PGA Tour puts rookie in arguably the toughest group.
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Newly Signed Golfer Gets Big Rory McIlroy Surprise From PGA Tour originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The RBC Canadian Open tees off on Thursday, and with PGA Tour quickly managing all the withdrawals by adding replacements, the field has finally settled down. But for the new, young PGA golfer, things are still the same, if not more nerve-wracking.
Luke Clanton recently signed with the PGA Tour. The association welcomed him with a post on X saying, “A lifelong dream: achieved. Welcome to the PGA TOUR, Luke 🤝”. He turned pro in 2025 and is set to appear at the RBC Canadian Open.
But they also dropped a surprise for the young golfer by pairing him with Rory McIlroy. The Masters winner is the favorite going into this tournament, and Clanton will have to perform in front of him. The group also includes Ludvig Åberg, and the trio is one of the featured groups in Round 1, teeing off at 7:40 AM.
