Winter has long been one of golf's greatest enemies in Canada. When the annual deep freeze sweeps across the country, players are forced from their beloved courses for months at a time.

Wind, rain, and cool temperatures provided a true links-style test as 132 players gathered at Cabot Cape Breton for the 12th Annual Cobra Puma Spring Pro-Am. With thrilling competition, impressive performances, and a three-way tie for the team title, the 2026 season is officially underway.

On Thursday, during the final round of the PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf, from 125-yards out on the 9th hole, Benson holed out for eagle, the idyllic way to lead into the final nine holes of a national championship.