Denied first win by Rahm Thompson closed with a three-under 69 but had to settle for second after coming up just one shot shy of Jon Rahm at the American Express. Impact This was a coming out party for the young rookie who started the tournament by going 62-64, which included five eagles, tying a PGA Tour record for a 72-hole event. Thompson had a solid round of 67 at the Stadium Course on Saturday to earn a share of the lead with Jon Rahm going into Sunday. Thompson hung around all day while Rahm was unable to break away, but in the end it just wasn't enough. He will be looking back to a decision to keep the flag stick in at 17 when his birdie putt was dead on line but clanked off the pin as a reason that may have cost him his first PGA Tour win. Nevertheless, there is still a ton that Thompson can take from this week and help him going forward. He is listed in the field for next week's Farmers Insurance Open.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE