Former University of Oregon standout Aaron Wise plays way on to PGA Tour

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Updated: June 30, 2017

Former University of Oregon player Aaron Wise capped off a great week in Wichita with a final-round 2-under-par 68 to win the 28th annual Air Capital Classic supporting Wichita’s Youth. Wise finished the week 21-under-par 259, five shots ahead of Beau Hossler, who earned Special Temporary Membership for the remainder of the season by eclipsing the money earned by No. 100 on the previous year’s money list.

Wise earned $112,500 for his valiant effort around Crestview Country Club and secured his PGA Tour card for the 2017-18 season. He became the fourth youngest winner in Tour history and the youngest Air Capital Classic champion.

“It’s a lot of history to go down with and it’s just a really cool feeling,” said Wise, who moved from No. 35 to No. 6 on the money list. “I played great all week so none of that surprises me but it’s great to be in that position.”

Last year, Wise won the individual title at the NCAA Championship and helped the Oregon Ducks men’s golf team win their first team championship. He turned pro shortly after and qualified for Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada, where he played seven events and posted five top-10s, including a win. He earned conditional status on the Web.com Tour, this year, after finishing the season No. 4 on the Order of Merit.

Wise has won on every level and took the next step in his journey to the PGA TOUR this week. The Tour rookie missed the last two cuts before the breakthrough in Wichita. Wise made some changes earlier this season and they took a hold this week as he set a tournament record for largest margin of victory.