Nick Taylor emerged as the champion of the WM Phoenix Open tournament by scoring three consecutive birdies at the 18th hole. This remarkable comeback in the golf event attracted a significant number of viewers, despite the Super Bowl LVIII event taking place in Las Vegas on the same day.
Taylor’s impressive performance in the first round, where he scored 60, placed him in contention for the title. Eventually, he found himself tied with another golfer after 72 holes, leading to a play-off round. Taylor emerged victorious from this round, securing the win.
This triumph was particularly satisfying for Taylor as it avenged his second-place finish in 2023, where he was two strokes behind the winner. His exceptional putting skills played a crucial role in his victory, with three birdies at the 18th hole (once in regulation and twice in the play-off) snatching the title away from Hoffman.
This win marks Taylor’s fourth victory on the PGA Tour, and his first since his historic triumph at the RBC Canadian Open in 2023. Interestingly, all three of his previous wins have also come through play-off rounds.
Nick Taylor, the winner of the 2024 WM Phoenix Open, received a prize of $1.5 million from the $8.8 million purse. Charley Hoffman, the runner-up, earned $959,000 for his efforts. Scottie Scheffler, the two-time defending champion, finished tied for third place with another golfer, resulting in both of them receiving $519,200 each.
On the other hand, had a strong start but fell short once again. He finished in fifth place with a score of 17-under and collected $360,000 for his performance.
The event also witnessed some high-profile golfers failing to meet the expectations placed on them. , , , , and all finished outside the top 40 standings and received a smaller share of the purse.
finished in the 73rd position, earning a mere $17,512. If he wants to secure a larger portion of the prize in his next event, he will need to put in more effort.
The golfers will now shift their focus to the Genesis Invitational, the second major event of the year, taking place in California this week. They will also keep an eye out for , who confirmed his participation as the host of the event.
According to the Source firstsportz.com