Not only is the test less interesting than perhaps it once was but it has done little to curb scoring with only the 2021 event not reaching beyond 20-under-par to crown a champion.Īs Davis showed last year, the finish can be particularly exciting here with the prospect of an eagle two at the long 17 th meaning only the biggest of leads can be considered safe late Sunday. The North Course is used for the tournament but while the legendary designer’s name is attached to the layout much of his work had been lost over time.Ĭritics point out major changes to the green complexes and cross bunkering in particular with the course also now playing much narrower than historically thanks to tree encroachment. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.ĬOURSE: Detroit Golf Club is among the oldest in America and boasts two 18 hole Donald Ross courses. RIGHT: Aussie Cam Davis claimed his first PGA Tour title here last year in a five hole play-off. Will Zalatoris, Sahith Theegala and Open runner-up Cameron Young are all in that race and all in the field this week.ĭEFENDING CHAMPION: Cam Davis claimed his maiden PGA Tour title in what can only be described as typically Cam Davis fashion.Īn eagle-birdie finish got him into a play-off with Joaquin Niemann and Troy Merritt which he went on to win on the fifth extra hole.ĭavis’ quiet demeanour has always meant he flies under the radar and even after this performance last year that remains the case.
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Just this week and next remain to be in the top-125 in FedExCup points and qualify for the rich end of year series but the game within the game is to make the top-30.Īlso on the line are several end of season awards, the most intriguing for Rookie Of The Year in one of the more interesting seasons in that regard in memory.
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