Sleeper Picks to Watch at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open
While favorites often dominate headlines, the RBC Canadian Open has a rich history of surprise contenders. This year, with a new host course and tricky conditions at TPC Toronto’s North Course, value bets may shine brighter than ever. If you're hunting for high-upside picks, these sleeper bets offer intriguing angles based on current form, momentum, and course fit.
✅ Outright Winner: Erik van Rooyen (+10000)
Erik van Rooyen turned heads at Final Qualifying in Columbus, Ohio, medaling by a whopping six strokes. Add that to his recent runner-up at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, and you've got a resurgent two-time PGA TOUR winner in peak form. He’s streaky, sure—but when the South African gets hot, he contends. With long odds like this, the risk could pay massive dividends.
🏅 Top 5 Finish: Cameron Young (+900)
Still chasing his first PGA TOUR win, Cameron Young enters with a fire lit. His birdie in a five-man playoff secured his U.S. Open spot and capped off consistent performances on difficult layouts. Ranking first in driving distance and second in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee, Young’s elite ball-striking makes him a threat, especially on a demanding course like this one.
🔟 Top 10 Finish: Emiliano Grillo (+600)
Looking for a player on the brink of a comeback? Emiliano Grillo fits the bill. After a rough start to the season, he's posted back-to-back top 20s and successfully qualified for the U.S. Open. The Argentinian’s strong iron play and improving putting are coming together at just the right time. If +600 feels ambitious, he’s still attractive at +280 for a top 20.
✅ Top 20 Finish: Chris Gotterup (+200)
One of the most consistent sleepers on TOUR right now, Chris Gotterup has notched six top 20s in his last 10 starts. He ranks 7th in scrambling, 16th in GIR, and is strong on both par-3s and par-4s—a killer combo for this week’s par-70 test. Add in a U.S. Open qualifying nod, and you’ve got a confident sophomore ready to climb the leaderboard.
🇫🇷 Best Frenchman: Antoine Rozner (+185)
While this isn’t Quebec, French-speaking golfers still get some spotlight—especially in nationality bets. Antoine Rozner, a steady French pro based in Paris, has made 10 straight cuts and comes in rested after three weeks off. With his peers Matthieu Pavon and Victor Perez both heading to the U.S. Open, Rozner’s undivided focus makes him a strong play to top this mini-field.
Final Thoughts
From underrated ball-strikers to rising young stars, these sleeper picks for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open offer value and upside across multiple bet types. With gusty winds and a new layout leveling the playing field, don’t be surprised if one of these names headlines Sunday’s leaderboard.
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