At Glance
‣ Peter Molnati achieved his second PGA Tour win with a closing 67 and a -12 total, visibly emotional as he celebrated the victory with his family.
‣ Cameron Young faced his seventh runner-up finish after a bogey on the last hole, while Peter Molnati secured a two-shot lead by hitting the 18th green in regulation despite earlier driving into the sand.
‣ Carl Yuan had an exceptional round, chipping in for the third time, showcasing remarkable skill and maintaining pressure at the top of the leaderboard.
The winning moment for @PeterMalnati and his family ❤️
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)
Ah, the drama unfolds at the Valspar Championship, folks. It’s March 24, 2024, and we’ve got a story to tell.
Peter Molnati, oh boy, he’s done it. With a tap-in for a closing 67, he’s sitting pretty at -12. Imagine, just his second PGA Tour win. There he was, wiping away tears. A moment with his family that’s just, well, heartwarming.
Now, rewind a bit. Malnati was strutting up the last with a comfy two-shot lead. Despite a detour into the sand, he managed to keep his cool. Meanwhile, Young, oh poor Young, bogeyed the last. That’s his seventh time as runner-up. Talk about a tough break.
Young, earlier, was giving it his all. Found the 18th green from a rough spot. But even a 51-feet attempt couldn’t save him from a three-putt. Malnati, with a birdie on the 17th, was just cruising.
But let’s not forget Young’s earlier mishap. A shocker of a drive on the 18th. Meanwhile, Malnati was nailing it, putting his tee shot from 199 yards to just six feet away. The tension, folks!
Young was on fire at the 17th, though. A brilliant tee shot. But Malnati wasn’t giving an inch, managing to save par despite a tricky situation.
The infamous ‘Snake Pit’ didn’t faze Young. He was neck and neck with Malnati. But then, the final pairing. Oh, they’d rather forget today. Power and Mitchell, dreams of victory turned sour.
Cameron Young, desperate for that maiden win, was showing promise. Tied with Malnati after a birdie on the 14th. The ‘Snake Pit’ awaited.
Malnati, our man of the hour, was leading at -11. Despite not liking his approach or putt, he was making birdies look easy.
Hughes, facing bunker troubles, was fighting hard. But those tough shots were costing him.
Young, aiming to top the leaderboard, was showing some serious skill on the 12th.
Hughes, bouncing back with a birdie on the 10th, was showing he’s not out of the fight yet.
Mitchell, starting strong, was quickly losing ground. The pressure was mounting.
Hughes, after a tough break in the sand, was still in the mix. But it was Carl Yuan making waves with his incredible chipping.
Mitchell, struggling with his driving, was losing his early advantage. Meanwhile, Schauffele was making a late charge, finishing strong.
Mitchell, oh Mitchell, those fairways seemed to elude him. But he managed to scrape through with pars, trying to stabilize his game.
Yuan, with an eagle and a birdie from off the green, was turning heads.
Mitchell, finally finding the fairway on the third, was looking for a comeback. But the second hole had already dented his lead.
Robby Shelton, with an albatross, was stealing the spotlight. What a shot!
Mitchell, his driving woes continued. But he managed to escape with a par on the first, despite a dramatic start.
Speaking of drama, Mitchell’s opening drive? A nightmare. Ended up in a car park, of all places.
Young, on the other hand, was off to a spectacular start. Hitting the flag on the first, teeing up a birdie.
And that, my friends, is how the day unfolded at the Copperhead Course, Innisbrook Resort, Florida. Drama, heartbreak, and moments of brilliance. Thanks for joining us for this rollercoaster of a final round. What a day for golf!
