Multiple PGA Tour Golfers Withdraw From the RBC Canadian Open on Short Notice

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dibyendu Mondal | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 7:55 AM ET

The RBC Canadian Open tees off on Thursday this week. With a purse of $9.8 million, this event precedes the U.S. Open, which starts on June 12. Many golfers, including Rory McIlroy, will use this tournament to sharpen their skills before the major. However, the player sheet is starting to run thin.

Several golfers have decided to withdraw. Ben Martin, a $10.5 million golfer, and Brandon Matthews, who had been filling in after K.H. Lee’s withdrawal on Saturday, have both foregone their spots in the tournament.

Another $10.4 million golfer, Michael Kim, joined the list of withdrawals on Sunday. Brian Campbell, who exited the Memorial after the second round, will also not tee off at TPC Toronto after his shoulder injury.

In Campbell’s place, Anders Albertson will play on Thursday. Rookie Justin Matthews and David Ford were added to the roster following Sunday’s withdrawals.

Lee is recovering from a back injury and had previously withdrawn from the Houston Open in March. It appears he is still not fit after a month of rest.

Martin teed off at the Byron Nelson, finishing T-33 with a total score of 12 under par, earning $52,800.

Back wasn’t great to start the week and aggravated it during the last two days… will get treatment and look to get back as soon as possible. https://t.co/WcrolUIIbH
— Michael S. Kim (@Mike_kim714) May 10, 2025

Kim was on the Memorial tournament roster and has competed in all events since the PGA Championship. He also started the Truist Championship but withdrew midway due to a back injury.

He finished T-44 at Muirfield Village after several tough rounds, posting 8 over par.

"This course today is… just not fun haha. Idk how else to describe it. Wasn’t sure if I was going to break 85 after the first 4 holes." He said on Sunday. "Gotta hit the fairway or chop out rough, mud ball, changing winds and quick greens. Pretty proud of bringing it back to a 74"

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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