Nick Taylor Wins 2023 RBC Canadian Open in Dramatic Fashion

Canadian golfer Nick Taylor won the 2023 RBC Canadian Open in dramatic fashion on Sunday, defeating Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff.

Taylor, who is from Abbotsford, British Columbia, shot a final-round 66 to finish at 19-under par. Fleetwood shot a 67 to also finish at 19-under par.

The two players went to a playoff, and Taylor won on the fourth hole when Fleetwood missed a birdie putt.

It was Taylor's third PGA Tour victory, and his first since 2018. It was also the first time a Canadian had won the RBC Canadian Open since Pat Fletcher in 1954.

Taylor's win was a major moment for Canadian golf, and it will be remembered for years to come.

The Final Round

Taylor started the final round in a tie for second place, four shots behind leader Wyndham Clark. Taylor made a strong start to the round, birdieing his first two holes. He then made another birdie on the fifth hole to take the lead.

Taylor held the lead for the rest of the round, but he was never able to pull away from the field. Fleetwood made a late charge, birdieing four of his last five holes to tie Taylor at 19-under par.

The two players went to a playoff, and Taylor won on the fourth hole when Fleetwood missed a birdie putt.

Taylor's Performance

Taylor played a very solid round of golf on Sunday. He hit 17 of 18 greens in regulation and made 10 birdies. He also made a clutch par save on the 18th hole to force the playoff.

Taylor's performance was a major reason why he was able to win the tournament. He played consistent golf all week, and he was able to make the key shots when he needed to.

The Significance of Taylor's Win

Taylor's win was a major moment for Canadian golf. It was the first time a Canadian had won the RBC Canadian Open since Pat Fletcher in 1954. Taylor's win also gave Canada its first PGA Tour winner since Graham DeLaet in 2015.

Taylor's win was a major boost for Canadian golf. It showed that Canadians can compete at the highest level of the game. It also gave Canadian golfers a renewed sense of hope that they can win major championships.

Taylor's Future

Taylor's win at the RBC Canadian Open is a major breakthrough for his career. He is now a proven winner on the PGA Tour, and he will be a contender in major championships.

Taylor is still relatively young, and he has a lot of potential. He has the talent to be a major champion, and he will be one to watch in the years to come.