Name: Matt Atkins uses nice approach to yield birdie at The RSM Classic
Uploaded: 2023-11-18T19:25:23.926Z
Duration: 32 s
Description: In the third round of the 2023 from The RSM Classic, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 17 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Prior to the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic, Matt Akins and George Bryan discuss Akins' run at The RSM Classic that allowed him to keep playing professional golf. Akins qualified into the Myrtle Beach Classic via “The Q at Myrtle Beach,” a 16-player, 18-hole qualifier that included (that included Bryan IV) . Bryan IV is competing this week on a sponsor's exemption.

Matt Atkins and George Bryan IV on Atkins' success at The RSM Classic 2023

In the third round of the 2023 from The RSM Classic, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Matt Atkins uses nice approach to yield birdie at The RSM Classic

After Monday qualifying for The RSM Classic 2023, veteran pro Matt Atkins becomes emotional as he describes why this week's opportunity at Sea Island Golf Club means so much to him. With a young family and just conditional Korn Ferry Tour status, his career is at a crossroads and he has considered giving up the professional game. He doesn't want to, though.

Matt Atkins emotionally qualifies for The RSM Classic

In the third round of the 2018 Valero Texas Open, Matt Atkins holes a 51-foot chip shot for birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Matt Atkins’ hole-out chip shot at Valero

In the opening round of the 2018 Valero Texas Open, Matt Atkins sinks a 26-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

Matt Atkins sinks 26-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Valero

In the second round of the 2016 Sanderson Farms Championship, Matt Atkins drops in a 31-foot putt for birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Matt Atkins bends his 31-foot putt in for birdie at Sanderson Farms

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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.

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

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In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 15 feet to win the match against Los Angeles Golf Club for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL 

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 17 feet to win the 12th hole and take the lead for his team.