Name: John Merrick interview after Round 1 of AT&T Byron Nelson
Uploaded: 2015-05-28T20:36:33.000Z
Duration: 69 s
Description: Following an opening-round 66, John Merrick reflects on his play in the 2015 AT&T Byron Nelson with Timm Mathews from PGA TOUR Radio.

In the opening round of the 2022 3M Open, John Merrick makes a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-5 12th hole.

John Merrick sinks a 30-foot birdie at 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2020 3M Open, John Merrick makes a 23-foot birdie putt on the par-4 14th hole.

John Merrick sinks a 23-foot birdie on No. 14 in Round 1 at 3M Open

Check out the top 5 shots of the week from the 2019 Barbasol Championship, featuring Jhonattan Vegas, Kelly Kraft and holes-in-one from Anders Albertson and John Merrick.

A pair of aces lead Shots of the Week from Barbasol Championship

In the second round of the 2019 Barbasol Championship, Jim Herman ended Friday as the solo leader over Bill Haas after carding a 7-under 65 for the second time this week.


Jim Herman leads by one after two rounds at Barbasol

In the second round of the 2019 Barbasol Championship, John Merrick holes a 183-yard tee shot for eagle on the par-3 9th hole. 


John Merrick's dialed-in ace on No. 9 at Barbasol Championship

In the second round of the 2019 Barbasol Championship, John Merrick holes a 183-yard tee shot for eagle on the par-3 9th hole.

John Merrick's 183-yard ace on No. 9 at Barbasol

In the second round of the 2018 John Deere Classic, John Merrick sticks his 99-yard approach to within 3 feet of the cup at the par-5 10th hole. He would make the putt to start his day with a birdie. This highlight is delivered by PGA TOUR LIVE.

John Merrick opens Round 2 with birdie at John Deere

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2015, John Merrick hits his approach shot from 169 yards to kick-in distance on the par-4 9th hole on the Seaside Course.

John Merrick’s approach sets up tap-in birdie at The RSM Classic

In the second round of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open, John Merrick hits his 140-yard approach shot on the par-4 6th hole to 11-feet then makes the putt for birdie.

John Merrick makes 3rd straight birdie at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open, John Merrick hits his 133-yard approach shot on the par-4 5th hole to 9-feet then converts the putt for birdie.

John Merrick's approach from 133 yards sets up birdie at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open, John Merrick holes a 14-foot birdie putt on the par-3 4th hole.

John Merrick holes a 14-foot birdie putt at RBC Canadian

Following an opening-round 66, John Merrick reflects on his play in the 2015 AT&T Byron Nelson with Timm Mathews from PGA TOUR Radio.

John Merrick interview after Round 1 of AT&T Byron Nelson

In the opening round of the 2015 AT&T Byron Nelson, John Merrick holes a 43-foot birdie chip on the par-4 6th hole.

John Merrick makes 43-foot birdie at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the opening round of the 2015 AT&T Byron Nelson, John Merrick two-putts from 12-feet for par on the par-3 5th hole.

John Merrick pars No. 5 at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the opening round of the 2015 AT&T Byron Nelson, John Merrick hits his 75-yard approach shot on the par-4 11th hole to 2-feet then taps in for birdie.

John Merrick hits it stiff on No. 11 at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the opening round of the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship, John Merrick holes his 72-foot chip shot for birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

John Merrick holes birdie chip for Shot of the Day

In the opening round of the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship, John Merrick hits his 179-yard tee shot and watches it roll inches from the cup then makes the tap-in birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

John Merrick attacks the green from tee at Wells Fargo

John Merrick’s 72-foot chip-in birdie at Wells Fargo

In the third round of the 2015 RBC Heritage, John Merrick’s downhill putt rolls in for birdie from 27 feet on the par-4 10th hole.

John Merrick sinks his 27-foot putt for birdie at RBC Heritage

Following a second-round 65, John Merrick reflects on his play in the 2015 RBC Heritage with Tom Werme from PGA TOUR Radio.

John Merrick interview after Round 2 of RBC Heritage

In the second round of the 2015 RBC Heritage, John Merrick rolls in a 14-foot birdie putt on the par-4 9th hole.

John Merrick finishes with birdie on No. 9 at RBC Heritage

In the second round of the 2015 Shell Houston Open, John Merrick holes his 26-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole.

John Merrick drains a 26-foot birdie putt at Shell

In the third round of the 2015 Valero Texas Open, John Merrick’s 192-yard tee shot rolls closer and closer flirting with the cup on the par-3 16th hole and would tap-in the 2 foot putt for birdie.

John Merrick’s tee shot ignites the crowd at Valero

In the opening round of the 2014 Frys.com Open, John Merrick holes his 34-foot chip for birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

John Merrick drains chip on No. 12 at Frys.com

In the opening round of the 2014 Frys.com Open, John Merrick sinks a 21-foot putt for par on the par-3 7th hole.

John Merrick saves par on No. 7 at Frys.com

In the final round of the 2014 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, John Merrick sticks his 113-yard approach shot on the par-4 13th hole to 3 feet and makes the putt for birdie.

John Merrick sticks approach on No. 13 at Arnold Palmer

Following an opening-round 65, John Merrick reflects on his play in the 2014 Arnold Palmer Invitational with Doug Bell from PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.COM.

John Merrick interview after Round 1 of Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, John Merrick holes a 13-foot putt for birdie on the par-3 2nd hole.

John Merrick birdies No. 2 at Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, John Merrick sinks a 32-foot putt for birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

John Merrick holes long birdie on No. 18 at Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the 2014 Valspar Championship, John Merrick sinks a 30-foot putt for birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

John Merrick drains long birdie putt on No. 17 at Valspar

2013 Northern Trust Open Champion John Merrick talks about how winning in his hometown helped him reach a career high finish in the FedExCup standings.

FedExCup Player Advantage: February 16, 2014

Prior to the 2014 Northern Trust Open, John Merrick  talks about being back at the site of his first PGA TOUR win and how he feels coming into this event.

John Merrick comments before Northern Trust Open

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Ahead of the 2026 Truist Championship, take a closer look at the 494-yard, par-4 18th hole. No. 18 is statistically the toughest hole at Quail Hollow Club, guarded by water left and trees on the right. Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young explain how daunting "The Green Mile" can play in competition.

'The Green Mile' | Why No. 18 is the hardest hole at Truist

Ahead of the 2026 Truist Championship, Xander Schauffele discusses what he's most focused on heading into Signature Events and majors and how he feels confident and comfortable on the golf course.

Xander Schauffele on preparation, focus for big events

 Ahead of the 2026 Truist Championship, Cameron Young explains why he decided to play all Signature Events between the Masters and the PGA Championship and how he paces himself during big-event stretches.

Cameron Young on continuing momentum mindset throughout season

 Ahead of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, Brooks Koepka discusses how he's eager to play Signature Events and willing to do what it takes to get in, as well as his hopes to continue to elevate his game to that level. 

Brooks Koepka on playing waiting game at Signature Events as an alternate

 Ahead of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, Blades Brown reflects on the ups and downs of playing professional golf on the Korn Ferry Tour as a teenager and how he's changed since his PGA TOUR debut at the 2024 event.

Blades Brown on trade-offs of professional golf as teenager, changes over past two years

Relive the story of Jack Nicklaus and Rory McIlroy meeting for the first time in 2010, in Nicklaus' own words. McIlroy was struggling to close out golf tournaments and asked Nicklaus for advice over lunch. Nicklaus preached patience, and the advice ultimately helped McIlroy win a few weeks later, capturing his first PGA TOUR victory at the Truist Championship.
 

Jack Nicklaus’ incredible story of meeting Rory McIlroy

Ahead of the 2026 Truist Championship, four-time event winner Rory McIlroy discusses how his most recent Masters victory felt different from 2025, the turning point that led to the win, and the added motivation it’s given him moving forward.

Rory McIlroy reflects on second green jacket, pivotal moment in 2026 Masters win

At the 2006 Truist Championship, Jim Furyk tied Trevor Immelman on the 72nd hole to force a playoff, where an impossible fairway bunker shot led him to victory. Watch Furyk, 55, reflect on the playoff win 20 years later.

Jim Furyk looks back at 2006 Truist Championship victory

Ahead of the 2026 Truist Championship, defending champion Sepp Straka shares insights into his inconsistent results this season, where he thinks his strengths currently lie (hint: it’s around the greens) and how he’s chasing consistency.

Sepp Straka talks state of his game ahead of title defense at Truist Championship 

Ahead of the 2026 Truist Championship, Matt Fitzpatrick discusses how his brother Alex, who he won the Zurich Classic with, is different than him on and off the golf course, and how he is helping Alex navigate his newfound PGA TOUR status.

Matt Fitzpatrick on differences with brother Alex, supporting him during transition to TOUR

 Austin Kaiser, Xander Schauffele's caddie since 2015 and former teammate at San Diego State University, discusses what he likes to do off the course, what Schauffele said to him after finishing runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the 2024 Truist Championship and Schauffele's recovery from injury.

Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser joins 'The Drop' to preview Truist Championship

 Matt Every faces off with PGA TOUR winner Sahith Theegala on the basketball court as they discuss Theegala's life in Florida, his routines on TOUR, bouncing back from his injury and being engaged.

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 While the "Green Mile," the closing three-hole stretch at Quail Hollow Club, threatens at the Wells Fargo Championship, don't be fooled. The 595-yard, par-5 10th hole is the longest hole on the course and statistically the most impactful for eventual winners. Learn more about how No. 10 can make or break a player's round.

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Will Gray and Rick Gehman debate which stars will rise to the top at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, including Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick and Hideki Matsuyama.

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Prior to the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz plays in the pro-am at Trump National Doral ahead of his start later in the week at the Miami Grand Prix. Follow along as Sainz talks about his golf game while playing alongside Viktor Hovland.

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz plays in pro-am at Cadillac

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