At Glance
‣ 16-year-old Blades Brown is set to make his PGA Tour debut at the Myrtle Beach Classic, following in the footsteps of other young talents like Kris Kim and Miles Russell who have recently made significant impacts on professional golf.
‣ Blades Brown has achieved remarkable milestones in his young career, including breaking Bobby Jones’ 103-year-old record to become the youngest co-medallist in US Amateur history and being the first to win both the Tennessee Boys’ Junior and Men’s Player of the Year in 2023.
‣ The success of young golfers like Brown, Kim, and Russell on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours is attributed to access to advanced technology, high-quality coaching, and support from major brands, highlighting a trend where talented teenagers are making their mark in professional golf at an early age.
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Oh, the teenage dreams just keep getting real on the PGA Tour. This time, it’s 16-year-old Blades Brown stepping into the spotlight. He’s been handed an exemption to play in next week’s Myrtle Beach Classic. Imagine that!
Brown’s stepping onto the green follows in the footsteps of English amateur Kris Kim and 15-year-old Miles Russell. Both made waves, with Russell even snagging a T20 on the Korn Ferry Tour. Talk about setting the bar high.
Now, Brown isn’t just any up-and-comer. He shattered a record held by Bobby Jones for over a century, becoming the youngest co-medallist in US Amateur history. Plus, he’s the first to snag both the Tennessee Boys’ Junior and Men’s Player of the Year in the same year. 2023’s been good to him, ranking him No.4 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.
On Instagram, Brown couldn’t hide his excitement. “Excited, honored, blessed,” he wrote, thanking everyone who’s supported his journey to the PGA Tour. It’s a big deal, and he knows it.
Athletic prowess runs in the family, too. His mom, Rhonda, once lit up the WNBA. And his name, Blades? That’s a nod to her maiden name. Pretty cool, right?
So, Nashville’s own will keep the trend going. Another 16-year-old making their PGA Tour debut. It’s like watching history unfold right before our eyes.
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But let’s circle back to Brown. Matching Kris Kim’s PGA Tour debut won’t be easy. Kim shot a three-under 68 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, setting a high standard.
Then there’s Miles Russell, making headlines as the youngest to score a top-20 finish on either the PGA Tour or Korn Ferry Tour. He’s back at it this week, thanks to that impressive finish.
Russell shared some insights into why teens are killing it in golf these days. Access to top-notch gear, coaching, and technology plays a big part. “Everybody’s just so talented,” he said, pointing out the drive to master every detail of the game.
So, as Brown gears up for next week, we’re all watching with bated breath. Will he be the next teen sensation on the PGA Tour? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – the future of golf is looking incredibly bright.
