Bud Cauley has waited a long time for this moment. The 36-year-old golfer won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title—a milestone that came in his 239th career start. According to ESPN, Cauley's victory marks a remarkable comeback; more than two years ago, he survived a serious car accident that had derailed his professional career. Sunday's closing round of 65 brought him to 17-under par for the tournament, proving that persistence and resilience can outlast even the longest odds.

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