Three Canadians Tee Off at Masters Golf Tournament

Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, and Mike Weir compete in first major of 2026 season

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:26pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-perspective view of a golf course, with sharp planes of emerald green, sky blue, and golden yellow representing the dynamic action of the sport.Three Canadian golfers aim to make their mark on the world stage at the prestigious Masters tournament.Augusta Today

Three Canadian golfers - Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, and Mike Weir - will be competing in the 2026 Masters golf tournament, which is the first major of the season. The tournament is being broadcast live on TSN and TSN+ starting on Wednesday from Augusta, Georgia.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, and having three Canadians in the field is a point of pride for golf fans in the country. All three players have had success on the PGA Tour and will be looking to make a strong showing at this year's event.

The details

Corey Conners, a 34-year-old from Listowel, Ontario, will be aiming to improve upon his previous performances at the Masters. Nick Taylor and Mike Weir, both also Canadian, will join Conners in the field as they compete for the coveted green jacket.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament begins on Wednesday, April 9th.

The players

Corey Conners

A 34-year-old professional golfer from Listowel, Ontario who has had success on the PGA Tour.

Nick Taylor

A Canadian professional golfer who will be competing in the 2026 Masters tournament.

Mike Weir

A Canadian professional golfer who won the Masters in 2003 and will be playing in the 2026 tournament.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really looking forward to getting back to Augusta and competing against the best players in the world. It's always an honor to represent Canada on the global stage.”

— Corey Conners

The takeaway

The presence of three talented Canadian golfers in the 2026 Masters field is a testament to the growing strength of Canadian golf on the world stage. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if one of the Canadians can capture the prestigious green jacket.