Chris Kirk aced the par-3 16th hole during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, propelling him into the lead at TPC Southwind. Kirk’s tee shot landed on the green and rolled into the hole, sparking a roar from the crowd. He turned in a 6-under 64 to sit at 11-under 129, one stroke ahead of Hideki Matsuyama. Matsuyama carded a 6-under 64 to move into second place, while Adam Scott is a shot further back in third. Kirk’s ace was the highlight of a solid day on the course, as he made birdies on the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 13th, and 15th holes. He dropped a shot on the 11th hole, but his eagle on the 16th more than made up for it.
Justin Thomas is clinging to a thrilling one-shot lead as he heads into the final round of the Hero World Challenge in the stunning Bahamas. The American sensation dazzled on Saturday with a stellar four-under par 68, bringing his tournament total to an impressive 14-under. Hot on his heels is fellow countryman Scottie Scheffler, just one stroke behind. Meanwhile, South Korea’s Tom Kim is making waves in third place, two shots back after posting a solid 69. As the 2022 PGA Championship winner, Thomas is eager to secure his second victory of the season and fend off fierce competition from Scheffler, the world number one, and Kim, who’s quickly becoming one of golf’s brightest stars
In a recent interview, the new PGA of America chief shared an inspiring vision for breathing new life into the game. He passionately highlighted the importance of inclusivity and engaging young players, with a goal to cultivate a vibrant new generation of golfers while elevating the spectator experience to thrilling new heights