The world of golf by no means stops delivering epic storylines.
Lower than every week after Rory McIlroy gained The Masters final yr’s low newbie from Augusta’s annual outing made fairly the title for himself.
Neil Shipley, additionally the low newbie finally yr’s U.S. Open, gained his first skilled occasion on the LECOM Suncoast Basic on Saturday in Florida. It took 5 playoff holes, however Neil can formally say that he’s a winner on knowledgeable 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 knowledgeable. Yeah, we’ve been constructing this yr in 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 at all times 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 event and within the aftermath as his journey was chronicled in season 3 of Netflix’s Full Swing.
As famous Shipley was the low newbie on the occasion, however having made the reduce he additionally received 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 big step in Shipley’s profession. He figures to be any person that will probably be across the skilled circuit for some time.
Gamers who end within the high 20 on the Korn Ferry Tour earn standing on the PGA Tour the next season, so evidently this was an essential win for Shipley.
“We’re simply going to let the golf care for itself. I’m going to give attention to making an attempt to win once more and perhaps attempt to get a 3rd, too. I imply, that may be superior, get out of right here just a little early. No, simply taking part in good golf will care for that so I’m not apprehensive about it.”
Congratulations to Neil Shipley!
