Nick Taylor became a national hero when he made an eagle putt from 72 feet away to win the RBC Canadian Open. He was the first Canadian to do so in 69 years.
Most of the comments about Taylor’s fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin, who was grabbed by security while trying to celebrate, are instant classics, but it was clear that this win was important.
Taylor had to beat Tommy Fleetwood in a four-hole playoff, but as soon as the ball went into the hole, Taylor threw the putter and everyone started to cheer.
Nick Taylor won the Canadian Open:
That looked familiar 😉
Congrats to Nick Taylor on winning the Canadian Open 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/n87YN3PHPy
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) June 12, 2023
Taylor knows he has reached a new level as a Canadian star when the MLB team gives him a shoutout.
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Amanda Renner of CBS Sports said it all very well.
“That was just… wow. An entire Country celebrates tonight as Nick Taylor brings their National Open trophy home for the first time in 69 years. Oh, and he does it by draining the longest putt of his CAREER. Just wow.”
Fans Reaction:
NICK TAYLOR!!! Even the airport had a roar. Unreal way to win the tournament he prob wanted to win the most. Amazing! 🇨🇦
— Michael S. Kim (@Mike_kim714) June 11, 2023
Words cannot describe the magnitude of what you just accomplished. So proud of you @ntaylorgolf59!
— adam hadwin (@ahadwingolf) June 12, 2023
Gutted for Tommy but what a way to win your national open! 🤯
Mad scenes!
Praying for Adam Hadwin, what a tackle 😂🤦🏼♂️— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) June 11, 2023
Taylor’s winning putt could be one of the most important moments in Canadian sports history. Nick Taylor’s story is now part of history. It took 69 years, but it’s over.
Jim Nantz of CBS said live during the show that his 72-foot putt is also the longest putt he has ever made.
Taylor’s last round was a 66, which put him at 17-under for the event. He made an amazing putt for a birdie on the 72nd hole, and then he made an even better putt to get rid of Fleetwood in the playoff.
Now, he is a national star, and his shot was one of the most exciting things to happen in golf this year.
