THE FLATS – Cameron Tringale inches up the FedEx Cup ladder with solid weekend in Mexico … David Duval coming to Atlanta this week … Paul Haley II earns a top-10 finish on Korn Ferry Tour … More details below in this week’s Georgia Tech #ProJackets Report.
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TRINGALE REMAINS AMONG TOP 30
Cameron Tringale remains Tech’s highest ranked alumnus on the Tour’s FedEx Cup points list at No. 24, improving three spots on the list last weekend with his tie for 33rd at the Mexico Open. Tringale fired rounds 70-68-70-69 for a 7-under-par total of 277. He has finished T12, T10 and T30 the last three weeks.
For the second straight week, he was the only former Yellow Jacket to make the cut, as Seth Reeves, Richy Werenski and Vincent Whaley all came up short.
Stewart Cink, Chesson Hadley and Matt Kuchar all return to action this week for the Wells Fargo Championship, which is being held in Potomac, Md., while its normal venue, Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, N.C., is preparing to host the Presidents Cup in the fall. Reeves, Werenski and Whaley also are in the field while Tringale takes the week off.
Nicholas Thompson, whose last PGA Tour start was the 2017 Sanderson Farms Championship, earned a spot through Monday qualifying in Glenwood, Md. Thompson, who also advanced through local U.S. Open qualifying last week, has played on the Korn Ferry Tour the last four years.
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HALEY EARNS SECOND TOP-10 FINISH
Paul Haley II picked up his second top-10 finish of the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour season, tying for ninth place at last weekend’s Huntsville Championship. The 2011 ACC champion posted a 7-under-par 273 for his best performance since the season-opening event in the Bahamas, where he tied for second place.
The performance snapped a string of three straight missed cuts, holding his position at No. 18 in Korn Ferry Tour points. The top 25 points leaders at the end of the regular season in August will be awarded 2022-23 PGA Tour cards.
Anders Albertson, who stands No. 47 in points, tied for 53rd in Huntsville, while Chris Petefish, who holds conditional membership on the Korn Ferry Tour, tied for 60th in his second 2022 start.
The tour moves to the Nashville, Tenn., area this week for the Simmons Bank Open, where Albertson and Haley are teeing it up. Will Dickson, who graduated from Tech last spring and has won a GPro Tour event, won the Monday qualifier in … wait for it … Dickson, Tenn., to earn his second Korn Ferry Tour start.
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DUVAL, MIZE COME TO ATLANTA AREA
David Duval makes his first trip to the Atlanta area for competition in many years, along with PGA Tour Champions veteran Larry Mize this weekend for the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga. Duval, a four time All-America at Georgia Tech and a 13-time winner on the PGA Tour, will make his seventh start in his rookie season on the Champions circuit.
Duval tied for 45thh last week at the Insperity Invitational with an even-par score of 216 at The Woodlands (Texas) Golf Club and sits No. 72 in Charles Schwab Cup points. Mize tied for 49th at 217 and is No. 82 in points.
PGA Tour Champions leaderboard
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HADLEY LEADING FIRST TEE CLINIC AT AVENEL
Among other activities conducted by Wells Fargo this week, recent Georgia Tech Hall of Fame inductees and veteran PGA Tour pro Chesson Hadley will lead a golf clinic with the local DC Chapter of the First Tee at Langston Golf Course. The course is named for John Mercer Langston, an African American who was the first dean of the Howard University School of Law, the first president of Virginia State University, and the first African American elected to the United States Congress from Virginia.
The clinic is part of a week of activities leading up to the Wells Fargo Championship, where Howard University’s Greg Odom, Jr., will compete on a sponsor’s exemption.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- PGA Tour: Wells Fargo Championship • May 5-8, 2022 • TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm • Potomac, Md. • Purse: $9,000,000 • FedEx Cup points: 500
- Korn Ferry Tour: Simmons Bank Open • May 5-8, 2022 • The Grove • College Grove, Tenn. • Purse: $750,000
- PGA Tour Champions: Mitsubishi Electric Classic • May 6-8, 2022 • TPC Sugarloaf • Duluth, Ga. • Purse: $1,800,000
- PGA Tour Canada: Q-School Canada • April 26-29, 2022 • Crown Isle Resort & Golf Club • Courtenay, B.C. • Purse: tba
- All Pro Tour: Grand Casino Open • May 4-7, 2022 • Shawnee Country Club • Shawnee, Okla. • Purse: $130,000
- G Pro Tour: Nashville Challenge • May 4-5, 2022 • Greystone Golf Club • Dickson, Tenn.
- SwingThought Tour: ST4 Three Ridges Golf Club • May 11-13, 2022 • Three Ridges Golf Club • Knoxville, Tenn.
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4 years, I kept hearing that Stewart Cink is 1 of the nicest people on Tour. Well, after spending 15-20 minutes with him 2day, I agree. A wonderful start to an early day. @Stewartcink1
As I mentioned b4 departing, 🙏🏽 4 the purpose of your travel! pic.twitter.com/nc4ZZBHiZ4
— 5 Handicap Golf (@5_handicap) April 27, 2022
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— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) April 20, 2022
4 years, I kept hearing that Stewart Cink is 1 of the nicest people on Tour. Well, after spending 15-20 minutes with him 2day, I agree. A wonderful start to an early day. @Stewartcink1
As I mentioned b4 departing, 🙏🏽 4 the purpose of your travel! pic.twitter.com/nc4ZZBHiZ4
— 5 Handicap Golf (@5_handicap) April 27, 2022
**NEW EPISODE** We talk to the Mayor of Augusta, GA about the Masters impact, cybersecurity, church & state, and why the Masters is the greatest sporting event in the world. Interesting throughout, enjoy, and please subscribe. @hardiedavis @visitaugustaga https://t.co/OLBI8R44tR
— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) April 20, 2022
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: 231
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
The Open Championship
missed cut
76-77--153 (+11)Schwab Cup points ranking: 24
YTD Earnings (Champions): $144,315
Career earnings (Champions): $787,185
FedEx Cup points ranking: 169
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $251,719
Career earnings (PGA Tour): $43,778,583 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: 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 TourPGA Tour
Barracuda Championship
T-24
8-5-13-9--35FedEx Cup points ranking: 127
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 ChinaKorn Ferry Tour
Price Cutter Charity Championship
missed cut
75-68--143 (-1)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 TourKorn Ferry Tour
Price Cutter Charity Championship
missed cut
73-73--146 (+2)FedEx Cup points: 223
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $9,160
KFT points ranking: 205
YTD earnings (KFT): $9,160
Career earnings (PGAT): $837,353
Career earnings (KFT): $1,090,275 CONNOR HOWE
Hometown: Ogden, Utah
Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Turned pro: 2023
Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-23
Status: PGA Tour CanadaKorn Ferry Tour
Price Cutter Charity Championship
missed cut
70-69--139 (-5)KFT points ranking: 162
YTD earnings (KFT): $27,131
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 TourPGA Tour
Rocket Mortgage Classic
T-25
70-68-71-69--278 (-10)FedEx Cup points ranking: 140
YTD earnings: $550,656
Career earnings (PGAT): $59,309,347 CHRISTO LAMPRECHT
Hometown: George, South Africa
Turned pro: 2024
Years at Georgia Tech: 2000-24
Status: Korn Ferry TourKorn Ferry Tour
Price Cutter Charity Championship
72-66-68-70--276 (-12)KFT points ranking: 129
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: n/a
YTD earnings: n/a 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 TourPGA Tour
The Open Championship
79th
75-72-79-77--303 (+19)LIV standings: 28
YTD earnings (LIV): $1,864,417
Order of Merit (Asian Tour): 52
YTD earnings (Asian Tour): $20,300
Career earnings (LIV): $2,829,500 CHRIS PETEFISH
Hometown: Danville, Calif.
Turned pro: 2018
Years at Georgia Tech: 2014-18
Status: Korn Ferry TourKorn Ferry Tour
Price Cutter Charity Championship
missed cut
74-73--147 (+3)KFT Points ranking: 156
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
Price Cutter Charity Championship
70-73--143 (-1)KFT points ranking: 35
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: 65
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
Price Cutter Charity Championship
missed cut
74-71--145 (+1)KFT Points ranking: 110
YTD earnings: $52,500
Career earnings (KFT): $618,210
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
Price Cutter Charity Championship
missed cut
69-73--142 (-2)KFT points ranking: 44
YTD earnings (KFT): $119,511
Career earnings (KFT): $143,362 TYLER STRAFACI
Hometown: Davie, Fla.
Residence: Davie, Fla.
Turned pro: 2020
Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-20
Status: noneDid not play Fortinet Cup points: 114
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: 32
YTD Earnings (LIV): $2,048,025
YTD earnings (Asian Tour): n/a
Career earnings (LIV): $9,043,173
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
Price Cutter Charity Championship
T-15
63-69-69-69--270 (-18)FedEx Cup points ranking: n/a
KFT points ranking: 41
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 TourPGA Tour
Barracuda Championship
2nd
13-9-16-9--47FedEx Cup points ranking: 117
YTD earnings (PGA Tour): $282,284
Career earnings (PGA Tour): $2,928,093
Korn Ferry Tour points ranking: 81
YTD earnings (KFT): $206,369
Career earnings (KFT): $350,642