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Teen Sensation Wins PGA Tour at 19
9 Nov
Summary
- Blades Brown, 19, is the youngest PGA Tour winner since WWII.
- He overcame a seven-stroke deficit in the final round.
- Brown previously set records as the youngest medalist in U.S. Amateur.
Blades Brown, aged 19, achieved a historic victory at the World Wide Technology Championship, becoming the youngest PGA Tour winner since World War II. He accomplished this remarkable feat at El Cardonal at Diamante, a course designed by Tiger Woods.
Brown entered the final round trailing by seven strokes but carded an exceptional 9-under 63 to force a sudden-death playoff against Ben James. He secured his win on the second extra hole, marking his first PGA Tour victory in his 22nd career start. This achievement makes him the fourth-youngest winner in PGA Tour history.
His amateur career was equally distinguished. Brown was the youngest stroke-play medalist in U.S. Amateur history at age 16, surpassing Bobby Jones. He also holds the distinction of being the youngest player to secure PGA Tour membership through the Korn Ferry Tour in October 2024.
