London golfer Cam Kellett earns a spot at the RBC Canadian Open

Cam Kellett from London, Ont. is about to play his first PGA Tour event.

“I’m definitely pissed off,” Kellett says.

“I haven’t felt this level, this level of excitement in my life”

The 24-year-old earned his exemption from the 2024 RBC Canadian Open – at Hamilton Golf and Country Club – with a round of six-round 64 at Tarandowah Golfers Club in Springfield, Ont. during an Ontario regional qualifier.

He won the 135-player event where the pros earned a direct spot in the Canadian Open National Championship.Cam Kellett is an amateur golfer who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University. The London, Ont. Native qualified for RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club (Source: Eastern Michigan Golf)

“12 years ago, I went to my first Canadian Open in Hamilton with my dad, so it feels like a full circle moment,” says Kellett.

“I knew something big was coming and I could feel it with the way my game was trending.”

His familiarity with Tarandowah GC certainly helped, saying he had played more than 100 rounds on the links-style course just south-east of London. His 64 was a course record.

“It was a special day for sure but we did it, we definitely had a strong finish to the shoot with very little to no wind in the morning and somewhat milder conditions. However, I’m not trying to take anything away from what I did because it was such an amazing run.”

Kellett recently finished his collegiate career at Eastern Michigan University and after his win on Thursday, turned professional.Cam Kellett from London, Ont. poses with an RBC Canadian Open flag after qualifying for the upcoming PGA Tour event at Hamilton Golf and Country Club (Credit: Cam Kellett/Golf Canada)

On Monday, Kellett was practicing at The Oaks Golf and Country Club and packing for his first official pro event this week in Tulsa, Ok. before returning home next weekend ahead of the Canadian Open, which runs from May 28 to June 2.

“I want to be in every moment and see it and see how well I can commit to my photos with as many external variables as there are going to be,” Kellett says.

“I know if I do this well, I am and will have a chance to play well. It would be great to play there at the weekend and that would be, I feel like a realistic goal, a result if I’m going to have one.”

Kellett estimates that turning pro will cost between $30,000 and $50,000 in his first year.

Anyone interested in helping him financially can contact him at [email protected].