Doug Barron wins Regions Tradition, headlining a career renaissance

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MAY 12: Doug Barron of the United States celebrates with the trophy after the final round of the Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club on May 12, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. Before he even hit his first tee shot Sunday, a Regions Tradition volunteer announced his name as simply Doug Barron from Memphis, Tennessee, in a group sandwiched with two World Golf Hall of Famers.

It’s only the third win of his career on any tour. It’s his first major championship. It, by far, is the most significant achievement of his golf career. He was suspended in 2009 for violating the PGA Tour’s performance-enhancing drug policy. He was the first player to ever receive that penalty.But since a return to the PGA Tour Champions, Barron has found a renaissance. He joined the senior tour in 2019 and has played in now 82 events. He’s made the cut in all of them. He’s won twice before this weekend.

This is the biggest payday of his career. The winner of the Tradition collects a $390,000 check. It’s more in one week than he’s made in several of his previous professional seasons combined. But Barron held them all off. He never relinquished the lead Sunday. He never waved with a bogey-free 4-under-par round to win.

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