Cameron Young’s Wyndham Championship win draws best viewership for the event in five years

**Cameron Young’s Wyndham Championship Win Sets Five-Year Viewership Record**

 

Cameron Young’s dominant victory at the 2025 Wyndham Championship didn’t just earn him his first PGA Tour title—it brought a TV audience surge that set a five-year record for the tournament.

 

The final round, aired on CBS, drew **1.95 million viewers**, a **36% jump** from 2024’s numbers. According to Josh Carpenter of *Sports Business Journal*, it was the Wyndham’s highest-rated broadcast since 2020. The boost contributed to a stellar year for CBS golf coverage overall, which is **up 17% year-to-date**, marking the network’s best season since 2018. Fourteen of the 19 final rounds broadcast on CBS have posted year-over-year gains, with non-major PGA Tour viewership rising **21%** from last season.

 

The Wyndham Championship, held July 31–August 3 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, ended with Young finishing **six shots clear** of runner-up Mac Meissner. His wire-to-wire dominance capped off with a 22-under-par total.

 

**Top Payouts — Wyndham Championship 2025**

 

1. **Cameron Young (-22)** – \$1,476,000

2. **Mac Meissner (-16)** – \$893,800

T3. **Mark Hubbard (-15)** – \$483,800

T3. **Alex Noren (-15)** – \$483,800

T5. **Jackson Koivun (a) (-14)** – Amateur (no prize money)

T5. **Chris Kirk (-14)** – \$316,725

T5. **Aaron Rai (-14)** – \$316,725

 

For Young, the victory represents a career breakthrough after multiple near-misses in big events. For CBS, it’s another sign that the network’s 2025 golf coverage—fueled by exciting finishes and breakout stars—is resonating strongly with fans.

 

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