Who will be the PGA Tour player of the year this season isn’t an open and shut case as it has been in the past. After winning for the first time on the PGA Tour at the end of last season, Young has had a breakout year. Speaking on the Golf Channel, Lynch says that this makes Young the clear favourite to win Player of the Year. “Matt Fitzpatrick and Chris Gotterup both have three PGA Tour victories. Heading into the postseason, Young clearly has the biggest wins of anyone on the PGA Tour.