Rai clinched the title after Greyserman’s shot on the 18th landed in the sand.
With a flawless final round of 64, Rai secured victory by sinking a birdie on the last hole. This remarkable win came as Greyserman faltered despite his earlier eagle on the 13th.
A birdie on the last to seal the win!
Aaron Rai finishes a bogey-free final round to earn the victory @WyndhamChamp!
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)
Rai’s winning putt on the 18th sealed his bogey-free round, ensuring he would be crowned champion if Greyserman couldn’t make an eagle.
Greyserman’s approach to the 18th was crucial. Rai had a chance for birdie from just over six feet after an excellent iron shot from 200 yards. If he made it and Greyserman didn’t eagle, Rai would win.
Final Moments Unfold:
Rai executed a fantastic shot into the 72nd hole with his six-iron, leaving him a seven-foot putt for victory and a $1,422,000 prize. Meanwhile, Greyserman missed his birdie attempt on the 17th from 18 feet while Rai confidently teed off on the last hole .
Fans might think this was one of the most dramatic finishes they’ve ever seen!
Greyserman’s four-putt disaster on the 16th handed Rai a one-shot lead heading to the final tee. Despite two eagles in his round, including one from the fairway at the 13th, Greyserman’s collapse left him at -1 while Rai stood at -5 for his round.
3 putts from 3 feet.
Max Greyserman now trails by 1 with 2 holes left.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)
On hole number sixteen, Greyserman’s struggles continued as he missed short par putts and ended up with a nightmare quadruple bogey eight. His previous eagle seemed like ancient history as he unraveled under pressure.
Earlier in his round, Greyserman had found himself battling back after hitting out of bounds following an impressive eagle at thirteen. His drive ricocheted off a cart path and bounced out of play; he ultimately managed only an eight on that hole.
Despite these setbacks, there were moments where it looked like Greyserman might still pull through. He hit some incredible shots including an outrageous wedge that spun back into the cup for another eagle at thirteen – giving him what seemed like an unassailable lead at -21 with five holes to go .
Luke Clanton also had notable moments during this tournament. Reflecting on his performance: “It is awesome being out here… playing well this week builds my confidence.” He finished fifth but showed great promise for future competitions .
As events unfolded rapidly throughout Sunday due to weather delays causing both third and final rounds being played consecutively – excitement levels were high among spectators witnessing such unpredictable twists!
What do you think about these thrilling turnarounds?
