After numerous near misses, Cameron Young secured his first PGA Tour win on Sunday at the Wyndham Championship held at Sedgefield Country Club. He dominated the tournament by shooting an impressive 22-under par, tying the event’s scoring record and becoming the 1,000th unique winner in PGA Tour history. Along with the victory, Young earned a $1.48 million prize.
Emotional Moment Marks the End of Fourth Season on Tour
Reflecting on his breakthrough, Young expressed a mix of relief and pride.
“I’ve been waiting for it for a while,”
he said.
“I never thought I’d be that emotional about it. But it’s the end of my fourth season. I’ve had my chances and I wasn’t going to let it get away from me.”
Family Support Plays Key Role in Young’s Success
Behind Young’s success stands his wife, Kelsey Dalition, whose constant support has been instrumental throughout his career. Married since late 2020, the couple welcomed their son, Henry, in 2021. Young has frequently credited his family for helping him maintain balance during the demanding tour schedule.
“I have spent a lot of time with my family, my wife. We have a little baby, so spent a lot of family time, which has been great,”
Young shared with Golf Digest in 2022.
“Honestly, they’ve been out with me the last couple weeks and it’s been such a nice change of pace to be with them on the road. I think it just keeps you a little fresher. You get off the course and you can kind of forget about golf a little bit, which is really nice.”
Private Yet Present: Kelsey Dalition’s Subtle Support Shines
Though Kelsey prefers to keep their private life out of the spotlight, she is a familiar presence at many of Cameron’s tournaments. A touching family moment was captured during the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, where Young was seen alongside his wife and son.
Lighthearted Moments: The Beard Debate
One humorous aspect of their relationship that fans have noticed involves Kelsey’s suggestion for Young to try a beardless look.
“Honestly, my wife just kind of said, why don’t you shave,”
Young revealed at the 2023 PGA Championship. Despite the suggestion, he maintained his beard during his recent Wyndham Championship triumph.
Growing Praise Following a Career-Defining Win
Golf enthusiasts across the country rejoiced at Young’s much-anticipated breakthrough, recognizing the determination and resilience it took to reach this milestone. His victory not only rewards years of hard work but also marks a significant moment in his career trajectory, signaling his rising prominence in professional golf.
Young’s historic win at the Wyndham Championship sets the stage for heightened expectations in the upcoming PGA Tour events, with many eager to see if he can build on this momentum and contend regularly at the highest level.