Pendrith Takes Advantage of Opponent’s Final-Hole Collapse to Gain First PGA Tour Win

Taylor Pendrith hits from the sand near the sixth green during the final round of the Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, on May 5, 2024. LM Otero/AP Photo

McKINNEY, Texas—Taylor Pendrith tried his best to ignore a final-hole meltdown by Ben Kohles, focusing on the eagle putt that the Canadian thought he might have to make to even force a playoff as he walked toward the 18th green.

Several stunning minutes later, a 3-footer for birdie gave Pendrith his first PGA Tour victory on May 5.