Eckroat might not have the fame of recent Oklahoma State University prodigies like Viktor Hovland or Matt Wolff, yet the four-time All-American’s ascent through the professional game foreshadows a player of special ilk.
While it’s fair to wonder what Van Rooyen’s round could have been, he was not worried about entertaining such questions. Now he has to wait to see if his 72-hole total is a winning one.
The takeaway for everyday golfers is, don’t be tied to conventional fairway woods or hybrids. Although they might be right for you, something more in the middle might be a better option, for increased versatility on shots from the fairway.
We asked more than 60 people who’ve spent time with the 15-time major champion to share their favourite memory. The best of those stories compiled here exemplify what makes tiger so great and fascinatingly complex.
So what happens when the music stops, the big top folds up and no one is certain when the show will go on? Answers vary, depending on who you are and what you do.