Alright, let’s talk about Sam Bennett. This guy has been making some waves in the golf world, and I’ve been following his journey for a while now. So, I thought I’d share what I’ve been seeing and how I’ve been tracking his progress.
First off, I started noticing Sam Bennett when he was playing college golf at Texas A&M. I remember watching some of his matches and thinking, “This kid’s got something special.” He was good, real good. He even won the state championship back in 2017 when he was at Madisonville High School. I dug around and found out that he started playing at some public nine-hole course in Madisonville. It’s always cool to see how these pros get their start.
Then, he went off to Texas A&M in 2018. I made sure to follow his college career closely. As a junior, he really started to shine. He won the U.S. Amateur in 2022, beating Ben Carr. That was a big deal because it got him into the 2023 Masters and the 2023 Open Championship. I watched those tournaments, and he did pretty well. He even qualified for the 2022 U.S. Open and made the cut, finishing tied for 49th place. I was pretty stoked to see him compete at that level.
Fast forward to May 2023, Bennett turned pro after competing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship. I knew this was his moment, and I was eager to see how he’d do in the professional ranks. To follow his pro career, I’ve been keeping an eye on the Korn Ferry Tour.
It’s been quite a ride since he turned pro. I’ve been checking the stats, and as of June 2024, he’s earned around $446,395 in total. That includes $321,355 from the PGA Tour and $125 from other events. Not too shabby for a guy who just started.
I even heard he had to skip out on $261,000 from the Masters because he was an amateur at the time. And he didn’t make it back to Augusta this year because he was just outside the top 12. I remember thinking he would get an invite back, but hey, that’s how it goes.
Now, he’s playing on the Korn Ferry Tour, and I’ve been tracking his progress there. He’s earned about $68,055 in six events and is ranked 28th in the standings. This is crucial because if he stays in the top 30, he’ll qualify for the PGA Tour next year. I’m really pulling for him to make it.
The grind to the PGA Tour:
- Following Events: I’ve been watching the Korn Ferry Tour events closely, taking notes on his performance in each one.
- Checking Rankings: Regularly checking his ranking in the standings to see how close he is to that top 30.
- Analyzing Stats: Looking at his earnings, his scores, and how he’s doing compared to other players. It helps me see where he’s strong and where he might need to improve.
It sounds like he’s moved away from College Station and the Traditions Club where he spent a lot of time practicing. Now he’s in some high-end place north of Houston. It’s all part of the journey, I guess.
So, that’s pretty much it. I’ve been following Sam Bennett from his college days to now, watching him turn pro and grind his way through the Korn Ferry Tour. He’s a talented guy, and I’m excited to see where his career goes next. I’ll definitely keep watching and rooting for him. Hope to see him on the PGA Tour soon!
