Austin Hitt wins Korn Ferry Tour Championship

Austin Hitt secured his first professional title by winning the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by Virginia's Richmond Region. He finished two strokes ahead of Blades Brown, who set a new record as the youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card.

Blades Brown sets a new record

Blades Brown became the youngest player at 19 years, 4 months, and 20 days to earn a PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour. His achievement surpassed Jason Day’s previous record by seven months and three days.

Davis Lamb earns PGA Tour card

Eighth-place finisher Davis Lamb also earned his PGA Tour card, joining Austin Hitt in advancing to the PGA Tour. Lamb’s performance placed him in the top 20 of the Points List, qualifying him for the next stage of his career.

Hitt reflects on his victory

Austin Hitt described his win as a chance to take control of his career after previous near-misses. He emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities in golf, noting that not going for the win could allow others to take the lead.

Jeremy Gandon struggles with consistency

Jeremy Gandon, who already held a PGA Tour card, finished 18 strokes behind Hitt in 45th place. Despite strong performance with his driver, Gandon struggled with his irons, losing strokes that affected his overall score.

Gandon aims for improvement

Gandon acknowledged the need to address his iron play as he prepares for the next stage of his career. He plans to focus on improving this area in the coming weeks to enhance his performance on the PGA Tour.