3M Open: Jhonattan Vegas grinds out victory to finish his drought

Jhonattan Vegas prevailed at TPC Twin Cities to win the 3M Open by one shot over PGA Tour rookie Max Greyserman.

On Sunday afternoon, Vegas shot a 1-under 70 to put up a 17-under general rating. This victory marks Vegas’ fourth profession PGA Tour title and his first since he received the 2017 RBC Canadian Open.

Greyserman put the strain on after he fired off an 8-under 63.

Matt Kuchar and Maverick McNealy challenged the Venezuelan all through the day. Nonetheless, the previous Georgia Tech golfer couldn’t make a putt down the stretch, and McNealy dropped a shot at 15.

At one level within the spherical, it appeared a five-way playoff might happen, however Vegas made a birdie when he wanted it most to carry off the others.

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The 40-year-old PGA Tour veteran has overcome a lot since that 2017 victory. From accidents and varied surgical procedures, getting again on prime was large for him.

“It’s at all times an awesome feeling,” Vegas mentioned to Amanda Balionis on CBS Sports activities. “Each win is particular—particularly getting back from two surgical procedures. It was a tough day for me. I didn’t really feel 100%. It additionally makes a win tremendous particular having my infant out right here. I haven’t had a win with the infant, so that is for him, too.”

On Sunday, the digicam caught him shaking his wrist a number of occasions. Despite the fact that he didn’t really feel 100%, Vegas discovered a technique to get the job performed.

“You bought to get the physique able to play 72 holes,” he mentioned. “At present, it wasn’t there, and I knew it from the primary gap. I stayed calm, and I knew that I used to be enjoying good golf. I needed to dig deep, and fortuitously, I got here out with a win.”

Vegas recorded 4 birdies and three bogeys in his remaining 18 holes. It was sufficient to get the job performed.

With this victory’s 500 factors, he went from No. 149 within the FedEx Cup standings to No. 66. The Prime 70 get into the primary playoff occasion, the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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