Wise wins maiden title at AT&T Byron Nelson
What happened at the AT&T Byron Nelson?
After a four-hour weather delay, it was Aaron Wise who broke away from the pack and cruised to victory at the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club, Texas.
At just 21-years-old, Wise started the day tied with the vastly experienced Aussie, Marc Leishman.
In the circumstances, many would have crumbled. But the South African-born Wise quickly showed that this wouldn’t be the case.
He opened his birdie count at the fourth, and then went on to birdie five, seven, eight and nine to go out in a sublime 31.
He opened up a four-shot lead, and it was then just a case of keeping composed and holding on.
When Leishman failed to birdie the par-5 14th and bogeyed the 15th, it was then clear that it was to be the brilliant youngster’s day.
Throughout the round, and indeed the tournament, Wise excelled in all departments. On this performance, he ought to be taken very seriously. Leishman will attest to that.
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Best moments
Four shots back, but plenty of fight left in @MarcLeish.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/U3zfkOyYF4
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 21, 2018
Best birthday ever? ?@BrandenGrace ties his lowest career round (62) on his 30th birthday.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/6NzEcetP8W
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 21, 2018
Comparing ball flights in the final group today …
Thoughts? ?#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/l4H22RzUwE
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 21, 2018
Every time he's been faced with adversity today, @AaronWise_ responds with excellence.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/TQoeHrgmNj
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 20, 2018
Winners take advantage of their good breaks.@AaronWise_ did just that on No. 9.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/5jnmRzIVL2
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 20, 2018
Clutch par putt.@AaronWise_ stays out front by 1. pic.twitter.com/74hGu8Rccj
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 20, 2018
.@MarcLeish ties the lead … for a moment. @AaronWise_ has the answer. He leads by 1.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/TfIK0yzyb4
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 20, 2018
A tee shot that will make you say "wow."#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/RcgySBBVQ8
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 20, 2018
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