Blades Brown, 19, Wins PGA Tour Event in Mexico

Blades Brown won the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico on Sunday, becoming the youngest PGA Tour winner in 88 years. The 19-year-old rallied from a seven-shot deficit with a 9-under 63 in the final round.

Brown defeated Ben James with a birdie on the second playoff hole at El Cardonal at Diamante. James had entered the final round with a four-shot lead but shot 70 to force extra holes.

“I'm so obsessed with this game. It tests you in so many ways. I love golf, all the stuff that goes into it and I can't wait for what's next.”

On the second playoff hole, James missed an 8-foot putt while Brown made his 3-footer to secure the victory. The two players had previously exchanged strong shots on the 18th during regulation.

Brown, who turned professional two years ago while still a junior in high school, said he is obsessed with the game and cannot wait for what comes next. He graduated high school in January.

James was the top-ranked player in the PGA Tour University ranking last season. The two have known each other since their junior days.

Brown, at 19 years and 170 days, surpassed Jordan Spieth's 2013 John Deere Classic win at 19 years and 352 days as the most recent young winner. Bobby Dunkelberger won the St. Augustine Pro-Amateur in 1938 at age 18.

The victory marks Brown's first PGA Tour title and signals the start of what he expects to be a long rivalry with James.