Cameron Champ didn’t expect to be here. That he stood in front of the media after 36 holes of the RBC Canadian Open and spoke of his second-round lead was a product of a bit of good fortune.

Champ, a three-time TOUR winner, has fallen on hard times in recent years. He lost his TOUR card officially last year and wasn’t supposed to be in the field in Canada. Eighth alternate at the start of last weekend, Champ was instead prepping for the Korn Ferry Tour event in South Carolina, where he’s played for the majority of the season.

For some reason, he decided to bring his passport to South Carolina, not even thinking that he might need it if he made his way into the RBC Canadian Open field.

“I definitely didn't think I was getting in, especially at eight (alternate),” Champ said. “I know the

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