PGA Tour: Max Homa gives J.T. Poston props for costly $260,000 choice
J.T. Poston had a really minor likelihood at tying Lee Hodges Sunday on the 3M Open. As a substitute, his 72nd-hole gamble was a triple bogey and price him greater than 1 / 4 million {dollars}.
Lots of people would possibly criticize Poston’s choice on 18, however not fan favourite Max Homa.
“Can’t respect the play extra,” Homa tweeted. “Good on you, boys.” Homa quote-tweeted CBS Sports activities’ Kyle Porter, who identified the large distinction.
Poston sat three photographs again of Lee Hodges as he performed the par-5 18th. The 30-year-old simply might have laid up on strategy, and sure made par at worst. That might have clinched a solo second, three photographs forward of third place, and garnered $850,000.
However, Poston opted to attempt for the inexperienced in two and paid the value, figuratively and actually.
J.T. Poston wanted eagle on the 72nd gap for an opportunity to win.
His aggressive strategy hit a rock and located the water.
A triple bogey price him $260,000.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 31, 2023
His tremendous aggressive strategy was destined for water. He would finally card a triple bogey on the opening, dropping from 20-under to 17-under and T3. In the meantime, Hodges would birdie 18 and end at 24-under.
His paycheck ended up $590,000. Nonetheless not unhealthy for a weekend’s work. However, that’s a big chunk left on the desk.
That alternative from Poston was one which lots of the PGA Tour professionals would make. Nobody is taking part in for second place — all of them need to win. Poston responded to Porter himself.
“Not out right here to complete 2nd,” Poston stated. “Attempting to win. Would make that call 10 occasions out of 10 below circumstances.”
Having Homa go to bat for selecting to make that play reinforces why he’s such a likable participant.
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