Taylor Pendrith was all nerves walking towards the 18th green, eyeing that eagle putt that could potentially save the day for him. But fate had its own plans. Ben Kohles, with his two clutch birdies on 16 and 17, seemed to steal the show. However, a sudden bogey on the 18th due to some rough patches dashed his hopes. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. Pendrith, maintaining his cool, sank a 3-footer for birdie securing his maiden PGA Tour victory.
Pendrith's victory lap was nothing short of spectacular. A solid 4-under 67 put him at a commendable 23-under 261 total. This win was a long time coming, especially after grinding it out in 74 PGA Tour starts. But hey, good things come to those who wait, right?
The drama didn't stop there. Kohles, playing in his backyard just north of Dallas, put up a fierce fight. His final scorecard showed a commendable 66, just a stroke shy of Pendrith. The hometown hero might not have clinched the title, but he surely won hearts with his performance.
And then there's Alex Noren, the Swedish sensation, adding his own flavor to the mix. With a jaw-dropping tee shot on the par-3 17th, he kept the crowd on their toes. Although he missed the eagle on 18, his birdie spree was enough to secure a respectable third place.
But let's not forget the underdogs making waves. Rafael Campos, a journeyman from Puerto Rico, unleashed a storm with his birdie streak. And Taiga Semikawa, a young gun from Japan, held his ground with an impressive performance on a sponsor exemption.
And last but not least, Kris Kim, a 16-year-old amateur, had his fair share of ups and downs in his PGA Tour debut. Despite the rough patches, his journey is just beginning, fueled by the experience gained on the big stage.
With the Wells Fargo championship and the PGA Championship around the corner, the golfing world is buzzing with anticipation. And amidst all the excitement, it's moments like these that remind us why we love this game so much.
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