Ryan Lavner considers Cameron Young a top contender for PGA Player of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Ryan Lavner, speaking on the Golf Channel Podcast, believes Cameron Young has the edge over Scottie Scheffler for PGA Tour Player of the Year. While Scheffler remains statistically dominant, with only one victory in 2026, Young's wins and strong performances, including a notable showing at The Masters, bolster his case. Lavner also mentions Chris Gotterup as a multiple winner this season and highlights Wyndham Clark's major victory as a significant factor in Player of the Year discussions. The competition for the award appears intense, with several players vying for recognition as the season progresses.
- •Ryan Lavner favors Cameron Young for PGA Tour Player of the Year.
- •Scheffler has one win this season, but remains statistically strong.
- •Gotterup won three events, adding to the Player of the Year competition.
- •Wyndham Clark's major win highlights his claim for the award.
- •The race for Player of the Year is currently wide open.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Lavner suggests who he thinks has had a better year out of Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young
"Ryan Lavner believes that Cameron Young would get his vote for the PGA Tour Player of the Year, as he suggested how many of Scottie Scheffler’s peers will reflect on the world number one’s season. It has been a strange year for Scheffler.
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