Kurt Kitayama had not won on the PGA Tour until coming up clutch on Sunday to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at 9-under. He won $3.6 million with the victory.
Kurt Kitayama of the United States waves after making birdie on the seventh green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 05, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
But Kitayama remained cool in the moment, even after his drive went into some thick rough off to the left of the fairway. On his approach shot, he kept it safe, landing his ball about 47 feet from the hole. With that wonderful roll, though, he iced his victory and the definition of a tap-in putt brought a smile to his face.Speaking after the best even round of his life , Kitayama was impressed with"how hard I fought."
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