Jason Dufner (XPS-1 and FJ Apparel) won the HP Byron Nelson Championship in dramatic fashion by holing a 25 foot birdie putt on the last hole of regulation to win by one over fellow FJ staffer, Dicky Pride (FJ Sport and SciFlex).
Beginning the day with the lead, Dufner fell behind with early bogeys on two and three. He bounced back quickly with a birdie on the fourth, fifth, and seventh holes to join the leaders at nine under par.
He added a birdie at ten to retake the lead alone. Dufner, first in greens in regulation and second in driving accuracy, birdied the sixteenth hole to keep pace with surging playing competitors. On the final hole, with a hazard left and trees right, Dufner launched his tee ball straight up the middle. With only a short wedge shot left, Dufner played a shot to the middle of the green, 25 feet from the pin. He then poured in the downhill, right to left putt for the one stroke victory.
Post round Dufner stated, "You probably couldn't dream it any better than what's been going on here" Continuing, "The wedding has been in the works for close to a year, so we know that's been coming around the corner. And there's been a lot of good golf since then, but to win two events and get married in the span of 22 days, pretty remarkable."
This is Dufner's second win in his past three starts. The win also moves him to the top spot on the FedEx Cup leaderboard and into third place on the Ryder Cup points list.
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Man that was a clutch putt. I'm happy for him.
Congratulations Jason Dufner!!!
Great clutch putt on 18 to seal the deal....
Another FJ Brand Ambassador Wins....again!
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What a great finish by Jason. Talk about steady play and no outward showing of nerves. He is beginning to come into his own and really plays his game. Really great win and I congratulate him on this latest achievement.
As an aside, it would be nice to see him using an FJ glove to complete the package.
Two wins and a marriage in a month-Duff is on a roll. Nice to see a Foot Joy man in solid contention for The Fed Ex trophy.
Dufner has definately found Happy Gilmore's "Happy Place" this month. He have been suprising in the clutch all month...including the putt on 18.
Great stuff by Duf yesterday! CLUTCH PUTT!
Good Show!!
Great tournament, great player, great finish!
2-wins, Married, FedEx Cup leader, 3rd in Ryder Cup
Titleist, FootJoy
Way to go Jason
Ice man. nothing bothers this man on the golf course and we get a contest sweet !!!!
What a roll Dufner is on as of late. Wishes on continued success for Duff!
From 2 Bogeys to 3 Birdies to take the win....Great job JD ! Congrats on the win and move to #1 on the FedEx Cup Leaderboard. Marriage is sure agreeing with this young lad !
Was great seing the DUFF win again on tour. There is a lot more to come from him!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats to Duffner on his win and marriage.
Nice way to win with a big final putt. Congratulations Jason and FootJoy.
Congrats to Mr. Dufner...what a month!