Excitement Builds for 2023 Canadian Open: Where to Watch and How to Stream Online

2023 Canadian Open: Preparing for the Third Major Championship of the Season

The PGA Tour brings the golfing spectacle to the Great White North this week as the 2023 Canadian Open takes place at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario. This tournament, which is the third-oldest running tournament on the PGA Tour, behind only the U.S. Open and The Open, will showcase the best golfers in the world as they prepare for the third major championship of the season.

A Stout Field: McIlroy Aims for Rare Three-Peat

The field for this year’s Canadian Open is headlined by world number three Rory McIlroy, who aims to achieve a rare three-peat. McIlroy won the tournament in 2019 at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club by seven strokes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the tournament was cancelled, and in 2022, McIlroy successfully defended his title at the St. George’s Golf & Country Club. If McIlroy wins this week, he will have claimed the Canadian Open title three times on three different golf courses over a five-year span.

Among those who will challenge McIlroy is reigning U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, who is set to defend his title next week at Los Angeles Country Club. Fellow Englishman Justin Rose also has his sights set on claiming his second victory of the season, as do Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood, both of whom are eager to end their winless drought at the PGA Tour. The Canadian golfers, including Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, and Adam Hadwin, will also aim to put up a good show in front of their home crowd.

Watch the Action: Live Stream and TV Schedule

Golf enthusiasts can catch all the action from the 2023 Canadian Open on multiple platforms. The following is the timeline and details of the streaming and TV schedules for the tournament:

Round 1 – Thursday, June 8

• Round starts at 7 a.m. Eastern Time
• PGA Tour Live streaming starts at 7 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m.
• Golf Channel provides early TV coverage from 3-6 p.m.
• PGA Tour Radio coverage runs from 12-6 p.m.

Round 2 – Friday, June 9

• Round starts at 7 a.m. Eastern Time
• PGA Tour Live streaming starts at 7 a.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m.
• Golf Channel provides early TV coverage from 3-6 p.m.
• PGA Tour Radio coverage runs from 12-6 p.m.

Round 3 – Saturday, June 10

• Round starts at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time
• PGA Tour Live streaming starts at 9:15 a.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m.
• Golf Channel provides early TV coverage from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• CBS provides live TV coverage from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• CBS Sports App and CBSSports.com provide live simulcast from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• PGA Tour Radio coverage runs from 2-7:30 p.m.

Round 4 – Sunday, June 11

• Round starts at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time
• PGA Tour Live streaming starts at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m.
• Golf Channel provides early TV coverage from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
• CBS provides live TV coverage from 2:30-6:30 p.m.
• CBS Sports App and CBSSports.com provide live simulcast from 2:30-6:30 p.m.
• PGA Tour Radio coverage runs from 1-6:30 p.m.

Editorial: Golf as a Catalyst for Unity

Few sports have the power to bring people together quite like golf does. In its very essence, golf is a sport that is played with utmost honesty and integrity. Players call penalties on themselves and uphold the rules of the game with integrity. Golf courses provide a sanctuary where people of different backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences can all connect over a shared love for the sport.

But golf can also be a catalyst for greater unity and understanding beyond the courses. The 2023 Canadian Open, for instance, provides an opportunity to celebrate Canada’s diversity, values, and contributions. Through the tournament, Canadians can showcase their pride in their country, while the international field of golfers can learn more about the Canadian way of life and culture that radiates beyond the stereotypes and headlines.

As the world slowly emerges from a global pandemic, events like the Canadian Open can be instrumental in reminding us of the power of sports to bring people together in ways that transcend borders, divisions, and conflicts.

Advice: Emulate the Golfers’ Integrity and Passion

Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or not, the players who step onto the golf course each week can teach us important lessons about life, passion, and integrity. Golfers have an unwavering desire to succeed, backed by hours of practice and a profound respect for the rules of the game. They strive to be their best selves and to learn from both their successes and failures.

We can all emulate the golfers’ commitment to excellence and their willingness to be vulnerable. To excel in all aspects of life, we need to be willing to learn from our mistakes, call ourselves out when we fall short, and never lose sight of our passion and purpose. With the 2023 Canadian Open as a backdrop, let us all strive to be our best selves, united by our shared love for the sport and the values it represents.