If there’s a place to claim your first PGA Tour win, history says it’s the Wyndham Championship — and this year proved no different. Cameron Young became the 1,000th first-time winner on the PGA Tour, delivering a commanding performance at Sedgefield Country Club to seal his maiden title.
On a cool, overcast Sunday in Greensboro, North Carolina, Young shot a total of 258 (22-under par) to win by six strokes. His final score matched tournament records set by Henrik Stenson in 2017 and J.T. Poston in 2019. After finishing tied for 22nd in last year’s event, Young returned with focus and firepower — and left with a trophy.
This win, in only his fourth season on Tour, was a long time coming for the 2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. The victory also placed him among an elite group of Wake Forest University alumni to lift the Sam Snead Cup, joining Lanny Wadkins (1983), Scott Hoch (2001), and Webb Simpson (2011).
After an opening bogey on the final day, Young found his rhythm, rattling off five straight birdies from holes 2 through 6 to surge ahead of the field. He reached 24-under through nine holes, effectively putting the tournament out of reach before the turn. Although he bogeyed two of his last three holes, his early fireworks ensured no one could catch him.
Mac Meissner finished second at 16-under, while Nico Echavarria, who began the day in the final group just four shots behind, faded to a tie for 19th after a rough back nine.
Rising amateur Jackson Koivin, the top-ranked amateur golfer in the world, continued his rapid rise by tying for fifth place in just his sixth PGA Tour appearance. It was a strong showing for the 20-year-old, who now seems poised for a breakthrough of his own.
Last year’s champion, Aaron Rai, also tied for fifth, turning in a solid title defense even as the spotlight shifted firmly to Young.
Veteran Webb Simpson, who won this tournament in 2011 and shares Young’s Wake Forest ties, noted the level of Young’s dominance — particularly given the tough course conditions, which featured some of the most penal rough Sedgefield has seen in years.
Young has been widely regarded as one of the most talented players on Tour without a win — until now. His victory silences the doubters and strengthens his case for a spot on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team.
This year’s Wyndham Championship proved brutal for many well-known players. Among those missing the cut on Friday were:
- Max Homa
- Sahith Theegala
- Zach Johnson
- Keith Mitchell
- Adam Hadwin
- Former Wyndham champions Brandt Snedeker, Lucas Glover, Jim Herman, Si Woo Kim, and Kevin Kisner
Tom Kim withdrew after Friday’s round, while Akshay Bhatia, Erik van Rooyen, and Keegan Bradley, the current Ryder Cup captain, also bowed out early.
The Wyndham Championship is the final event of the FedEx Cup regular season, and only Chris Kirk managed to play his way into the top 70, securing a spot in next week’s St. Jude Championship.
From there, the field will shrink to 50 players for the BMW Championship, and ultimately 30 for the Tour Championship at East Lake. For many, Sedgefield was the last chance — and it proved to be a make-or-break weekend.
Sedgefield Country Club, designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. As the seventh-oldest tournament on Tour (excluding majors), the Wyndham Championship holds a unique place in golf history — and continues to serve as a launching pad for the game’s next stars.
With Cameron Young now firmly in the winner’s circle, the Wyndham’s reputation as the Tour’s breakthrough event only grows stronger.
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