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Steelman Claims Blue Championship in Dramatic Fashion
13 Jul
Summary
- Ross Steelman won his first Korn Ferry Tour title at TPC Colorado.
- Steelman tied the tournament scoring record with a 22-under-par finish.
- He overcame a back-nine bogey streak to secure the victory.
Ross Steelman secured his maiden professional golf victory on July 12, 2026, claiming the Blue Championship title at TPC Colorado in Berthoud. The 25-year-old golfer held his 54-hole lead, carding a 68 in the final round to finish at 22-under-par, which tied the tournament's scoring record over its eight-year history.
Steelman's performance was a redemption arc from the previous year, where he also led entering the final round but faltered. This time, he demonstrated veteran poise, responding to early bogeys with consecutive birdies and a stellar back nine. His steely nerves under pressure ultimately secured his breakthrough win.
Runner-up Tommy Morrison, a recent University of Texas graduate, made a late charge with a final-round 67, but it wasn't enough to overtake Steelman. Morrison, however, has recorded three consecutive top-10 finishes to start his professional career.
Other notable finishes included Phichaksn Maichon and Noah Goodwin tying for third place at 19-under-par. Several players with Colorado connections, including former Air Force Academy player Tom Whitney, competed, with Whitney finishing tied for 45th.
