GREENSBORO, N.C. — Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman’s late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title.
Rai closed with a 6-under 64, with the 29-year-old Englishman making a 6 1/2-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th to post at 18-under 262 in the regular-season finale at Sedgefield Country Club.
Greyserman, the 29-year-old former Duke player, shot 69 to finish two strokes back on a day when everyone played 36 holes and some a few more in the event washed out by rain Thursday and delayed Friday and Saturday.
Rai was four strokes back after Greyserman holed out from 91 yards for eagle on the par-4 13th, then had an unexpected share of the lead a hole later when Greyserman drove out-of-bounds and made a quadruple-bogey 8 on 14.
Greyserman — who shot 60 in the second round — birdied the par-5 15th to pull a shot ahead, then four-putted the par-3 16th for a double bogey and parred the last two holes.
J.J. Spaun (64) and Ryo Hisatsune (67) tied for third at 15 under. Amateur Luke Clanton bogeyed the final two holes for a 69 to tie for fifth with Austin Eckroat (67) at 14 under.
Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., finished in a tie for seventh at 12 under. Roger Sloan of Calgary tied for 12th at 11 under. Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., and Mackenzie Hughes of Hamilton tied for 28th at 9 under.
Second-round leader Matt Kuchar was tied for 12th at 11 under when he elected to stop play on the 18th because of darkness. He will return Monday morning to finish.
He needed a victory to extend his FedEx Cup playoff streak. He was the only player to reach every previous post-season.
The top 70 on the points list qualified for the playoff opener next week in Tennessee.
In a thrilling turn of events at the Wyndham Championship, Cameron Rai capitalized on Adam Greyserman’s struggles to secure a stunning victory. Rai, who had been trailing behind Greyserman for most of the tournament, took advantage of his opponent’s mistakes to clinch the title in dramatic fashion.
Greyserman, who had been leading the pack for most of the tournament, faltered in the final round, making a series of errors that allowed Rai to close the gap and ultimately overtake him. Despite his strong performance throughout the tournament, Greyserman’s struggles on the final day proved to be his downfall.
Rai, on the other hand, remained steady and composed under pressure, making crucial shots and sinking key putts to secure the victory. His performance was a testament to his skill and determination, as he fought back from behind to claim the championship.
The Wyndham Championship proved to be a thrilling and unpredictable event, with Rai emerging as the ultimate victor. His ability to capitalize on Greyserman’s struggles and seize the opportunity for victory showcased his talent and resilience as a golfer.
As Rai celebrates his well-deserved win, golf fans around the world are left buzzing with excitement over the unexpected turn of events at the Wyndham Championship. With his impressive performance and strategic gameplay, Rai has solidified his place among the top contenders in the world of professional golf.