HAMILTON — The RBC Canadian Open is an opportunity for Canadian fans to watch the best male golfers in the world play in person. But for young, up-and-coming Canadian players it’s a chance to test their mettle at the highest level of pro golf.

Vancouver’s Stuart Macdonald is one of those players.

He shot a 2-over-par 72 in the first round of the men’s national championship on Thursday. The 29-year-old Macdonald is ranked third on the Fortinet Cup standings, the points list for PGA Tour Americas, the third-tier circuit that feeds the PGA Tour.

HAMILTON — The RBC Canadian Open is an opportunity for Canadian fans to watch the best male golfers in the world play in person. But for young, up-and-coming Canadi…{ai:summary}<p>Canadian golfer Stuart Macdonald competes in RBC Canadian Open, aiming to prove his skills on pro golf's top tier. Despite a 2-over-par start, the young athlete faces a tough challenge at the national championship. #sports</p>

Canada's Stuart Macdonald learning to play under pressure at RBC Canadian Open

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