AUGUSTA (Ga.) — Sahith Theegala began Sunday’s final round at Augusta National with a lead of 11 shots. The 25-year old didn’t feel pressure and shot a 67 to tie for ninth.
Former Pepperdine star, the former Pepperdine star, made it to the 2024 Masters by finishing in the Top 12 — and captured Augusta patrons’ hearts with some dramatic shots.
He made the most memorable shot on the 16th hole, where he hit the green in the gallery to the left of the green.
He made a remarkable chip from 24 yards, bringing back memories of Tiger Woods’ famous chip when he won the green Jacket in 2005. It was Theegala’s first memory of watching the Masters as an infant.
Theegala cut it at a great pace, then watched as it turned and tracked into the bottom of cup. The crowd went wild.
Sahith Theegala chip in for birdie at No. 16 to tie for third. #themasters pic.twitter.com/NBtrLAW2BV
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“Oh, my god. “Oh, my God. The Official World Golf Ranking ranks 30. “I wanted it to be anywhere on the green, because it was a muddy lie and it was gross.
“But, yes, I cannot wait to watch the replay because it’s not clear what I did. I don’t know what angle the ball went. I was so happy to hit the chip, I was blacked out. It was madness when it got in.”
This was Theegala’s best finish at a major. He was not able to make the cut in the U.S. Opens 2017 and 2021. He was T-34 at the 2022 Open Championship.
He said, “It just gives my a little bit of confidence and just makes it a little easier for me to be comfortable with the top guys in the world. And I know that I still have a lot to go before I get to that level that is possible.” It’s going to take a lot of hard work and some luck. It’s just another step. Although there will be many steps back, this is a huge step forward in terms of my confidence. I feel like my game has improved and that’s what I’m focusing on right now.
By: Dennis Knight
Title: Sahith Theegala has memorable shot – and round – to punch his ticket to 2024 Masters
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/04/09/sahith-theegala-memorable-shot-round-earns-trip-2024-masters/
Published Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:47:30 +0000
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