All articles tagged with #gordon sargent
Gordon Sargent's par putt on the 18th hole of the US Open bounced out of the hole, angering players and commentators. The USGA later explained that the issue was caused by the previous group dislodging the hole liner. Despite the controversy, Sargent finished the tournament at 4-over to earn low amateur honors and said it was a big one for his growth as a golfer.
Amateur golfer Gordon Sargent was awarded the low amateur medal at the US Open after finishing the tournament on four-over-par. During his final round, Sargent's two-and-a-half-foot putt bounced out of the hole due to damage caused by the group playing in front of him. Despite the issue, Sargent won the medal by nine strokes and gained confidence for future competitions. Past winners of the low amateur medal include Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm.
Gordon Sargent won the low amateur honors at the U.S. Open after finishing 1-under at Los Angeles Country Club. Despite a blunder on the 18th hole, where his putt went in and out due to a damaged cup, Sargent finished the tournament T39 at 4-over. The 20-year-old Vanderbilt junior is the current No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and will have a chance to represent the U.S. in the Walker Cup later this year.
Gordon Sargent won low amateur honors at the U.S. Open, finishing 1-under par despite a blunder on the 18th hole where his putt went in and out due to a slightly damaged cup. The incoming Vanderbilt junior's performance gives him confidence going into amateur golf and adds to his impressive résumé, which includes being named the 2023 SEC Player of the Year and participating in this year's Masters. Sargent is currently ranked No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and will have a chance to represent the U.S. in the Walker Cup later this year.
Gordon Sargent, the No. 1-ranked men's golfer in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, is on track to win the low amateur title at the U.S. Open and could earn his PGA Tour card. Sargent, a rising junior at Vanderbilt, won the NCAA Division I national title in 2022 and was named the 2022-23 SEC Player of the Year. He needs to earn 20 points by the end of his junior year to receive his Tour card and currently has 16. Sargent is also eligible to represent the U.S. in the Walker Cup later this year.
Vanderbilt sophomore and reigning NCAA men’s individual golf champion, Gordon Sargent, who was extended a special invitation to compete at the Masters, has been mistaken for a participant in a junior golf development competition taking place at Augusta National. Sargent has had difficulty being recognized by security at Augusta National and was questioned about his badge before eventually being allowed entry. Sargent’s special invitation to the Masters is the first in more than two decades.
Vanderbilt sophomore and world’s top-ranked amateur, Gordon Sargent, impressed fellow golfers Justin Thomas and Max Homa with his driving distance during a practice round at Augusta National ahead of the 2023 Masters. Sargent hit driver on every hole except two, and had mid-irons into most par 4s. He plans to stay in the Crow’s Nest and play another practice round with Rory McIlroy.
Vanderbilt sophomore Gordon Sargent, the reigning NCAA champion, has become the first amateur in more than two decades to receive a special exemption to the Masters. Sargent is currently No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and the two main collegiate rankings. He has finished in the top 10 in 15 consecutive collegiate events dating to his freshman season, including four victories. His incredible length and deft touch represent a perfect skill set for the Masters.