The PGA Tour event, which is played simultaneously with the Truist Championship, grants the winner a spot in the PGA Championship, as long as they are not already qualified.<\/p>\n\n
However, neither Hughes nor two of his immediate pursuers, S\u00e9amus Power and Thorbjorn Olesen, meet this requirement, as both have secured their participation in next week’s Quail Hollow tournament.<\/p>\n\n
Will Chandler also signed a card of 64 strokes and has not yet qualified for the PGA Championship.<\/p>\n\n
Hughes capped off his performance with a blistering run, scoring five birdies in the final six holes. The Canadian golfer, who has two PGA Tour victories, hasn’t celebrated a title in over two years.<\/p>\n\n
After feeling that his putting game had failed him in recent weeks, Hughes modified his routine, seeking greater speed and instinct on the greens.<\/p>\n\n
“I putted really well today,” Hughes commented. “And I caught fire at the end. I don’t remember the last time I birdied the last four holes. Definitely a really nice finish.”<\/p>Mackenzie Hughes<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
In the group that finished with 66 strokes were Nick Watney, 44, who hasn’t won in 13 years, and Blades Brown, 17, in his first year as a professional.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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