Patton Kizzire Wins Procore Championship

Patton Kizzire secured his first PGA Tour victory in six years at the Procore Championship, finishing with a tournament-record score of 20-under 268 and a five-stroke lead over David Lipsky. Kizzire, who had not won since 2018, overcame a challenging year with a new mental coach who encouraged unconventional strategies like hugging trees to improve his mindset. His final round saw him shoot a 2-under 70, where he navigated erratic tee shots and maintained composure to extend his lead. This victory earned him a PGA Tour card for the next two years and marked his third career win overall. Kizzire's performance was crucial for his standing, as he entered the tournament ranked 132nd in the FedEx Cup standings. His win comes as a significant turnaround after a series of missed cuts and struggles in the previous season.