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.