Against a number of predictions, Chris Gotterup emerges as the winner of the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic, a PGA Tour event held alongside the Wells Fargo Championship. With a score of -22 (66 64 65 67, 262 strokes), he not only clinches victory but also makes a significant leap in the FedEx Cup standings, now ranking 69th.
Chris Gotterup, results
Behind him, tied at -16, are Alistair Docherty and Davis Thompson, with Docherty making an impressive climb of 17 positions with a remarkable -7 on the final day.
In the quartet tied at -15, alongside the American duo of Ryan McCormick and Beau Hossler (who shot -7 on the last day), are Kevin Yu representing Chinese Taipei (the sporting name for Taiwan), Ryan Fox from New Zealand, Jorge Campillo from Spain, and Erik van Rooyen from South Africa.
Finishing tied for tenth at -14 are Sam Stevens, Chesson Hadley, and Patton Kizzire. As for Robert MacIntyre, he settles for 13th place at -13, a bitter disappointment for the Scotsman as a +1 score drops him out of contention for the win. A remarkable performance comes from Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark, who surges to 16th place with an impressive -10 score, showcasing a remarkable comeback.
The PGA TOUR is a prominent organization that oversees major professional golf tours within the United States. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, a suburb of Jacksonville, Florida, its official name is consistently spelled in all capital letters as “PGA TOUR.”
Originally forming as an independent entity in 1968, the PGA TOUR emerged from a split with the PGA of America, which now primarily represents golf professionals such as instructors and club managers. Initially, tournament players established their own entity known as the Association of Professional Golfers (APG). However, in 1968, they disbanded the APG and opted to function as the PGA “Tournament Players Division,” operating as a self-governing division under the PGA’s oversight via a newly formed 10-member Tournament Policy Board. The name transitioned to “PGA Tour” officially in 1975.
In 1981, the organization encountered a dispute over marketing issues with the PGA of America, prompting an official name change. From the latter part of August that year, it operated under the moniker “TPA Tour,” representing “Tournament Players Association.” However, this disagreement was resolved within seven months, leading to the restoration of the name “PGA Tour” in March 1982.
Given the similarities in names, it is essential to clarify the PGA Tour’s scope of operations. Notably, the PGA Tour does not manage any of the four major tournaments or the Ryder Cup. The PGA of America, distinct from the PGA Tour, oversees the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and co-hosts the Ryder Cup with the PGA European Tour. Additionally, the PGA Tour does not oversee women’s tours in the United States, which fall under the jurisdiction of the LPGA. Furthermore, the PGA Tour does not serve as the official regulatory body for golf in the United States; this responsibility lies with the USGA, which also organizes the U.S. Open. Instead, the PGA Tour is primarily responsible for organizing a wide range of golf events on a weekly basis, including notable tournaments like The Players Championship and the FedEx Cup, as well as the biennial Presidents Cup.
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