The Northern Irishman claimed a one-shot victory at the CJ Cup and joins Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson as the only golfers younger than 55 years old with 20 PGA Tour victories.
The former world number one shot a remarkable eight-under par over his closing seven holes to surge up the leaderboard and enter the weekend in a share of second – five shots behind leader Keith Mitchell.
While all eyes were elsewhere on welcoming the latest young gun to the sport, Sam Burns quietly and confidently captured the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Australian Golf Digest
