On Wednesday, the PGA Tour announced that they will merge with Saudi backed LIV Golf. The announcement set the golf world on fire. This week’s RBC Canadian Open favorite had one of the largest voices. Rory McIlroy, the +550 favorite to repeat as RBC Canadian Open champion, said he still “hates” LIV Golf. Will Rory’s feelings affect how he plays this week? Keep reading for odds, analysis, and free picks for the 2023 RBC Canadian Open.

2023 RBC Canadian Open Event Info

Top players heading into the @RBCCanadianOpen ️‍♂️

(Presented by @PacificLife)

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 7, 2023

• When: Thursday, June 8 – Sunday, June 11
• Where: Oakdale Golf & Country Club, Toronto, CN
• TV: Golf Channel
• Live Stream: GolfChannel.com
• Purse: $9,000,000

READ MORE: 2023 RBC Canadian Open Sleeper Picks

Odds to Win the 2023 RBC Canadian Open

• Rory McIlroy +550
• Tyrrell Hatton +1100
• Cameron Young +1400
• Matthew Fitzpatrick +1400
• Sam Burns +1400
• Justin Rose +1800
• Shane Lowry +2000
• Tommy Fleetwood +2000
• Corey Connors +2200
• Sahith Theegala +2500
• Matt Kuchar +4000
• Adrian Meronk +4000
• Keith Mitchell +4000
• Adam Hadwin +4500
• Eric Cole +5000
• Ludvig Aberg +5000

2022 RBC Canadian Open Recap

Rory McIlroy had an exceptional tournament. McIlroy shot a -19 to win the top prize. Tony Finau followed Rory in second after shooting a -17.

Third place went to Justin Thomas at -15. Two players, Sam Burns and Justin Rose, shot -14 to finish a tied fourth. Corey Connors finished sixth with a -12. Wyndham Clark, Chris Kirk, and Keith Mitchell tied for seventh at -10.

2023 RBC Canadian Open Top Pick

Since back-to-back missed cuts at the Wells Fargo Championship and the PGA Championship, Sam Burns has turned around the form. Sam finished a nice tied sixth at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

Then in his last tournament played, the Memorial, Burns finished a decent tied sixteenth. The +1400 top pick almost got to Rory in this last year.

With some luck, Burns could lift the trophy on Saturday. Also, it’s a chasm between the odds Sam offers and Rory’s +550.

2023 RBC Canadian Open Second Pick

The world’s third-ranked golfer hasn’t won a tournament since taking The CJ Cup last October. Rory McIlroy appears due, but the news regarding LIV and the PGA could work on his game.

McIlroy has back-to-back seventh place finishes at the PGA Championship and the Memorial Tournament. For sure, Rory can win this.

But considering the LIV and PGA merger could affect his game, and the fact he hasn’t taken home a trophy in seven months, Rory is an underlay at +550.

2023 RBC Canadian Open Third Pick

Tyrrell Hatton’s form is tough to decipher. On one hand, he seems on the verge of a victory. Tyrrell finished a tied third at the Wells Fargo and a tied fifth at the AT&T Byron Nelson.

But on the other hand, Hatton’s form seems to be going south. Tyrrell finished a tied fifteenth at the PGA Championship and a tied twelfth at the Memorial Tournament.

It’s a toss up. So if you think Hatton returns to his best form this week, then back him with confidence.

2023 RBC Canadian Open Underdog Pick

Sahith Theegala isn’t playing his best golf. The top underdog choice finished a tied fifty-sixth at the Wells Fargo Championship, a tied fortieth at the PGA Championship, and a tied fifty-eighth at The Memorial Tournament.

So why is Theegala our top underdog pick? After finishing seventy-fourth at The Players Championship earlier this year, Sahith picked up his game and finished a fantastic ninth at the Masters Tournament.

If Theegala has decided to join the field, there’s a chance he believes his form is about to turn around. Also, outside of Rory, a player ranked in the top seven won’t tee off. Sahith has a shot.

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