Name: Martin Laird's crafty chip leads to birdie at Fortinet Championship
Uploaded: 2023-09-15T22:40:21.979Z
Duration: 36 s
Description: In the second round of the 2023 Fortinet Championship, Martin Laird makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

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