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Blades Brown Wins PGA Tour Title
19-year-old Blades Brown beats Ben James in playoff to become youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years.
In brief
19-year-old Blades Brown beats Ben James in playoff to become youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years. 19-year-old Blades Brown wins World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico, becoming youngest PGA Tour winner since 1931. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Record Breaker
Blades Brown becomes youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years.
“It hasn't set in just yet, i guess, the magnitude of being a pga tour winner”
The Final Round
Brown rallied from seven shots back to win playoff against Ben James.
“To finally get my first one under my belt, it's pretty special”
Historic Win
Brown wins World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico.
“It hasn't set in just yet, i guess, the magnitude of being a pga tour winner”
Age Record
Brown is 19 years, five months and 18 days old, youngest winner since 1931.
“The last player to win at a younger age was charles kocsis, who won a regional event at eighteen”
Future Prospects
Brown earns two-year PGA Tour exemption and moves to 54th in world rankings.
“I love golf, all the stuff that goes into it and i can't wait for what's next”
Next Steps
Brown targets Masters invitation and future golf rivalry with Ben James.
“I got him this time, but i'm sure we'll be battling it out for years to come”
What matters most
19-year-old Blades Brown wins World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico, becoming youngest PGA Tour winner since 1931.
