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Caddie saves Korn Ferry Tour Qualifier with sharp thinking to avoid rules disaster

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Phil and Bones, Tiger and Stevie, Jim and Fluff, Rory and JP. Just some of the player/caddie combinations that have gone down in legend as almost two-become-one.

Now add Anguiano and Jaime.

Throughout Lockdown, golf fans and punters were kept entertained by the musings of Ryan French on Twitter and, as the golf world returned in a fashion, were soon to get to know the players from the tours known as Cactus Outlaw and Golden State.

Ryan, who posts as @acaseofthegolf, provides an insight into the trials and tribulations of the grinding golfer, whether looking for that first mini-Tour success or desperate to qualify for the next step up the ladder. We read of players sleeping in vans between rounds, of talented golfers missing out for whatever bizarre reason, of those that finished their rounds and then helped out at the family grocery store, and much more.

One of the names I recall from that bizarre time in 2020 is Mark Anguiano, a multiple winner on the development tours and always lauded by Ryan as an ultra-talented golfer whose time was simply just not ‘now’. It might be in 2022 though.

At Korn Ferry Q-School last week, the 29-year-old was battling through his final round to qualify and achieve some guaranteed status when he struck his drive right of the fairway and amongst the out-of-bounds stakes. Using string to work out the exact line, the rules official declared an OB, and Mark picked up his ball to walk back to the tee, where his mind must have been racing.

Ryan reports that Jaime, however, noticed that one of the stakes was not the same as the others they had taken a line from which meant that the ball was actually in play rather than two inches on the other side. It was reportedly from a neighbour who wanted to keep people out of his yard.

In fairytale fashion, the officials agreed it was a rules error, and Anguiano replaced his ball without a penalty and went on to make par.

He went on to qualify for eight guaranteed starts on the best of the development levels by one shot.

Giving huge kudos to his observant caddie, the player posts that ‘He’s the GOAT’.

Imagine Mark Anguiano on the PGA Tour in 2023. This will go down in golfing legend, no doubt to be retold by the excellent Monday Q Info.

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Charlie Woods attempting to qualify for spot at 2024 U.S. Open

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Apr 25, 2024

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As first reported by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, Charlie Woods will be attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

The first stage of qualifying for this year’s tournament will be an 18-hole local event on Thursday, April 25th, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

There will be 84 players in the field, five of which will reach the 36-hole qualifier that will take place in June.

Earlier this season, Charlie attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, and struggled, shooting an 86.

If the younger Woods is able to qualify, he will tee it up in the same field as his father in a few months at one of the more historic U.S. Open venues.

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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.

One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:

“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.

Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”

And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
  • otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech.  He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly.  Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy.  He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for.  There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind.  World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
  • konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.

Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”

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‘Absolutely crazy’ – Major champ lays into Patrick Cantlay over his decision on final hole of RBC Heritage

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Over the past year or so, PGA Tour star Patrick Cantlay has taken a great deal of criticism for his pace of play.

Now, Cantlay is once again under fire for a questionable decision he made on Sunday at the RBC Heritage.

After the horn sounded to suspend play due to darkness, Cantlay, whose ball was in the fairway on the 18th hole, had a decision to make. With over 200 yards into the green and extreme winds working against the shot, conventional wisdom would be to wait until Monday morning to hit the shot.

On the other hand, if he could finish the hole, he may just want to get the event over with so he could get out of Hilton Head.

Curiously, Cantlay chose neither of those options. After hitting 3-wood into the green, and still coming up short, the former FedEx Cup champion chose to mark his ball and return to chip and putt on Monday morning.

Ian Woosnam, who was watching from home, took to X to give his thoughts on Cantlay’s decision-making.

Cantlay would end up getting up and down for par when play resumed at 8:00 Monday morning.

Following his round, Cantlay explained his decision to wait to hit his third shot the next morning:

“I really did want to finish last night, so I felt like if I could get the ball up there maybe in an easier spot, maybe I would have finished, but as I got the ball up near the green, I realized it would be easier to finish this morning. That’s what I decided to do.”

GolfWRX has reached out to Patrick Cantlay’s management team for a response to Woosnam’s comments.

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