Kevin (YU) Captures First PGA Tour Win

Yu Wins a Thriller in Mississippi to Secure His First Win

October 08, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

October 8, 2024

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Kevin Yu clinched his first PGA TOUR victory at the Sanderson Farms Championship in a thrilling playoff against Beau Hossler. The win, witnessed by Yu's proud parents, propelled him 36 spots to No. 60 in the FedExCup Fall Standings.

As the fifth recent alumnus to win on TOUR this year, Yu's breakthrough highlights the successful transition of young talent to the professional ranks. His emotional victory sets the stage for continued success as he heads to the Black Desert Championship, where he'll compete alongside other rising stars in the golf world.

KORN FERRY GRADUATES

The Korn Ferry Tour Championship at French Lick delivered high drama as seven alumni secured their PGA TOUR cards for the 2025 season.

William Mouw, Quade Cummins, Karl Vilips, Jackson Suber, John Pak, Ricky Castillo, and Noah Goodwin all finished inside the crucial top 30 in points.

The nail-biting finish came down to the final putt, with Goodwin dramatically clinching the last spot. This group of newly minted TOUR members represents an exciting influx of talent, poised to make their mark on golf's biggest stage next year and showcasing the intense competition that defines the path to the PGA TOUR.

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WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK: CORE FOUR

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