Name: Bud Cauley barely misses eagle putt, settles for birdie at Sony Open
Uploaded: 2025-01-11T01:33:52.099Z
Duration: 33 s
Description: In the second round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole.

Prior to the start of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, Bud Cauley and Jessica Korda talk about their strategy and what they enjoy about each other's golf games.

Bud Cauley and Jessica Korda on how their games complement each other

In the second round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Bud Cauley's 145-yard approach from the fairway finds the greenside bunker, leaving the ball 44 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he sinks a long 44-foot 8-inch putt.

Bud Cauley buries long birdie putt at Baycurrent

In the first round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Bud Cauley's drive on the 459-yard, par-4 12th hole traveled 310 yards into the primary rough, his 151-yard approach from the rough landed on the green, leaving a 21-foot-6-inch putt, and he sank the 21-foot-6-inch birdie putt.

Bud Cauley sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at Baycurrent

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Bud Cauley sinks 45-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 1 at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Bud Cauley sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Bud Cauley makes a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-4 2nd hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 2 at BMW Championship

Hear from Rickie Fowler, Bud Cauley and the other TOUR players who battled to make the top 50 as they reflect on their week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The top 50 advanced to the BMW Championship and secured starts in all 2026 Signature Events.
 

Five players reflect on battling for FedExCup top 50

After shooting 1-under 69 in the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley discusses his journey overcoming injury, finishing top-50 in the FedExCup Standings, advancing to the BMW Championship and earning spots in 2026 Signature Events. 

Bud Cauley interview after Round 4 at FedEx St. Jude

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Bud Cauley's incredible hole-out helps top-50 pursuit at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Bud Cauley sinks a 21-foot birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 10th hole.

Bud Cauley rolls in birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes a 13-foot birdie putt on the par-4 7th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 7 at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 4th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 4 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes a 23-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole.

Bud Cauley sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 9 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 6 at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-3 4th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Bud Cauley charges with third consecutive birdie at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 12 at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Bud Cauley makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-4 10th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 10 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, Bud Cauley makes a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 17 at Genesis Scottish Open

In the third round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, Bud Cauley makes a 28-foot birdie putt on the par-4 1st hole.

Bud Cauley sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Genesis Scottish Open

In the opening round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 5 at Genesis Scottish Open

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 12 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 1 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole.

Bud Cauley barely misses eagle putt, settles for birdie at Sony Open

Celebrate Tiger Woods' 50th birthday with the top 50 shots from his illustrious PGA TOUR career, including incredible hole-outs, amazing escapes and countless winning moments.

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 To celebrate Tiger Woods' 50th birthday, Rocco Mediate talks about the impact Woods would have on the Champions Tour, where players must be at least 50 years old to play.

Rocco Mediate on Tiger Woods potentially joining PGA TOUR Champions

Check out Tommy Fleetwood’s best shots from his 2025 PGA TOUR season, including bunker hole outs and long putts en route to his first TOUR victory.

Tommy Fleetwood’s best shots from 2025

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC's Billy Horschel, Chris Gotterup and Corey Conners take down New York Golf Club's Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young thanks to a walk-off eagle on the final hole from Horschel at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC’s Billy Horschel eagles the final hole to win the first match of the new season.

Billy Horschel wins Match No. 1 with walk-off eagle for Atlanta Drive at TGL

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

Bud Cauley barely misses eagle putt, settles for birdie at Sony Open

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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

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Bud Cauley and Jessica Korda on how their games complement each other

Bud Cauley buries long birdie putt at Baycurrent

Bud Cauley sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at Baycurrent

Bud Cauley sinks 45-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at BMW Championship

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 1 at BMW Championship

Bud Cauley sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at BMW Championship

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 2 at BMW Championship

Five players reflect on battling for FedExCup top 50

Bud Cauley interview after Round 4 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley's incredible hole-out helps top-50 pursuit at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley sinks a 21-foot birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley rolls in birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 7 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 4 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 9 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 6 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 4 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley charges with third consecutive birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 12 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 10 at FedEx St. Jude

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 17 at Genesis Scottish Open

Bud Cauley sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Genesis Scottish Open

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 5 at Genesis Scottish Open

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 12 at John Deere

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Bud Cauley makes birdie on No. 1 at John Deere