With his win at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Kyle Stanley:
• Earns first PGA TOUR victory in his 44th career start at the age of 24 years, 2 months, 17 days.
• Collects 500 FedExCup points to move to No. 1 in the standings with 846 points, leading Johnson Wagner by 49 points.
• Extends fully-exempt status through the 2014 season.
• Becomes the first player to make the Waste Management Phoenix Open his first TOUR win since J.B. Holmes in 2006 and the 10th in tournament history.
* Wins enough World Ranking points to not only play in the WGC Accenture Match Play, but also to be one of the top 50 players in the world.
* Qualifies to play at the Masters in April.
Gains the respect of all for demonstrating intestinal fortitude, tremendous heart and the sureness in himself to show his emotions and prove that it is not just a game or job to him.
After last week Stanley needed this win. Way to go!
As a Clemson Tiger, way to go Kyle Stanley!
Boosts his confidence and proves to himself he can win.
YES!!!
He has overtaken the Great Mark Wilson on the FedEx Cup points list.
The future looks bright for this gutsy young man…Well done Kyle
Kyle,
Great come back and look forward to seeing you in Augusta. You earned it!! Keep up the great play!