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Cameron Young Dominates Wyndham Championship to Claim First PGA Tour Title

Triumph at Sedgefield secured his place in the FedEx Cup playoffs, boosting his Ryder Cup chances.

Overview

  • Cameron Young shot a two-under-par 68 in the final round to finish 22-under 258 and win by six strokes over Mac Meissner.
  • His total tied the Wyndham Championship’s 54-hole scoring record of 258, matching marks set by J.T. Poston and Henrik Stenson.
  • Young ended a streak of seven career runner-up finishes to capture his maiden PGA Tour crown, becoming the 1,000th different winner in Tour history.
  • The victory locked Young into the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings, ensuring his advancement to the playoffs beginning at the St. Jude Championship.
  • His breakthrough performance at Sedgefield has substantially strengthened his case for selection to the U.S. Ryder Cup team.