A 24-year-old American golfer who isn't even on the PGA Tour yet won $1.2 million at the Masters and is reveling in his newfound fame. Scott Bell, Breaking News Editor. Will Zalatoris is married to Caitlyn Sellers. After attending Wake Forest for her undergraduate degree, Sellers went to the University of Texas to complete her Masters degree. 8 in the standings and is assured his first trip to the Tour Championship at East Lake. Representing TCA-Addison in 2014, Zalatoris won the U.S. Zalatoris doesn't enter the final round with any cushion because the same club that's troubled him in the early stages of his career can still be a nuisance. This week is a limited-field tournanment with only last years winners and Tour Championship qualifiers. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. He recorded three 2nd Place finishes, nine Top-10 finishes, and ended the year ranked #7 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Zalatoris qualified for the upcoming Sentry Tournament of Champions by winning his first PGA TOUR title at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Will Zalatoris after his missed putt on the . "I am beyond disappointed," he . Zalatoris was voted PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 202021 season. But as Nelson week grew closer, those feelings the teenager were experiencing werent butterflies they were pains from an inflamed appendix. Zalatoris, the ninth-ranked player in the Official World Golf Ranking, also won't compete in next month's Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, his agent announced on Twitter. ), PGA Tour makes big changes to 2024 designated events, including smaller fields and no cuts, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday. 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Oops! WD = withdrew Having finished runner-up in three majors in his career, it seemed to be only a matter of time before Zalatoris finally collected a title. Despite his big win, Zalatoris still has not received his PGA . He came shot consistently all weekend, shooting a 69 in each round Thursday- Saturday. It was there that Zalatoris, a 24-year-old upstart that was playing in Korn Ferry Tour events just six months earlier, found himself battling it out with Hideki Matsuyama and fellow DFW product Jordan Spieth for a green jacket. ET in the final group with Mito Pereira. He was the highest-ranked player in the world without a TOUR win before beating Sepp Straka in a playoff at TPC Southwind. Will Zalatoris. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Back from injury, Will Zalatoris reveals swing fix that took stress off his back, What is Jim Nantzs career lowlight? Let him tell you about adult film, Its f hard: Jon Rahm comes back to Earth at brutal Bay Hill. Zalatoris entered August's BMW Championship in the advantageous No. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/12/14/will-zalatoris-gets-married-caitlin-sellers-tournament-of-champions/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, announced his engagement to girlfriend Caitlin Sellers, Zalatoris suffered a back injury on the third hole, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. College career [ edit] Zalatoris was born in San Francisco, California. After sustaining a back injury in the first round of the 149th British Open, Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from his debut at the championship. "T" = Tied He actually learned the way he generated power could have led to the back issues in the first place. 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I think Ive just been so close so many times, so I think, if anything, after having the time off, its kind of hard to remind myself of all the second places.. He finished the season ranked #1 in SG: Approach and #1 SG: Tee-to-Green. Will was voted the 2020-2021 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year by his peers. Zalatoris entered Augusts BMW Championship in the advantageous No. Will Zalatoris has been struggling with a back injury since August. "We're talking inches," he says. He came close to winning three times in 2022, including two major championships, before finally breaking out for his first victory. An MRI revealed that Zalatoris, 26, had two herniated disks. Suddenly the close-call narrative was put to bed he memorably exclaimed, What are they gonna say now! upon draining a par putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Sepp Straka at TPC Southwind. Stars are everywhere on the leaderboard heading into the weekend at Bay Hill. Zalatoris is making his first start since withdrawing from the BMW Championship in August. At the FedEx St. Jude Championships, Zalatoris entered a three-hole playoff vs. Sepp Straka that could have very well swung Strakas way had some balls bounced differently. A feat that would soon eclipsed by his performance at Augusta a month later, but was at the time a career highlight: First PLAYERS.Surprise messages from family and friends. Zalatoris and Scheffler are separated by only a couple months in age, so the two played together quite frequently as juniors. 27 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Fifty-four holes, no cut, that's an easy life" -- Padraig Harrington. He was in the trees, close to a boundary fence on the 18th on the second playoff hole, when he wisely chipped out and made a 15-foot par putt. He tends to push off his right side later than most; with his level of side bend, his right hip is high with his spine tilted back. Sharing the good news, the Texas native posted a slew of glamorous pictures with a caption that said: Earlier this week, he again took to his social media account to share a happy moment from his wedding. The train of the wedding dress was spread over the stairs while she was holding white flowers in her hand. Clearly ready to end the first-timers . He shared the good news via his official Instagram page on December 13. Each morning, he ate a full breakfast at 6 a.m. and then waited until late in the evening to have a robust dinner. During Zalatoris rehab process, his routine might have looked like have a few putts and then maybe need to go grab a few beers with my boys. But hes an unabashed golf addict who will eagerly play four or five events in a row. Zalatoris was born in San Francisco, California. He also set the individual scoring average of 70.44 at Wake Forest University. "T" = tied Among his eight top-10s are three runners-up, including at two majorsthe PGA Championship and U.S . The Tour Championship field at East Lake will fall to 29 and the starting strokes for other players in the field will not be affected. Yes, as a 14-year-old kid. Spieth was three grades ahead of them growing up, but the three found themselves clashing on the junior circuit quite often. Will Zalatoris spent his weekend on the greens, but not the one he's used to. It figures Zalatoris struggled to reflect on his numerous close calls over the past three seasons. Zalatoris is among a notable list of first-time TOUR winners who have committed to the Sentry Tournament of Champions, which will be played Jan. 5-8 at The Plantation Course at Kapalua on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Zalatoris holed a dramatic 18th-hole birdie to tie the match against Na and he won the match four holes later with a birdie at the par-4 13th hole. Zalatoris breakthrough at Augusta was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to strong showings at major championships. Will Zalatoris is set to make his first TOUR start since the BMW Championship last August. Was all but a lock to make roster as a captains pick, begging the question of who will replace him, How Will Zalatoris turned his putter into a strength. But the role most golf fans know van Snellenberg for is the role of Happy Gilmores caddie in the 1996 film Happy Gilmore. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The 10-foot par putt in regulation was so crucial and the moment so important that Will Zalatoris doesn't remember screaming out when he made it, "What are they gonna say now?". The winner of the FedEx Cup championship receives $18 million. At seventh in the Presidents Cup points standings, he likely would have been among the six . Amateur, when Zalatoris qualified as a 12 year old and competed as a 13 year old, alongside Scheffler and Spieth. Follow Kevin Prise on Twitter. He also has three runner-up finishes in major championships. "Add the nerves of competing for a tournament to that, especially for a playoff event, and yeah, it can get a little crazy.". Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! 121, knowing that only the top 70 advance to the next tournament. Will and Caitlin stood on stairs decorated with green leaves and flowers, making an arc above their heads on an olive-colored wall. Claims victory in first FedExCup Playoffs event before advancing to BMW Championship, Will Zalatoris new driver before Genesis Scottish Open, For all other business inquiries please contact Allen Hobbs: ahobbs@playersgroupmanagement.com, Our Address: Players Group Management Fan Mail - Will Zalatoris1800 Alexander Bell DriveSuite 200 Reston, VA 20191. Nevertheless, his first win would not be an easy one. Here are 10 things to know about Zalatoris: Most golf fans introduction to Zalatoris was during the 2021 Masters. One of Zalatoris favorite stories to tell about the three is a time when he and Scheffler were 11 and they played a round with Spieth (who was 14 at the time) at Bent Tree. Its also the first of the PGA Tours new elevated events, with a $15 million purse. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He has displayed a good feel for the golf course (particularly the greens) and opened with rounds of 70-68. Zalatoris looked to be in trouble from a fairway bunker on the 18th in regulation until he made that 10-footer for par at a 4-under 66. After his first TOUR victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in mid-August, the first of three FedExCup Playoffs events, Zalatoris was forced to withdraw during the third round of the following weeks BMW Championship due to injury. Straka, who played bogey-free over the final 13 holes in regulation, moves to No. Zalatoris, 24, played in Saturday's final round alongside Justin Rose. Will Zalatoris, the 25-year-old golfer out of Dallas has finally grabbed his first PGA Tour victory, winning a three-hole playoff vs. Sepp Straka at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. So Im trying to get more centered over it and work more around my right side, so more of a turn as opposed to kind of a lateral shift, because like I said, when my right hip gets high and the spine tilts back, youre now all of a sudden creating all that stress on your back. He didnt exactly take it easy during his time off. [9] The win moved him to the leader on the Korn Ferry Tour points list and qualified him for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. He had attended every Nelson since he was 9 years old. Will Zalatoris withdrew from The 149th Open Championship on Friday, citing a back injury suffered while hitting out of heavy rough late in his opening-round 69. NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. Zalatoris' rise presents a confluence of charmed bliss and valuable struggle. I love you., On Tuesday, also via Instagram, Zalatoris posted a photo of the happy couple with the caption, Cant wait to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. He has suffered two herniated discs and has been away from the game. How much "louder" will LIV Golf get in its second season? [16], On August 14, 2022, Zalatoris won his first PGA Tour event, winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee on the third playoff hole against Sepp Straka. I feel really good with everything, Zalatoris said. Results not in chronological order before 2019 and in 2020. That win moved him to the top of the Korn Ferry Tour points list and he qualified for the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, where he finished 6th place. He played his fourth shot out to 4 feet as Zalatoris was still going over his options. But during the third round at Wilmington Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware, Zalatoris suffered a back injury on the third hole. Representing Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, a suburb of Dallas, Texas, Zalatoris won the U.S. I love you., A post shared by Will Zalatoris (@willzalatoris). Through it all, he managed to keep his nerve and the dry streak Zalatoris had been enduring since 2018 finally came to an end with one final putt. Let us take your workout routines to the next level with our 365 day challenge and programs schedule. He also fell short of winning the 2022 U.S. Open, with Matthew Fitzpatrick making Zalatoris a major runner-up for the third time. Junior Amateur in 2014. Will Zalatoris has been nursing a bad back since the FedEx Cup playoffs, but he found an important way to fill his schedule between starts by tying the knot. How much "louder" will LIV Golf get in its second season? Zalatoris took a while to collect his first PGA Tour win, but his rookie year was one for the ages. He had a 25-foot putt for the win on the 18th on the first playoff hole and had to make a 7-footer the second time around to stay in the game. After withdrawing from the 2021 Open Championship due to a muscular issue, he finished T8 in his next start, the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational three weeks later. ET in the final group with Mito Pereira. Id go to the course, carrying my bag, playing with my buddies, just trying to beat the crap out of each other. He ranked top-three in both Total Driving and Greens in Regulation on the 2019 and 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour, as well. A post shared by Will Zalatoris (@willzalatoris). In 2009, @dallasnews ran an advance for the 2009 U.S. Zalatoris finds himself competing with other DFW stars like Spieth and Scheffler on a regular basis now that theyre all PGA Tour stars. Much like fellow 25-year-old DFW golf star Scottie Scheffler (who was born in New Jersey but moved to the Metroplex when he was in elementary school), Zalatoris was born outside of the Lone Star State but moved to Texas as a youngster and thrived in the local golf scene. Zalatoris had honors, but his shot was in trouble immediately. Let us take your yoga routines to the next level with our 365 day challenge and programs schedule. "He is also very disappointed that he will not have the opportunity to play in next month's Presidents Cup, where he was hoping to play for Captain [Davis] Love and represent the United States," Zalatoris' agent, Allen Hobbs, said in a statement. Zalatoris Masters breakthrough wasnt even the highlight of his month back in April of 2021. "This course is where every shot you hit you're on the edge of your seat," Straka said. But. [11] He followed it up with a T8 at the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, and secured Special Temporary Member status after the Bermuda Championship in early November. [14], In May 2022, Zalatoris finished second in a major championship for the second time. At the end of the 2021 season, Zalatoris was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year an accomplishment nobody would have expected at the start of the year, given the fact that Zalatoris didnt even had a PGA Tour card. Szokol opens with 64, up 3 shots in Singapore, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, Rahm sought Tiger's advice on staying No. Zalatoris is no longer the best on the PGA Tour without a victory. Im always available for you, Mr. Gilmore. Zalatoris shot 1-under 69 on Thursday, but on the 15th hole he drove into the thick rough. Zalatoris told Golf Digest I was lucky. [5] He left school after his junior year to turn professional. $14,217,888 Career Earnings. I have watched this 100 times and still cant explain it. "Playing the cutline is one of the toughest things in golf. The bride completed her look with elegant makeup and open hair flowing down her shoulders. He was named the 2017 ACC Player of the Year and 2017 First-Team All-American. [3] In his junior year, Zalatoris was named All-ACC, First-Team GCAA All-American, First-Team Golf week All-American, Nicklaus Award finalist, Hogan Award semifinalist, played in all 12 events and had a scoring average of 70.14, third-best season average in school history. Find classes that best matches your needs. The two have been together for more than four years now after meeting at Wake Forest college in late 2018. Besides him, Will Zalatoris' fans showered their blessings on the couple. He previously worked for the DMN sports department from 2010-2022, where he served as SportsDay's lead digital strategist and oversaw coverage of college sports, HS sports, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, soccer and golf. [4] He was also a member of the U.S. Walker Cup team in 2017, teammates with future PGA Tour winners Collin Morikawa and Cameron Champ.
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