Monday, August 7, 2017

Young Golf Players To Watch Out For

There are tons of pro golfers under the age of 30 in this year’s PGA tour, and some of them have made great strides in 2017. Here’s a list of young but key movers in today’s professional golf.

Jordan Spieth

The current darling of the golf scene, Spieth would have continued his stellar performance, and top rank in 2017 had it not been for a bogey on the 15th hole of the Fed Ex Cup. The 24-year-old, three-time major winner is a major force in the PGA, and looks to continue his dominance in the next decade.

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Rory McIlroy 

By 2014, McIlroy was the top young prospect of golf, having ranked first in the world and won two major championships by eight strokes each. It was a feat comparable to that of Tiger Woods. He has since slowed down a little but is currently sitting in 6th place in the rankings.

Ricky Fowler

Before joining the pros, Fowler was the number one ranked amateur golfer in the world for 37 weeks in 2007 and 2008. By 2016, he has climbed up to 4th on the official World Golf Ranking. There’s no mistaking the hype surrounding the 28-year-old Californian, and he should be solid competition for others on this list in the coming years.

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Hideki Matsuyama

Matsuyama is a five-time PGA Tour winner who managed to become the world No. 2-ranked player just this past June, after a runner-up finish at the 2017 U.S. Open. The 25-year-old Japanese is currently ranked 3rd globally.

Justin Thomas

Twenty-four-year-old Justin Thomas just hoisted both the PGA Championship and FedEx Cup championship trophies. He is currently ranked 4th on the official World Golf Ranking. 2017 has been a breakout year for the American.

Ram V. Chary is a business professional who likes watching golf during his spare time. Read more about his career hobbies by visiting this blog.