Weve looked at everything I was doing, to make sure I was doing all the right things and we were checking all the boxes, and it was strictly a motor pattern thing, said Zalatoris, who has opted to temporarily decrease his driver length (to approximately 44.75 inches, down from 46 inches) as he works through the setup change. Zalatoris had four runners-up including three in major championships before winning in Memphis. He also set the individual scoring average of 70.44 at Wake Forest University. Scott Bell, Breaking News Editor. 2. One wrote: There was a slew of hundreds of comments from Will Zalatoris's family, friends, and fans congratulating him on the start of the new chapter of his life. Zalatoris ultimately fell one shot short of Matsuyama and finished in solo second place, good for a payday of $1,242,000. He came shot consistently all weekend, shooting a 69 in each round Thursday- Saturday. Mr. Gilmore is watching you and very proud., Zalatoris handled it with good humor, responding to Sandler by saying If youre ever in need of a caddie again let me know. He finished tied with Scottie Scheffler at the U.S. Open behind Matt Fitzpatrick at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Mark Wahlberg pours tequila for fans at Dallas restaurant during thunderstorm, 12 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants that have closed in 2023, Dallas Cowboys focused on adding another dynamic offensive weapon, UIL boys basketball playoffs (4A/3A): Faith Family stays composed; Carter finds rhythm. William Patrick Zalatoris (born August 16, 1996) is an American professional golfer. "T" = tied Will Zalatoris and Caitlin Sellers are considered among the most beautiful couples in the sports world. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. Will Zalatoris gets married to 'best friend' Caitlin Sellers He tried to play through the injury but withdrew on the next hole. A closer look: For a while, Zalatoris was known as the golfer with the most money and the best ranking who had never won a PGA Tour event. Whether you win or lose, its just what you practice for.. 10 things to know about Will Zalatoris, including his first PGA tour win The bride completed her look with elegant makeup and open hair flowing down her shoulders. During Zalatoris rehab process, his routine might have looked like have a few putts and then maybe need to go grab a few beers with my boys. But hes an unabashed golf addict who will eagerly play four or five events in a row. After withdrawing from the 2021 Open Championship due to a muscular issue, he finished T8 in his next start, the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational three weeks later. When Zalatoris first broke onto the golf scene, golf fans on social media were quick to point out their favorite Zalatoris doppelgngers. ET in the final group with Mito Pereira. 1, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week, Here's everything you missed this week in professional golf, Jin Young Ko up by 2 in Singapore title defense, Quigley fires 65 for early lead in PGA Champions, Kitayama handles windy Bay Hill as Rahm falters, Tiger not part of field for next week's Players, Young stretches lead to 4 in Puerto Rico Open, Rahm stays hot, finishes strong for Bay Hill lead, Rookie Young captures Puerto Rico lead with 63. Zalatoris, the ninth-ranked player in the Official World Golf Ranking, also won't compete in next month's Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, his agent announced on Twitter. December 1, I think, was the first day I was cleared for full activity, and really just have been doing as much as I can since then not being able to have a club in my hand for a couple months, I dont think Ive done that probably since I was 8 or 9. Find classes that best matches your needs. 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. Amateur, when Zalatoris qualified as a 12 year old and competed as a 13 year old, alongside Scheffler and Spieth. QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. Something went wrong while submitting the form. At the end of the 2021 season, Zalatoris was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year an accomplishment nobody would have expected at the start of the year, given the fact that Zalatoris didnt even had a PGA Tour card. Zalatoris, 26, hasnt teed it up since withdrawing during the third round of the BMW Championship in August with what turned out to be two herniated discs in his back. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. Will Zalatoris, the 25 year old who three second place finishes in majors but hadn't won a PGA Tour event yet in his young career, punched his way into the playoff by sinking a must-make, 10-foot. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The 10-foot par putt in regulation was so crucial and the moment so important that Will Zalatoris doesn't remember screaming out when he made it, "What are they gonna say now?". A bad back is keeping the 26-year-old from competing in the Presidents Cup after qualifying for a spot at Quail Hollow. Born in San Francisco, California, Will Zalatoris was introduced to the game early on playing with his parents at California Golf Club. Then once I came back, it was pretty easy to keep the competitive juices flowing.. He has competed primarily on the PGA Tour, where he has won once, at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship . 1 spot in the FedEx Cup standings after capturing his first PGA Tour win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. 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 . Nevertheless, his first win would not be an easy one. He got married in December but also spent much of the time rehabbing. He had attended every Nelson since he was 9 years old. He got treatment on the course but withdrew on the next hole when the pain did not subside. At seventh in the Presidents Cup points standings, he likely would have been among the six captain's choices for the team. Id go to the course, carrying my bag, playing with my buddies, just trying to beat the crap out of each other. Among his eight top-10s are three runners-up, including at two majorsthe PGA Championship and U.S . Will Zalatoris was born August 16, 1996, to his parents, Richard Zalatoris and Catherine Zalatoris. Nothing was more wild than the final hole. Will and Caitlin stood on stairs decorated with green leaves and flowers, making an arc above their heads on an olive-colored wall. "That was another good step for Will," said . Suddenly the close-call narrative was put to bed he memorably exclaimed, What are they gonna say now! upon draining a par putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Sepp Straka at TPC Southwind. Clearly ready to end the first-timers . Zalatoris just missed earning one of the six automatic spots on the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup. 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. Theres not much time to shake the rust; Zalatoris is quickly back to the throes of elite competition. I mean, weve looked at everything that I was doing to make sure I was doing the right things and we were checking all the boxes and it was just strictly a motor pattern thing, which is kind of a good thing and a bad thing, because when I was hitting the ball the way that I was, its hard to want to change anything, but at the same time, I actually saw some benefits.. Im more efficient in my golf swing, he said. PGA: Mexican food, 'veg time' for Will Zalatoris, caddie - Golfweek Back in 2015, he finished T4 at the Pacific Coast Amateur shortly after returning from an emergency appendectomy. Junior Amateur title in 2014. Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship, "Zalatoris, Riley progress from U.S. The growing legend of Will Zalatoris - The Athletic Player Profile: Birthplace. Will Zalatoris withdraws from BMW Championship: FedEx Cup points leader Spoiler alert: It's yet to be announced, but the course is almost certain to be added as the 2041 Ryder Cup site. Team. After attending Wake Forest for her undergraduate degree, Sellers went to the University of Texas to complete her Masters degree. Spieth was three grades ahead of them growing up, but the three found themselves clashing on the junior circuit quite often. 1, LIV Golf's debut on The CW scores low ratings, How to watch PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+, Kirk wins Honda in playoff; 1st title since 2015, Howell (63) wins in Mexico for 1st title in LIV, Nicklaus: '24 schedule likely to aid Honda field, Siem ends 8-year wait for another Euro Tour title, Vu overcomes 6-shot deficit to win 1st LPGA title, FedEx Cup leader Zalatoris WDs with back injury, Who can win the FedEx Cup? 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. He had a 25-foot putt for the win on the 18th on the first playoff hole and had to make a 7-footer the second time around to stay in the game. Its hard when youre the No. Zalatoris breakthrough at Augusta was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to strong showings at major championships. Im always available for you, Mr. Gilmore., If youre ever in need of a caddie again let me know. [12], In October 2021, Zalatoris shot his career low round (61) on the PGA Tour at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi. The Plano alum walked down the aisle with his long-term girlfriend, Caitlin Sellers, who has been his best friend. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com. Zalatoris. Will Zalatoris is a rising star on the PGA Tour who has three top-10 finishes in the .