Name: 'Everybody here is impressive': Ben Polland on level of competition at PGA Championship
Uploaded: 2024-05-13T19:35:31.000Z
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Description: Prior to the 2024 PGA Championship, Ben Polland highlights the strength of field and the high level of competition at Valhalla Golf Club.

In the opening round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, Ben Polland makes eagle on the par-4 17th hole.

Ben Polland chips-in out of the sand for eagle on No. 17 at Barracuda

In the opening round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, Ben Polland makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

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Prior to the 2024 PGA Championship, Ben Polland highlights the strength of field and the high level of competition at Valhalla Golf Club.

'Everybody here is impressive': Ben Polland on level of competition at PGA Championship

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