Blades Brown, 19, Wins in Mexico and Makes PGA Tour History
Blades Brown, 19, captured the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico, becoming the youngest PGA Tour winner since 1931's Charles Kocsis. Brown overcame a seven-shot deficit on Sunday at El Cardonal at Diamante, shooting a 63 (9-under) to finish at 23-under 265.
He secured the victory after a birdie on the second playoff hole against Ben James, who had forced the tie by eagling the 18th.
Brown's final round charge included three consecutive birdies on the back nine to share the lead. Other notable finishes included Michael Kim, who ended at 22-under with a 64, and Denny McCarthy, who finished with a 69 after a double bogey on the 17th.
Brown and James, former amateur teammates, faced off in the playoff after Brown's clutch 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th in regulation.