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.

Check out all the top shots of the week from the 2021 Fortinet Championship, featuring Max Homa, Si Woo Kim, Matt Kuchar and Will Zalatoris among others.

Max Homa’s clutch eagle hole-out leads Shots of the Week

In the final round of the 2021 Fortinet Championship, Max Homa cards a 7-under 65 to win the title. 

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

In the second round of the 2021 Fortinet Championship, John Augenstein makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

John Augenstein's solid approach leads to birdie at Fortinet Championship

In the second round of the 2021 Fortinet Championship, John Augenstein makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

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

In the final round of the 2021 Wyndham Championship, John Augenstein makes a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

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.

John Augenstein’s path to the PGA TOUR

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

Get to Know: John Augenstein

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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In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Takumi Kanaya's tee shot on the 193-yard, par-3 13th landed on the right green, 2 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 2-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Takumi Kanaya hits tee shot to 2 feet, sets up birdie on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Sahith Theegala's drive on the 389-yard, par-4 10th hole traveled 245 yards into the right fairway, his 148-yard approach landed on the right green 14 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 14-foot-9-inch putt for birdie.

Sahith Theegala's 148-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 10 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Justin Thomas's drive on the 478-yard, par-4 seventh hole went 352 yards into the left fairway, leaving 126 yards to the hole. His 125-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right green 8 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Justin Thomas's 125-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 7 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge, Nico Echavarria makes birdie on the par-5 11th hole.

Nico Echavarria makes birdie on No. 11 at Charles Schwab

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Keita Nakajima hits tee shot to 9 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at Charles Schwab

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Joel Dahmen drains 12-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge, Taylor Moore makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Taylor Moore sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Justin Thomas's drive on the 402-yard, par-4 sixth hole traveled 275 yards into the right fairway, leaving 126 yards to the hole. His 126-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 4 feet from the cup.

Justin Thomas's 126-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge, Robert MacIntyre makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Robert MacIntyre sinks a 35-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, John Keefer's tee shot on the 193-yard, par-3 13th hole landed on the right green 22 inches from the hole, and he made the 22-inch putt for birdie.

John Keefer hits tee shot to 2 feet, sets up birdie on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Eric Cole's drive on the 591-yard, par-5 first hole went 313 yards into the left rough, leaving 282 yards to the hole. His 121-yard shot from the rough found the right fairway, and his 156-yard approach landed on the left green 18 feet 4 inches from the cup. Cole made the 18-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole's 156-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 1 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Sahith Theegala's tee shot on the 173-yard, par-3 eighth hole landed on the left green, 21 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 21-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Sahith Theegala sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Davis Thompson's tee shot on the 227-yard, par-3 fourth hole traveled 224 yards into the right rough, leaving 42 feet 11 inches from the hole. He then made the 42-foot-11-inch shot from the rough for birdie.

Davis Thompson holes 43-foot greenside shot for birdie on No. 4 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Kevin Yu's drive on the 373-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 326 yards into the left fairway, his 51-yard approach landed on the right green 12 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 12-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Kevin Yu sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Charles Schwab

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Max McGreevy sinks 11-foot putt for birdie on No. 9 at Charles Schwab

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Max McGreevy hits tee shot to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 8 at Charles Schwab

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Michael Kim sinks 35-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2026 Charles Schwab, Davis Riley's tee shot on the par-3 eighth hole landed on the left green 4 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 4-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.