PATRICK CANTLAY IS EARNING a reputation as a fierce competitor. That rep was bolstered on Sunday when Cantlay fired a 64 to win the Memorial Tournament by two strokes in Dublin, Ohio.
Cantlay charged past 54-hole leader Martin Kaymer (72) and held off a resurgent Adam Scott (68) to finish 19 under and pick up his second PGA Tour victory. With the win, Cantlay cracked the top 10 in the world rankings, rising to No. 8.
Memorial Tournament host Jack Nicklaus likes the 27-year-old UCLA product.
"His game is very suited for majors," Nicklaus said. "Drives the ball very straight.
VIDEO: Patrick Cantlay Charges to Victory at Memorial Tournament
