Kevin Yu captured his first PGA Tour title at the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi, after a thrilling playoff victory over Beau Hossler. Yu’s victory earned him $1.368 million from the tournament’s $7.6 million purse, along with significant career perks, including a two-year PGA Tour exemption and entry into marquee events like The Sentry and the Masters in 2025.
Hossler, the runner-up, took home $828,400, while third-place finishers Lucas Glover and Keith Mitchell each earned $448,400. The Sanderson Farms Championship is part of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Fall series, making Yu’s win especially valuable as it awarded him 500 FedEx Cup points and 30 Official World Golf Ranking points.
This win marks a major milestone for Yu, who had been seeking his first victory after 56 PGA Tour starts, positioning him well for future success on the Tour.