Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick

American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.

15 Mar, 22:27 — 16 Mar, 00:02

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Why this matters

Cameron Young's victory at the Players Championship, often dubbed the 'fifth major,' marks a significant achievement in his career. The tournament is the PGA Tour's flagship event, and its outcome can have substantial implications for player rankings and future sponsorships.

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APVery High6h ago

Cameron Young is clutch on the island green and rallies to win The Players Championship - AP News

Cameron Young is clutch on the island green and rallies to win The Players Championship AP News

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BBCHigh5h ago

Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion

Ryder Cup stars Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick both falter as American Cameron Young comes from behind to win the Players Championship 2026 at TPC Sawgrass.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Cameron Young holds off Matt Fitzpatrick on final hole to win Players Championship

American pars 18th for victory after birdie on 17 Fitzpatrick had led at Sawgrass before late slip The PGA Tour might have lost out in the court of public opinion over whether the Players Championship could be a major. However, the level of drama as shadows lengthened on this Sawgrass Sunday set the tournament aside from most others. It came down to Cameron Young versus Matt Fitzpatrick. As Fitzpatrick agonisingly missed for par on the 72nd hole, Young had secured the biggest win of his car...

By Ewan Murray at Sawgrass

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globe-and-mailHigh5h ago

Cameron Young gets clutch on the island green and rallies to win The Players Championship - The Globe and Mail

Cameron Young gets clutch on the island green and rallies to win The Players Championship The Globe and Mail

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abc-australiaHigh5h ago

Cameron Young wins Players Championship as Ludvig Åberg splashes out

Sweden's Ludvig Åberg loses a three-shot lead after hitting in the water on consecutive holes at The Players Championship, as American Cameron Young takes out the "fifth major".

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YahooMostly Factual6h ago