Blades Brown became the youngest PGA Tour winner in 88 years on Sunday, rallying from a seven-shot deficit with a 9-under 63 to defeat Ben James in a playoff at the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico. At 19 years and 171 days old, Brown is the youngest winner since Bobby Dunkelberger in 1938. James, who held a four-shot lead entering the final round, fought back with an eagle on the 18th to force the playoff but missed an 8-foot putt on the second extra hole, while Brown made a 3-footer to win.
The two players, who have known each other since their junior days, displayed strong camaraderie and competitive spirit throughout the tournament. Brown, who turned pro while still in high school, posted a final score of 23-under 265, finishing one shot ahead of Michael Kim. The victory earned Brown a PGA Tour card for 2027, a two-year exemption starting in 2028, and a spot in the 2027 PGA Championship.
James, despite the loss, showed resilience with five top-five finishes in his first 13 professional starts.
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