Mississippi junior Ethan Korock clinched victory at the Palo Verde Amateur held at the Grand Canyon University Golf Course in Phoenix, AZ, securing the win in an intense playoff against Princeton freshman Charlie Palmer. After both players finished the tournament tied at 7-under par, Korock sealed the win with a decisive birdie on the first extra hole.

During the playoff on the par-5 18th, Korock found himself hole-high to the right. A precise chip set him up with a mere couple of feet for a crucial birdie. Meanwhile, Palmer's attempt at a 10-foot birdie narrowly missed, clinging to the right edge. With steady nerves, Korock confidently sank the two-footer, securing his title as the Palo Verde Amateur Champion. His victory not only earned him 100 points but also catapulted him into the lead position in the 2024-25 Troon Saguaro Amateur Series Player of the Year points race.