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J.T. Poston won a wire-to-wire victory on Sunday at John Deere Classic's second PGA Tour title and the spot at theBritish Open.
Before celebrating the day at the TPC Deere Run, Poston closed the British Open qualifying companions Christian Bezidenhout and Emiliano Grilo with a two-under 69 by three strokes.
"Difficult," Poston said. "Wire-to-wire, having a lead for a long time, it's hard not to think about that thin line all week long. I tried to stick to the game plan."
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J.T. Poston holds the trophy after winning the John Deere Classic Golf Tournament at TPC Deere Run in Sylvis, Illinois on Sunday, July 3, 2022. increase. (AP Photo / Charlie Neibergall)
Poston finished with 21 under 263. He started in 62, 65 and 67 rounds.
Bezidenhout fired 66 and Grillo fired 69.
"I knew I needed a solid week," he said. "I had to play well, move up the rankings and work next year. It was more important to me than going open. Now that I have both, it's pretty special."
Former Rutgers player Christopher Gotterp in the sponsor-free field had 66 in fourth place tie with Scott Stallings (70) and 17 under.
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J.T. Poston, July 3, 2022 He hit the sixth tee in the final round of the John Deere Classic Golf Tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois on Sunday. (AP Photo / Charlie Neibergall)
"We will further verify that I belong here," Gotterup said. "And to be honest, there wasn't the best this week. It was a great hit, but it didn't quite go well until it went down all at once."
Poston birdie the first three holes Then, I bogged the 5th and 6th, and pared the next 10th.
"I was just trying to breathe," Poston said. "That was true. I think I was much more nervous than in the first few days. I was just fighting. From today onwards, from this week onwards, I'm sure I can play with those nerves. I think. You can still win, but given the pressure, try to win here and still shoot a solid score. "
A 29-year-old from Hickory, NC, is a Traveler's Championship. I won the championship a week after I won second place in Connecticut. He also won the 2019 Wyndham Championship.
J.T. Poston Sunday, July 3, 2022 After winning the John Deere Classic Golf Tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, kiss the trophy. (AP Photo / Charlie Neibergall)
The British Open will take place July 14-17 at the Old Course in St Andrews.
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"I can't wait," Poston said. Says. "I've always wanted to play at any venue, but the first venue is St Andrews and 150, and I can't wait to get there and see what it looks like."
