Honestly, the 2025 Wyndham Championship leaderboard looked like a foregone conclusion by Saturday afternoon, but for anyone who has followed Cameron Young’s career, the tension was still thick enough to cut with a wedge. We’re talking about a guy who had seven runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour. Seven. That’s a lot of "almost" and "next time" speeches.
He finally did it.
Young didn't just win; he absolutely dismantled Sedgefield Country Club. When the dust settled in Greensboro, he sat at 22-under par, a staggering six strokes clear of the field. It was the kind of performance that makes you wonder why it took 94 starts for him to find the winner's circle. But golf is weird like that.
The Breakthrough at Sedgefield
The 2025 Wyndham Championship leaderboard was dominated by Young from the jump. He opened with a 63 and backed it up with a 62. By the time Sunday rolled around, he had a five-shot cushion. Even a shaky bogey on the first hole Sunday didn't rattle him—he just went out and rattled off five straight birdies. At one point, he led by nine. Nine!
Mac Meissner played some incredible golf to finish solo second at 16-under, but even he admitted afterward that he was basically playing in a different tournament. Young was the 1,000th unique winner in PGA Tour history. That’s a cool bit of trivia for your next golf outing.
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Final Leaderboard and Payouts
If you’re looking at the raw numbers, the top of the board was a mix of veterans fighting for FedEx Cup spots and young guns trying to make a name for themselves.
- Cameron Young: 1st (-22) - $1,476,000
- Mac Meissner: 2nd (-16) - $893,800
- Mark Hubbard: T3 (-15) - $483,800
- Alex Noren: T3 (-15) - $483,800
- Chris Kirk: T5 (-14) - $316,725
- Aaron Rai: T5 (-14) - $316,725
- Jackson Koivun (a): T5 (-14) - $0 (Amateur status)
Jackson Koivun, the amateur sensation, was a massive story this week. Tying for fifth at a PGA Tour event while you're still in college? Ridiculous. Since he's an amateur, he didn't take home a paycheck, but he secured a spot in the Procore Championship later this fall.
FedEx Cup Drama and the Bubble
The Wyndham is famous (or infamous) for being the last stop before the playoffs. It’s where dreams go to die or get a second lease on life. This year, the bubble was brutal.
Davis Thompson was the heartbreak story of the week. He needed a par on the 18th to sneak into the top 70 and keep his season alive. He three-putted from 45 feet. Just like that, he finished at 71st in the standings—out by a literal handful of points.
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On the flip side, Matti Schmid turned into a magician. He birdied his last three holes on Sunday. That clutch finish moved him to exactly No. 70. One more par instead of a birdie and he’s planning a vacation instead of heading to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Why This Win Matters for the Ryder Cup
For Young, this wasn't just about the trophy or the $1.4 million check. The 2025 Ryder Cup is at Bethpage Black—New York territory. Young is a New York kid. He grew up playing Sleepy Hollow and won the New York State Open at Bethpage as an amateur back in 2017.
Before this win, he was on the outside looking in. Now? He’s jumped to 16th in the FedEx Cup and 15th in the Ryder Cup standings. With his power off the tee, he's exactly the kind of player captain Keegan Bradley wants for a long, mean course like Bethpage.
Key Stats from Sedgefield
Sedgefield isn't a long course, but it punishes you if you miss the wrong side of the undulating Donald Ross greens. Young's approach play was surgical. He tied the tournament scoring record of 258, previously set by J.T. Poston and Henrik Stenson.
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What was most impressive was his composure. In his previous runner-up finishes, Young often had one "disaster" hole or a cold putter on the back nine. Not this time. Even when he took his foot off the gas with two late bogeys on 16 and 17, the lead was so massive it didn't even matter.
If you're tracking the fall series or looking ahead to the 2026 season, keep an eye on Mac Meissner. His solo second was a career-best and proves that his recent form wasn't a fluke. He’s a ball-striking machine who finally found a putter that works.
Practical Takeaways for Golf Fans:
- Check the FedEx Cup Top 70: The field for the St. Jude Championship is now set. If your favorite player isn't in it, you won't see them again until the Fall Procore Championship.
- Ryder Cup Watch: Cameron Young is the name to watch over the next two playoff events. If he bags another top 10, he's almost a lock for a captain's pick.
- Amateur Watch: Jackson Koivun is the real deal. If he decides to turn pro after the college season, he’s going to be an immediate force on Tour.
The 2025 Wyndham Championship gave us exactly what we wanted: a long-overdue breakthrough and high-stakes playoff drama. Now, the real season begins.