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Blades Brown wins World Wide Technology Championship, becomes youngest PGA Tour winner

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Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Blades Brown wins World Wide Technology Championship, becomes youngest PGA Tour winner
Summary

Blades Brown achieved a remarkable comeback at the World Wide Technology Championship in Cabo San Lucas, rallying from seven strokes behind to win in a playoff against Ben James. The 19-year-old shot a final round 63 to reach a total of 23-under 265, earning his first PGA Tour title. This victory makes him the youngest winner in PGA Tour history since World War II. Brown's win comes just two years after turning professional, bypassing college and showcasing his talent since his notable amateur achievements, including medaling at both the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Junior Amateur.

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By the Numbers
  • •Brown shot 63 in the final round, reaching a total of 23-under par.
  • •He entered the final round seven strokes behind leader Ben James.
  • •Brown won in a sudden-death playoff after sinking a birdie putt.
  • •He becomes the youngest PGA Tour winner in the modern era at 19 years.
  • •Brown previously had an impressive amateur career, including U.S. Amateur titles.
Latest Updates
  • 1:16 AMESPN — Brown, 19, becomes youngest PGA Tour winner since 1938 with triumph in Mexico
  • 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Blades Brown becomes youngest PGA Tour winner since 1931
  • 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Blades Brown rallies from 7 back, becomes youngest PGA Tour winner of modern era
  • 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Blades Brown tops Ben James in Cabo playoff, becomes Tour's youngest champ since WWII
What they're saying
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Teenage sensation Blades Brown became the PGA Tour's youngest winner since 1931 as he stormed to a playoff victory at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico after a stunning nine-under par 63 on Sunday.At 19 years and five months, Brown is the fourth-youngest PGA Tour winner in history, surpassing Jordan Spieth's victory at the 2013 John Deere Classic at 19 years and 11 months as the youngest in modern times.

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The 19-year-old Brown started Sunday seven strokes behind leader Ben James before firing 63 and knocking off James in a playoff to capture the World Wide Technology Championship for his maiden PGA Tour title.

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Blades Brown rallied from 7 shots back with a 63 to win the World Wide Technology Championship and become the youngest Tour winner of the modern era.

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