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If the previous couple of weeks on the PGA Tour have advised us something, it’s that the younger studs are taking up skilled golf.
This group of gamers, spanning again to the Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland class, continues to supply what the long run appears to be like like.
However, it’s not simply that class of “younger” gamers pulling themselves to the forefront of the storylines. The previous couple of weeks have seen so many golfers of their early to mid 20s dominating.
Pierceson Coody shot an 11-under 61 in Kentucky Thursday on the ISCO Championship, whereas Ludvig Åberg is getting saucy in Scotland on the Genesis Scottis Open.
Before we get to many of the children enjoying within the Bluegrass State this week, I wished to take a second and brag on the previous Texas Tech Red Raider.
The younger Swedish phenom has caught the golf world’s consideration since he earned his PGA Tour standing final 12 months by means of the PGA Tour University route. He didn’t take that chance without any consideration.
Åberg went from being just about unknown to being one of many hottest commodities on Tour. A win on each the DP World Tour and within the States reveals he has what it takes to create a protracted profession in golf.
The better part — the 25-year-old stays as humble as ever. He loves what he does and by no means desires to lose that zeal for golf. That drive is without doubt one of the many issues that make him likable — plus his completely attractive swing is fairly good to observe.
He and Hovland give off these good man vibes that make you wish to have a beer and chat for hours.
Despite being younger, they perceive the significance of the sport and why they’re the long run. Those two are distinctive, and the following 5 to 10 years with them on Tour will probably be improbable to observe.
Now to the true “children” stealing the thunder. Coody shot his private finest by two pictures. The 24-year-old labored his means onto the PGA Tour, however that efficiency on Thursday simply compelled me so as to add him to the record. It’s actually wild to see these younger guys destroy programs like that.
Luke Clanton can be within the discipline. He shot a 2-under 70 Thursday however got here into the week because the outright favourite. An newbie because the outright betting decide is wild. However, his play the previous couple of weeks has been mind-boggling to observe. For somebody to be 20 years outdated and that proficient is what this recreation wants.
Michael Thorbjornsen is one other who continues to only drop jaws. His play final week on Sunday noticed him document his finest PGA Tour end but. While he shot a 1-over 73 on the ISCO Championship, he’s nonetheless on this group.
Davis Thompson received final week’s John Deere Classic, and the sturdy play continued in Scotland.
These younger guys are placing the strain on the PGA Tour veterans and it’s thrilling to observe unfold.
Who is your favourite “teen” enjoying in skilled golf proper now? Sound off beneath within the feedback.
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