THE FLATS – Cameron Tringale earns another top-10 finish as the Yellow Jackets go 4-for-4 on the weekend at the Valero Texas Open … Paul Haley II continues climb up Korn Ferry Tour points list … Four Yellow Jackets in the field for The Masters this week … More below in this week’s Georgia Tech #ProJackets Report.
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JACKETS GO 4-FOR-4 AT VALERO TEXAS OPEN
All four Yellow Jackets in the field made the cut and posted solid finishes last weekend at the Valero Texas Open, and Cameron Tringale contended for his first PGA Tour title all the way into the final round Sunday before finishing in a tie for ninth place.
Tringale, making his 297th start on a Tour career that began in 2009, most of any player without a win in that span, led after 36 holes for the second time in his career (first was the 2014 Northern Trust, in which he finished in a tie for second place). The former ACC Champion shot 66-69 on Thursday and Friday, making five consecutive birdies at one point in round 2, then shot 73-72 on the weekend.
It was Tringale’s third top-10 finish of the 2020-21 season and continued a period of strong play that has lifted him to No. 34 in FedEx Cup points, trailing only Stewart Cink (No. 26) among former Yellow Jackets.
Meanwhile, on the heels of his third-place finish at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play, Matt Kuchar posted a tie for 12th place (281, -7) and jumped to No. 89 on the FedEx Cup list. Chesson Hadley continued to inch higher (now No. 130) after tying for 23rd place (284, -4), and Vincent Whaley tied for 34th place (286, -2).
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HALEY, REEVES WITH STRONG FINISHES ON KORN FERRY TOUR
Paul Haley II posted his second strong finish in a row last weekend when he tied for fifth place at the Emerald Coast Classic at Sandestin, his fourth finish of T6 or better in the 2020-21 wrap-round Korn Ferry Tour season. The former ACC Champion got better as he went over the weekend, firing rounds of 69-67-68-65 for a 72-hole total of 269 (-11), and logged his highest finish since last July, when he tied for third at the TPC San Antonio Challenge.
Haley, who has a T6, a T16 and a T6 in his last three tournaments, moved up to 29th place on the Korn Ferry Tour points list, just four spots out of the coveted top-25 who get PGA Tour cards at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Seth Reeves tied for 17th place with a 72-hole score of 274, shooting 65-65 in the middle two rounds, and remains Georgia Tech’s top-ranked player in Korn Ferry Tour points (No. 22).
Anders Albertson, J.T. Griffin and Ollie Schniederjans all missed the cut at Sandestin.
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ELSEWHERE
Luke Schniederjans picked up a paycheck after a fifth-place finish at last week’s SwingThought.com Tour event at Georgia National Golf Club in McDonough, Ga. The 2020 graduate shot 69-70-75 for a 1-over-par 213 total … James Clark and Drew Czuchry both missed the cut in a GPro Tour event in Augusta, Ga.
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KUCHAR LEADS FOUR FORMER JACKETS IN THE FIELD FOR THE MASTERS
Four former Yellow Jackets are in the field for the Masters this week at Augusta National Golf Club. Matt Kuchar, Stewart Cink, Larry Mize and amateur Tyler Strafaci are among the 88 competitors who begin competition Thursday.
Kuchar and Cink, both in their 40s and with long histories at Augusta National, look to join Mize (1987) as a Masters champion, while Strafaci attempts to keep a Tech tradition of high-level amateur play in the tournament alive.
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#PROJACKETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Cameron Tringale shot 3-under 69 Friday at the @valerotxopen. https://t.co/NdUfulcDsM
— Golfweek (@golfweek) April 2, 2021
Really, is there any difference between Cameron Tringale and Chesson Hadley? They're interchangeable. pic.twitter.com/6nlPVQHPm2
— Len Hochberg ⛳ (@LenHochberg) April 3, 2021
.@CamTringale is channeling his inner Shooter McGavin. 😂
He leads by 1 @ValeroTxOpen. pic.twitter.com/XQ0qTQS6jO
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 3, 2021
36-hole leader @CamTringale hopes to break through this week @ValeroTxOpen. pic.twitter.com/oMSt7TSNLj
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 3, 2021
Front nine for @CamTringale Friday:
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ParHe leads by 3 @ValeroTXOpen. pic.twitter.com/5iRB5JJlzB
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 2, 2021
4 pc supreme dinner
Cajun filet biscuit with pimento cheese
Sausage and egg biscuit
Keep in mind all of these will be served with seasoned fries and sweet tea https://t.co/ffiG6OEzo9
— Chesson Hadley (@chessonhadley) March 31, 2021
Mr. Buzz had a great afternoon in the back yard! Spring has sprung. Azaleas are PERFECT right now in the Myrtle Beach area. pic.twitter.com/IGA3Qicis6
— Charlie (@CharlieRymerPGA) April 4, 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS
- PGA Tour: The Masters • April 8-11, 2021 • Augusta National Golf Club • Augusta, Ga. • Purse: ???
- Korn Ferry Tour: MGM Resorts Championship at Paiute • April 16-18, 2021 • Paiute Golf Resort – Sun Mountain Golf Club • Las Vegas, Nev. • Purse: $600,000
- PGA Tour Champions: Chubb Classic • April 16-18, 2021 • Tiburon Golf Club • Naples, Fla. • Purse: $1,600,000
- All Pro Tour: Mac Haik and Lincoln Victory Open • April 7-10, 2021 • Victoria Country Club • Victoria, Texas • Purse: $130,000
- G Pro Tour: St. Augustine Classic • April 13-15, 2021 • The Palencia Club • St. Augustine, Fla.
- SwingThought Tour: ST 19 Stonebridge Golf Club • April 14-16, 2021 • Stonebridge Golf Club • Charlotte, N.C.
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: 233
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 ChampionsDid not play Schwab Cup points ranking: 12
YTD Earnings (Champions): $273,786
Career earnings (Champions): $1,364,145
FedEx Cup points ranking: 173
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 ChampionsDid not play Schwab Cup Points ranking: 51
YTD earnings (Champions): $351,167
Career earnings (Champions): $644,457
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: 138
YTD earnings: $563,066
Career earnings: $12,287,126 SHUN YAT HAK
Hometown: Hong Kong
Turned pro: 2013
Years at Georgia Tech: 2012-13
Status: PGA Tour ChinaDid not play GPro Tour points ranking: n/a 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: 102
YTD earnings: $1,260,037
Career earnings (PGAT): $60,018,727 CHRISTO LAMPRECHT
Hometown: George, South Africa
Turned pro: 2024
Years at Georgia Tech: 2000-24
Status: Korn Ferry TourDid not play KFT points ranking: 140
YTD earnings: $42,504
Career earnings (KFT): $42,504 ANDY MAO
Hometown: Johns Creek, Ga.
Turned pro: 2024
Years at Georgia Tech: 2020-24
Status: developmental toursDid not play GPro points ranking: 72
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: 34
YTD earnings (LIV): $2,432,833
Order of Merit (Asian Tour): 52
YTD earnings (Asian Tour): $20,300
Career earnings (LIV): $3,543,875 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 TourDid not play KFT points ranking: 39
YTD earnings (KFT): $227,620
Career earnings (PGAT): $846,696
Career earnings (KFT): $853,738 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 TourDid not play KFT Points ranking: 100
YTD earnings: $85,403
Career earnings (KFT): $651,113
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 toursGPro Tour
Waverly Open
T-14GPro points ranking: 39
YTD earnings: $6,976 ROSS STEELMAN
Hometown: Columbia, Mo.
Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2023
Years at Georgia Tech: 2021-23
Status: Korn Ferry TourDid not play KFT points ranking: 53
YTD earnings (KFT): $167,256
Career earnings (KFT): $191,377 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: 28
YTD Earnings (LIV): $2,727,625
YTD earnings (Asian Tour): n/a
Career earnings (LIV): $9,599,325
Career earnings (PGAT): $17,310,004 RICHY WERENSKI
Hometown: South Hadley, Mass.
Turned pro: 2014
Years at Georgia Tech: 2011-14
Status: Korn Ferry TourDid not play KFT points ranking: 56
YTD earnings (KFT): $65,960
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $57,000
Career earnings (KFT): $620,681
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: 126
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $735,743
Career earnings (PGA Tour): $3,381,552
KFT points ranking: 107
YTD earnings (KFT): $206,369
Career earnings (KFT): $350,642