Georgia Tech #ProJackets Golf Report

THE FLATS – Christo Lamprecht and Ross Steelman step up to play on the PGA Tour this week in Texas … Richy Werenski gets a top-10 finish on the Korn Ferry Tour … Bartley Forrester logs a top-10 finish on the GPro Tour … More details below in this week’s Georgia Tech #ProJackets Report.

LAMPRECHT RECOGNIZED AS RISING STAR FROM SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa has long been a powerhouse in the golfing world, producing legends such as Gary Player and Ernie Els who dominated international tournaments for decades.

However, a new generation of talented golfers is emerging from this nation, ready to make their mark on the global stage.

Leading this exciting wave is Christo Lamprecht, whose remarkable skills and achievements have already turned heads worldwide.

Standing at an impressive 6’8″, Lamprecht is not just making a big physical impression on the golf course – his talent is equally towering. At just 24 years old, Lamprecht has already achieved what many golfers dream of accomplishing in a lifetime. His journey began with a historic win at the South African Amateur Championship at the remarkably young age of 16, making him the youngest champion in the tournament’s storied history.

Lamprecht’s collegiate career at Georgia Tech was nothing short of spectacular. He earned All-American honours three times, was named the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, and claimed three collegiate titles. His dedication and skill eventually earned him the top ranking in world amateur golf before he decided to turn professional in 2024.

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We’re excited to have Christo Lamprecht joining the field for the #THECJCUPByronNelson.

Christo received the 2024 Byron Nelson Collegiate Award, earning him a spot in this year’s tournament. #ByronNelson #TheByron #PGATOUR #MoreThanAGame #Golf #ChristoLamprecht pic.twitter.com/jQt1nwqZC7

— THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson (@cjbyronnelson) April 23, 2025

COMPETITION ROUND-UP

PGA TOUR

Anders Albertson and Vince Whaley tied for 26^th last weekend at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the only team event on the PGA Tour schedule. The Yellow Jacket duo posted a 19-under-par total of 267. Whaley remains No. 127 on the FedEx Cup points standings, while Albertson picked up his first earnings check of 2025 in seven events.

Albertson and Whaley return to action this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in McKinney, Texas along with Chesson Hadley and Matt Kuchar. Christo Lamprecht and Ross Steelman, who compete on the Korn Ferry Tour, also are competing. Lamprecht has an exemption as the recipient of the Byron Nelson Award last spring, while Steelman gained his spot in Monday qualifying.

PGA Tour Leaderboard

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KORN FERRY TOUR

Richy Werenski tied for 10^th place at the LECOM Suncoast Classic last weekend with a 24-under-par score of 260, elevating himself to No. 78 on the Korn Ferry Tour points list, whiles Christo Lamprecht tied for 56^th (-16) and maintained his spot at No. 14. Paul Haley II, Seth Reeves and Ross Steelman missed the cut.

Werenski, Reeves and Haley head to Mexico this weekend as the Korn Ferry Tour heads South of the border for the Tulum Championship at PGA Riviera Maya.

Korn Ferry Tour leaderboard

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PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

Stewart Cink continues to be a top-10 machine on PGA Tour Champions, tying for sixth place last weekend at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at his former home course, the TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga. Cink posted a 12-under-par total of 207, his sixth top-10 finish in seven events in 2025, and closed his tournament with an eagle at the final hole. He sits No. 7 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings.

David Duval tied for 31^st at 3-under-par 213, firing three 71s, and sits No. 45 on the points list.

Cink and Duval both head to Texas this weekend for the Insperity Invitational.

PGA Tour Champions leaderboard

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LIV GOLF LEAGUE

Andy Ogletree tied for 41^st place (+5) and Cameron Tringale tied for 46^th (+6) last weekend at the Mexico City event in the LIV Golf League. Their HyFlyers team finished 10^th.

The league travels to South Korea this weekend for its first-ever event in that country.

LIV Leaderboard  |  LIV standings

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GPRO TOUR

Bartley Forrester recorded a top-10 finish on the GPro Tour, tying for seventh place at last week’s Augusta Open with a 14-under-par total of 199, while Will Dickson tied for 19^th place (-11). Forrester leads the Jackets on that developmental circuit at No. 16 in EMPACT Cup points.

GPro Schedule and Leaderboard

UPCOMING EVENTS

• PGA Tour: CJ Cup Byron Nelson • May 1-4, 2025 • TPC Craig Ranch • McKinney, Texas • Purse: $9.9M • FedEx Cup points: 500
• Korn Ferry Tour:  Tulum Championship • May 1-4, 2025 • PGA Riviera Maya • Tulum, Mexico • Purse: $1M • KFT points: 500
• PGA Tour Champions: Insperity Invitational • May 2-4, 2024 • The Woodlands Country Club • The Woodlands, Texas • Purse: $3M
• PGA Tour Americas: Diners Club Peru Open • May 1-4, 2025 • Los Inkas Golf Club • Lima, Peru • Purse: $225K
• Asian Tour/International Series: International Series Japan • May 9-11, 2025 • Caledonian Golf Club • Japan • Purse: $2M
• LIV Golf League: South Korea • May 2-4, 2025 • Jack Nicklaus Golf Club • South Korea
• GPro Tour: Albemarle Championship • May 15-17, 2025 • Albemarle Plantation • Hertford, N.C.

#PROJACKETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

It was a great first day of competition at @MEClassicGolf!
This week I enjoyed getting to spend time with Bernhard Langer, Stewart Cink, and two of the founding members of the MEC: Bill Russell and Richard Tucker
Tickets: Link in bio@GS_District@GwinnettEvents@Gwinnett_Sports pic.twitter.com/TYSuBoPCBs

— stan l. hall (@stanlhall) April 25, 2025

David Duval’s impact position. 1995. pic.twitter.com/pKexTkFV2p

— Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) April 25, 2025

Open qualifiers at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson:

Bobby Massa (a)
Ross Steelman
Nick Watney
Nelson Ledesma

— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) April 28, 2025

Open qualifiers at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson:

Bobby Massa (a)
Ross Steelman
Nick Watney
Nelson Ledesma

— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) April 28, 2025

In for 4 figures on the Membership. 3 figures on this shirt. And now @ClubProGuy wants 2 figures for a subscription?! When does it end??!! pic.twitter.com/mCbH0UuZdf

— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) April 18, 2025