Aiming for his first PGA Tour win, Zalatoris might make the 2022 PGA Championship his first title. He came close to winning three times in 2022, including two major championships, before finally breaking out for his first victory. Will and family moved to Dallas, Texas when he was 9 years old and he began working hard on his game while competing in top junior tournaments. Zalatoris has played just 40 holes since his thrilling playoff with Straka in the opening event of this years FedExCup Playoffs. Ive learned a lot about my body, probably more than I think I ever wanted to, Zalatoris said Tuesday afternoon in Hawaii. TSR3 Titleist Driver. It figures Zalatoris struggled to reflect on his numerous close calls over the past three seasons. And after all of those adjustments, Zalatoris and his teams fears of making changes to a swing that has already racked up six major top-10s in three years were unwarranted. I feel really good with everything, Zalatoris said. 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PGA:How to watch|ESPN+ streaming|Leaderboard|Saturday tee times. Caitlin and Will got married in an intimate ceremony earlier this week. Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from the 2022 BMW Championship in the third round after suffering a back injury, the PGA Tour announced on Saturday. The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. Will Zalatoris is set to make his first TOUR start since the BMW Championship last August. He played his fourth shot out to 4 feet as Zalatoris was still going over his options. Glover closed with a 66 and wound up in a tie for third. He finished tied with Scottie Scheffler at the U.S. Open behind Matt Fitzpatrick at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. In April 2021, Zalatoris was second in the Masters Tournament with a score of 9-under-par, finishing one stroke behind champion Hideki Matsuyama, the first male Japanese player to win a major. He got treatment on the course but withdrew on the next hole when the pain did not subside. He went to the drop zone, hit to 7 feet and let his raised hands drop over his head in relief when he made the winning putt. He has competed primarily on the PGA Tour, where he has won once, at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship . "We're talking inches," he says. He has displayed a good feel for the golf course (particularly the greens) and opened with rounds of 70-68. I basically am trying to get more, be a little bit more centered as opposed to having kind of ball forward with more spine tilt at address, he said. Zalatoris didnt end up winning the hardware that year, but he did hoist the trophy a few years later. When Zalatoris first broke onto the golf scene, golf fans on social media were quick to point out their favorite Zalatoris doppelgngers. Zalatoris who grew up in San Francisco, got his start in golf as a youth at the California Golf Club, went to college at Wake Forest and now makes his home in Texas combines the perfect . After attending Wake Forest for her undergraduate degree, Sellers went to the University of Texas to complete her Masters degree. Zalatoris had honors, but his shot was in trouble immediately. After years of dating, the couple finally tied the knot and shared the good news with Will's 256K Instagram followers. Thursday afternoon in Hawaii cant come soon enough. 21st 310.9 Driving Distance. Find more golf coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Zalatoris was voted PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 202021 season. As the news broke on the internet, fans jumped into the comments section of his post to congratulate the newlywed star. Fitzpatrick made his first PGA TOUR win a major, claiming the U.S. Open at the same venue where he won the U.S. Luckily for Zalatoris, Nelson organizers honored the exemption the following year and he made the start as a 19 year old. That included events like the 2009 U.S. He lost to Justin Thomas in a playoff in the PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Oosthuizen is teetering on the brink of missing three majors in 2023. But those battles started long before they were competing for millions on golfs grandest stage. For the first time in 138 days, Will Zalatoris will play a PGA Tour event this week at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. 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. Will Zalatoris spent his weekend on the greens, but not the one he's used to. 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Thats the title he has reserved for former Cowboys QB Tony Romo. He was the highest-ranked player in the world without a TOUR win before beating Sepp Straka in a playoff at TPC Southwind. Willy Z is FINALLY a winner on the PGA Tour pic.twitter.com/p02shNTaK2. But in the name of avoiding future injury, hes working through the proverbial process. [7] With no status in 2019, Zalatoris relied on Monday qualifying and sponsor exemptions to play in Korn Ferry Tour events. But as Nelson week grew closer, those feelings the teenager were experiencing werent butterflies they were pains from an inflamed appendix. Will Zalatoris watches his putt on the 9th. And then Smith was four shots back without hitting a shot. I spent some time with Dr. Greg Rose at [the Titleist Performance Institute], he said. 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. Will and Caitlin stood on stairs decorated with green leaves and flowers, making an arc above their heads on an olive-colored wall. Im more efficient in my golf swing -- so thats why the speed is the same with the shorter driver; its just because of the efficiency now of how I push into a golf ball.. He is fully focused on getting healthy and back onto the course as soon as he is able.". Straka went to the drop zone, and his wedge went into the back bunker. 3. Be the first one to comment on this story. Zalatorisand his playing partner, Emiliano Grillo, let the group of Sam Burns and Adam Hadwin through as they waited for the PGA Tour physio. At the U.S. Open, he aced the par-3 seventh hole during the first round, very nearly replicating it six holes later,[10] and tied for sixth place, at five-over par, alongside world number one Dustin Johnson; it was his first top-10 finish in a major championship. While Zalatoris isnt the biggest guy on tour hes listed by the PGA Tour at 6-foot-2, 175 lbs he said hes still largely avoided back injuries throughout his career, save one instance in July 2021. The Wake Forest alum has been a premier ball-striker for four consecutive seasons in TOUR-sanctioned competition, and he admits its not natural inclination to want to change anything. Zalatoris, 24, played in Saturday's final round alongside Justin Rose. Will and family moved to Dallas, Texas when he was 9 years old and he began working hard on his game while competing in top junior tournaments. Shortly after his second-place finish at Augusta, Zalatoris proposed to his long-time girlfriend Caitlin Sellers. Representing TCA-Addison in 2014, Zalatoris won the U.S. Whether you win or lose, its just what you practice for.. Heading into the PGA Championship, Zalatoris had four top-10 finishes in his first seven career major championship appearances. In Texas, we couldnt practice, but we could play. Wake Forest University College. The two have been together for more than four years now after meeting at Wake Forest college in late 2018. Clark finished at No. Its also the first of the PGA Tours new elevated events, with a $15 million purse. QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play He had no realistic shot. Ill be better this time. But that showing not only made him a household name to a number of previously unaware golf fans, it also vaulted Zalatoris to No. The former Trinity Christian Academy-Addison star is one of the top American golfers less than two years removed from grinding on the Korn Ferry Tour. Im more efficient in my golf swing, he said. College career [ edit] Zalatoris was born in San Francisco, California. Then once I came back, it was pretty easy to keep the competitive juices flowing.. He came shot consistently all weekend, shooting a 69 in each round Thursday- Saturday. The 26-year-old has long displayed an aptitude for quickly bouncing back from injury. But during the third round at Wilmington Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware, Zalatoris suffered a back injury on the third hole. $14,217,888 Career Earnings. Kim is the first player since Tiger Woods to win twice on TOUR before turning 21. It was quite the scene at Wilmington (Del.) Junior Amateur in 2014. Will Zalatoris WDs from British Open after feeling 'tingling' in his leg during first round. Zalatoris finds himself competing with other DFW stars like Spieth and Scheffler on a regular basis now that theyre all PGA Tour stars. I did a pretty deep dive with Damon, my trainer, with Dr. [Greg] Rose, Dr. Duffy, he said of his team. Junior Amateur title in 2014. He got married in December but also spent much of the time rehabbing. Will Zalatoris. The highlights of the season came when he finished 2nd at both the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open, then capped off an exceptional season with his first PGA Tour victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. His tee shot hit the bank and then bounced seven times on the rocks before coming to rest. He finished second in two majors this year, losing a playoff to Justin Thomas at the PGA Championship and narrowly missing a birdie putt on the 72nd hole of the U.S. Open that would have tied him with Fitzpatrick. Zalatoris is among a notable list of first-time TOUR winners who have committed to the Sentry Tournament of. 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. Now, hes back, and at another big-time event. 70 by three points. Straka won his first PGA TOUR title earlier in the year at The Honda Classic. 8:12 AM on May 21, 2022 CDT Updated at 11:37 PM on Aug 14, 2022 CDT. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. William Patrick Zalatoris (born August 16, 1996) is an American professional golfer. Zalatoris' rise presents a confluence of charmed bliss and valuable struggle. He was born in San Francisco, and growing up he spent his formative golf years playing at the outstanding California Golf Club with his Dad. 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. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, 10 things to know about Will Zalatoris, including his first PGA tour win, the 36-hole leader at the 2022 PGA Championship, ultimately falling short of his first major championship after losing to Justin Thomas in a three-hole playoff, ultimately fell one shot short of Matsuyama and finished in solo second place, good for a payday of $1,242,000, No. Follow Kevin Prise on Twitter. Zalatoris will collect $500,000 for 30th, or last place . 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. The shorter driver allows him more time to bring a potential right miss back on line, he said. 1 in the world stays with Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, who missed the cut and spent Sunday playing Pine Valley for the first time. 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Caitlin has changed her last name to Zalatoris on her Instagram account. He also has three runner-up finishes in major championships . 3. Will Zalatoris walks back to the crowd with his arm around his fianc after winning his first PGA tournament during the last day of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Zalatoris, a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and a big Warriors fan, said his Stephen Curry-inspired retort was directed at all who have criticized his putting over the years. Will Zalatoris has dealt with his share of anguish in an otherwise impressive PGA Tour season. Zalatoris was born in San Francisco, California. Country Club, FedEx Cup leader Will Zalatoris withdraws from BMW Championship with injury, How can you argue were underpaid?: Will Zalatoris baffled by LIV cash craze, 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, What is Jim Nantzs career lowlight?' He hasnt been in a film in nearly 20 years, according to his imdb page. The first event of 2023 also could be Will Zalatoris' first start since August. It came up well short of the green, and as it bounced eight times along the stone facade separating dry land from the water, it . Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. Hes also changed his setup to help fix some of his motor pattern issues that may have caused his injury. He did not participate in last weeks event, however. Zalatoris shot 1-under 69 on Thursday, but on the 15th hole he drove into the thick rough. How much "louder" will LIV Golf get in its second season? Not really. "Add the nerves of competing for a tournament to that, especially for a playoff event, and yeah, it can get a little crazy.". [6], Zalatoris turned professional in 2018 but failed to make it past First Stage of the Korn Ferry Tour Q School. Zalatoris won on the third playoff hole. Lucas Glover came away with a consolation prize. Nevertheless, his first win would not be an easy one. I love you., A post shared by Will Zalatoris (@willzalatoris). Find classes that best matches your needs. Will Zalatoris and Caitlin Sellers are considered among the most beautiful couples in the sports world. Zalatoris. Zalatoris zoomed up the leaderboard Friday with a second-round 65 to take the solo lead at 9 under. ET in the final group with Mito Pereira. But the speeds the same; everything feels really good. Here are 10 things to know about Zalatoris: Most golf fans introduction to Zalatoris was during the 2021 Masters. Sitting in a hospital bed on the Monday morning of the tournament, Zalatoris had to make one of the toughest phone calls of his life when he dialed up tournament director Jon Drago and withdrew from the tournament. But the role most golf fans know van Snellenberg for is the role of Happy Gilmores caddie in the 1996 film Happy Gilmore. It took three playoff holes to get the answer on Sunday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and it was more along the lines of what they won't say. After getting initial golf instruction from former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi as a 6 year old in San Francisco, most of Zalatoris learning and development came in Texas after he moved to Texas as a pre-teen. It was quite the scene at Wilmington (Del.) https://t.co/R1e8awZIvh. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. WD = withdrew He was captain of his high school golf team and still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Tyler Lauletta. The bride completed her look with elegant makeup and open hair flowing down her shoulders. It was actually nice because I was able to bring the ball flight down, which, I mean, I know living in Texas youre used to hitting the ball low, but its doing it by itself as opposed to having to manipulate it. Aiming for his first PGA Tour win, Zalatoris might make the 2022 PGA Championship his first title. 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. Zalatoris had to have an emergency appendectomy. He is on a lifelong quest to break 80 on a course that exceeds 6,000 yards and to see the Buffalo Bills win a Super Bowl. Id go to the course, carrying my bag, playing with my buddies, just trying to beat the crap out of each other. 1. British Open champion Cameron Smith could have replaced Scheffler by winning and arrived at the TPC Southwind two shots out of the lead. 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[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. Zalatoris qualified for the upcoming Sentry Tournament of Champions by winning his first PGA TOUR title at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He had to sit out the Presidents Cup but did appear on-site to cheer on the U.S. Will and Caitlin have been dating each other since they met in 2018 at Wake Forest College. Zalatoris won't be replaced in the 30-man field at East Lake and will receive a $500,000 bonus. Its hard when youre the No. 1 spot in the FedEx Cup, assuring him a reasonable shot at the $18 million prize in two weeks. Amateur nearly a decade earlier. Musician Gryffin congratulated the golfer in the comments section. The post included the caption, Best day of my life. [13], In January 2022, Zalatoris tied for the lead of the Farmers Insurance Open after 72 holes. He lost a sudden-death playoff to Luke List when List hit his approach shot to a foot away from the first playoff hole and made birdie. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. But I think the big thing for me is we spent a lot of time understanding the pressures of my golf swing and understanding how I push off my right side. At seventh in the Presidents Cup points standings, he likely would have been among the six . U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick and Presidents Cup star Tom Kim are among the other first-time TOUR winners who are scheduled to appear at Kapalua. Our crew of Davis Riley, Kevin Dougherty and Tony Romo played money games five days a week for four months. The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. Theres not much time to shake the rust; Zalatoris is quickly back to the throes of elite competition. Despite his big win, Zalatoris still has not received his PGA . Stars are everywhere on the leaderboard heading into the weekend at Bay Hill. Clearly ready to end the first-timers . [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. Zalatoris ultimately fell one shot short of Matsuyama and finished in solo second place, good for a payday of $1,242,000. He has suffered two herniated discs and has been away from the game. 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. 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. Your login session has expired. A Golf Channel article said Zalatoris was seeking to return at the Hero World Challenge. Scott Bell, Breaking News Editor. Zalatoris experienced a string of close calls last year namely six top-six finishes in an eight-event stretch, including runner-up finishes at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open before his breakthrough victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The comparisons got so mainstream that even Adam Sandler, star of Happy Gilmore, tweeted Zalatoris during the 2021 Masters and joined the fray. The event was the first of three events in the 2022 FedEx Cup Playoffs, With his win, Zalatoris moved to first in the FedEx Cup standings ahead of Scottie Scheffler.[17]. Being in contention as much as I was last year, theres just no better feeling than it, Zalatoris said Tuesday. He teed off at 2:50 p.m. The train of the wedding dress was spread over the stairs while she was holding white flowers in her hand. He . September 14, 2022 4:18 pm ET Will Zalatoris had quite the year. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. And that would keep. Yes, as a 14-year-old kid. He is set to return pretty soon. Amateur Championship titled "Junior talent flourishing on national scale. Country Club when Zalatoris was being worked on by a PGA Tour physiotherapist on the 5th tee before ultimately deciding the pain was too much. He secured membership for the remainder of the season on July 7 after a tie for third at the LECOM Health Challenge, and finished the regular season 60th in points, earning full status for the 2020 season.[8]. Zalatoris is making his first start since withdrawing from the BMW Championship in August. The first event of 2023 also could be Will Zalatoris first start since August. Results not in chronological order before 2019 and in 2020. ET in the final group with Mito Pereira. For the time being, Zalatoris said hes using a 44.75-inch driver shaft, down an inch and a quarter from his former 46-inch gamer. 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. The former Wake Forest star was in third position in the FedEx Cup playoffs points standings and was slated to start 3 strokes behind leader Scottie Scheffler in his first appearance in the Tour Championship, which begins Thursday. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. This one could have gone either way, a playoff that featured three penalty drops in three holes, neither player making birdie and Zalatoris winning on the par-3 11th with a bogey. 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. Be a little more centered, as opposed to having ball forward with more spine tilt at address, Zalatoris said. Zalatoris was four shots off the lead at Wilmington (Del.) A huge break for Zalatoris? Smith was given a two-shot penalty when rules officials realized upon review that when he took a penalty drop in the third round, the ball was still touching the red hazard line. 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. Straka, already a winner this year in the Honda Classic, narrowly missed a 20-foot birdie putt for the victory on the 18th for a 67. [12], In October 2021, Zalatoris shot his career low round (61) on the PGA Tour at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi. According to Golf Monthly, Sellers has completed her post-graduate studies at the University of Texas and is most likely working as a marketing analyst. "Considering all those close finishes, it means a lot.". He actually learned the way he generated power could have led to the back issues in the first place. Before heading off to play collegiately, he won both the Texas State Amateur and the U.S. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? Zalatoris breakthrough at Augusta was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to strong showings at major championships. He even had his favorite spot right off the 18th hole where hed strategically place himself to get autographs from his favorite players. Zalatoris Masters breakthrough wasnt even the highlight of his month back in April of 2021. Among his eight top-10s are three runners-up, including at two majorsthe PGA Championship and U.S . He recorded three 2nd Place finishes, nine Top-10 finishes, and ended the year ranked #7 in the Official World Golf Ranking.