McIlroy Headlines 2025 RBC Canadian Open After Controversy

Rory McIlroy will headline the 2025 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto, his first appearance since finishing 47th at the PGA Championship after his driver was deemed non-conforming and he played with a backup club. The USGA has clarified that such equipment issues are not uncommon, with Scottie Scheffler also affected. McIlroy skipped the Memorial Tournament, surprising many, but remains the betting favorite for the Canadian Open, which serves as a crucial warm-up before the U.S. Open at Oakmont. The field includes defending champion Robert MacIntyre, Canadians Corey Conners and Nick Taylor, and several top-20 world-ranked players. The Canadian Open is the PGA Tour’s third oldest event and features a strong field this year. McIlroy’s upcoming press conference is highly anticipated as his first public comments since the driver controversy.