When Congaree Golf Club was called upon to pinch-hit for the RBC Canadian Open, the brand-new hidden gem presented a golden opportunity for a breakthrough win. The stars were aligning for Chesson Hadley with a four-shot lead to begin the final round, but as the overcast skies gave way to sunshine, a young South African seized the moment to ignite his professional career.
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GOLF: Hadley takes 4-shot cushion into final 18 at Palmetto Championship at Congaree
A dramatic day filled with crazy penalty drops, a wicked thunderstorm, and a birdie-less 4-under 67 were just some of the highlights from round three of the Palmetto Championship at Congaree. Unfortunately, the third round was called as the final two groups were on the 18th hole. Tain Lee, Harris English, Dustin Johnson, and leader Chesson Hadley all headed to the final hole at 7:30 a.m. Sunday to complete the round.
WES’s WISDOM: Hadley on the cusp of career-defining win at Congaree
For a professional golfer, there’s nothing worse than the disappointment of losing a PGA Tour card. For Chesson Hadley, it meant a long and difficult climb back up to the top of a steep mountain. Now, after years of an unrelenting grind, Hadley can see the shining summit. The 33- year-old is just a round of golf away from a career-defining victory right here in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
GOLF: Hadley two shots clear of DJ heading to weekend at Congaree
After a flurry of storms pushed the second round to a twilight finish at Congaree Golf Club, the stage is set for a memorable weekend in the first-ever Palmetto Championship.
GOLF: Journeyman Wes Roach snags first-round lead at Congaree, DJ one shot back
Since 2014, Wes Roach has been searching for that elusive first PGA Tour win. As the curtain opened at Congaree Golf Club on Thursday, he delivered a dazzling start to his mission. The 32-year-old veteran was brilliant in the opening round of the Palmetto Championship in Ridgeland, carding a 7-under 64 to take a one-shot lead over four others, including world No. 1 Dustin Johnson.
GOLF: Nimmer right at home at Congaree, takes momentum into second round
As he made his way around the back nine at Congaree Golf Club on Thursday morning, it felt like Bryson Nimmer’s opening round at the Palmetto Championship was hanging by a thread.
RIETVELD: Ace the Palmetto Championship at Congaree with these DFS picks
Want to make this week’s Palmetto Championship at Congaree even more interesting? Let’s talk about some golfers you should take in your Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) lineups this week to earn those all-important bragging rights in your weekly game.
GOLF: Hometown star Bryson Nimmer ready for his shot at Congaree
Under the sunny skies of Harbour Town Golf Links in April, Bryson Nimmer’s childhood dreams officially became reality. Just two months later, he has another shot at golf glory right here at home.
GOLF: PGA Tour golfers, rising stars claim U.S. Open berths at Long Cove
If you’re wondering just how tough the competition was at the one-day 36-hole U.S. Open Final Qualifying event at Long Cove Club on Monday, two guys who have left Hilton Head Island with tartan jackets and one who owns a FedExCup championship were among those who didn’t make the cut.
WES’s WISDOM: PGA Tour’s first visit to Congaree brings excitement, intrigue
As we approach the first tee time in just a handful of days, here are a couple of key storylines to keep an eye on in preparation for a memorable weekend in the Lowco.