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Aldrich Potgieter Clinches Maiden PGA Tour Title and Major Championship Invitations

He became the youngest South African to secure a PGA Tour title

Aldrich Potgieter Compares Troubles With Scottie Scheffler After First Win. (Image Collage | Credits: Getty Images)

Overview

  • Potgieter birdied the fifth playoff hole to outlast Chris Kirk and Max Greyserman after they tied at 22-under
  • He led the field in driving distance, averaging 337.20 yards off the tee at Detroit Golf Club
  • His victory awards him full PGA Tour membership, significant FedExCup points, and invitations to the Masters and PGA Championship
  • Analysts from the No Laying Up podcast criticized Detroit Golf Club’s risk-averse setup as insufficiently challenging for Tour professionals
  • Potgieter is set to return at the John Deere Classic as he focuses on refining his iron play and chipping