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The 72nd and final hole of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson gave rise to a stunning scenario. The American Ben Kohles stumbled while in the lead, while the Canadian Taylor Pendrith signed a birdie synonymous with his first victory on the PGA Tour.
Winning for the first time on the PGA Tour is obviously difficult. Taylor Pendrith had to wait for his 73rd attempt to win the cup. Ben Kohles, he risks having nightmares for a long time at the idea of having missed a unique opportunity. The Canadian and the American presented themselves on the 72nd hole with a scenario to the advantage of the Dallas player, who was playing practically at home on the TPC Craig Ranch, in McKinney. He was one stroke ahead of the Ontario player before attacking this final par 5.
And the “local hero” cracked. Quite simply. Near the green in two, he made a fatal scratch on an uphill chip that was apparently quite simple. While Pendrith hit the green in two with a good iron shot and scored an almost easy birdie (80 centimeters for victory), Kohles tripped over the carpet of the last green (1.50 m missed for par). ) and made a fatal bogey. Cruel scenario for one, stunning victory for the other…
Winning is hard.
Ben Kohles went on to make bogey on the 72nd hole to miss a potential playoff by one shot. pic.twitter.com/l6iKCTnj0e
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 5, 2024
Winning with family ❤️
A moment @TaylorPendrith will never forget. pic.twitter.com/1SPC6Stn3T
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 5, 2024
Europeans at the party
Young dad Taylor Pendrith, 32, therefore enters the winner’s circle on the American circuit. This big hitter who regularly appears in the top places in drive length stats is a close friend of another Canadian, Corey Connerstwo-time winner on the PGA Tour.
The last round of the Texas tournament obviously did not come down to this incredible 72nd hole. Many players played for a long time to win and birdies continued to fall everywhere. The Swedish Alex Noren signed a solid 65 which ensures him a nice podium. Three other former residents of the DP World Tourthe English Matt Wallace et Aaron Rai as well as the South Korean Byeong Hun Anfinished in the top 5.
The winner of the Mexico Open, Jake Knappone time in the lead, fell to 8th place, his card of 70 being insufficient to get involved in the final fight in a tournament won at -23.
The 16 year old kid, Kris Kim, finished the tournament more difficult (73) but the Englishman made a very notable appearance with this cut crossed in his capacity as a teenager. We’ll probably see him again soon enough. He still has plenty of time before securing a first victory…
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