Name: John Augenstein on how Justin Thomas influenced his career prior to The American Express
Uploaded: 2021-01-19T17:20:02.893Z
Duration: 75 s
Description: 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.

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

Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "Mindful," a new series exploring the power of the mental game and premiering Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. ET on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel, PGATOUR.COM and PGA TOUR social channels. The series opens with "Mindful: Bud Cauley," detailing the resilience and perseverance that helped Cauley work his way back following a tragic 2018 car crash.

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

Ludvig Åberg joins "The Drop" to discuss his goals for 2026 and the offseason prep he's done to take his game to the next level. 

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Check out the most clutch shots of Nick Taylor’s PGA TOUR career, including his chip-in birdie to force a playoff at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, the dramatic birdie to win the 2024 WM Phoenix Open in a playoff and his unbelievable 72-foot eagle to secure a victory at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open playoff.

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Two-time TOUR winner Ludvig Åberg shared his enthusiasm for Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA TOUR, noting: "We all want to play against the best players. Brooks Koepka is certainly one of them."

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'	

Check out Justin Thomas’ best shots from a stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season, crowned by his drought-ending victory at the RBC Heritage.

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Ludvig Åberg's approach shot on the par-3 fifth hole bounces out of the bunker and onto the green.

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel sinks a 7-foot putt on the 13th hole to claim Match 3 for Atlanta Drive GC.

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

While watching Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Lexi Thompson talks to Marty Smith about hitting at the screen in the SoFi Center for the first time and potentially playing in the WTGL's inaugural season in 2027.

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL 

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup gets under the rocks on the "Stinger," hitting a 1-iron and ultimately winning the hole for Atlanta Drive. At just a 2-degree launch angle, Gotterup's shot never got more than 16 feet off the ground and traveled 299 yards.

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC chips in on hole No. 9 to fire up his team.

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Wyndham Clark hits his approach shot on No. 3 to 7 feet, winning the hole for his team and tying the match.
 

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup wins hole No. 6 for Atlanta Drive GC with a crazy, 33-foot chip-in from an awkward lie.
 

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC drills the camera perched on top of the big screen with his approach shot on hole No. 2, which lands 8 feet away. Atlanta Drive alternate Chris Gotterup drains the putt to win the hole.