Sahith Theegala clinched his first-ever PGA tour title on Sunday by maintaining a two-stroke lead at the Fortinet Championship in Northern California. He began the final round with a comfortable two-shot advantage, Theegala displayed composure and finished strongly at the north course of Silverado Resort in Napa.
The 25-year-old Californian golfer played an impressive round, carding a four-under-par 68 with seven birdies to finish at 21 under, securing a comfortable victory. In the presence of a supportive crowd of close family and friends in the galleries, Theegala’s journey to the title was effectively solidified on the 14th hole when he sank a remarkable 20-foot birdie putt, extending his lead to five shots.
Despite a brief surge from South Korea’s Kim Seong-hyeon, who made consecutive birdies on the 15th and 16th holes in the group ahead, narrowing Theegala’s lead to three shots, the determined leader maintained his position and emerged victorious.
In response to Kim’s challenge, Theegala showcased his skills by delivering an outstanding second shot from the fairway, landing the ball just seven feet from the hole on the par-four 16th. He maintained his composure and confidently sank the birdie putt, extending his lead to four shots with only two holes left to play.
A steady par on the par-three 17th ensured Theegala maintained a four-shot advantage as he approached the par-five 18th hole. Although Kim managed to secure another birdie on the final hole, reducing the lead to three strokes.
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