A Second Straight Victory in Oklahoma
Sandy Scott, a 28-year-old Scottish golfer from Nairn, claimed his second consecutive Korn Ferry Tour title on Sunday by defeating William Sides in a four-hole playoff at The Patriot Golf Club in Oklahoma. The win at the Compliance Solutions Championship sent Scott to the top of the US circuit's Points List as he prepares for next week's Korn Ferry Tour Championship. The victory came just two weeks after his first win on the PGA Tour feeder circuit at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship, which secured him a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season.[S1][S2][S3]
Scott began the final round three shots behind 54-hole leader Trent Phillips, but a six-under-par 64 propelled him up the leaderboard and into a tie with Sides after 72 holes. Neither player could gain an edge through the first three playoff holes, but Scott seized the advantage on the fourth when Sides found a greenside bunker with his approach. Scott landed his ball on the green and holed out for birdie to seal the win.[S1]
From Injury Setback to World Top 100
The triumph in Oklahoma lifted Scott to 87th in the Official World Golf Ranking, marking his debut in the world's top 100. Seven years ago, the former Walker Cup player was preparing to turn professional when a serious wrist injury left him fearing he might never play competitive golf again. Scott tore ligaments in his right wrist and underwent two surgeries in 2019, forcing him to spend around 24 months on the sidelines.[S1][S2]
After recovering from surgery, Scott spent two years grinding through PGA Tour Latinoamérica and PGA Tour Americas, eventually earning his place on the Korn Ferry Tour after finishing eighth in the latter's Order of Merit in 2024. The wrist injury continues to cause him some discomfort, and he was sidelined for another two months earlier in the 2026 season. Scott, a Texas Tech alumnus, said the injury first flared up in college and required a couple of surgeries and steroid injections, keeping him out for the best part of two years.[S1]
What Scott Said After the Win
Scott described his belief in his ability as a key factor in his success. He said he has always believed he could compete at the highest level, and that belief is a big part of the game. He called doing it this way pretty special. He also expressed pride in the fight to get to this point and gratitude for the support he has received, adding that looking back on those times is pretty neat.[S1]
Reflecting on the wrist injury, Scott said he has gone through ups and downs, injuries and whatnot. He explained that when it first flared up in college, it took a couple of surgeries and some steroid injections, and he was out for the best part of two years. It took a lot of perseverance and help, he said, and a couple of months ago it flared up again, but he did the right things. He let it heal and came back feeling good, and he thinks it will just be a case of management. He knows what helps it and hurts it now, but he feels good now.[S1]
On the playoff, Scott said he was pretty delighted when the putt went in, and there was probably some relief there as well. It was a long day, he added. Looking ahead to the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, Scott said he came into this week with a blank slate in his mind and is trying to do the same stuff, play the same golf, and commit to the shots. In conversations with his caddie, they tried to be as consistent as possible, and he plans to take that into next week and see where they end up.[S1]
Next Up: PGA Tour in Japan
The PGA Tour heads to Japan this week for the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club. All four rounds will be shown live on Sky Sports Golf, with first-round coverage starting on Thursday from 4am. Meanwhile, Scott will aim to cap off 2026 as the Korn Ferry Tour's season-long points race leader with a strong finish at next week's Korn Ferry Tour Championship.[S1]
