Cameron Champ, photo from Cleveland 19 News (left) & Austin Smotherman, photo from bignewsnetwork.com
Cameron Champ & Austin Smotherman, Two Sacramento Golfers Place in the top 10 Tour’s Mexico Open At Vidanta
The recent success of two local golfers, Cameron Champ, and Austin Smotherman, in the PGA Tour’s Mexico Open at Vidanta has been making waves in the Sacramento golfing community. Austin Smotherman and Cameron Champ, who started as Junior Golfers in the Pre-Teen Haggin Oaks Little Linker Program, finished T-5th Place and T-8th Place in the tournament. Their exceptional performances are a testament to the potential of young golfers who start early and work hard at their game.
Smotherman finished the tournament with a total score of 268 (-16) over the four rounds, tying for 5th place. He started strong with a 63 in the first round but maintained his momentum with consistently solid play throughout the tournament. Smotherman’s performance was particularly notable, which made his success all the more impressive.
Conversely, Champ finished the tournament tied for 8th place with a score of 270 (-14) over the four rounds. He had a solid start to the game, shooting a 68 in the first round and maintaining his consistency throughout the rest of the tournament. Champ’s performance was also noteworthy, as he had previously struggled with injury and form issues but appeared to have bounced back in style.
Smotherman and Champ’s success on the professional golf circuit can be traced back to their early beginnings in the Pre-Teen Haggin Oaks Little Linker Program. This program is designed to introduce young children to golf and allow them to develop their skills and passion for the game in a fun and supportive environment. Many successful golfers have come out of this program, and it’s clear that Smotherman and Champ are no exception.
Their success is also inspiring for other young golfers in the Sacramento area who may be dreaming of a career in professional golf. It’s a reminder that it’s possible to achieve great things in the sport with dedication and hard work. It’s also a testament to the quality of golf courses and training facilities available in Sacramento, which have helped to produce some of the finest golfers in the world.
In conclusion, the success of Austin Smotherman and Cameron Champ in the recent PGA Tour’s Mexico Open at Vidanta is a story that should be of interest to all golf enthusiasts in the Sacramento area. Their performances are a testament to the quality of golfing talent in the region and the effectiveness of programs like the Pre-Teen Haggin Oaks Little Linker Program in nurturing that talent from an early age. We wish them all the best in their future tournaments and hope they will continue inspiring future generations of young golfers in Sacramento and beyond.
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