Michael Thorbjornsen of the USA hits his tee shot on the eighth gap in the course of the third spherical of the Procore Championship 2024 at Silverado Resort on September 14, 2024 in Napa, California. (Picture by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Photographs)
Michael Thornjornsen’s PGA Tour profession is off to a good begin.
He completed tied for second on the John Deere Basic, however he has additionally missed the minimize as many instances (4) as he has performed the weekend. Incomes his card in Might after ending on high of the PGA Tour College standings, adjusting to the skilled life wasn’t the best for Thorbjornsen. He mentioned his recreation wasn’t in a great place earlier this summer season.
This week, that appears removed from the case.
Thor opened in 9-under 63 and is three behind Skinns heading into the second spherical. He had 9 birdies, 9 pars and it added as much as a stress-free day that noticed each aspect of his recreation carry out properly. The spotlight was holing out from the bunker for a circle on his first gap, the par-3 tenth.
“It was just a little sloppy on that first gap, nevertheless it’s sort of bizarre beginning off with a par-3,” Thorbjornsen mentioned. “However clearly holed out a bunker shot, which was a fantastic shot, to sort of kick-start the spherical.
“I used to be just a little stray off the tee with the driving force perhaps the primary 5, six holes, however actually managed to kind that out and hit a variety of fairways on the again 9. Undoubtedly performed higher on the again 9 than I did the entrance 9, simply took benefit of excellent breaks and made a pair putts.”
This summer season, Thorbjornsen felt he acquired uncovered when his recreation wasn’t the place he wanted it to be whereas taking part in in opposition to one of the best gamers on the earth. In these latest off weeks, he mentioned he’s pleased with the work he has put in to repair a few of his week spots, and the preliminary outcomes are constructive.
“Perceive that to play good golf, you don’t actually need one thing particular, simply hit fairways, hit greens, and have a pair putts drop right here and there, and also you’ll produce some good outcomes,” Thorbjornsen mentioned.
