Shane Lowry Jumps Seven Places at RBC Canadian Open

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Shane Lowry climbed seven spots on moving day at the RBC Canadian Open, shooting a three-under 67 to move into 12th place, four shots behind the leaders entering the final round. The performance marked a key turnaround for the Irish golfer, who had struggled through the first two rounds of the tournament.

Lowry’s 67 on Friday at the Royal Montreal Golf Club was his best round of the event, propelling him from 19th to 12th in the standings. The score followed a 72 on Thursday and a 73 on Friday, though he improved significantly on the back nine, where he carded four birdies and no bogeys. His final-round position puts him in contention to challenge for his first PGA Tour victory since 2019.

The RBC Canadian Open, held annually at Royal Montreal, is one of the longest-running events on the PGA Tour. This year’s tournament features a strong field, including defending champion Rory McIlroy and rising stars such as Scottie Scheffler. Lowry’s resurgence comes as the event enters its final day, with the leaderboard tightly packed and the pressure mounting for players vying for their first title of the season.

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Lowry’s performance on moving day highlighted his ability to adapt under pressure. The 39-year-old, who has 10 career PGA Tour wins, has struggled with consistency in 2026, failing to finish in the top 25 in three of his five starts this season. However, his strong showing in Canada suggests he is regaining form ahead of the U.S. Open, which begins in late June.

The golfer’s 67 on Friday included a standout sequence on the par-5 15th hole, where he eagled the hole with a 25-foot putt. He also birdied the 17th and 18th holes, closing with a 32 on the back nine. “I felt more comfortable out there today