Japan's Akie Iwai, riding high after winning her first LPGA title in Portland, fired seven birdies in a seven-under par 65 on Thursday to seize a two-shot first-round lead at the Canadian Women's Open.

RBC officially re-upped as title sponsor for multi-year deals to remain on the marquee for the RBC Canadian Open and the RBC Heritage, in a deal announced via a PGA Tour release.

Naomi Osaka faced backlash after forgetting to congratulate 18-year-old Vicky Mboko during the Canadian Open trophy ceremony

Victoria Mboko didn’t even have a picture on the WTA website before the National Bank Open in Montreal. Now, the 18-year-old is set to face Naomi Osaka in the first WTA final of her career.

The first two-week edition of the Canadian Open produced great matches, but the men's draw missed Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and more.

The PGA Tour and RBC announced Monday morning that they have agreed to a multi-year extension of the bank remaining the title sponsor of two current PGA Tour events. RBC, in partnership with the Heritage Classic Foundation and Golf Canada,

The Rockshox Canadian Open Downhill has been cancelled. This announcement of closure comes after being pushed back from Friday to Saturday, and then multiple schedule changes on the day of the race, thanks to the heavy rain the area has received in the last few days.

Osaka joined Mboko in pulling out of the main tuneup for the U.S. Open after their gripping contest in Montreal.