Born and raised in Dundas, Ontario, Mackenzie Hughes was a two-time Canadian Amateur Champion before turning pro in 2012. In 2016, in his fifth start as a PGA TOUR member, Mackenzie clinched his first win at the RSM Classic. He is the first player in TOUR history to win on the Mackenzie Tour–PGA TOUR Canada (PGA TOUR-era), the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA TOUR. He finished the 2020 season strong, advancing to the TOUR Championship for the first time in his career, finishing the season 14th in the FedExCup standings. This marked his second consecutive appearance in the FedExCup Playoffs and third total. Through the season he finished solo-second at The Honda Classic and recorded four top-10s in 22 starts, making 12 cuts. This is his second year on Team RBC.