Cameron Young Clinches Maiden PGA Tour Victory in North Carolina
Cameron Young eased to his first PGA Tour win in N Carolina with a dominant six-shot victory at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro. The 28-year-old American ended the tournament at 22 under par after posting a final-round score of 68, comfortably outpacing the competition and marking a significant career milestone.
Power Struggles in Final Round
Ireland’s Seamus Power had a mixed outing on the last day, finishing with a one-over 71. His round included five bogeys and four birdies, which dropped him into a tie for 44th place at four under overall. It was his most challenging round of the week and ended his hopes of a stronger finish.
Young in Total Control
Starting the final day with a five-stroke lead, Young appeared momentarily shaken by a bogey on the opening hole. However, he quickly found his rhythm and responded with five consecutive birdies, putting himself back in firm command. He then maintained consistent form by making par over the next nine holes, solidifying his grip on the title. Despite a couple of late bogeys on the back nine, his lead was unassailable.
Historic Moment for Young and the PGA Tour
Young’s win not only earned him his first PGA Tour title but also made him the 1,000th unique winner in the tour’s history. He also became the 12th first-time champion on tour this season, highlighting the fresh talent making waves in professional golf.
Final Leaderboard Highlights
Mac Meissner finished second at 16 under after shooting 66 in his final round. Americans Mark Hubbard and Sweden’s Alex Noren shared third place at 15 under. Defending champion Aaron Rai tied for fifth with Chris Kirk and amateur standout Jackson Koivun. Former US Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a 67 to finish in a tie for eighth at 13 under. Meanwhile, Colombia’s Nico Echavarria, who started the day in second, had a rough round of 75 and fell back to 19th.
