Brown closes the gap with a 63
Blades Brown won the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico, on November 8. The 19-year-old American came from seven shots behind with a nine-under-par 63 before beating Ben James in a playoff at El Cardonal at Diamante.
Brown and James both finished regulation at 23-under 265. James closed with a 70, making eagle at the par-five 18th to force the playoff, according to the report published by the PGA Tour.
A birdie on the second extra hole
The players returned to the 18th twice. Both made birdie on the first playoff hole; Brown then converted a short birdie putt on the second to secure the victory.
The official leaderboard lists Brown as the winner, James second and Michael Kim third at 22-under 266. Brown's four rounds were 66, 68, 68 and 63.
What the victory changes
The PGA Tour's report says the win gives Brown a two-year exemption and a place in the 2027 PGA Championship, which would be his first major. He had already earned a 2027 tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour points list.
The linked official leaderboard provides the final scores and playoff record.
