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Cameron Young Wins Players With Record 18th-Hole Drive, Eyes Masters Next

Recent putting gains under caddie Kyle Sterbinsky have powered his rise into the sport’s elite.

Overview

  • He birdied the 17th to tie Matt Fitzpatrick, then launched a ShotLink-era record 375-yard drive on 18 and closed with par to take The Players at TPC Sawgrass.
  • The victory is his second PGA Tour title after the 2025 Wyndham Championship and included a four-shot final-round comeback.
  • Young said his hands were shaking over the short winning putt and later explained that his restrained on-course demeanor helps him perform.
  • Since hiring former Wake Forest teammate Kyle Sterbinsky, he has logged notable gains on the greens, including 1.33 strokes gained putting at Sawgrass.
  • The win boosted his world ranking, reported at No. 4, and he says his focus now is being ready for late-Sunday moments at the Masters.