Werenski, who a week earlier finished tied for third in the 3M Open, finished with 13 points for the round and 39 points for the tournament. Eleven of those 13 points came on the last seven holes of his round.
As his eyes welled up with tears, it was clear how meaningful this second victory was for Merritt, probably because he didn’t know if and when he’d ever get it.
Brittany Lincicome’s debut in a US PGA Tour event was not necessarily an artistic success, though if simple enjoyment was the metric it was a success nonetheless.