THE FLATS – Stewart Cink contends at the Sony Open in Hawai’i, ties for 19th … PGA Tour West Coast swing begins this weekend with four Yellow Jackets in the field … Luke Schniederjans makes a SwingThought Tour appearance … More below in this week’s Georgia Tech #ProJackets Report.
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CINK ENJOYS WEEK 2 IN HAWAI’I
On the shorter, tighter Waialae Country Club last weekend, Stewart Cink used his knack for hitting greens in regulation to put himself in contention at the Sony Open in Honolulu, firing rounds of 67-63-65 to sit tied for fourth headed into the final round. Unable to sustain, Cink shot 70 on Sunday and tied for 19th at 15-under-par 265.
The 47-year-old, seven-time Tour winner moved up a spot to No. 6 in the FedEx Cup points standings and is No. 14 in official earnings for 2020-21. His success has come from a strong percentage of hitting greens in regulation (75.6 percent), which ranks eighth on Tour. He has four top-20 finishes in eight events.
His fellow Yellow Jackets alumni didn’t fare as well last weekend, as both Matt Kuchar and Richy Werenski missed the cut.
Only Werenski continues on this week when the Tour begins its West Coast swing at The American Express at LaQuinta, Calif., where Chesson Hadley, Cameron Tringale and Vincent Whaley all make their first starts of calendar year 2021.
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CINK WITH SON ON BAG NO LONGER A NOVELTY
Last summer, Cink’s son Reagan told his dad that he’d like to caddie for him in a tournament. He’d been living at home during the COVID-19 pandemic after graduating from Georgia Tech to save money for his wedding. His dad suggested the Safeway Open. Cink went on to win, shooting a final-round 65 to win by two. Afterward, he credited Reagan as a calming influence.
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KUCHAR RECALLS THE BUNKER SHOT THAT WON HIM THE 2014 RBC HERITAGE
VIDEO: Matt Kuchar takes us through his dramatic hole-out bunker shot on the final hole of the 2014 RBC Heritage.
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LUKE SCHNIEDERJANS PLAYS SWINGTHOUGHT
Luke Schniederjans, who turned pro in the fall and played in one PGA Tour event, tied for fifth last week in a SwingThought Tour event in Oceanside, Calif., posting a 7-under-par score of 135 and earning $450.
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#PROJACKETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
I’m excited and grateful to play next week @FarmersInsOpen ! Thank you to @WeAreFarmers and @CenturyClubSD for this opportunity https://t.co/NzhviB5lSb
— Ty Strafaci (@TyStrafaci) January 18, 2021
Today not what I was hoping for but still a really great time here @SonyOpenHawaii! pic.twitter.com/shymxlwg6b
— Stewart Cink (@stewartcink) January 18, 2021
Been a great week here, as always, in Oahu…can’t wait for the final round tomorrow! @SonyOpenHawaii! pic.twitter.com/MdLwAgN82U
— Stewart Cink (@stewartcink) January 17, 2021
Baby Hampden says Good Morning pic.twitter.com/y4u7HDKBiE
— Chesson Hadley (@chessonhadley) January 13, 2021
Hampden’s just chilling in his J’s pic.twitter.com/BTm2b4ouUH
— Chesson Hadley (@chessonhadley) January 12, 2021
Text from a college teammate today: “Charles Howell has played in 20 Sony Opens. Never missed the cut. Stay in school kids”
ALL facts.— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) January 15, 2021
Check out the latest episode of my podcast. It’s much better than a sharp stick in the eye. https://t.co/OeWSm7qcSE
— Charlie (@CharlieRymerPGA) January 14, 2021
I could not agree more my friend and it was an honor to be your co-pilot on Sunday along with so many of those talented individuals over years. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! #greatpeople https://t.co/Ttf4itOFGG
— Tripp Isenhour (@TrippIsenhourGC) December 22, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
- PGA Tour: The American Express • January 21-24, 2021 • PGA West (Stadium course) • LaQuinta, Calif. • Purse: $6,700,000
- Korn Ferry Tour: LECOM Suncoast Classic • February 18-21, 2021 • Lakewood National Golf Club • Lakewood Ranch, Fla. • Purse: tba
- PGA Tour Champions: Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai • January 21-23, 2021 • Hualalai Golf Club • Ka’Upulehu-Kona, Hawai’i • Purse: $1,085,000
- All Pro Tour: Coke Dr. Pepper Open • March 10-13, 2021 • Oakwood Golf Club/Links of the Bayou • Alexandria, La. • Purse: $162,500
- G Pro Tour: Daytona Open • January 26-28, 2020 • LPGA International (Hills Course) • Daytona Beach, Fla.
- SwingThought Tour: ST 6 Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club • January 12-14, 2021 • Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club • Ormond Beach, Fla.
PLAYER PLAYER LAST WEEK DATA ANDERS ALBERTSON
Hometown: Woodstock, Ga.
Turned pro: 2015
Years at Georgia Tech: 2011-15
Status: PGA TourDid not play FedEx Cup points ranking: 236
YTD earnings: $8,760
KFT points ranking: 126
YTD earnings (KFT): $14,525
Career earnings (PGAT): $556,905
Career earnings (KFT): $929,956 STEWART CINK
Hometown: Florence, Ala.
Residence: Duluth, Ga.
Turned pro: 1995
Years at Georgia Tech: 1991-95
Status: PGA Tour/PGA Tour ChampionsPGA Tour Champions
The Ally Challenge
WonSchwab Cup points ranking: 19
YTD Earnings (Champions): $144,315
Career earnings (Champions): $787,185
FedEx Cup points ranking: 171
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $273,786
Career earnings (PGA Tour): $43,800,650 WILL DICKSON
Hometown: Providence, R.I.
Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2021
Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21
Status: Developmental toursDid not play GPro Points ranking: 20
YTD Earnings (GPro): $4,797
Career earnings (GPro): $59,704
Points ranking (KFT): 193
YTD earnings (KFT): $4,538
Points ranking (FET): 154
YTD earnings (FET): $2,571 DAVID DUVAL
Hometown: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Residence: Denver, Colo.
Turned pro: 1993
Years at Georgia Tech: 1989-93
Status: PGA Tour ChampionsPGA Tour Champions
The Ally Challenge
T-5Schwab Cup Points ranking: 47
YTD earnings (Champions): $251,181
Career earnings (Champions): $545,141
Career earnings (PGAT): $18,983,931 J.T. GRIFFIN
Hometown: Wilson, N.C.
Residence: Marietta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2011
Years at Georgia Tech: 2007-11
Status: Korn Ferry TourDid not play Fortinet Cup points: n/a
YTD earnings (Canada): n/a
Career earnings (Canada): $29,836
Career earnings (KFT): $187,056 CHESSON HADLEY
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Turned pro: 2010
Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-10
Status: PGA TourDid not play FedEx Cup points ranking: 136
YTD earnings: $515,103
Career earnings: $12,239,163 SHUN YAT HAK
Hometown: Hong Kong
Turned pro: 2013
Years at Georgia Tech: 2012-13
Status: PGA Tour ChinaDid not play Fortinet Cup points: n/a
YTD earnings: n/a
Career earnings: ¥251,305 PAUL HALEY II
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Turned pro: 2011
Years at Georgia Tech: 2007-11
Status: PGA TourDid not play FedEx Cup points: 204
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $9,160
KFT points ranking: 203
YTD earnings (KFT): $9,160
Career earnings (PGAT): $837,353
Career earnings (KFT): $1,098,205 CONNOR HOWE
Hometown: Ogden, Utah
Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2023
Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-23
Status: PGA Tour CanadaDid not play KFT points ranking: 159
YTD earnings (KFT): $32,406
Fortinet Cup points ranking: n/a
YTD earnings (Canada): $n/a MATT KUCHAR
Hometown:
Lake Mary, Fla.
Residence: Sea Island, Ga.
Turned pro: 2000
Years at Georgia Tech: 1997-2000
Status: PGA TourDid not play FedEx Cup points ranking: 103
YTD earnings: $1,028,556
Career earnings (PGAT): $59,787,247 CHRISTO LAMPRECHT
Hometown: George, South Africa
Turned pro: 2024
Years at Georgia Tech: 2000-24
Status: Korn Ferry TourKorn Ferry Tour
Albertsons Boise Open
missed cutKFT points ranking: 138
YTD earnings: $32,300
Career earnings (KFT): $32,300 ANDY MAO
Hometown: Johns Creek, Ga.
Turned pro: 2024
Years at Georgia Tech: 2020-24
Status: developmental toursDid not play GPro points ranking: 95
YTD earnings: $1,215 LARRY MIZE
Residence: Columbus, Ga.
Turned pro: 1980
Years at Georgia Tech: 1975-79
Status: PGA Tour ChampionsDid not play Schwab Cup points ranking: 112
YTD earnings: $10,863
Career earnings (Champions): $5,166,866
Career earnings (PGAT): $7,947,092 ANDY OGLETREE
Hometown: Little Rock, Miss.
Residence: Roswell, Ga.
Turned pro: 2020
Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-20
Status: Asian TourDid not play LIV standings: 33
YTD earnings (LIV): $1,897,317
Order of Merit (Asian Tour): 52
YTD earnings (Asian Tour): $20,300
Career earnings (LIV): $2,724,375 CHRIS PETEFISH
Hometown: Danville, Calif.
Turned pro: 2018
Years at Georgia Tech: 2014-18
Status: Korn Ferry TourDid not play KFT Points ranking: 162
YTD earnings (KFT): $20,239
Career earnings (KFT): $342,455
Career earnings (PGA Tour Canada): $21,118 SETH REEVES
Hometown: Duluth, Ga.
Turned pro: 2014
Years at Georgia Tech: 2010-14
Status: Korn Ferry TourKorn Ferry Tour
Albertsons Boise Open
T-4KFT points ranking: 37
YTD earnings (KFT): $154,619
Career earnings (PGAT): $649,622
Career earnings (KFT): $780,736 LUKE SCHNIEDERJANS
Hometown: Powder Springs, Ga.
Residence: Alpharetta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2020
Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-20
Status: MacKenzie Tour/Forme TourDid not play Fortinet Cup points: 121
YTD earnings (Americas): $4,736
Career earnings (Canada): $46,844 OLLIE SCHNIEDERJANS
Hometown: Powder Springs, Ga.
Turned pro: 2015
Years at Georgia Tech: 2011-15
Status: Korn Ferry TourKorn Ferry Tour
Albertsons Boise Open
missed cutKFT Points ranking: 101
YTD earnings: $70,649
Career earnings (KFT): $636,359
Career earnings (PGAT): $3,879,653 BEN SMITH
Hometown: Novi, Mich.
Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2022
Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-22
Status: developmental toursDid not play GPro points ranking: 36
YTD earnings: $4,490 ROSS STEELMAN
Hometown: Columbia, Mo.
Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2023
Years at Georgia Tech: 2021-23
Status: Korn Ferry TourKorn Ferry Tour
Albertsons Boise Open
T-19KFT points ranking: 45
YTD earnings (KFT): $145,141
Career earnings (KFT): $169,262 TYLER STRAFACI
Hometown: Davie, Fla.
Residence: Davie, Fla.
Turned pro: 2020
Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-20
Status: noneDid not play Fortinet Cup points: 219
YTD earnings (Canada): $789
Career earnings (PGAT Americas): $45,681
YTD earnings (GPro Tour): $1,112
Career earnings (PGA Tour): $21,111
Career earnings (Canada): $12,970 CAMERON TRINGALE
Hometown: Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Turned pro: 2009
Years at Georgia Tech: 2005-09
Status: LIV Golf/Asian TourDid not play LIV standings: 26
YTD Earnings (LIV): $2,169,975
YTD earnings (Asian Tour): n/a
Career earnings (LIV): $8,550,825
Career earnings (PGAT): $17,310,004 RICHY WERENSKI
Hometown: South Hadley, Mass.
Turned pro: 2014
Years at Georgia Tech: 2011-14
Status: Korn Ferry TourKorn Ferry Tour
Albertsons Boise Open
T-36FedEx Cup points ranking: n/a
KFT points ranking: 54
YTD earnings (KFT): $65,960
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $57,000
Career earnings (KFT): $560,426
Career earnings (PGAT): $6,765,035 VINCENT WHALEY
Hometown: McKinney, Texas
Residence: Alpharetta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2017
Years at Georgia Tech: 2013-17
Status: PGA TourDid not play FedEx Cup points ranking: 121
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $282,284
Career earnings (PGA Tour): $2,928,093
KFT points ranking: 107
YTD earnings (KFT): $206,369
Career earnings (KFT): $350,642