Name: David Ford makes birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer
Uploaded: 2024-03-07T19:41:30.467Z
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Description: In the opening round of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, David Ford makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 16th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, David Ford makes eagle on the par-5 17th hole.

David Ford almost makes albatross at the par-5 17th at Butterfield Bermuda

In the opening round of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, David Ford makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 14 at World Wide Technology

Ahead of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, David Ford breaks down his golf swing on the range at El Cardonal at Diamante. Ford discusses his irons, different ball flights with his driver and his strong play this fall.

David Ford breaks down his swing at World Wide Technology

In the final round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's tee shot on the 570-yard, par-5 18th hole traveled 316 yards into the left fairway, his 214-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway, leaving 56 feet 8 inches, his 48-foot-9-inch shot from the fairway landed on the right side of the green 8 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he sank the 8-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 9-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Bank of Utah

In the final round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's drive on the 312-yard, par-4 14th went 299 yards into the left fairway, his 78-yard approach landed on the right side of the green 12 feet from the hole, and he made the 12-foot putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's tee shot on the 593-yard, par-5 7th hole traveled 352 yards into the right fairway, his 215-yard shot from the fairway landed in the left fairway, his 99-yard approach finished 5 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 6-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's opening tee shot on the 399-yard, par-4 2nd hole travels 272 yards, finding the left fairway with 132 yards remaining to the pin, his 130-yard approach from the fairway lands on the right side of the green, finishing 7 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he sank a 7-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Bank of Utah

In the second round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford crushes a 360-yard drive on the 591-yard, par-5 9th, finding the right rough with 229 yards remaining to the hole. His shot from the rough traveled 132 yards, landing in the right fairway and leaving 97 yards to the hole. Ford's 96-yard approach shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, finishing 4 feet 9 inches from the hole. He sank a 4-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford hits 96-yard approach to 5 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's tee shot on the 571-yard, par-5 9th hole traveled 366 yards, landing in the right rough with 204 yards remaining to the hole. His shot from the rough traveled 97 yards to the left fairway, leaving 109 yards to the hole. Ford's 104-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right side of the green, leaving a 13-foot putt, which he sank for birdie.

David Ford hits 104-yard approach to 13 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's drive on the 507-yard, par-4 18th hole travels 304 yards into the left fairway, his 195-yard approach from the fairway lands 28 feet from the hole, and he holes out from 28 feet for birdie.

David Ford holes out from 28 feet in fairway for birdie on No. 18 at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's tee shot on the 151-yard par-3 13th hole traveled 152 yards and landed on the left side of the green, finishing 11 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he sank an 11-foot 5-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's tee shot on the 214-yard, par-3 10th hole travels 218 yards to the right fairway, finishing 22 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he holes out from 22 feet 3 inches in the fairway for birdie.

David Ford holes out 22-foot shot from fairway for birdie at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's 308-yard drive on the 437-yard, par-4 9th hole found the right fairway, leaving 100 yards to the hole. His 101-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left side of the green, finishing 3 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he sank a 3-foot-8-inch birdie putt.

David Ford hits 101-yard approach to 4 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Sanderson Farms

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, David Ford makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, David Ford makes a 29-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

David Ford sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

David Ford left the University of North Carolina as the No. 1 ranked player in PGA TOUR University in 2025. Ford discusses winning seven times in college, working through back issues and taking care of himself as he seeks a long, successful career on the PGA TOUR.

David Ford talks managing health, high expectations in path to PGA TOUR

In the second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, David Ford makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

David Ford sinks a 31-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, David Ford makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

David Ford drains long birdie putt in professional debut at RBC Canadian

After earning the No. 1 spot in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2025, University of North Carolina's David Ford is surprised with congratulatory messages from teammates, family and North Carolina legends.

David Ford surprised with congratulatory messages after earning PGA TOUR card

David Ford earned his PGA TOUR card by finishing No. 1 in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2025. The University of North Carolina graduate’s reaction was priceless when being asked to sign a Duke University hat.

Will UNC’s David Ford Sign a Duke Hat?

Prior to the start of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, current PGA TOUR University No. 1 David Ford discusses learning from his previous starts on the PGA TOUR and the importance of feeling comfortable in professional golf and the confidence it builds.

David Ford on learning from previous PGA TOUR experience

In the opening round of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, David Ford makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 16th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, David Ford makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

David Ford nearly holes opening approach from 143 yards at Arnold Palmer

Prior to the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, David Ford talks about improving physically and mentally since beginning college golf. 

David Ford on improving short game, mentality on golf course

In the second round of the 2023 from The RSM Classic, David Ford makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

David Ford rolls in closing birdie putt at The RSM Classic

In the second round of the 2023 The RSM Classic, David Ford makes a 39-foot birdie putt on the par-3 6th hole.

David Ford sends in 39-footer for birdie at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of the 2023 Barbasol Championship, David Ford makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 12 at Barbasol

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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