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American James is the second-round clubhouse leader at RBC Canadian Open

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Ben James of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open 2026 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 12, 2026 in Caledon, Ontario. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) (Minas Panagiotakis/Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

CALEDON — Ben James fired a 7-under 63 this afternoon to take the second-round clubhouse lead at the RBC Canadian Open.

The American shot the best round of this year’s tournament to take a one-shot lead over the field at 10 under overall.

China’s Haotong Li and Americans Sam Burns and Jackson Suber were in a three-way tie for second after the morning wave.

Matthew Anderson of Mississauga, Ont., was in a six-way tie atop the leaderboard to start play this morning.

He was still on the course when James finished his round.

The projected cutline is 2 under.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2026.

The Canadian Press