly for another birdie

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
135 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

7-iron approach leaves makeable birdie putt close to the hole

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
12 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt finds the cup; SG +1.2 steady scoring continues

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
300 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Driver setup perfectly for yet another birdie opportunity

6-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
130 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

6-iron approach leaves another realistic birdie putt

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt drops; SG +1.2 momentum unstoppable

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
275 ydsRemaining: 265 yds

Par-5 drive avoids hazards, positioning for scoring

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
205 ydsRemaining: 60 yds

3-wood reaches the scoring zone for short approach

Approach WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
58 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Wedge shot leaves another birdie putt within comfortable range

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
12 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie conversion; SG +0.62 adds final scoring blow

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
5-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
172 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Par-3 tee shot comes up short of green; bogey risk appears

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
14 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Pitch shot leaves uphill par putt; timing critical now

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
6 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Par putt misses; bogey incoming. SG -0.95 marks scoring slip

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
4 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Bogey completes; only blemish in an otherwise flawless 64

Hole SG Total:-0.9
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