In the short term the Palmetto Championship will be known as the one Hadley lost, it might eventually be known as the event that launched Higgo’s career.
Garrick Higgo, a 22-year-old lefty from South Africa with a toothy smile and a killer instinct, won the Palmetto Championship today, albeit, it must be said, with some serious assistance from Chesson Hadley.
With so many interesting storylines developing, it’s the kind of situation where several players who are having compelling years to date aren’t getting the attention they likely deserve.
In just his second US PGA Tour start, Tyler Duncan has carded rounds of 65, 66 and 71 for a one-shot lead at 14-under 202 through 54 holes at the Safeway Open in Napa, California.