Name: Players go low in Round 1 of RBC Canadian Open
Uploaded: 2017-07-28T00:05:58.000Z
Duration: 113 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2017 RBC Canadian Open, players took advantage of the soggy conditions as nearly the entire field sits at even par or better.

'Growing Roots: 25 Years of Korean Golf' covers the 25th anniversary of K.J. Choi becoming the first Korean to join the PGA TOUR in 2000, and the growth of Korean golf since. Learn about current stars Tom Kim, Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim, and Byeong Hun An as they followed in the footsteps of Choi and Y.E. Yang to success on the PGA TOUR.

The History of Korean Golf | Growing Roots | PGA TOUR Originals

In the opening round of the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

K.J. Choi makes short putt for birdie at Sony Open

In the opening round of the 2022 3M Open, K.J. Choi makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

K.J. Choi nearly aces at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2022 John Deere Classic, K.J. Choi makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

K.J. Choi tight tee shot yields birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2022 John Deere Classic, K.J. Choi makes a 13-foot birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

K.J. Choi sends in 13-foot birdie putt at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2021 John Deere Classic, K.J. Choi lands his 131-yard approach 2 feet from the cup, setting up a birdie at the par-4 6th hole.

K.J. Choi dials in approach over trees to set up birdie at John Deere

In the second round of the 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson, K.J. Choi lands his 221-yard tee shot 4 feet from the cup at the par-3 15th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

K.J. Choi nearly aces No. 15 at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the second round of the 2021 Valspar Championship, K.J. Choi lands his 191-yard tee shot 14 feet from the cup at the par-3 13th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

K.J. Choi uses nice tee shot to set up birdie at Valspar

In the second round of the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open, K.J. Choi hits one close and makes birdie at the par-5 18th hole.

K.J. Choi knocks approach close, makes birdie at Farmers

In the opening round of the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open, K.J. Choi birdies after a lengthy two putt at the par-5 17th hole.

K.J. Choi two putts for birdie at Farmers

In the opening round of the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi makes a 27-foot birdie putt on the par-3 11th hole.


K.J. Choi sinks a 27-foot birdie on No. 11 in Round 1 at Sony Open

In the opening round of the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi makes a 27-foot birdie putt at the par-3 11th hole.

K.J. Choi sinks 27-footer for birdie at Sony Open

In the opening of the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii, K.J. Choi lands his 76-yard approach 3 feet from the cup at the par-4 10th hole. He would make the putt for birdie. 

K.J. Choi uses nice approach to set up birdie at the Sony Open 

K.J. Choi birdies No. 12 in Round 2 at Mayakoba

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2020, K.J. Choi makes a 16-foot birdie putt at the par-3 17th hole at the Sea Island Resort Seaside Course.

K.J. Choi rolls in birdie putt at The RSM Classic

After switching from competitive weightlifting to golf at age 16, some said K.J. Choi would never be good enough to compete on the PGA TOUR.  21 years later, “Tank,” as his fellow South Koreans call him, is the most successful Korean player in PGA TOUR history with eight wins. He’s still going strong in his latest chapter – PGA TOUR Champions – where he hopes to continue Making History.

K.J. Choi | Making History

In the second round of the 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, K.J. Choi gets up-and-down for birdie from just short of the green at the par-4 15th hole.

K.J. Choi gets up-and-down for birdie at Shriners 

Before every round K.J. Choi plays on the PGA TOUR, he goes through an extensive warm up routine, and we have an all-access look at how the 8-time winner prepares for competition.

K.J. Choi's pre-round warm-up routine

In the second round of the 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, K.J. Choi jars a 30-foot putt to make birdie at the Pebble Beach par-3 7th hole.

K.J. Choi rolls in 30-footer for birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

In the opening round of the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open, K.J. Choi sinks a 16-foot putt to make birdie at the par-4 9th hole.

K.J. Choi drains 16-foot birdie putt at Waste Management

Check out some of the best displays of short game skills in Presidents Cup history, from bunker shots to clutch chips and dramatic putting. 

Best of: Short game at the Presidents Cup

Captain Ernie Els heads to the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne with the youngest-ever Presidents Cup team with seven first-timers. Relying on the past experience of Adam Scott, who makes his 9th appearance, Marc Leishman, Hideki Matsuyama, Hideki Matsuyama and Louis Oosthuizen to guide the International team to a win on friendly soil.

Meet the International Team for the 2019 Presidents Cup

Prior to THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2019, the Presidents Cup International Team Facetimed with Captain Ernie Els and bonded over a Korean Barbecue dinner.

Presidents Cup International Team dinner

In the second round of the 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship, K.J. Choi sinks a 40-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole.

K.J. Choi sinks a 40-foot birdie on No. 18 in Round 2 at Sanderson Farms

Prior to the 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, K.J. Choi returned to St. Michael Special School - the same school he visited in 2003 and 2004. 

K.J. Choi visits old friends at St. Michael Special School

In the opening round of the 2019 Valspar Championship, K.J. Choi sinks a 13-footer for birdie at the par-5 11th hole.

K.J. Choi rolls in 13-footer for birdie at Valspar

In the final round of the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, K.J. Choi makes a great play from the edge of the green to card birdie on the par-4 16th hole. 


K.J. Choi's clever chip-in birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

In the second round of THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2017, Luke List moves ahead of 18-hole leader Justin Thomas by two with his flawless 5-under 67.

Luke List captures the solo lead at THE CJ CUP

In the second round of THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2017, K.J. Choi knocks his second shot in tight to set up a short putt for birdie on the par-4 8th hole. 


K.J. Choi's solid approach yields birdie at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2017, K.J. Choi attacks the pin from the fairway on the par-4 14th hole resulting in a tap-in birdie. 


K.J. Choi's approach dances around the hole at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of the 2017 RBC Canadian Open, players took advantage of the soggy conditions as nearly the entire field sits at even par or better.


Players go low in Round 1 of RBC Canadian Open

Following an opening-round 66, K.J. Choi reflects on his play in the 2017 RBC Canadian Open with Mark Zecchino from PGA TOUR Radio.

K.J. Choi interview after Round 1 of RBC Canadian

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After his third-round 68 to take a two-shot lead at the 2026 PGA Championship, Alex Smalley discusses his solid play over the last few weeks and how the attention from playing well has started to become a norm.

Alex Smalley on contending on bigger stages, becoming familiar with cameras

After his third-round 68 to take a two-shot lead at the 2026 PGA Championship, Alex Smalley reflects on his dreams of winning on the PGA TOUR since childhood and shares a funny anecdote about potentially capturing the Wanamaker Trophy.

Alex Smalley on dreams of winning Wanamaker Trophy at PGA Championship

After the second round of the 2026 PGA Championship, Rick Gehman and Jimmy Reinman look at who has the staying power heading into a busy major championship weekend in this Golfbet recap.

PGA Championship: Deciphering odds ahead of final-round frenzy at Aronimink

After his third-round 71 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler talks about how the condensed leaderboard makes it "anybody's tournament" and how he's going to give himself the best shot at winning the event.

Scottie Scheffler on PGA Championship leaderboard: 'I've never seen anything like this'

After his third-round 66 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy discusses how Aronimink Golf Club has created a dynamic leaderboard via difficult pin placements and how the course setup balances itself with a variety of hole locations.

Rory McIlroy on Aronimink’s ‘really good balance’ of tough pin placements

After his second-round 67 to take a share of the lead at the 2026 PGA Championship, Maverick McNealy comments on how he appreciated the opportunity to witness the refreshing attitude of his second-round playing partner, golf legend Padraig Harrington.

Maverick McNealy on admiring attitude of playing partner Padraig Harrington

After his second-round 69 at the 2026 PGA Championship, co-leader Alex Smalley discusses how he's become more confident playing in front of bigger crowds and how he's okay with audiences not knowing who he is.

Alex Smalley on getting comfortable under spotlight at PGA Championship

After his second-round 67 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy talks about the bunched-up leaderboard through 36 holes at Aronimink Golf Club, how anyone who made the cut feels like they have a chance to win and how, despite being five shots back of the lead, he is right where he wants to be.

 Rory McIlroy on logjam leaderboard after Round 2 at PGA Championship

After the second round of the 2026 PGA Championship, Rick Gehman and Jimmy Reinman look at who has the staying power heading into a busy major championship weekend in this Golfbet recap.
 

PGA Championship: Odds analysis as Aronimink leaderboard logjam continues in Round 2

After his second-round 71 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler discusses how difficult the Friday hole locations at Aronimink Golf Club were and how the green complexes made putting so difficult, calling the pins the hardest he's ever faced.

Scottie Scheffler on extremely difficult pin locations at PGA Championship

After his second-round 65 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Chris Gotterup talks about Aronimink Golf Club’s demanding layout and brutal pin placements, and how nice it is to play near his New Jersey home.

Chris Gotterup on Aronimink’s tough setup at PGA Championship

After his second-round 67 at the 2026 PGA Championship, PGA Professional Ben Kern discusses his impressive play through windy conditions at Aronimink Golf Club and explains how this score might affect his handicap.

PGA Professional Ben Kern on second-round 67 at PGA Championship

After his first-round 67 at the 2026 PGA Championship, first-round co-leader Scottie Scheffler discusses the energy of the crowd at Aronimink Golf Club and the positive vibes across the course Thursday.

Scottie Scheffler on Philadelphia crowds, upbeat energy at PGA Championship

After his first-round 67 at the 2026 PGA Championship, first-round co-leader Scottie Scheffler expresses encouragement at his start and motivation to continue playing well.

Scottie Scheffler on opening as co-leader at PGA Championship

After the opening round of the 2026 PGA Championship, Rick Gehman and Jimmy Reinman break down a packed leaderboard at Aronimink Golf Club and adjust their betting outlook as the course exceeds expectations in this Golfbet recap.

PGA Championship: Contenders, pretenders, full Aronimink rundown after Round 1

After his first-round, even-par 70 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Michael Block explains how he stayed positive and encouraged himself mid-round.

Michael Block on first-round 70 at PGA Championship

After his first-round, 2-under 68 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Min Woo Lee discusses his mentality on taking advantage of his solid ball-striking at Aronimink Golf Club.

Min Woo Lee on more aggressive mindset at PGA Championship

After his first-round, 1-under 69 at the 2026 PGA Championship, Garrick Higgo discusses why he arrived one minute late to his 7:18 a.m. ET tee time and his reaction to the situation and two-shot penalty.

Players go low in Round 1 of RBC Canadian Open

Alex Smalley on contending on bigger stages, becoming familiar with cameras

Alex Smalley on dreams of winning Wanamaker Trophy at PGA Championship

PGA Championship: Deciphering odds ahead of final-round frenzy at Aronimink

Scottie Scheffler on PGA Championship leaderboard: 'I've never seen anything like this'

Rory McIlroy on Aronimink’s ‘really good balance’ of tough pin placements

Maverick McNealy on admiring attitude of playing partner Padraig Harrington

Alex Smalley on getting comfortable under spotlight at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy on logjam leaderboard after Round 2 at PGA Championship

PGA Championship: Odds analysis as Aronimink leaderboard logjam continues in Round 2

Scottie Scheffler on extremely difficult pin locations at PGA Championship

Chris Gotterup on Aronimink’s tough setup at PGA Championship

PGA Professional Ben Kern on second-round 67 at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler on Philadelphia crowds, upbeat energy at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler on opening as co-leader at PGA Championship

PGA Championship: Contenders, pretenders, full Aronimink rundown after Round 1

Michael Block on first-round 70 at PGA Championship

Min Woo Lee on more aggressive mindset at PGA Championship

Garrick Higgo on two-shot penalty for arriving late to PGA Championship tee time

The History of Korean Golf | Growing Roots | PGA TOUR Originals

K.J. Choi makes short putt for birdie at Sony Open

K.J. Choi nearly aces at 3M Open

K.J. Choi tight tee shot yields birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

K.J. Choi sends in 13-foot birdie putt at John Deere

K.J. Choi dials in approach over trees to set up birdie at John Deere

K.J. Choi nearly aces No. 15 at AT&T Byron Nelson

K.J. Choi uses nice tee shot to set up birdie at Valspar

K.J. Choi knocks approach close, makes birdie at Farmers

K.J. Choi two putts for birdie at Farmers

K.J. Choi sinks a 27-foot birdie on No. 11 in Round 1 at Sony Open

K.J. Choi sinks 27-footer for birdie at Sony Open

K.J. Choi uses nice approach to set up birdie at the Sony Open

K.J. Choi birdies No. 12 in Round 2 at Mayakoba

K.J. Choi rolls in birdie putt at The RSM Classic

K.J. Choi | Making History

K.J. Choi gets up-and-down for birdie at Shriners

K.J. Choi's pre-round warm-up routine

K.J. Choi rolls in 30-footer for birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

K.J. Choi drains 16-foot birdie putt at Waste Management

Best of: Short game at the Presidents Cup

Meet the International Team for the 2019 Presidents Cup

Presidents Cup International Team dinner

K.J. Choi sinks a 40-foot birdie on No. 18 in Round 2 at Sanderson Farms

K.J. Choi visits old friends at St. Michael Special School

K.J. Choi rolls in 13-footer for birdie at Valspar

K.J. Choi's clever chip-in birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

Luke List captures the solo lead at THE CJ CUP

K.J. Choi's solid approach yields birdie at THE CJ CUP

K.J. Choi's approach dances around the hole at THE CJ CUP

K.J. Choi interview after Round 1 of RBC Canadian