
Just over a week after he nearly won the Masters, in what would have been his first-career major victory, Cameron Young has committed to the Travelers Championship.
Young and Collin Morikawa, both in the top six in the Official World Golf Rankings, both officially committed on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old Young led on the front nine in the final round at Augusta, and remained in contention until the end, finishing tied for third. It was an impressive showing for one of the world’s up-and-coming golfers. Young won The Players Championship at Sawgrass in March, and he’s moved to No. 3 in the world rankings. He’s got two career wins, and has made the cut in all eight starts this season.
Two years ago, Young finished tied for ninth at the Travelers, and came within a stroke of Jim Furyk’s PGA Tour record for the lowest round ever recorded on tour, when he shot a 59. Furyk’s 58 in 2016 also came in Cromwell.
“Cameron is having a tremendous year so far but who could forget that heart-stopping 59 he shot just two years ago at TPC River Highlands, coming within one stroke of PGA Tour history?” Travelers Executive Vice President Andy Bessette said in a release. “And Collin, who had a great win at Pebble Beach earlier this season, has truly grown up with our tournament family. When he first joined us in 2019, we knew we were seeing something special. Both of these talented players are champions on and off the golf course, and we’re looking forward to having them back in our field.”
Morikawa, who won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am earlier this year, is currently ranked sixth in the world rankings. He’s a two-time major winner and has made six of eight cuts this season.
