Name: Alex Smalley's near-albatross leads to eagle at Rocket Mortgage
Uploaded: 2023-06-30T16:45:08.289Z
Duration: 34 s
Description: In the second round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Alex Smalley makes eagle on the par-5 17th hole.

In the final round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Alex Smalley hits it close, makes birdie putt on No. 14 at Butterfield Bermuda

In the final round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 13 at Butterfield Bermuda

In the final round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 11 at Butterfield Bermuda

In the second round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 12 at Butterfield Bermuda

In the final round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Alex Smalley's drive on the 473-yard, par-4 18th hole went 307 yards into the fairway, leaving 167 yards to the pin, his 156-yard approach from the fairway landed in the fairway, finishing 75 feet from the hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 18 at Baycurrent

In the final round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Alex Smalley's tee shot on the 457-yard, par-4 12th hole traveled 333 yards into the fairway, his 125-yard approach landed on the green 14 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 14-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley hits 125-yard approach to 14 feet, sets up birdie on No. 12 at Baycurrent

In the third round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Alex Smalley's tee shot on the 177-yard, par-3 7th hole traveled 172 yards, landing 24 feet from the hole, and he made the 24-foot birdie putt.

Alex Smalley sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at Baycurrent

In the third round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Alex Smalley's tee shot on the 526-yard, par-5 6th hole traveled 310 yards and found the fairway, leaving 206 yards to the hole, and he sank a 19-foot putt to remain tied for 2nd place at 2-under par for the round.

Alex Smalley sinks 19-foot eagle putt on No. 6 at Baycurrent

In the first round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Alex Smalley's drive on the 385-yard, par-4 15th hole traveled 269 yards into the native area, his 104-yard approach from the fairway landed in the primary rough, leaving 42 yards, and he sank a 42-yard putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 15 at Baycurrent

In the first round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Alex Smalley's 312-yard drive on the 343-yard, par-4 13th hole landed in the fairway, his bunker shot traveled 37 yards to the fairway, leaving 31 feet 5 inches to the hole, and he sank a 31-foot 5-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 32-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Baycurrent

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 1 of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, featuring Keegan Bradley, Joel Dahmen, Rickie Fowler, and Hideki Matsuyama.

Highlights | Round 1 | Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Alex Smalley makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-4 17th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Alex Smalley makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 11 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Alex Smalley makes a 13-foot birdie putt on the par-4 9th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 9 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Alex Smalley sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Alex Smalley nearly aces No. 8 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 2 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 1 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Alex Smalley scares hole on No. 17 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at Genesis Scottish Open

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 5 at Rocket Classic

Alex Smalley sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 15 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Alex Smalley makes a 17-foot birdie putt on the par-3 4th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 4 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Alex Smalley charges with fourth consecutive birdie at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 11 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Alex Smalley makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Alex Smalley makes eagle on the par-5 17th hole.

Alex Smalley's near-albatross leads to eagle at Rocket Mortgage

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Matt Fitzpatrick ties the match on the 14th hole by rolling in a huge birdie putt. 

Matt Fitzpatrick rolls in huge birdie for NYGC at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young rolls in a long birdie putt to shave the deficit to one against Atlanta Drive GC. 

Cameron Young mounts comeback for NYGC at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC stand-in Chris Gotterup wins his second hole of the day after pitching it close to set up birdie.

Chris Gotterup stuffs wedge to win hole for Atlanta Drive at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Xander Schuaffele and Billy Horschel both struggle with their tee shots on the par-4 "Stinger” hole, inspired by Tiger Woods’ trademark low tee shots.

Xander Schauffele, Billy Horschel fall victim to ‘Stinger’ hole at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC stand-in Chris Gotterup nearly holes a short-sided chip and wins the hole.

Chris Gotterup wins hole for Atlanta Drive with saucy chip at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Matt Fitzpatrick hits his tee shot close at the par-3 fifth hole.

Matt Fitzpatrick throws dart for NYGC at TGL

Ahead of TGL's Season 2 premier, PGA TOUR's Paul Hodowanic interviews TGL hole designer Agustín Pizá about his design process, fun obstacles on the course and what fans can look forward to this season, which tees off on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

TGL hole designer on creation of course, obstacles for team play

Hear from PGA TOUR players like Keegan Bradley, Cam Young and others as they analyze and offer swing advice to NBA star LeBron James.

TOUR pros analyze LeBron James' golf swing

Look back on an entertaining year featuring the best of the "Creator Classic." See iconic shots and moments from golf's best creators as they went head-to-head at PGA TOUR courses throughout the season.

Best of 'Creator Classics' in 2025

It was another year of dominance from Scottie Scheffler. Check out his best shots from a historic 2025 season that included six victories and two major championships.

Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from 2025

Grip it and rip it in this compilation of the best drivers off the deck from the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Check out Rickie Fowler, Aldrich Potgieter, Akshay Bhatia and other TOUR stars pull off incredible shots with their drivers.

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Neal Shipley blind ranks classic Christmas movies and picks which holiday classic is his favorite.

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Colombia's Marcelo Rozo, 36, earned his first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Upon securing his card, he pointed to the sky in memory of his late brother Mateo, a competitive golfer who passed away at age 19.

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Hear from J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young and more TOUR stars as they self-reflect and give themselves a letter grade to cap off their 2025 PGA TOUR season.
 

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR 

Follow Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron after their victory at the 2025 PNC Championship.

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

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Three-time PGA TOUR winner Boo Weekley goes in-depth on his golf swing, sharing which techniques he uses for different clubs. 

Alex Smalley's near-albatross leads to eagle at Rocket Mortgage

Matt Fitzpatrick rolls in huge birdie for NYGC at TGL

Cameron Young mounts comeback for NYGC at TGL

Chris Gotterup stuffs wedge to win hole for Atlanta Drive at TGL

Xander Schauffele, Billy Horschel fall victim to ‘Stinger’ hole at TGL

Chris Gotterup wins hole for Atlanta Drive with saucy chip at TGL

Matt Fitzpatrick throws dart for NYGC at TGL

TGL hole designer on creation of course, obstacles for team play

TOUR pros analyze LeBron James' golf swing

Best of 'Creator Classics' in 2025

Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from 2025

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

One swing from every team at PNC Championship

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Alex Smalley hits it close, makes birdie putt on No. 14 at Butterfield Bermuda

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 13 at Butterfield Bermuda

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 11 at Butterfield Bermuda

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 12 at Butterfield Bermuda

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 18 at Baycurrent

Alex Smalley hits 125-yard approach to 14 feet, sets up birdie on No. 12 at Baycurrent

Alex Smalley sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at Baycurrent

Alex Smalley sinks 19-foot eagle putt on No. 6 at Baycurrent

Alex Smalley makes birdie putt on No. 15 at Baycurrent

Alex Smalley sinks 32-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Baycurrent

Highlights | Round 1 | Wyndham

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 11 at Wyndham

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 9 at Wyndham

Alex Smalley sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Wyndham

Alex Smalley nearly aces No. 8 at 3M Open

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 2 at 3M Open

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 1 at 3M Open

Alex Smalley scares hole on No. 17 at 3M Open

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at Genesis Scottish Open

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 5 at Rocket Classic

Alex Smalley sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at RBC Canadian

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 15 at RBC Canadian

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 4 at RBC Canadian

Alex Smalley charges with fourth consecutive birdie at RBC Canadian

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 11 at RBC Canadian

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 4 at RBC Canadian

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian