(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Cameron Young Claims First PGA TOUR Victory, Becomes 1,000th Unique Winner at Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. – In a career-defining moment, Cameron Young captured his first PGA TOUR title at the Wyndham Championship, becoming the 1,000th unique winner in TOUR history. The victory, long-awaited after multiple near-misses, comes as a breakthrough for the talented golfer who has been on the cusp of success for years.
As Young tapped in for par on the 18th hole at Sedgefield Country Club, he looked slightly overwhelmed. “Where do I go?” he asked, surprised by the crowd swarming to celebrate his win. “I’ve never done this before.”
Young’s six-stroke victory was powered by an impressive front nine, where he recorded five consecutive birdies, effectively taking the suspense out of the final round. He closed with a 68, finishing a dominant week where he played the front nine 18-under-par over four days.
A Milestone Moment
With this win, Young not only adds his name to an exclusive list of PGA TOUR champions but also becomes the 12th first-time winner of the 2025 season. His journey has been marked by seven runner-up finishes, the most by any player without a win since 1983.
“Today was different,” Young said. “We talked this morning about seeing how many I could win by. But midway through, my brain said, ‘Let’s just make some pars.’ The mind is powerful.”
Overcoming Early Season Struggles
Young’s path to victory wasn’t without hurdles. Earlier this year, he missed six cuts in his first 11 starts, a period he describes as difficult but ultimately eye-opening. “I became more thankful for the good finishes,” he said, highlighting how setbacks helped him appreciate every opportunity.
Support from Peers and Mentors
Many of Young’s peers have long believed in his potential. Gary Woodland, who competed alongside him on Sunday, called the win “awesome” and said, “We all know he’s got a lot of talent. This is just the start.”
Webb Simpson, a fellow Wake Forest alumnus and Wyndham Championship standout, echoed those sentiments. “He has a very high ceiling,” Simpson noted. “He’s long off the tee and now ranks 10th in putting. We’ll be talking about him for the next 10 to 15 years.”
Family and College Ties
Watching proudly from the gallery was Young’s father, David Young, a retired golf pro who introduced him to the sport at age three. Also following closely was his Wake Forest coach Jerry Haas and college teammate Will Zalatoris, who texted that he was “beyond excited” for the win and praised Young’s mental toughness.
Eyeing the Ryder Cup
With the Ryder Cup approaching, Young’s dominant performance has likely caught the attention of U.S. Team captain Keegan Bradley. A native of Scarborough, New York, Young has deep ties to Bethpage Black, the 2025 Ryder Cup venue. He won the New York State Open there in 2017, becoming the first amateur to do so.
Bradley’s vice captains, including Simpson, are already considering him for a captain’s pick. “He’s just added his name to the list of guys who are hard to say no to,” Simpson said.
With two weeks left to impress, Young is poised to keep the momentum going. After a career full of promise and perseverance, his first win could be the beginning of a remarkable run.
