J.T. Poston Shines in Las Vegas: Secures Third PGA TOUR Title Victory at Shriners Children’s Open 2024
J.T. Poston secured his third PGA TOUR win, leaving his mark on the Shriners Children’s Open history in an exciting finale.
Poston put on an outstanding display in the last round at TPC Summerlin, shooting a 4-under 67 to finish at 22 under and beat Doug Ghim by one stroke.
Shortly after Ghim exerted pressure with a 6-foot birdie on the 18th hole, Poston sealed the victory with a critical 4-foot par putt. The triumph follows an exciting third round that was postponed four hours due to darkness brought on by Friday’s strong winds. Poston led by three strokes going into the final round after finishing his last five holes on Sunday morning at 3-under par.
The 31-year-old native of North Carolina defeated a missed par putt on the 17th hole to win his third championship with five birdies in the final round. Poston is still making steady progress in his career. He originally obtained his PGA TOUR card through the Korn Ferry Tour in 2016. In addition to receiving a coveted invitation to the Masters, his victory in Las Vegas gives him exemptions into the 2025 Signature Events.
“This is what you dream of,” Poston remarked as he received congratulations from other professionals, including Patton Kizzire, the winner of the Fortinet Championship last month. Poston’s success story is growing as he looks to the future, leaving many to wonder if the best is still to come.
Upcoming: ZOZO Championship in Japan
The fifth event in the FedExCup Fall season, the ZOZO Championship, will take place in Japan this weekend on the PGA TOUR. A strong group of 78 players, including the defending champion Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, and Xander Schauffele, is competing in the event at ACCORDIA GOLF in Chiba. At this esteemed competition, Morikawa hopes to become the first player to defend his championship.
Players are battling hard to finish in the top 125, which will guarantee them full PGA TOUR status for the 2025 season, with three FedExCup Fall events remaining. In order for athletes to secure their future, the ZOZO Championship will be crucial.
Inspirational Moment: Cancer Survivor Ian Gilligan Competes at Shriners Children’s Open
This week’s most inspirational tale comes from Ian Gilligan, a senior at the University of Florida, who, at the age of 15, beat a rare kind of cancer. At the Shriners Children’s Open, 21-year-old Gilligan made his second-ever appearance on the PGA TOUR. His narrative serves as a reminder of the tenacity and willpower required for success on and off the course.
J.T. Poston on How Change in His Attitude
J.T. Poston talked about his path after becoming a father and how it affected the way he saw golf. “I’ve come to the conclusion that golf isn’t the most important thing since Scottie was born. The true triumph is getting to return home to my family, regardless of how well I do.”
Key Numbers to Know:
- 15: TGL revealed the schedule for its debut season, which will air on ESPN and ESPN+ on Tuesday, January 7. There are fifteen regular season games on the calendar. Four teams advance to the semifinals, and the top two teams play a best-of-three finals series.
- 5: This week marked the conclusion of the First Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry at five venues. The top finishers will move on to the Second Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School, which will take place in late November or early December.
- 54: Tim O’Neal won the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, earning his first victory on the PGA TOUR Champions. He also qualified for the Simmons Bank Championship, the second round of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, by finishing inside the top 54 in the Charles Schwab Cup.
