Name: Sam Saunders hits 77-yard approach to 4-feet at Zurich Classic
Uploaded: 2023-04-20T21:23:26.853Z
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Description: In the opening round of the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Sam Saunders makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

In the opening round of the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Sam Saunders makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Sam Saunders hits 77-yard approach to 4-feet at Zurich Classic

Ahead of the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Eric Cole and Arnold Palmer's grandson, Sam Saunders, stop by Palmer's renovated office at Bay Hill. The two reminisce about competing against each other, being back-to-back Club Champions and the conversations they had with Palmer.

Friends Eric Cole and Sam Saunders visit Arnold Palmer's office

Sam Saunders was caddying for his grandfather Arnold Palmer at the 2004 Arnold Palmer Invitational, his last year playing the tournament. Saunders recalls the memorable shot where Palmer took driver off the deck at the par-4 18th at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Sam Saunders recalls Arnold Palmer's driver off the deck at Bay Hill

Bay Hill Club & Lodge is a familiar place for Arnold Palmer’s grandson Sam Saunders. He revisits memories of spending time with his grandfather around the course and watching Palmer tinker with his clubs.

Sam Saunders’ memories of Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill

Prior to the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Sam Saunders talks about the API and what it means to the game of golf and what it means to the players.

Sam Saunders on the state the Arnold Palmer Invitational

10-year-old Rylan Crouch, who recently beat cancer, had a one-of-a-kind experience on Saturday at the 2019 Barbasol Championship thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Make-A-Wish recipient experiences Barbasol Championship

In the final round of the 2019 John Deere Classic, Sam Saunders nearly holes out from a fairway bunker, landing his 196-yard approach inside 2 feet of the cup, setting up a tap-in birdie at the par-4 9th hole.

Sam Saunders cards birdie at the turn at John Deere

In the third round of the 2019 John Deere Classic, Sam Saunders sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

Sam Saunders' 23-foot birdie putt at John Deere

In the third round of the 2019 3M Open, Sam Saunders hits his 151-yard approach shot on the par-4 11th hole to 7 feet then sinks the putt for birdie.

Sam Saunders’ approach from the rough sets up 7-foot birdie at 3M Open

Following a second-round 67, Sam Saunders reflects on his play in the 2019 3M Open with Mark Carnevale from PGA TOUR Radio. 

Sam Saunders interview after Round 2 of 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2019 RBC Heritage, Sam Saunders hits his 49-foot bunker shot on the par-4 9th hole to 5 inches then sinks the putt for birdie.

Sam Saunders’ near eagle bunker shot at RBC Heritage

In the final round of the 2019 Valspar Championship, Sam Saunders 58-yard bunker shot on the par-5 5th hole settles 11 feet from the cup and he would make birdie. This highlight is delivered by PGA TOUR LIVE.

Sam Saunders' fantastic bunker shot leads to birdie at Valspar

In the final round of the 2019 Valspar Championship, Sam Saunders hits his 101-yard approach on the par-5 1st hole to 13 feet and would make birdie.  This highlight is delivered by PGA TOUR LIVE.

Sam Saunders birdies No. 1 at Valspar

Prior to THE PLAYERS Championship 2019, Sam Saunders attempts to recreate iconic shots on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass from the likes of Davis Love III, Tiger Woods and Hal Sutton. 

Sam Saunders recreates memorable shots at THE PLAYERS

In the third round of the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Sam Saunders lands his 128-yard approach inside 5 feet of the cup at the par-4 5th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

Sam Saunders uses nice approach to set up birdie at Arnold Palmer

In the third round of the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Sam Saunders gets up-and-down from a greenside collection area to make birdie at the par-5 4th hole.

Sam Saunders gets up-and-down for birdie at Arnold Palmer

Following his second-round 4-under 68 at the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Sam Saunders discusses the condition of the golf course and how he was able to turn in a bogey-free round Friday at Bay Hill.

Sam Saunders interview after Round 2 of Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Sam Saunders rolls in a 30-foot putt to make birdie at the par-3 14th hole.

Sam Saunders jars 30-foot birdie putt at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Sam Saunders sticks his 94-yard approach within 3 feet of the cup at the par-4 10th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

Sam Saunders sticks approach to set up birdie at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Sam Saunders jars an 11-foot putt to make birdie at the par-4 3rd hole. This highlight is delivered by PGA TOUR LIVE.

Sam Saunders rolls in 11-footer for birdie at Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of The Honda Classic 2019. Sam Saunders lands his 168-yard tee shot inside 4 feet of the cup at the par-3 15th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

Sam Saunders sticks tee shot to set up birdie at Honda

In the opening round of The Honda Classic 2019. Sam Saunders drains a 13-foot putt for birdie at the par-3 5th hole.

Sam Saunders sinks 13-footer for birdie at Honda

In the opening round of the 2019 Genesis Open, Sam Saunders sticks his 167-yard tee shot inside 2 feet of the cup to set up a tap-in birdie at the par-3 16th hole. 

Sam Saunders nearly aces No. 16 at Genesis Open

In the opening round of the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Sam Saunders drains a 27-footer for birdie at the Pebble Beach par-3 17th hole.

Sam Saunders sinks 27-foot putt for birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

In the opening round of the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Sam Saunders sinks a 12-foot putt to make birdie at the Pebble Beach par-4 16th hole.

Sam Saunders birdies No. 16 at AT&T Pebble Beach

In the second round of the 2019 Desert Classic, Sam Saunders lands his approach within 3 feet of the cup at the Nicklaus Tournament Course par-4 9th hole. He would make the putt for birdie.

Sam Saunders' tight approach yields birdie at Desert Classic

Prior to the 2019 Desert Classic, Sam Saunders checks out a collection of photos of his grandfather, Arnold Palmer, from his playing days at PGA West. 

Sam Saunders reflects on Arnold Palmer photos from Desert Classic

PGA TOUR players Sam Saunders, Harold Varner III and Sebastián Vázquez took time at the Mayakoba Golf Classic to help local charity group, D.I.F., donate funds and supplies to families in need.

PGA TOUR players make a charitable impact at Mayakoba

In the final round of the 2018 Barracuda Championship, Sam Saunders hits his 130-yard approach shot on the par-4 17th hole to 2 feet, then sinks the putt for birdie to earn +2 points. The Modified Stableford system being used this week allocates points based on the number of strokes taken at each hole, with the goal of achieving the highest overall score.

Sam Saunders' approach sets up 2-foot birdie for Shot of the Day

Following his third-round, Sam Saunders talks about the position he is in heading into the final round.

Sam Saunders interview after Round 3 of Barracuda

In the third round of the 2018 Barracuda Championship, Sam Saunders sinks a 21-foot eagle putt on the par-5 13th hole to earn +5 points. The Modified Stableford system being used this week allocates points based on the number of strokes taken at each hole, with the goal of achieving the highest overall score.

Sam Saunders’ clutch eagle putt at Barracuda

Following his second-round total of 23 points using the Modified Stableford scoring system at the 2018 Barracuda Championship, Sam Saunders talks about how the experience of living and playing at altitude has prepared him for this week.

Sam Saunders comments after Round 2 of Barracuda

Go behind the scenes with Chris Gotterup after he claims the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff, earning his second win of the 2026 season.

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning WM Phoenix Open

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Cam Davis, and Chris Gotterup.


Chris Gotterup's winning putt leads Shots of the Week 

Check out the top five bets that cashed this week at the WM Phoenix Open, featuring winner Chris Gotterup as well as Akshay Bhatia and Michael Thorbjornsen.

Golfbet recap: Top five winning wagers at WM Phoenix Open

Following his playoff win at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup talks about claiming his fourth PGA TOUR victory.

Chris Gotterup’s news conference after winning WM Phoenix Open 

At the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Chris Gotterup and Hideki Matsuyama tied at 16-under in regulation and battled for the trophy through a one-hole playoff. Watch as Gotterup emerges victorious for his second win of the season. 

Every shot from playoff at WM Phoenix Open

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 3 of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, featuring Chris Gotterup, Hideki Matsuyama, and Scottie Scheffler, among others.


Highlights | Final Round | WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup sinks a putt for birdie on No. 18, the first hole of a sudden-death playoff, to claim his fourth win on the PGA TOUR.

Chris Gotterup's winning putt is the Shot of the Day

Following his win in a playoff over Hideki Matsuyama at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup talks about claiming his second PGA TOUR title of the season.

Chris Gotterup’s emotional interview after winning Farmers

In the final round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup sinks a putt for birdie on No. 18, the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim his fourth win on the PGA TOUR.


Chris Gotterup sinks birdie to win in playoff at WM Phoenix Open 

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Nicolai Højgaard's 300-yard drive on the par-4 17th lands in the right fairway, leaving 54 yards to the hole. His 56-yard approach shot lands on the left side of the green, 7 feet from the hole, and he makes the 7-foot putt for birdie.

Nicolai Højgaard sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Ryo Hisatsune's 323-yard drive on the 437-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the right fairway, leaving 118 yards to the hole. Hisatsune then hits a 114-yard approach shot from the fairway, landing on the right side of the green and leaving 25 feet 4 inches to the hole. He made a 25-foot 4-inch putt for birdie.

Ryo Hisatsune sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Nicolai Højgaard's 300-yard drive on the par-4 17th lands in the right fairway, leaving 54 yards to the hole, his 56-yard approach shot lands on the left side of the green, 7 feet from the hole, and he makes the 7-foot putt for birdie.

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Maverick McNealy’s tee shot on the 179-yard, par-3 16th hole landed 16 feet 6 inches from the hole on the left green, and he made the 16-foot 6-inch putt for birdie.

Maverick McNealy sinks 17-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Chris Gotterup’s 331-yard tee shot on the 437-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the right rough, leaving 131 yards to the hole. His 130-yard approach shot from the rough lands on the left side of the green, 2 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he makes the 2 feet 10 inches putt for birdie.

Chris Gotterup hits 130-yard approach to 3 feet, birdies No. 18 at Phoenix

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Hideki Matsuyama's drive on the 548-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 318 yards and landed in the right rough, leaving 239 yards to the hole, his shot from the rough went 163 yards to the right fairway, leaving 77 yards, his 77-yard approach landed on the left green 3 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Hideki Matsuyama hits 77-yard approach to 3 feet, makes birdie on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Chris Gotterup’s drive on the 348-yard, par-4 17th hole traveled 326 yards and landed on the right side of the green, leaving a 67-foot putt. His 68-foot, 1-inch putt stopped 3 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Chris Gotterup sends 326-yard drive to 67 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Michael Thorbjornsen's 366-yard drive on the 548-yard, par-5 15th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 185 yards to the hole, his 188-yard shot from the fairway landed on the left side of the green 11 feet from the hole, and he made an 11-foot putt for eagle.

Michael Thorbjornsen's 366-yard drive sets up eagle putt on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Si Woo Kim's 319-yard drive on the 548-yard, par-5 15th hole landed in the right fairway, his 215-yard shot from the fairway landed in the left fairway 56 feet 5 inches from the hole, his 58-foot shot from the fairway landed on the left green leaving 2 feet 5 inches to the hole, and he made a 2 feet 5 inches putt for birdie.

Sam Saunders hits 77-yard approach to 4-feet at Zurich Classic

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Chris Gotterup's winning putt leads Shots of the Week

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Chris Gotterup’s news conference after winning WM Phoenix Open

Every shot from playoff at WM Phoenix Open

Highlights | Final Round | WM Phoenix Open

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Chris Gotterup’s emotional interview after winning Farmers

Chris Gotterup sinks birdie to win in playoff at WM Phoenix Open

Nicolai Højgaard sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

Ryo Hisatsune sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at WM Phoenix Open

Nicolai Højgaard sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

Maverick McNealy sinks 17-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup hits 130-yard approach to 3 feet, birdies No. 18 at Phoenix

Hideki Matsuyama hits 77-yard approach to 3 feet, makes birdie on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup sends 326-yard drive to 67 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

Michael Thorbjornsen's 366-yard drive sets up eagle putt on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

Si Woo Kim sinks 2-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

Friends Eric Cole and Sam Saunders visit Arnold Palmer's office

Sam Saunders recalls Arnold Palmer's driver off the deck at Bay Hill

Sam Saunders’ memories of Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill

Sam Saunders on the state the Arnold Palmer Invitational

Make-A-Wish recipient experiences Barbasol Championship

Sam Saunders cards birdie at the turn at John Deere

Sam Saunders' 23-foot birdie putt at John Deere

Sam Saunders’ approach from the rough sets up 7-foot birdie at 3M Open

Sam Saunders interview after Round 2 of 3M Open

Sam Saunders’ near eagle bunker shot at RBC Heritage

Sam Saunders' fantastic bunker shot leads to birdie at Valspar

Sam Saunders birdies No. 1 at Valspar

Sam Saunders recreates memorable shots at THE PLAYERS

Sam Saunders uses nice approach to set up birdie at Arnold Palmer

Sam Saunders gets up-and-down for birdie at Arnold Palmer

Sam Saunders interview after Round 2 of Arnold Palmer

Sam Saunders jars 30-foot birdie putt at Arnold Palmer

Sam Saunders sticks approach to set up birdie at Arnold Palmer

Sam Saunders rolls in 11-footer for birdie at Arnold Palmer

Sam Saunders sticks tee shot to set up birdie at Honda

Sam Saunders sinks 13-footer for birdie at Honda

Sam Saunders nearly aces No. 16 at Genesis Open

Sam Saunders sinks 27-foot putt for birdie at AT&T Pebble Beach

Sam Saunders birdies No. 16 at AT&T Pebble Beach

Sam Saunders' tight approach yields birdie at Desert Classic

Sam Saunders reflects on Arnold Palmer photos from Desert Classic

PGA TOUR players make a charitable impact at Mayakoba

Sam Saunders' approach sets up 2-foot birdie for Shot of the Day

Sam Saunders interview after Round 3 of Barracuda

Sam Saunders’ clutch eagle putt at Barracuda

Sam Saunders comments after Round 2 of Barracuda