HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Rarely has a player gained so much in losing as Joel Dahmen did in the Dominican Republic.

At stake was a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, a spot in the PGA Championship ... all because of a little advice from Xander Schauffele. Thomas called him late last year — they both live ...

At stake was a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, a spot in the PGA Championship ... all because of a little advice from Xander Schauffele. Thomas called him late last year -- they both live ...