Overview
- World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler closed with a 5-under 67 to finish at 19 under at Silverado, completing weekend rounds of 64-67 to erase an eight-shot deficit and secure his 19th PGA Tour win.
- Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin, who opened the final round with three straight birdies, finished one stroke back after three-putting the par-5 18th from about 60 feet and missing a five-foot birdie to force a playoff.
- Top-ranked amateur Jackson Koivun played in the final group and tied for fourth at 16 under, adding another high finish ahead of turning professional via PGA Tour University.
- Ten of Team USA’s 12 Ryder Cup players teed it up in Napa as a planned tune-up, with J.J. Spaun placing sixth and Cameron Young tying for ninth as the squad emphasized competitive reps before Bethpage Black.
- Across the Atlantic, Alex Noren won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in a playoff over Adrien Saddier and is serving as a European vice-captain, underscoring Europe’s blend of form and leadership entering the matches.