Teen Blades Brown takes World Wide Technology title in playoff
Blades Brown, 19, won the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico after beating Ben James in a playoff. Brown shot a nine-under 63 in the final round, erasing a seven-shot deficit. James had led by four strokes entering the last round before making an eagle on the par-5 18th. The tournament was played at El Cardonal at Diamante on Baja California. Brown is the youngest PGA Tour winner since Charles Kocsis in 1931, and the first teenager to win on the tour since Jordan Spieth in 2013. Michael Kim finished third at 22 under par.
Key facts
- Brown won the title with a 3-foot putt on the second playoff hole.
- Brown earned his PGA Tour card this season by finishing in the top 20 of Korn Ferry Tour points.
- James's eagle on the 18th came with a 285-yard shot that landed 20 feet from the hole.
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Why it matters
The win makes Brown the youngest PGA Tour champion in 95 years, a notable result for a player who earned his tour card this season.
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