Kevin Yu too strong for Beau Hossler, Paul Barjon regains hope

After 8 years on the American circuit, Beau Hossler hoped to finally open his account this week in Mississippi. The 29-year-old Californian unfortunately found on his way the surprising player from Taipei, Kevin Yu, victorious in the play-off of the 2nd FedEx Fall tournament in which the Frenchman Paul Barjon gave encouraging signs of returning to form after four missed cuts consecutively.

After, David Fur THURSDAY, Beau Hossler Friday, Keith Mitchell on Saturday, it was finally the player from Taipei, Kevin Yuwho finished at the top of the rankings on Sunday, becoming the third Taiwanese player to triumph on the PGA Tour.

The representative of the universityArizona State University indeed won, somewhat to everyone’s surprise, with a birdie on the first play-off hole against Beau Hossler to become the 12th new winner of the season.

A saving rest

A success which crowns a great second season on the PGA Tour during which the former player of the Korn Ferry Tour felt the need to take a breather after an intense summer punished by several missed cuts and a 52nd place in the Paris Olympic Games.

Almost two months without playing which allowed the young man to present himself in excellent mental condition at the start of the week in Mississippi with several members of his family by his side and in particular his father, the originator of his golf debut. at the age of 5.

“It’s incredible, it’s a very special feeling. It’s a dream come true, I’ve been dreaming about it since I was 5 years old. Doing it here in front of my family is really special,” said the 26-year-old now qualified for all Signature Events of next season but also for the Masters and the PGA ChampionshipMajor tournaments in which he will make his debut!

Keith Mitchell craque au 18

To win at 26, Kevin Yu also took advantage of the clumsiness of Keith Mitchell in a position to win at the 72nd hole but author of a terrible three-putt which deprived him of a place in the play-off!

The American, in the lead for a large part of the day after a round of 34, struggled on the return, hitting only one fairway at 18. He had to be content with 3rd place alongside Lucas Glover.

Paul Barjon reassures himself by failing to get closer

With just four fairways hit out of fourteen, Paul Barjon did not make it easy on Sunday on the course of the Country Club of Jackson.

Not really comfortable driving this week, the Frenchman nevertheless managed to return one last card under 70, his third of the week.

His 67 punctuated by four birdies and a bogey allows him to take 33rd place. A reassuring result for the man who had only made one cut during his last eight outings, but also encouraging in view of the next six decisive weeks for the former player of TCU.

Moved from 179th place to 174th place in the FedEx Cupthe player trained in New Caledonia will indeed have to achieve a significant performance during the next tournaments.

Remember that only the first 125 at the end of the last tournament (RSM Classic) at the end of November will retain full playing rights on the PGA Tour in 2025.

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