Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp Secure Grant Thornton Invitational Title
The duo finished at 27-under-par, edging out Tom Kim and Jeeno Thitikul by one stroke in the PGA-LPGA mixed team event.
- Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp claimed victory with a bogey-free final round, finishing at 27-under-par after three days of competition at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
- Their performance included key birdies on the 16th and 17th holes in the final round, securing a one-shot lead over runners-up Tom Kim and Jeeno Thitikul, who finished at 26-under-par.
- The tournament featured a unique format with three different styles of play: scramble, alternate shot, and modified four-ball across the three rounds.
- Tavatanakit and Knapp, both UCLA alumni, demonstrated strong teamwork throughout, combining consistent birdies with critical par saves in challenging weather conditions earlier in the event.
- The victory earned each player $500,000, adding to Tavatanakit's LPGA successes and Knapp's breakthrough PGA Tour win earlier this year.