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Blades Brown wins in Mexico as youngest PGA Tour champion since 1938

The 19-year-old came back from seven shots down to beat Ben James in a playoff at the World Wide Technology Championship, securing a place in PGA Tour history.

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  • Blades Brown won the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico on Sunday, becoming the PGA Tour’s youngest winner since 1938, ESPN reported. The West Australian also reported that he became the tour’s youngest winner in nearly a century. ESPNThe West Australian

  • Brown, 19 years and 170 days old, closed with a 9-under 63 and beat Ben James with a birdie on the second playoff hole. ESPN

  • The victory gives Brown a two-year PGA Tour exemption and assures him a place in next year’s PGA Championship. ESPN