Oct. 21, 2014
THE FLATS –
Only two Yellow Jackets made the cut at last weekend’s Shriner’s Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas, Nev. Stewart Cink started fast with an opening-round 64 to grab a share of the leader, but settled for a tie for 33rd at 9-under-par 275, while Bryce Molder tied for 42nd at 8-under 276.
Six Yellow Jackets – Roberto Castro, Stewart Cink, Chesson Hadley, Matt Kuchar, Nicholas Thompson and Cameron Tringale are in the field for this week’s McGladrey Classic in Sea Island, Ga.
Larry Mize, the 1987 Masters champion, fired three consevutive 70s and tied for 42nd at the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn on the Champions Tour.
Meanwhile, two more Tech players – Kyle Scott and James White advanced past the first stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School last week, joining John-Tyler Griffin, Shun Yat Hak, Seth Reeves and Richard Werenski.
PGA Tour this week: The McGladrey Classic • Seaside Course • Sea Island, GA • Purse: $5,600,000 • Winning Share: $1,008,000 • FedExCup Points: 500
PGA Tour last week: Shriner’s Hospitals for Children Open • TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nev. • Purse: $6,200,000 • Winning Share: $1,080,000 • FedExCup Points: 500
Champions Tour this week: AT&T Championship • TPC San Antonio – ATT Canyons • San Antonio, TX • Purse: $1,950,000 • Winning Share: $292,500
Champions Tour last week: Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn • Rock Barn G&S • Conover, N.C. • Purse: $1,600,000 • Winning Share: $240,000
Web.com Tour Qualifying School: Upcoming schedule • 2nd stage Nov. 11-14, Nov. 18-21. • Finals Dec. 11-16
| PLAYER | LAST WEEK | SEASON STATS | |
| Bo Andrews Raleigh, N.C. Turned pro: 2014 Career earnings: n/a Years at Georgia Tech: 2010-14 High School: Fike Status: European Tour Qualifying | 1st stage advances scores not available | Money rank n/a Earnings n/a | |
| BRINY BAIRD Miami Beach, Fla. Turned pro: 1995 Career earnings: $13,251,178 Years at Georgia Tech: 1991-92 High School: Country Day (Miami, Fla.) Status: PGA Tour | Last Week did not play n/a | FedEx Rank n/a Earnings n/a | |
| ROBERTO CASTRO Alpharetta, Ga. Turned pro: 2007 Career earnings: $3,525,926 Years at Georgia Tech: 2003-07 High School: Milton Status: PGA/Web.com Tour | Last Week did not play n/a | FedEx Rank 135 Earnings $615,933 | |
| STEWART CINK Duluth, Ga. Turned pro: 1995 Career earnings: $32,818,873 Years at Georgia Tech: 1991-95 High School: Bradshaw (Florence, Ala.) Status: PGA Tour | Last Week T-33 64-75-66-70–275 (-9) | FedEx Rank 65 Earnings $30,724 | |
| DAVID DRAGOO Scottsdale, Ariz. Turned pro: 2009 Career earnings: $49,211 Years at Georgia Tech: 2005-09 High School: Brophy College Prep Status: PGA Tour Canada | Last Week n/a n/a | Money rank n/a Earnings n/a | |
| DAVID DUVAL Denver, Colo. Turned pro: 1993 Career earnings: $18,947,092 Years at Georgia Tech: 1989-93 High School: Jacksonville (Fla.) Episcopal Status: PGA Tour | Last Week did not play n/a | FedEx Rank n/a Earnings n/a | |
| JOHN-TYLER GRIFFIN Wilson, N.C. Turned pro: 2011 Career earnings: $49,211 Years at Georgia Tech: 2007-11 High School: Fike Status: Web.com Tour Qualifying | 1st stage 4th place 66-73-64-72–275 (-13) | Money rank n/a Earnings $37,064 | |
| CHESSON HADLEY Raleigh, N.C. Turned pro: 2010 Career earnings: $1,703,316 Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-10 High School: North Raleigh Christian Academy Status: PGA Tour | Last Week MC 74-73–147 (+7) (-1) | FedEx Rank 95 Earnings $13,260 | |
| SHUN YAT HAK Hong Kong, China Turned pro: 2013 Career earnings: n/a Years at Georgia Tech: 2012-13 High School: Lake Mary (Fla.) Prep Status: Web.com Tour Qualifying | Last week/1st stage T-18 74-71-75-69–289 (+1) | Money rank n/a Earnings n/a | |
| PAUL HALEY Dallas, Texas Turned pro: 2011 Career earnings: $275,195 Years at Georgia Tech: 2007-11 High School: Highland Park Status: Web.com Tour | Last Week n/a n/a | Money Rank 211 Earnings $8,113 | |
| MATT KUCHAR Sea Island, Ga. Turned pro: 2000 Career earnings: $31,111,543 Years at Georgia Tech: 1997-2000 High School: Seminole (Lake Mary, Fla.) Status: PGA Tour | Last Week did not play n/a | FedEx Rank 8 Earnings $62,400 | |
| TROY MATTESON Austin, Texas Turned pro: 2003 Career earnings: $9,272,131 Years at Georgia Tech: 2000-03 High School: L.C. Anderson Status: Web.com/PGA Tour | Last Week missed cut 75-78–153 (+8) | FedEx Rank 153 Earnings n/a | |
| LARRY MIZE Columbus, Ga. Turned pro: 1980 Career earnings: $3,516,982 Years at Georgia Tech: 1975-79 High School: unknown Status: Champions Tour | Last Week T-40 70-70-70–210 (-3) | Money Rank 61 Earnings $209,850 | |
| BRYCE MOLDER Scottsdale, Ariz. Turned pro: 2001 Career earnings: $8,406,678 Years at Georgia Tech: 1998-2001 High School: Conway (Ark.) Status: PGA Tour | Last Week T-42 68-70-67-71–276 (-8) | FedEx Rank 9 Earnings $291,095 | |
| Seth Reeves Duluth, Ga. Turned pro: 2014 Career earnings: $2,750 Years at Georgia Tech: 2010-14 High School: Fike Status: Web.com Tour Qualifying | Last week/1st stage T-13 67-70-68-73–278 (-10) | eGolf Money rank T-133 Earnings $2,750 | |
| KYLE SCOTT Johannesburg, South Africa. Turned pro: 2011 Career earnings: $2,750 Years at Georgia Tech: 2009-11 High School: Edenglen Status: Web.com Tour Qualifying | Last week/1st stage T-13 67-70-71–208 (-8) | Hopkins Money rank 5th Earnings $40,730 | |
| NICHOLAS THOMPSON Coral Springs, Fla. Turned pro: 2005 Career earnings: $5,053,422 Years at Georgia Tech: 2001-05 High School: Stoneman Douglas Status: PGA Tour | Last Week missed cut 73-68–1419 (+1) | FedEx Rank T-111 Earnings n/a | |
| CAMERON TRINGALE Laguna Niguel, Calif. Turned pro: 2009 Career earnings: $5,053,422 Years at Georgia Tech: 2005-09 High School: Mission Viejo Status: PGA Tour | Last Week missed cut 73-68–141 (+1) | FedEx Rank T-52 Earnings $44,400 | |
| MINGHAO WANG Xian, China Turned pro: 2013 Career earnings: n/a Years at Georgia Tech: 2008-13 High School: Celebration Academy Status: PGA Tour China Series | Last week T-13 67-70-68-73–278 (-10) | Money rank T-133 Earnings ¥7,524 | |
| MATT WEIBRING Plano, Texas Turned pro: 2002 Career earnings: $864,420 Years at Georgia Tech: 1999-2002 High School: Bishop Lynch Status: Web.com Tour | Last Week n/a n/a | Money Rank 38 Earnings $113,772 | |
| RICHARD WERENSKI South Hadley, Mass. Turned pro: 2014 Career earnings: $2,750 Years at Georgia Tech: 2011-14 High School: Fike Status: Web.com Tour Qualifying | Last week/1st stage 2nd place 65-68-68-68–269 (-19) | NGA Money rank 27th Earnings $10,965 | |
| JAMES WHITE Acworth, Ga. Turned pro: 2012 Career earnings: $39,080 Years at Georgia Tech: 2008-12 High School: Harrison Status: Web.com Tour Qualifying | Last Week/1st stage T-13 67-71-70–208 (-8) | Money Rank 18 Earnings $23,338 | |
| CHAN (SONG) WONGLUKIET Atlanta, Ga. Turned pro: 2006 Career earnings: $39,080 Years at Georgia Tech: 2001-05 High School: Bradenton Academy (Orlando, Fla.) Status: PGA Tour China Series | Last Week missed cut n/a | Money Rank n/a Earnings n/a |
