PGA Tour
Puerto RicoSeason 2026
Ricky Castillo proved his mettle in the tropical winds, carding a resilient final-round 68 to win the 2026 Puerto Rico Open. Castillo, who started the day with a one-shot lead, remained unflappable as the lead shifted multiple times between the chasing pack.
His defining moment came at the par-5 18th; after a perfect drive, he safely navigated the green-side bunkers to secure a two-putt birdie, finishing at 16-under for a one-stroke victory. The win is a massive breakthrough for the former Florida Gator, securing his status on the PGA Tour through 2028.
The final round provided a whirlwind of drama for the chasing pack. Blades Brown flirted with history, nearly becoming the youngest winner in PGA Tour history before a late bogey on the 17th left him in a tie for second at 15-under.
He shared the runner-up spot with Matti Schmid, who surged late with three birdies in his final five holes. John Daly II capped off an incredible debut week with a top-10 finish, highlighted by a roaring eagle on the 12th that briefly gave him a share of the lead.
John Parry and Chandler Blanchet rounded out the top five, while 16-year-old Miles Russell finished as the low amateur in a tie for 21st, further cementing the youth movement currently sweeping the tour.