It has probably been difficult for PGA Tour tournament directors to deny Aaron Baddeley a sponsor exemption this year. His letters had to have scored points for originality. And perhaps pulling at heartstrings. Especially considering he hasn’t been writing them.
Sydney native Daniel Gale made history on Monday during the qualifier for the PGA Tour’s 3M Open in Minnesota. By Friday, he was making headlines for a homemade, efficient swing.
Tony Finau claimed his third PGA Tour victory in the span of 12 months after securing back-to-back titles at the 3M Open and Rocket Mortgage Classic. The long-hitting American, now up to No.7 in the FedExCup Standings, also secured a second Presidents Cup appearance next month at Quail Hollow Club
Champ’s putting provided much of the impetus for the win as he ranked first for the week in strokes gained/putting with his Ping PLD Anser 4 blade putter.
Oosthuizen spoke to reporters at a press conference ahead of this week’s 3M Open, where he’s getting right back to competition. And he explained why he didn’t talk to any media after The Open’s final round.
Thompson won the old-school way with bag full of old and new Ping clubs, including a putter that he picked up at a municipal course when he was 16 nearly two decades ago.