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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Golfer Narrowly Escapes Having PGA Tour Status Revoked
Golfer Narrowly Escapes Having PGA Tour Status Revoked originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Rocket Mortgage Classic has been a rollercoaster so far at Detroit Golf Club. Heading into the weekend, Andrew Putnam, Philip Knowles and Chris Kirk share the top spot, with a tight leaderboard setting up an unpredictable finish. But the biggest drama wasn't at the top, it was at the cut line, where 28-year-old Will Gordon delivered the gutsiest performance of his season. Advertisement Gordon, playing in the final event of his major medical exemption, had one job make the cut. And boy, did he cut it close. He birdied each of his last two holes Friday, carding a second straight 3-under 69 to finish at 6-under overall, right on the number. His final putt, a clutch six-footer, had him pumping his fists before he dropped to his knees, overwhelmed with emotion. Will Gordon hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament at Waialae Country Terada-Imagn Images "That's why you play," Gordon told Golf Channel, holding back tears. "I was just proud of keeping my head in it, fighting to the end. That's what I do." And fight he did. After a rough few years including a severe neck injury that sidelined him for five months last season, Gordon's Tour future was hanging by a thread. He's missed 9 of 13 cuts this season, but a couple of top-10s had him at No. 136 in the FedExCup points. Missing this cut would've cost him his card. Instead, thanks to a Michael Kim three-putt that shifted the cut line back to 6-under, Gordon gets to play the weekend and earns enough points to keep conditional status. Advertisement While big names like Collin Morikawa missed the cut, Gordon gets one more shot. 'It's kind of crazy it's come down to this,' he said. 'But again, you get what you earn in this game.' Related: PGA Tour Golfer Has Complete Meltdown During Rocket Classic on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
15 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Emotional Gordon maintains card with clutch finish
Will Gordon came up huge on the final two holes in Round 2 of the Rocket Classic to maintain his PGA Tour card, and the significance was written all over his face.
NBC Sports
17 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Why Will Gordon's made cut on number in Detroit meant so much
Will Gordon arguably just made the biggest cut of his life. In the final start of his major medical extension, the 28-year-old Gordon birdied each of his final two holes Friday at the Rocket Classic to card a second straight 3-under 69 and eventually make the cut on the number. Gordon's last birdie, from just inside 6 feet, got him to 6 under, right on the projected cut line. Upon sinking the clutch putt, Gordon gave a few fist pumps before he was seen wiping away tears as he walked off the green, eventually squatting down and burying his face in both hands in an attempt to compose himself. He knew just how big that was. His emotions were still coming out in a post-round interview with Golf Channel's Amy Rogers. Gordon then waited over an hour to see if it was good enough to keep playing into the weekend – and keep his PGA Tour card for a few more months. 'It's not in the back of my mind, it's in the very front,' Gordon said afterward. 'But that's why you play is to put yourself in moments like this, hopefully win golf tournaments. But I'm really proud of myself for executing under that pressure… 'I was just proud of keeping my head in it, fighting to the end. That's what I do. It hadn't been the prettiest kind of last three, four years, but I always fight.' Once Gordon completes 72 holes, he'll earn the 0.644 points required to maintain conditional PGA Tour membership, which means he'll play the rest of this season, through the fall, out of the Nos. 126-150 category. Not great, but also better than the alternative. Missing the cut would've meant Gordon losing his card for the second time in his career. Gordon finished No. 159 in FedExCup points his rookie season in 2020-21, but he re-earned his card via the Korn Ferry Tour Finals the following year. He then finished No. 100 in points in 2022-23 before suffering a neck injury last season. Gordon missed five months after last year's WM Phoenix Open after three vertebrae in his cervicothoracic junction became so inflamed they weren't turning left, and the issue caused ulnar nerve tension down into his elbows. Though he returned in July, he wasn't symptom-free until October, and he would eventually finish No. 191 in points after a T-30 finish at the RSM Classic, where he briefly contended. So far this year, Gordon has missed nine of 13 cuts, though top-10s at the Farmers and Byron Nelson have him at a respectable No. 136 in points. The top 100 in points – down from the top 125 – after this year's RSM Classic keep full membership. 'This is a game that kind of get what you deserve, and unfortunately I haven't played well enough to, you know, give myself more breathing room,' Gordon said. 'It's kind of crazy it's kind of come down to this, but again, you get what you earn in this game and this is what I kind of earned myself. Just try to use it as motivation for whatever comes next.' Gordon can't fully satisfy his major medical without a victory Sunday at Detroit Golf Club. A win, of course, would solve more than that, coming with a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, among other perks. Gordon is currently eight shots back of leaders Andrew Putnam, Philip Knowles and Chris Kirk. 'Hopefully, I can get a top-10 or something,' Gordon said. 'I'm just thankful for the people around me helping to support me and keep me going, and that's why we'll continue to wake up and do the same thing.'
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Will Gordon Rocket Mortgage Classic odds, tips and betting trends
Will Gordon heads into the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club with +35000 odds to win after he missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open, his last event. In the past 12 months, Gordon has played in 24 events. His best finish was fifth, his average finish was 40th, and he had the top round of the day zero times. The event tees off June 26-29 from Detroit, MI, hosted at the par 72 course that spans 7,370 yards. Cam Davis is the previous champion of the event, which will award a total of $9,600,000.00 to the golfers that qualify. Will Gordon odds to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:24 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Gordon's stats and trends Gordon's recent results How to watch the Rocket Mortgage Classic ESPN+ is the new home of PGA TOUR LIVE. Sign up now to access 4,300+ hours of live coverage from 35 PGA TOUR tournaments this year.
USA Today
12-03-2025
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- USA Today
Will Gordon odds to win the 2025 THE PLAYERS Championship
Will Gordon odds to win the 2025 THE PLAYERS Championship THE PLAYERS Championship details and info Date: March 13-16, 2025 March 13-16, 2025 Course: TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course) TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course) Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Previous Winner: Scottie Scheffler How to watch THE PLAYERS Championship Thursday: Golf Channel, NBC Sports Networks Golf Channel, NBC Sports Networks Friday: Golf Channel, NBC Sports Networks Golf Channel, NBC Sports Networks Saturday: NBC, NBC Sports Networks NBC, NBC Sports Networks Sunday: NBC, NBC Sports Networks Watch golf on Fubo! Gordon odds to win THE PLAYERS Championship PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 8:58 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Gordon odds to finish in the top 5 at THE PLAYERS Championship Gordon odds to finish in the top 10 at THE PLAYERS Championship Other betting markets for Gordon at THE PLAYERS Championship Gordon recent performances Gordon has not won any of the six tournaments he has played this season, though he has secured one top-10 finish. In his past four appearances, Gordon has finished in the top 10 once.
