Tyler Weaver, the rising star from the England Golf Men’s Squad, has made a stunning breakthrough by securing a spot in November’s World Wide Technology Championship.
At just 20, he showcased nerves of steel and precision on a demanding course in Mexico, winning a nail-biting three-hole, three-way play-off at the Cabo Collegiate.
After a solid round of 69 on Sunday and an impressive 66 on Monday, Weaver closed with a 70 to finish tied at 8-under along with Pongsapak Laopakdee and Preston Stout.
The pressure was on at the Twin Dolphin Club, and Tyler Weaver rose to the challenge by holding his nerve in the play-off, earning himself an exemption into the 2025 PGA Tour event at the Diamante Cabo San Lucas.
He said: “I’m over the moon with the win this week in one of the best fields in amateur golf.
The course provided a great test, but I was able to control my ball well and made some good putts at the right time.
It was a great feeling to win in the play-off and now I’m really looking forward to my first PGA tour start in November.”
Englishman Matt Wahl, Assistant Coach at Florida State University—whom Weaver proudly represented—was effusive in his praise.
He commented: “I’m really pleased for Tyler, he’s been working really hard and very diligently on his game and this week validates his progress.
He was very patient on a tough golf course and managed his game extremely well.
He showed some class coming down the stretch and has been rewarded with his first PGA Tour start. This is a great platform for him to build on.”
Adding to the chorus of commendation, England Men’s Performance Manager Ben Gorvett remarked: “It’s a fantastic achievement for Tyler and thoroughly deserved.
He’s a student of the game; he has made the most of the opportunities he’s had to develop and it is showing dividends.
The work he’s doing with Rob Watts, and coaches Trev Jones, Matt Wahl and Ryan Heisey, has resulted in the opportunity to tee it up on the world’s biggest stage, the PGA Tour.”
In true David Feherty style, one might say that on this sun-drenched Mexican fairway, Tyler Weaver not only tamed the course but also carved his name into the annals of amateur golf—a sign that the PGA Tour is about to witness something very special.
