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Cameron Young Claims First PGA Tour Title With Dominant Wyndham Win

His six-stroke victory at 22-under par secures his place in the FedEx Cup playoffs.

Overview

  • Young began the final round with a five-stroke lead and quickly extended it by recording five consecutive birdies en route to a two-under 68.
  • His 22-under-258 total tied the Wyndham Championship’s 72-hole scoring record held by J.T. Poston and Henrik Stenson.
  • The win ended a streak of seven runner-up finishes and made him the 1,000th unique winner in PGA Tour history.
  • Finishing among the top 70 on the regular-season points list guarantees Young a spot in next week’s FedEx Cup playoff field.
  • The breakthrough victory enhances Young’s bid for a U.S. Ryder Cup selection under captain Keegan Bradley.