Collin Morikawa could become the new world No.1 with a win at this week’s Hero World Challenge. And if that sounds like it would mark a really quick ascension to the top spot, that’s because it would be.
The Northern Irishman claimed a one-shot victory at the CJ Cup and joins Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson as the only golfers younger than 55 years old with 20 PGA Tour victories.
Ever notice how many tour pros have both feet anchored to the ground at impact? Not everyone – some pros get up on their toes for more power – but most know having both feet planted is such a stable position when you’re swinging through the hitting zone.
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.
Only a few players per generation ever reach Major-count territory that early. Tiger was one. Jordan another. After conquering the game’s oldest test in his first go, Collin is there, too.
Recently described as a “free for all” by one prominent professional, the system in place on the PGA Tour is noticeably more lenient than that in place on the European circuit.
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