The young prodigy, Blades Brown, is making waves in the golf world. At just 18 years old, he's already leaving his mark on the sport, with a chance to become the youngest winner in nearly a century. But here's where it gets controversial: while Brown's talent is undeniable, his path to the top has been anything but conventional. With a sponsor exemption to The American Express for the second straight year, he's already defied expectations, tying for 17th in the Bahamas and making his way to California in record time. And now, he's in the final group on Sunday, one shot behind the world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler.
Brown's journey to the top has been a whirlwind. He's been playing his seventh consecutive round after arriving from a Korn Ferry Tour event in the Bahamas, and he's not showing any signs of slowing down. In fact, he's been on a roll, with three straight birdies that left him tied with Scheffler, and one shot behind Si Woo Kim. But it's not just his talent that's impressive; it's his attitude. Despite his young age, Brown is already a pro, and he's not letting the pressure get to him. He's been playing 'paper, scissors, rock' with young fans and even holing a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th, followed by a 45-foot birdie on the 18th.
However, it's not just Brown's talent that's making headlines. The other two guys in the final group, Scheffler and Kim, are also making waves. They've been competing plenty in the month leading up to The American Express, and they're not shy about their competitive spirits. In fact, Scheffler confirmed that Kim beat him the last time they played, and he's been giving him back a little of his money. But it's not just their talent that's impressive; it's their attitude. They're both regular weekend golfers, and they're not letting the pressure get to them either.
The final group on Sunday is sure to be a thrilling spectacle, with scores low even in a difficult wind. Former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and Eric Cole are both two shots behind, and Tom Hoge is another shot back. But it's Brown who's the most curious of the lot. He turned pro last year when he was still in high school, and he's already made a name for himself. So, will he become the youngest winner in nearly a century? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: Blades Brown is a force to be reckoned with in the world of golf.
