Hughes leads strong Canadian contingent at RBC Canadian Open
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Mackenzie Hughes is just two shots back of co-leaders Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox (-14) after shooting a 6-under-64 in the third round of the RBC Canadian Open on Saturday.
The Hamilton, Ont., native moved up 12 spots on the day and is tied for sixth overall.
Adam Hadwin (Moose Jaw, Sask.), Taylor Pendrith (Richmond Hill, Ont.), and Nick Taylor (Winnipeg) share in a nine-way tie for 16th at minus-10 after carding 65, 67, and 69, respectively.
Pendrith and Taylor both eagled the par-5 18th hole to make a late push heading into the final round.
Toronto's Richard Lee posted an even-par-70 and is at 9-under for the tournament and tied for 25th.
Track the rounds of all the Canadians here:
RBC Canadian Open - Featured Players
| Position | Player | Total | Thru | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | Mackenzie Hughes | -12 | F | -6 |
| T16 | Adam Hadwin | -10 | F | -5 |
| T16 | Taylor Pendrith | 10 | F | -3 |
| T25 | Richard Lee | -9 | F | E |
| T29 | Corey Conners | -8 | F | -4 |
| T16 | Nick Taylor | -10 | F | -1 |
| T29 | Ben Silverman | -8 | F | -5 |
| T36 | Matthew Anderson | -7 | F | -2 |