With the theme of more and younger golfers in the US appearing and playing in tournaments (see latest blog about 16 year old Tadd Fujikawa turning pro), Daniel Summerhays turned the Nationwide Tour upside down with his victory. So much for a development tour. I guess the NCAA does a pretty good job too.

Another stat I heard Sunday while watching Jonathan Byrd’s come from behind victory over Tim Clark of South Africa: Only 2 under 30 U.S. golfers has more than 2 PGA victories: Byrd who now has 3 and Charles Howell III who now has 2 thanks to his win at Riveria this spring.

Hurray for old farts like 31 year old Tiger Woods.

“Summerhays makes N’wide history

GOLFWEEK STAFF

BYU senior Daniel Summerhays shot 2-under 69 Sunday at Ohio State Golf Club’s Scarlet Course to win the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational and become the first amateur to win a Nationwide Tour event.

Summerhays, 23, finished at 6-under 278, two shots ahead of Chad Collins (69) and Chris Nallen (71). Summerhays birdied Nos. 10 and 12, then parred the final six holes for the victory. ”

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