The world of golf by no means stops delivering epic storylines.
Lower than per week after Rory McIlroy gained The Masters final yr’s low novice from Augusta’s annual outing made fairly the identify for himself.
Neil Shipley, additionally the low novice finally yr’s U.S. Open, gained his first skilled occasion on the LECOM Suncoast Traditional on Saturday in Florida. It took 5 playoff holes, however Neil can formally say that he’s a winner on an expert tour.
“Yeah, that final putt was a protracted putt, however positively only a reduction. Clearly I needed to form of try to lock again in anticipating him to make his putt, however as soon as his didn’t go, that was superior. Pumped to get my first win out right here, first one as an expert. Yeah, we’ve been constructing this yr in the direction of it, so tremendous excited in regards to the work we’ve been doing.”
Shipley defeated Seungtaek Lee within the five-hole playoff and was fairly thrilled, clearly, with the consequence going his method. It’s all the time nice to see rising gamers announce themselves formally, however Neil grew to become a little bit of a fan favourite throughout final yr’s Masters match and within the aftermath as his journey was chronicled in season 3 of Netflix’s Full Swing.
As famous Shipley was the low novice on the occasion, however having made the minimize he additionally obtained to play the weekend. Among the many most notable components of his Masters expertise was that he was paired with Tiger Woods for Sunday’s ultimate spherical.
Saturday’s consequence was a major step in Shipley’s profession. He figures to be anyone that can be across the skilled circuit for some time.
Gamers who end within the prime 20 on the Korn Ferry Tour earn standing on the PGA Tour the next season, so for sure this was an necessary win for Shipley.
“We’re simply going to let the golf deal with itself. I’m going to deal with making an attempt to win once more and possibly attempt to get a 3rd, too. I imply, that might be superior, get out of right here slightly early. No, simply enjoying good golf will deal with that so I’m not apprehensive about it.”
Congratulations to Neil Shipley!
