Cameron Young dominates Cadillac Championship with $3.6M win and self-imposed penalty
Cameron Young claimed victory at the Cadillac Championship with a dominant performance. He finished 19 under par, six strokes ahead of world number one Scottie Scheffler. The win earned him $3.6 million, marking his second-largest career payday.
Young’s final round included a moment of self-imposed discipline. On the par-4 second hole, he called a one-stroke penalty on himself after his ball moved in the fairway. Despite the setback, he still made par on the hole.
Playing conditions improved on the last day, with preferred lies helping lower scores. The average final-round score was 69, compared to between 71 and 71.6 in the first three rounds. The par-5 18th hole saw 12 birdies in the final round—more than the nine recorded across the previous three days combined. Former US president Donald Trump attended the event at Trump National Doral. He watched most of Young’s final round and later congratulated the winner with a thumbs-up and a handshake. Elsewhere, Adam Scott’s strong weekend performance—shooting 66 and 64—likely secured him a place in the US Open. He finished at 11 under for the tournament. Young’s victory follows his previous win at The Players Championship, where he earned $4.5 million. This latest triumph further cements his position among golf’s top earners.
The Cadillac Championship concluded with Young taking home the title and a $3.6 million prize. His self-reported penalty and strong play highlighted the tournament’s competitive spirit. Meanwhile, Scott’s late surge likely booked his spot in the upcoming US Open.
