Young nears his first PGA title: Leads Wyndham by 5 strokes

Cameron Young took a considerable lead at the Wyndham Championship, heading towards his first PGA Tour victory.

Mastery in the Field

Young shone with four consecutive birdies in the first half of the course and extended his lead to eight strokes. Although he then held on with a series of pars, he finished the day with a card of 65 strokes, five under par. This gave him a five-stroke lead, showing solid and consistent play. After a bogey-free second round, Young continued his dominance. His four consecutive birdies highlighted his skill, including a 30-foot putt on the 4th hole and a two-putt birdie from 20 feet on the 5th hole.

I played really good golf for about an hour. I had some chances in the second half, but I didn’t make many putts. I managed to stay calm and finish well.

Cameron Young

Nico Echavarria, from Colombia, cut the deficit to four strokes with three birdies in four holes, culminating with a final birdie that gave him a 64. Despite a bogey on the 14th hole, Young responded with a birdie on the 15th hole and another on the 17th, establishing a five-stroke lead.

I’m going to focus on what I’m doing, try to hit the best shots and sink the putts. We’ll see after 18 holes.

Nico Echavarria

Goals and Aspirations

Young, recognized as one of the best players without wins on the main circuit, seeks his first title on the PGA Tour. He has been runner-up seven times since his rookie season in 2021, including a World Golf Championship and the 2022 British Open. His goal is to secure a spot on the Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black. Young, who was number 9 in the Ryder Cup standings in 2023, aims to prove his worth in this prestigious tournament. In 2017, Young became the first amateur to win the New York State Open, setting a course record with a 64 at Bethpage Black.

That has been a goal throughout this year. I am trying to focus on that and on dealing with the small things that happen day by day.

Cameron YoungEchavarria was the only player within eight strokes of Young. Aaron Rai, Chris Kirk, and Mac Meissner are tied for third place. Kirk is ranked 73rd in the FedEx Cup standings. The Wyndham Championship is the last regular season event and determines the top 70 players who advance to the lucrative PGA Tour playoffs. Davis Thompson and Gary Woodland are also in key positions. Matti Schmid delivered a standout performance, climbing up the rankings. Danish twins Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard still have a chance to advance.