Name: John Merrick holes birdie chip for Shot of the Day
Uploaded: 2015-05-15T00:22:28.000Z
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Description: 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.

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

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, J.J. Spaun reflects on how his confidence has grown throughout his golfing career and how he draws on pressure-packed experiences from his past to succeed.

J.J. Spaun on building confidence under 'really immense pressure'

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, PGA TOUR rookie Marco Penge reflects on the moment during his statement 2025 DP World Tour season that he realized he could achieve his dream of reaching the PGA TOUR.

Marco Penge on his belief that he could reach the PGA TOUR

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, San Diego native Xander Schauffele discusses figuring out the learning curve of fatherhood, how he ended his 2025 season and how he is ready to feel the competitive juices again.

Xander Schauffele on balancing his game, being a new father ahead of season debut at Farmers

"The Drop" highlights the significance of the par-4 fourth hole at Torrey Pines South and how it can play a large part in determining the winner of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Course Insight | How one hole could make the difference at Farmers Insurance Open

Six-time PGA TOUR winner Max Homa reflects on his golf history growing up in California and explains how golf in the Golden State was his proving ground. The 35-year-old is eager to bounce back after a challenging 2025 season.

Max Homa reflects on his golf history in California

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Brooks Koepka discusses Scottie Scheffler's dominance and Rory McIlroy's fifth major championship win and how he's excited to compete against them on a more regular basis.

Brooks Koepka on wanting to compete with Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Brooks Koepka expresses how he's excited to see where his game's at and the opportunity to play his way into Signature Events starting at Torrey Pines.

Brooks Koepka on loving the grind, excitement for a 'fresh start' at Farmers

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Brooks Koepka explains why Tiger Woods was the first person he called when returning to the PGA TOUR and how Woods is someone he's relied on previously.

Why Brooks Koepka called Tiger Woods first in TOUR return

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Brooks Koepka answers questions about his golf game, mentality and return to the PGA TOUR.

Brooks Koepka addresses media in return to TOUR at Farmers Insurance Open

Check out the best approach shots throughout the history of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, featuring incredible iron strikes and pure fairway woods from Shane Lowry, Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and more.

All-time best approach shots from Farmers Insurance Open

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman gives five long-ball hitters you should be looking at this week as the TOUR returns to lengthy Torrey Pines.

Running with Rick: Five long-ball hitters to put in your Farmers Insurance Open lineup

As Brooks Koepka makes his return to the PGA TOUR at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, "The Drop" rewinds the tape to replay his best interview moments from previous years.

‘The Drop’ looks back at the best Brooks Koepka sound bites over the years on the PGA TOUR

It wasn’t always an easy journey for 20-time PGA TOUR winner Scottie Scheffler. At the University of Texas, Scheffler struggled to balance golf and life. After a conversation with his coach John Fields, Scheffler learned to be present and began to fully focus on each task at hand, a skill that has been vital on his career journey.

How Scottie Scheffler learned to be present at University of Texas

Three-time PGA TOUR Chris Gotterup walks through two of his favorite swing drills and explains how and why they work for him.

Just a Drill | Chris Gotterup

Watch fans and volunteers pull off some crazy moves to avoid getting hit by incoming PGA TOUR players' golf balls.

Best of fans dodging golf balls

Nine-time PGA TOUR winner and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA TOUR! Check out the 35-year-old’s best shots throughout his TOUR career, including hole outs, escape shots and clutch moments.

Brooks Koepka’s best shots on the PGA TOUR

In Match No. 6 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Min Woo Lee and Wyndham Clark.

TGL highlights: Boston Common dominates The Bay to win Match No. 6

During Match No. 6 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry and Wyndham Clark exchange funny comments after Lowry hits his tee shot into the penalty area and the team loses to Boston Common.