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Two years ago, a virtual unknown named Jason Dufner looked like he was going to win his first major and
be with the likes of Shaun Micheel, Rich Beem and other random golfers surprising everyone to win the PGA Championship. Dufner would hit water on 16 leading to an epic collapse leaving him in a playoff with Keegan Bradley. In the playoff, he continued to struggle in the playoff leading to Bradley taking home the Wanamaker Trophy.
Dufner ended up becoming more than just a random player on the tour as he won two tournaments in 2012 and made the Ryder Cup team as well. Dufner can now add 'Major champion' as he took home the 2013 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.
Dufner came out firing on Friday afternoon after torrential rains left the greens softer than baby bottom allowing for many players to go low like that Ludacris song. Duff Daddy as Bradley, his BFF on the tour likes to call him, drilled an approach shot straight into the cup for an eagle on number two. This would spark Dufner's round leading him to tie a major record by shooting a 63. He had control of this tournament heading into the weekend with a two stroke advantage but the leaderboard was stacked with 2013 major winners like Adam Scott and Justin Rose plus golfers like Matt Kuchar and Steve Stricker chasing their first Major like Dufner.
Like most Saturdays at a major, there were some tight moments and people fell back a bit to the pack. Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jonas Blixt made a push, but the final five groups at some point where a combined 20 over par. Dufner hit a ball into the water on number five leading to a double bogey which was his first one since the 18th on Thursday. People expected the wheels to come off as it has before but Dufner kept his composure for the most part with ten pars, two birdies and one bogey to finish the round only trailing Jim Furyk on the final day.
Now, there is nothing better than a golfer going out on a major Sunday and winning the damn thing instead of just being the one golfer who does not completely throw up on his shoes. Dufner dominated Sunday's round with three birdies on the front nine holding at minimum a two-stroke lead on Furyk but on 15, water loomed for Dufner just like it did in Atlanta in 2011. Dufner took the water completely out of play and made a safe par. He would finish the tournament with two bogeys, but that did not dilute his first tournament win.
In 2011, I really did not like Dufner because he does not show emotion on the golf course. If you know me, I am an emotional person and like to see others displaying it. But I made a complete 180 on Duff after I started following him on Twitter. He seemed like a regular dude who loves sports, packs mean dips and taps his wife on the ass when winning his first major tournament. We also love him here on Sports News on Tap. It also appears to be a very likable guy on the tour. Bradley, the man whom beat him in 2011, was the first guy waiting for him on 18th to congratulate him on his first major. That's all I need to know about Dufner to tell me he is someone I would like to play 18 with on a lazy Sunday.
It would not surprise me to see Dufner win another major tournament in the coming years. When he can channel his nerves, his putter, Duff is as good as anyone on tour given his cerebral approach to the game. This will not be the last time we are hearing from the Duff Daddy.
Charlie.
be with the likes of Shaun Micheel, Rich Beem and other random golfers surprising everyone to win the PGA Championship. Dufner would hit water on 16 leading to an epic collapse leaving him in a playoff with Keegan Bradley. In the playoff, he continued to struggle in the playoff leading to Bradley taking home the Wanamaker Trophy.
Dufner ended up becoming more than just a random player on the tour as he won two tournaments in 2012 and made the Ryder Cup team as well. Dufner can now add 'Major champion' as he took home the 2013 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.
Dufner came out firing on Friday afternoon after torrential rains left the greens softer than baby bottom allowing for many players to go low like that Ludacris song. Duff Daddy as Bradley, his BFF on the tour likes to call him, drilled an approach shot straight into the cup for an eagle on number two. This would spark Dufner's round leading him to tie a major record by shooting a 63. He had control of this tournament heading into the weekend with a two stroke advantage but the leaderboard was stacked with 2013 major winners like Adam Scott and Justin Rose plus golfers like Matt Kuchar and Steve Stricker chasing their first Major like Dufner.
Like most Saturdays at a major, there were some tight moments and people fell back a bit to the pack. Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jonas Blixt made a push, but the final five groups at some point where a combined 20 over par. Dufner hit a ball into the water on number five leading to a double bogey which was his first one since the 18th on Thursday. People expected the wheels to come off as it has before but Dufner kept his composure for the most part with ten pars, two birdies and one bogey to finish the round only trailing Jim Furyk on the final day.
Now, there is nothing better than a golfer going out on a major Sunday and winning the damn thing instead of just being the one golfer who does not completely throw up on his shoes. Dufner dominated Sunday's round with three birdies on the front nine holding at minimum a two-stroke lead on Furyk but on 15, water loomed for Dufner just like it did in Atlanta in 2011. Dufner took the water completely out of play and made a safe par. He would finish the tournament with two bogeys, but that did not dilute his first tournament win.
In 2011, I really did not like Dufner because he does not show emotion on the golf course. If you know me, I am an emotional person and like to see others displaying it. But I made a complete 180 on Duff after I started following him on Twitter. He seemed like a regular dude who loves sports, packs mean dips and taps his wife on the ass when winning his first major tournament. We also love him here on Sports News on Tap. It also appears to be a very likable guy on the tour. Bradley, the man whom beat him in 2011, was the first guy waiting for him on 18th to congratulate him on his first major. That's all I need to know about Dufner to tell me he is someone I would like to play 18 with on a lazy Sunday.
It would not surprise me to see Dufner win another major tournament in the coming years. When he can channel his nerves, his putter, Duff is as good as anyone on tour given his cerebral approach to the game. This will not be the last time we are hearing from the Duff Daddy.
Charlie.
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