RBC Canada Open 2022 Leaderboard: Wyndham Clark Maintains Lead With Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick Returns
There’s a big question mark at the top of the standings at the 2022 RBC Canada Open and his name is Wyndham Clark. The Scottsdale, 28, Arizona resident, commands a small profit to join the weekend at the St. George. An overnight lead after an opening round 7 under 63, Clark staged a pat on Friday to the tune of an even 70 and maintained his one-stroke lead on the court. Missing two of his last three cuts, his presence in the pole position may come as a surprise to most, but not necessarily all.
“It pains me to say this to him, but I truly believe he is one of the most talented golfers I have ever met,” said his good friend Drew Stoltz, who caddies for him. every year at the Charles Schwab Challenge said. “Once it settles down and it excites him, I think the sky is the limit.”
Through 36 holes, it was stimulating for Clark as he turned off the lights both on and around the pitch. While Clark’s closest pursuer, Matt Fitzpatrick, is unchanged, the England international has been joined in 6th place by four newcomers including defending champion Rory McIlroy. Four-time PGA Tour champion Sam Burns and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler are among those stuck in traffic at bottom 4 and if Clark slips up, there are several worthy contenders to qualify to secure the spot. His leadership duties previously came around Sunday.
Leader
1. Wyndham Clark (-7): Clark has never been considered a consistent golfer, but he tends to compete regularly on these more difficult courses. He often plays some of his best golf at the Riviera Country Club for the Genesis Invitational as well as the PGA National in the Honda Classic. Looking to continue this trend, if Clark continues to be involved over the weekend, his iron play will need to improve. Catching up with short-game acumen, Clark connected only to eight greens in regulation in the sixth round.
“A couple of times my body stopped working and I hit a couple of left shots,” Clark said of his second-round performance. “I actually feel really good. I don’t feel terrible with my swing. I’m just, it’s a little bit more difficult, the wind is sporadic and if you miss some fairways it’s very hard to hit. hit the green I had a great short game and I’m a good hitter so if I miss the green balls I’m not too worried Going on into the weekend I want to hit some more the ball too. So I’m not too worried. I think I’ll hit it great tomorrow.”
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Other candidates
T2. Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy, Alex Smalley, Keith Mitchell and Jim Knous (-6)
7. Austin Cook (-5)
T8. Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry and five others (-4)
There may be no need to move to the top of the leaderboard, instead just maintaining one’s place on the leaderboard as the course continues to solid. If the tough conditions linger, it’s hard to see anyone other than Scheffler as his major championship title has consistently been at the next level over the past two years. With that said, the tournament is still open with the likes of Fitzpatrick, McIlroy, Burns and Lowry still within reach.
“I think the only thing this golf course needs to make it feel a little bit bigger is like it’s just a little bit of length,” McIlroy said after the second half under 68. “I think that’s the only thing missing. very easy. penalty, the lawns are tough, the wind is strong, it’s a bit dry from the wind. Suddenly you have a pretty nice trial golf course.”
A rematch between Burns vs. Has Scheffler come to us yet?
Last seen in the knockout round at the Charles Schwab Challenge, good friends Burns and Scheffler were there again. Both are sitting at bottom 4th, world number 1 and world number 9 both well positioned to compete at the RBC Canada Open. They have quickly become two winners this season as Scheffler has four wins while Burns has three. Over the weekend, both will have a great opportunity to add to their personal totals.
“We were probably best friends,” Burns said after beating Scheffler in the playoffs at Colonial. “But at the same time I can assure you, he wanted to hit me more than anyone else and I wanted to hit him more than anyone else, and in the end it just happened to the two of us. That’s right, it’s going to be an interesting story we’ll have for the rest of our careers and luckily I’ve had a better ending this time, but hopefully we’re in the early stages of these situations Future. “
Cameron Smith Wins Most Innovative Award
The world No. 4 was a surprise passenger on the wrestling bus on Thursday when he signed an opening round 6 of 76. Bleeding nearly four strokes on the court with a putter, Smith was You can correct yesterday’s mistakes and hit the weekend yourself at St George’s Golf & Country Club.
Betting 5 under 65, the Australian is responsible for the morning round and is currently in 1st place out of 36 holes. Conceded by a hole-in-the-wall eagle in the middle of the fairway in the 5th par 4, Smith has regained his strength ahead of next week’s US Open. If he continues to play in such style, the 28-year-old will arrive at The Country Club with the game intact and have won his first two major championships of the year.
Updated odds and selections
Below is a 36-hole updated odds table via Caesars Sportsbook.
- Rory McIlroy: 33/10
- Matt Fitzpatrick: 9/2
- Scottie Scheffler: 7-1
- Keith Mitchell: 9-1
- Shane Lowry: 11-1
- Sam Burns: 12-1
- Wyndham Clark: 16-1
- Alex Smalley: 16-1
- Justin Thomas: 20-1
- Tony Finau: 22-1
- Harold Varner: 35-1
Despite being a hottie for first-timers, I’m not confident of Clark’s ability to stay at the top of the field as his gritty play has lacked in the past. the first two innings. If this continues, it’s easy to imagine his name drifting down the charts as the weekend rolls around. With a hypothetical lead at under 6 and a Fitzpatrick ticket in our back pocket, Thomas’ 20-1 scoreline was a fair game. A proven winner and a player one can count on for a number nine defenders on Sunday, Thomas has yet to really get it on the pitch and although this remains true for the time being. length of this tournament.
