Name: Michael Thompson’s nice tee shot leads to birdie at Vivint Houston Open
Uploaded: 2020-11-05T18:22:27.189Z
Duration: 36 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2020 Vivint Houston Open, Michael Thompson lands his 181-yard tee shot 11 feet from the cup at the par-3 9th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

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