Name: John Augenstein on his decision to turn pro prior to The American Express
Uploaded: 2021-01-19T17:15:49.995Z
Duration: 63 s
Description: Prior to The American Express 2021, John Augenstein talks about his decision to turn professional after having a taste of it at the Masters Tournament last season.

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Max Homa cards a 7-under 65 to win 2021 Fortinet Championship

In the final round of the 2021 Fortinet Championship, John Augenstein makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole.

John Augenstein sinks birdie on No. 18 at Fortinet Championship

In the final round of the 2021 Fortinet Championship, John Augenstein makes a 34-foot birdie putt on the par-4 13th hole.

John Augenstein pitches in over bunker for birdie at Fortinet Championship

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John Augenstein's 160-yard tee shot to 3 feet and birdie at Fortinet Championship

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John Augenstein jars 20-footer for birdie at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2021 Charles Schwab Challenge, John Augenstein makes a 14-foot birdie putt on the par-4 2nd hole.

John Augenstein makes birdie on No. 2 at Charles Schwab

John Augenstein is still trying to find his way on the PGA TOUR after five consecutive missed cuts. After missing the cut at the 2021 RBC Heritage, Augenstein traveled back to Nashville to reset and take his mind off golf.

John Augenstein resets in Nashville

After missing three consecutive cuts to start off his professional career, Vanderbilt University alum John Augenstein traveled back home to work with his college coach, Scott Limbaugh. The two talk about Augenstein’s struggles, how he can improve and what lies ahead in his future.

John Augenstein works with college coach after missed cuts

Vanderbilt University alum John Augenstein reflects on what he learned from missing the cut at the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, heads home to work with his college coach Scott Limbaugh and looks ahead to the future.

John Augenstein continues grind for success with college coach

Vanderblit University graduate and 2020 SEC player of the year, John Augenstein, has struggled thus far on the PGA TOUR. Check out how Augenstein is handling the disappointment and how he remains encouraged heading into the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.

John Augenstein spotlight

Learn more about Vanderbilt University graduate and 2020 SEC player of the year, John Augenstein, as he continues to work towards his ultimate goal of obtaining a PGA TOUR card.

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Vanderbilt University graduate and 2020 SEC player of the year, John Augenstein, makes his professional debut at The American Express 2021.

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Prior to The American Express 2021, John Augenstein breaks down how his dad and Justin Thomas have greatly influenced his golf career and helped him in his journey.  

John Augenstein on how Justin Thomas influenced his career prior to The American Express

Prior to The American Express 2021, John Augenstein talks about his decision to turn professional after having a taste of it at the Masters Tournament last season. 

John Augenstein on his decision to turn pro prior to The American Express

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 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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Cameron Young interview after winning Cadillac

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