In a thrilling finale at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Taylor Pendrith clinched his inaugural US PGA Tour victory by birdieing the final hole, edging out Ben Kohles who endured a heartbreaking runner-up finish with a bogey on the last.

The tense showdown saw Kohles surge ahead with consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th holes, seizing a one-stroke lead over overnight leader Pendrith. However, Pendrith, displaying nerves of steel, saved par on both holes and delivered a remarkable second shot on the 18th, setting up a crucial birdie opportunity.

With Kohles faltering on the 18th, Pendrith capitalized on the opportunity, calmly sinking a three-footer to seal victory with a four-under par 67, concluding with a total score of 23-under 261.

Reflecting on his triumph, Pendrith expressed empathy for Kohles' misfortune, acknowledging his opponent's exceptional performance. "Crazy," Pendrith remarked, "I feel for Ben making bogey. He played so well today but (I'm) super-thrilled. It's amazing."

Despite Kohles' valiant effort, a bogey on the final hole dashed his hopes of clinching his maiden PGA title, leaving him with a bittersweet runner-up finish. "Of course it stings," Kohles lamented, "You feel like you had it right there and let it slip away."

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson witnessed a riveting battle between the two contenders, with Pendrith showcasing his resilience with five birdies and a solitary bogey en route to his long-awaited victory. Meanwhile, Kohles' stellar performance throughout the tournament underscored his potential as a formidable competitor on the tour.

In a testament to his determination, Kohles vowed to learn from this experience and strive for future success. "Did so many good things this week," Kohles reflected, "and I'm just going to keep reminding myself of that and try to get myself back in this position."

As Pendrith savors his breakthrough win, the golfing world awaits his continued success on the PGA Tour, while Kohles remains determined to build on his impressive performance in the quest for his elusive first title.