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The 2023 edition of the Canadian Open was a historic one. Spectators at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club saw Canada’s very own Nick Taylor edge past several heavyweights of the game to end a 69-year-long drought for his country at the national championship.
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The final day of the tournament saw the 35-year-old beat a fellow English pro in a thrilling playoff, denying the latter his first-ever PGA Tour win. However, instead of being heartbroken over the loss, the Englishman took to social media to share a truly wholesome message. Let’s dive in to find out more!
PGA Tour pro shares a heartening message after his loss at the Canadian Open
After Nick Taylor’s win at the Canadian Open, Jim Nantz of CBS Sports called it “one of the greatest moments in Canadian sports history.” The famed sportscaster couldn’t be more right. After all, the sheer magnitude of the victory was palpable from the way the likes of Mike Weir, Corey Conners, and more charged to the greens to celebrate with their Canadian compatriot following his win!
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However, another player who deserves to be lauded for his heroics is runner-up Tommy Fleetwood. Despite missing out on the elusive PGA Tour win by mere inches, the 32-year-old seems to harbor no hard feelings over his loss.
Thank you Canada for an amazing atmosphere. Congrats @ntaylorgolf59, what an unbelievable 3 days of golf you’ve just played and what a moment for you and your country! We’ll start again tomorrow. See you at work. 💪🏻
— Tommy Fleetwood (@TommyFleetwood1) June 12, 2023
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Fleetwood wrote, “Thank you Canada for an amazing atmosphere.” He even hailed Taylor for his win in the tweet. “Congrats @ntaylorgolf59, what an unbelievable 3 days of golf you’ve just played and what a moment for you and your country,” wrote the English golfer.
Fleetwood will, no doubt, be feeling confident about his form ahead of the fast-approaching U.S. Open. The 6-time European Tour winner did a stellar job holding off Taylor until the latter made a stunning putt to take home the biggest share of the $9,000,000 prize purse!
2023 Canadian Open comes to an end with an Unbelievable Putt From Nick Taylor
The 2023 Canadian Open’s final round saw Nick Taylor card a 6-under 66 to tie with Tommy Fleetwood at – 17 overall. A thrilling playoff soon followed suit. Moments later, the tournament drew to a dramatic end with Taylor making a jaw-dropping 72-foot eagle putt, the longest-made putt in the golfer’s career!
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The history-making winner proceeded to toss his putter in the air and jumped into the arms of caddie Dave Markle. Few who witnessed the moment on Sunday will ever forget it.
Following the win, Taylor took home an incredible $1,620,000 in earnings. Meanwhile, second-placed Fleetwood had to settle for $981,000 in winnings.
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What do you think of Fleetwood’s amazing gesture? What was your favorite moment from the Canadian Open? Tell us in the comments!
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