Ben James shoots 67 to lead at Wyndham Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Ben James leads the Wyndham Championship after shooting a 3-under 67 on Friday, improving to 11-under 129. The 23-year-old, fresh from college golf, is eyeing his first PGA Tour win and a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Other young players like Jackson Koivun and Michael Thorbjornsen have recently found success, creating a competitive environment. A victory for James could propel him to 60th place in the standings, possibly preventing his planned move to Florida next week.
- •James started the tournament with a 62 in the first round.
- •He hit a hole-out eagle at the par-4 10th hole.
- •James has contended at prior events, finishing T-4 at Corales Puntacana.
- •A victory could move him from 141st to 60th in playoff standings.
- •The Wyndham Championship continues with live updates on the leaderboard.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Ben James the latest 'young gun' chasing a win at Wyndham Championship
"Ben James may need to cancel plans to move to Florida next week if he can win the Wyndham Championship and secure a FedEx Cup playoff spot.
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