Teen Golfer Blades Brown Sets PGA Tour Record in Professional Debut
The 17-year-old broke a 40-year record with an 8-under 64 but missed the cut after a challenging third round.
- Blades Brown, 17, recorded an 8-under 64 during the second round of The American Express, the lowest PGA Tour round by a player under 18 in four decades.
- Brown's performance included six consecutive birdies and ten birdies overall in his second round on the Nicklaus Tournament Course.
- Despite his historic showing, Brown missed the 54-hole cut after struggling in the third round, finishing at 6-under, two shots below the cut line.
- Brown demonstrated maturity and optimism, emphasizing the importance of learning from the experience and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to compete.
- The young golfer is set to compete in the Monday qualifier for the Farmers Insurance Open, aiming for another chance to showcase his talent.