Taylor Pendrith made history at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, securing his first PGA Tour victory. The memorable day was marked by close finishes from Ben Kohles and Alex Noren, who finished in second and third place, respectively, at TPC Craig Ranch. Pendrith’s win guarantees him spots in upcoming events such as the Wells Fargo Championship, Memorial Tournament, and Travelers Championship.
Meanwhile, the top five players who accumulated the most points from the Corales Puntacana Championship, Zurich Classic, and Nelson were Pendrith, Kohles, Noren, Billy Horschel, and Kevin Tway. These players qualified through the Swing 5 or Next 10 categories.
The Aon Next 10 category saw minimal changes from the previous event. Shane Lowry moved into the top 10 after claiming victory at Zurich with Rory McIlroy. Other notable players in this category include Ludvig Åberg, Matthieu Pavon, and Justin Thomas.
The Aon Swing 5 system allows for a fair and competitive selection of players for upcoming tournaments. Players who have won one of these tournaments qualify through this category. Chad Ramey narrowly missed out on the top 5 finish at Corales Puntacana Championship.
Overall, it was a successful event for all involved, with many players earning spots in upcoming tournaments through various qualification methods.
