Taylor Pendrith Secures First PGA Tour Win at CJ Cup Byron Nelson and Earns Spots in Upcoming Events
Taylor Pendrith made history at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, securing his first PGA Tour victory. Ben Kohles and Alex Noren 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. Kohles and Noren also earned their spots in the Wells Fargo Championship through the Aon Swing 5 system.
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. Players who have won one of these tournaments qualify through the Swing 5 or Next 10 categories. Chad Ramey narrowly missed out on the top 5, finishing in sixth place.
In addition to these rankings, the Aon Next 10 category also saw minimal changes from the previous event. Shane Lowry moved into the top 10 after claiming victory at Zurich with Rory McIlroy. This system allows for a fair and competitive selection of players for upcoming tournaments.
