On Friday, June 6th, 2025, the RBC Canadian Open's first round at TPC Toronto saw Thorbjørn Olesen and Cristobal Del Solar shoot 61s, leading a low-scoring day on a soft course, while Luke Clanton made his memorable pro debut.

• Thorbjørn Olesen and Cristobal Del Solar blazed TPC Toronto with nine-under 61s, capitalizing on soft, "very gettable" conditions due to recent rain, setting a blistering pace for the tournament's opening round.
• Olesen cited a "good feel of the greens," while Del Solar emphasized "relaxing more and consistently focusing on executing each shot."
• Cameron Champ (62) noted only the 18th played firm, calling the rest "pretty darn soft" and predicting it would "firm up significantly."

• Luke Clanton shot an even-par 70 in his highly anticipated professional debut, describing his life as "totally changed" and the "amazing" experience of playing alongside his idol, Rory McIlroy.
• "I couldn't feel it [the club]" on his first tee shot due to nerves, calling it a "new experience" being "thrown in the fire right away."
• His pre-round fuel was a "normal coffee and bagel from Tim Horton's," and he unwinds by meditating in the shower.

• Rory McIlroy carded a one-over 71, acknowledging a need for improvement while working with a new driver, and staunchly defended players' rights to skip media obligations if they choose.
• On media: "It's not...mandatory...that's well within our rights." He skipped PGA Championship media as he "was a little, let's say, annoyed" about a leaked driver test.
• Clanton, who played with McIlroy, called the star "the Tiger Woods of my life," highlighting the impact of their pairing.

• The home crowd had plenty to cheer for as Taylor Pendrith led the Canadian charge with a five-under 65, followed closely by Nick Taylor (66) and Adam Hadwin (67).
• Mackenzie Hughes provided a highlight with an eagle hole-out from 194 yards on the 5th, where commentators noted he had "really no visual."
• Nick Taylor, the 2023 champion, noted issues with "excessive spin" on the soft greens.

• Pro debutants David Ford (70) and Gordon Sargent (71) began their careers, Ford calling TPC Toronto his new "office," while Sargent, who birdied 18 blind, dubbed it his "first real job."
• Course conditions dominated talk: "pretty darn soft" (Champ) but expected to "firm up significantly," with players like Sam Burns noting it played longer.
• Sargent's debut challenges included sleep disrupted by a neighbor's 3 AM party.

Smart Trace Technology praised as "Very cool" • Round 2: Will course firm up? Can leaders repeat? • McIlroy's climb & Canadian hopes • Other debutants Clanton, Ford, Sargent aim for weekend

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This episode of "Today in Golf" dives into Luke Clanton's highly anticipated professional debut, Rory McIlroy's strategic adjustments ahead of the U.S. Open, Scottie Scheffler's continued supremacy, and how Liv Golfers are preparing for Oakmont.

• PGA Tour University star Luke Clanton makes his pro debut, driven by Tour dreams not money, alongside Rory McIlroy, who's mentally reset, praising PGA Tour U, and using the event for U.S. Open prep.
• Clanton: "I want to play the PGA Tour, pretty simple... It's not about the money." McIlroy on PGA Tour U: "I think this PGA Tour U program is so good."
• Clanton emotionally acknowledged his parents' sacrifices ("What they did... it was incredible"), while McIlroy recalled his 2022 Canadian Open win, aiming to get "one ahead" of Greg Norman.

• Liv Golfers fine-tune for the U.S. Open at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Bryson DeChambeau tackles "really long" rough, while Phil Mickelson praises the "masterpiece" course's fast greens as ideal prep.
• Mickelson on RTJ's greens: "rolling fourteen to fifteen on the stimpmeter, just like we will next week." DeChambeau sees RTJ as a great driving test.
• Phil Mickelson reflects that the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont might be his last, adding a poignant note to his preparations.

• Scottie Scheffler's reign continues with his Memorial win, cementing him as U.S. Open favorite. His mental game is his declared strength, drawing comparisons to Tiger Woods from peers.
• Robert MacIntyre: Scheffler is "potentially as good as Tiger was." Scheffler: "I always try to lean as much as I can on my mind."
• Despite a demanding schedule, Scheffler's consistency is remarkable, with his mental approach being a cornerstone of his success.

Jose Luis Ballester turns pro, joins Liv Golf • Wesley Bryan plays Liv "Duels" event despite PGA Tour suspension • Justin Thomas confirms Oakmont's toughness: "all of the rumors... are pretty on point" • Tournament starts: KLM Open, BMW Charity Pro Am.

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Recapping June 2nd's major golf news, this episode covers Scottie Scheffler's Memorial triumph and strategic U.S. Open preparation, the high stakes of "Golf's Longest Day" qualifiers, and previews the upcoming RBC Canadian Open and Liv Golf Virginia.

• Fresh off his Memorial victory, Scottie Scheffler announced June 2nd he's skipping the RBC Canadian Open to prepare for the U.S. Open at Oakmont, stating, "It may be in my best interest not to play the week before."
• His Memorial win pushed career earnings to $86M (4th all-time); Jack Nicklaus lauded him: "He's played better than I played... more consistent," adding Scheffler "knows that those guys... are not in his league."
• Scheffler celebrated his win with wife Meredith and their son on the 18th green, calling Meredith, "My wife is my biggest supporter; she's my best friend."

• June 2nd's "Golf's Longest Day" saw intense U.S. Open final qualifying, with Liv Golfers like Anirban Lahiri and Marc Leishman in contention amidst significant Liv player withdrawals including Lee Westwood and Bubba Watson.
• Sergio Garcia experienced a near miss in Dallas, while veterans Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell battled hard for coveted spots at Oakmont.
• Sebastian Munoz shared a heartwarming moment from the qualifiers, tweeting about enjoying "fist bumps with little fans."

• With Scheffler opting out, Rory McIlroy (+450) headlines the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto, though SportsLine's Eric Cohen suggests fading him, viewing it as a "tune up event" for McIlroy.
• "I'm a big advocate of national opens," McIlroy stated. Course architect Ian Andrew noted of TPC Toronto's changes: "We wanted to make players hit longer clubs into the greens occasionally."
• Defending champion Robert MacIntyre returns, with other contenders including Ludvig Aberg, Shane Lowry, and Canadian hopefuls like Nick Taylor.

• Liv Golf Virginia tees off at Robert Trent Jones GC, featuring stars like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Joaquin Niemann, as the league continues to cultivate its distinct atmosphere.
• "We're getting a younger crowd... it's a party vibe," commented David Feherty on Liv Golf's audience and event experience.
• The tournament offers another chance for players to make their mark in Liv's unique individual and team format.

Rickie Fowler secures Open Championship spot at Portrush • Maja Stark wins U.S. Women's Open, plans to "Maybe move out of my studio apartment" • Trump ranks top golfers (omitting McIlroy); Rory reveals Trump "is not a fan of the Liv Golf format" • Brandt Snedeker on Oakmont: "That golf course is going to drive you crazy" • Tommy Fleetwood on fitness: helps "remain injury free."

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