JUSTIN LOWER

Willett, meanwhile, had a one-shot lead at the rain-soaked PGA Tour season opener and stuffed his third shot to 3 feet, 7 inches. He rammed his first putt 4 feet, 8 inches by, then missed the comebacker to hand Homa his fifth victory on tour. Willett shot 69. Homa and Willett began the day one shot back of Lower. On the front nine, Willett birdied Nos.

Max Homa chipped in from nearly 33 feet for birdie on the closing hole, then watched as Danny Willett shockingly three-putted from inside 4 feet to give Homa his second straight title at the Fortinet Championship.

NAPA, Calif. — (AP) — Justin Lower weathered the wind and birdied the 18th hole Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the season-opening Fortinet Championship. That opened the door for Lower, who put his second shot on the par-5 18th just off the green and then made the short birdie putt. But after more defections to the LIV Tour, Lower moved back into the top 125 and is taking advantage of it in the first tournament of the new season. Conditions aren't expected to be much better in the final round, which has already been altered by an ominous forecast with rain and wind. The leaders will tee off several hours earlier than scheduled with the final round featuring threesomes off split tees.

Justin Lower weathered the wind and birdied the 18th hole Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the season-opening Fortinet Championship.

Max Homa moved into position to defend his title at the Fortinet Championship, shooting a 5-under 67 to share the 36-hole lead with Danny Willett at the PGA Tour’s season opener.

Rickie Fowler began his 15th professional season Thursday. From clubs to coach to caddie, just about everything is new for the five-time PGA Tour winner. Lower, beginning his second PGA Tour season, concluded his career-low, 9-under 63 in the early evening at Silverado Resort and Spa.

ATLANTA — (AP) — Justin Lower lost his PGA Tour card in brutal fashion in the final tournament of the regular season. 137 in the official standings, but he is 10 spots higher because of the LIV players ahead of him who are suspended. Starting in January, the field will include all PGA Tour winners from the previous calendar year along with the 30 players who qualify for the Tour Championship. “By bringing the PGA Tour Champions and APGA Tour in closer alignment, we hope that other PGA TOUR properties will do likewise as we help make the game more diverse and inclusive.”O’Neal, who twice missed earning a PGA Tour card in Q-school by one shot, has played eight times on the PGA Tour and has 156 starts on the Korn Ferry Tour. Along with Accenture and Coca-Cola, the PGA Tour plans to be at East Lake for the foreseeable future.

Justin Lower lost his PGA Tour card in brutal fashion when he three-putted from 60 feet on the final hole of the regular season.

Justin Lower lost his PGA Tour card in brutal fashion in the final tournament of the regular season. Needing a par on the final hole to finish among the top 125, Lower ran his 60-footer some 6 feet by and missed for a three-putt bogey. Thanks to Saudi-funded LIV Golf, Lower is among players who might get a reprieve.

PGA: John Deere Classic - Second Round Jul 1, 2022; Silvis, Illinois, USA; Justin Lower tees off on the second tee during the the second round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports - 18621165Justin Lower was all set to not only make it into the FedExCup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon, but also secure his PGA Tour card for the second straight year. A bogey on the 72nd hole moves Justin Lower outside the top 125 in the projected #FedExCup standings. pic.twitter.com/QHjBojJRFy — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 7, 2022Lower’s face walking off the 18th green said it all. pic.twitter.com/4hu56ysQH5 — Justin Lower (@justinlower_1) August 7, 2022Lower had five top-25 finishes in 24 starts this season, with his best finish coming in the form of a T8 run at the Barbasol Championship.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — (AP) — Joohyung “Tom” Kim announced his arrival on the PGA Tour when the 20-year-old South Korean closed with a 9-under 61 for a five-shot victory in the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, making him the second-youngest winner on tour since World War II. The victory gave Kim instant membership on the PGA Tour, making him eligible for the FedEx Cup playoffs that start next week. Kim is the first PGA Tour winner born after 2000. But he has said his lifelong dream was to play on the PGA Tour, and he got there in style. Along with qualifying for the FedEx Cup playoffs, Kim should expect to be part of the International team for the Presidents Cup next month.

Joohyung Kim is the second-youngest PGA Tour winner since World War II.

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