US-Indian golfer marks rise with first PGA title

California (Reuters) 

Sahith Theegala earned his first PGA Tour title on Sunday by claiming a two-shot victory at the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California. The 25-year-old California native made a splash early in his pro career and qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs earlier this season, but a victory was missing from his resume until Sunday, when he shot a final-round, 4-under 68 at Silverado Resort’s North Course. Theegala finished at 21-under 267 to beat runner-up SH Kim of South Korea, who posted a final-round 68.