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Archived story · published November 9, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Sports · November 9, 2026

Blades Brown emerges as youngest PGA Tour winner in nearly a century

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Blades Brown, 19, won the World Wide Technology Championship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, becoming the youngest PGA Tour winner in nearly a century. Brown rallied from a seven-shot deficit on the final day, carding a 9-under 63 to force a playoff with Ben James. After two playoff holes, Brown secured the victory with a birdie on the 18th hole at El Cardonal at Diamante. Having turned professional while still in high school, Brown is the youngest winner on the PGA Tour since either 1931 or 1938, depending on how historical records are categorized.

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  • Blades Brown, age 19, won the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico.
  • The victory occurred at El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas.
  • Brown won in a playoff against Ben James.
  • Brown is the youngest PGA Tour winner in at least 88 years.

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  • Brown rallied from a seven-shot deficit with a closing 63.
  • The victory was secured on the second playoff hole.
  • James forced the playoff by making an eagle on the 18th hole.
  • Brown graduated high school in January and turned professional two years ago while a junior.

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