THE FLATS – Stewart Cink and Richy Werenski survive the Ocean Course to post solid finishes at the PGA Championship … Seth Reeves holds top-20 position on Korn Ferry Tour … More below in this week’s Georgia Tech #ProJackets Report.
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WERENSKI, CINK POST SOLID FINISHES AT PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
If not for one round that got away, which was a common experience last weekend on the Ocean Course, Stewart Cink and Richy Werenski may have both competed for the title at the second major championship of 2021. Cink, who had a second-round 76 but still made the cut, tied for 30th place after closing with a 69, while Werenski stood in the top 15 after 54 holes but shot 75 on Sunday to tie for 38th place.
The performances helped both players in their FedEx Cup playoff aspirations, Cink moving ahead one position to No. 6, while Werenski moved up four spots to No. 89. Matt Kuchar and Cameron Tringale, who both missed the cut at the PGA Championship, weren’t hurt significantly. Kuchar dropped two spots to No. 89, while Tringale went from No. 38 to 39.
Kuchar, Tringale and Werenski continue on this weekend as the PGA Tour returns to Texas for the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth along with Werenski and Vincent Whaley, who get another start in his home state of Texas.
Good things come to those who wait. @stewartcink | #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/Yo68eYF3Rs
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 22, 2021
After a brilliant approach shot, @stewartcink secures the eagle putt! 🦅#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/r6fz4NZ9gn
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 23, 2021
Stewart Cink hit a drive 385 yards today.
He’s 48 years old!! pic.twitter.com/vN2Ugpts8F
— LKD (@LukeKerrDineen) May 21, 2021
Cameron Tringale was in the hunt at the PGA (-3 thru 22 holes) until he had that unfathomable triple-par-quintuple-quad-bogey run to finish his first nine on Friday … somehow comes in at -2 on his final nine holes with no bogeys. That’s gritttyyyy.
— Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) May 21, 2021
Matt Kuchar shows us how it’s done.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/KVvYmy3jKl
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 21, 2021
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REEVES, THOMPSON MAKE CUT ON KORN FERRY TOUR
Seth Reeves posted a solid finish and Nicholas Thompson advanced to the weekend for the first time in a while at the AdventHealth Championship, last weekend in Kansas City, Miss.
Reeves tied for 43rd and held his position at No. 19 in Korn Ferry points, while Thompson finished 67th after making his first cut since last October.
The Tour moves to Illinois this week where Anders Albertson and J.T. Griffin return to action after a week off, joining Schniederjans and Thompson, for the Evan Scholars Invitational in Glenview. Haley, who is No. 20 in Korn Ferry points, and Reeves are taking the week off.
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KUCHAR EARNS U.S. OPEN EXEMPTION THROUGH OWGR RANKING
Matt Kuchar earned an exemption into the 121st U.S. Open through his lace among the top 60 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, the United States Golf Association announced Monday. Kuchar is among 24 players who were granted exemptions as top-60 players, one of the criteria for earning a spot in the national championship.
Kuchar, ranked No. 51 as of Monday, joins Stewart Cink, who is ranked No. 45 and has won twice this season on the PGA Tour, and newly-minted pro Tyler Strafaci in the field for the U.S. Open, set for June 17-20 at Torrey Pines Golf Club in LaJolla, Calif. Kuchar will play in the championship for the 19th time, including the last 13 years. Cink will play for the 21st time. Strafaci is in the field by winning the 2020 U.S. Amateur championship.
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#PROJACKETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Remotes have come a long way. pic.twitter.com/RkovBRn9Jl
— Stewart Cink (@stewartcink) May 24, 2021
Happy Birthday to the Champion Golfer of the Year for 2009, @stewartcink 🎉
“How often do you get to live out that kind of dream? You are on the practice green, countless times, telling yourself: ‘This is to beat Tom Watson in The Open’ and then it happens in real life.” pic.twitter.com/b52RmO61yI
— The Open (@TheOpen) May 21, 2021
I voted #WerenskiMoment for Richy Werenski’s near ace on a par-4 as this week’s #ULTRAMoment!
— Joe Buck 👁️ (@JoeBucki18) May 22, 2021
Still healing from hip surgery. Rehab is going well and I’m feeling better each day. Want to thank all my sponsors for their continued support during this difficult time.@Titleist @SOUTHERNPIPE1 @igl_golf @NewSouthFordMS @petermillar pic.twitter.com/JSqGUe46gP
— Andy Ogletree (@andy_ogletree) May 12, 2021
.@PGATOUR and @ChampionsTour veteran @johncookgolf joins @CharlieRymerPGA on the podcast segment of this week’s “Charlie Rymer Golf Show,” airing Monday, May 24, 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.#MyrtleBeachGolf pic.twitter.com/rleoZHKbk2
— Myrtle Beach Golf (@MyrtleBeachGolf) May 24, 2021
The @PGAChampionship is always better with @SugarlandsShine official Ryder Cup Lemonade. Thanks for your hospitality!!!!! https://t.co/75vrV7ZQ7s
— Charlie Rymer (@CharlieRymerPGA) May 22, 2021
Incredibly inspiring from @PhilMickelson winning a Major at 50 years old continuing to work at it and believe. Legendary person and player. All the Pheels with that scene on 18 yesterday! pic.twitter.com/RUO3t0wtRe
— Ollie Schniederjans (@ollie_gt) May 24, 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS
- PGA Tour: Charles Schwab Challenge • May 20-23, 2021 • Colonial Country Club • Fort Worth, Texas • Purse: $7,500,000
- Korn Ferry Tour: Evans Scholars Invitational • May 27-30, 2021 • The Glen Club • Glenview, Ill. • Purse: $600,000
- PGA Tour Champions: Kitchen Aid Senior PGA Championship • May 27-30, 2021 • Southern Hills Country Club • Tulsa, Okla. • Purse: $3,500,000
- Forme Tour: PGA Tour Canada Q-School USA West 3 • June 8-11, 2021 • The Home Course • Dupont, Wash.
- All Pro Tour: Real Okie Championship • May 26-29, 2021 • Muskogee Country Club • Muskogee, Okla. • Purse: $130,000
- G Pro Tour: Biggs Classic • May 27-29, 2021 • Albemarle Plantation • Hertford, N.C. • Purse: $100,675
- SwingThought Tour: ST 27 Belmont Lake • June 8-9, 2021 • Belmont Lake Golf Club • Rocky Mount, 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: 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