J.T. Poston in sprint at Shriners Children’s Open

Vince J.T. Poston

J.T. Poston claimed his third PGA Tour victory at the Shriners Children's Open, prevailing over Doug Ghim by one stroke. Poston avoided a playoff thanks to a decisive putt for par on the last hole. At TPC Summerlin, he finished the tournament with a score of 67 (-4) in the final round, scoring a -22 overall, thus overtaking; Ghim who finished at -21 after a round of 65.

The 31-year-old Poston è returned to compete in Las Vegas after a hiatus that lasted since the BMW Championship in August, having not scored a top 10 since the RBC Heritage in April. During this time he è devoted himself to his family, having recently become a father.

"It has been a wonderful few weeks at home after the Playoffs. This victory represents a new perspective on both my game and my life," commented Poston.

Francesco Molinari finished the tournament with a total score of -3 (66 ,70, 75, 70), placing him 59th in the standings.