Name: Sam Ryder mic’d up during Round 1 of WM Phoenix Open
Uploaded: 2025-02-06T23:38:24.000Z
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Description: During the opening-round Golf Channel broadcast of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, Sam Ryder talks about his iconic hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale in 2022.

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder's drive on the 320-yard, par-4 14th went 295 yards into the left fairway, his 36-yard approach landed on the right side of the green 7 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder's drive on the 433-yard, par-4 10th hole went 331 yards into the right fairway, his 115-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left side of the green 5 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot-8-inch birdie putt.

Sam Ryder hits 115-yard approach to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 10 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder's tee shot on the 133-yard par-3 8th hole travels 129 yards, landing on the left side of the green and settling 10 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he sinks a 10-foot-10-inch birdie putt to reach 3-under par for the round.

Sam Ryder sinks 11-foot birdie putt, makes birdie on No. 8 at Bank of Utah

In the second round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder’s tee shot on the 134-yard, par-3 17th hole traveled 137 yards to the left side of the green, finishing 14 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he sank a 14-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder sinks 15-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Sam Ryder's tee shot on the 353-yard par-4 15th hole travels 213 yards, landing in the right intermediate rough with 113 yards remaining to the pin, his 112-yard approach from the intermediate rough lands on the right side of the green, finishing 7 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he sinks a 7-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Sam Ryder's tee shot on the 183-yard, par-3 4th hole travels 182 yards, landing on the right side of the green and finishing 14 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he sinks a 14-foot-1-inch birdie putt.

Sam Ryder sticks tee shot tight to set up birdie at Sanderson Farms

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Sam Ryder sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes a 28-foot birdie putt on the par-3 3rd hole.

Sam Ryder sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 8 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 4 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, Sam Ryder makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Sam Ryder's approach sets up his eagle on 15 at Barracuda

In the second round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at Barracuda

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Sam Ryder makes a 5-foot birdie putt on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Sam Ryder makes a 70-foot birdie putt on the par-3 7th hole.

Sam Ryder makes huge 70-foot birdie at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 1 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

In the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 18 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Sam Ryder jars 15-foot birdie putt at Valero

In the second round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes a 4-foot birdie putt on the par-5 8th hole.

Sam Ryder converts birdie putt at Valero

In the second round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Sam Ryder pours in 12-foot birdie putt at Valero

In the opening round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 18 at Valero

In the opening round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Sam Ryder dials in wedge to set up birdie at Valero

In the opening round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Sam Ryder sinks a 23-foot birdie putt at Valero

During the opening-round Golf Channel broadcast of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, Sam Ryder talks about his iconic hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale in 2022. 

Sam Ryder mic’d up during Round 1 of WM Phoenix Open

Ahead of the 2026 The American Express, defending champion Sepp Straka reflects on his strongest memory from his win in 2025, which was trying to avoid PGA West's "Monster Bunker," on the PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium Course's No. 16, down the stretch. 

Defending champion Sepp Straka on avoiding treacherous 'Monster Bunker' at The American Express

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "The Life: Neal Shipley presented by JLab," the latest installment of PGA TOUR Studios' "The Life" franchise, taking fans beyond the scorecard to uncover what drives their favorite players and who they are off the course. The show — giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into how Shipley forged a path to the PGA TOUR that is uniquely his own — premieres Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC.

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'The Life: Neal Shipley presented by JLab,' premiering Jan. 24

Six-time PGA TOUR winner Max Homa reflects on his up-and-down 2025 season while expressing optimism for the new season.

Max Homa’s challenging '25 swing journey

In Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club’s Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala defeat Jupiter Links' Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: LAGC takes down Jupiter Links, Justin Rose makes league's first albatross

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa pours in a 17-foot birdie putt, then LAGC successfully throws the Hammer to force Jupiter Links' hand. Jupiter Links ultimately did not convert the birdie putt.

Collin Morikawa drains match-clinching putt at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links throws the Hammer before the par-4 13th hole, then Max Homa makes a birdie to limit LAGC's lead.

Max Homa makes clutch putt for Jupiter Links

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose makes his first albatross — and the first albatross of the league — from 225 yards, then celebrates with his team.

Justin Rose holes out electric albatross for LAGC at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose strikes his tee shot on the par-3 seventh hole close. Jupiter Links GC's Max Homa responds with a tee shot that hits the flagstick and almost goes in for the first ace in TGL history.

Justin Rose dials it in, Max Homa responds at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club alternate Akshay Bhatia sticks his tee shot close at the par-3 fifth hole, and his team eventually wins the hole.

Akshay Bhatia throws a dart for Jupiter Links at TGL

Ahead of the 2026 The American Express, world No. 1 and reigning Player of the Year Scottie Scheffler discusses being tournament ready and how preparation and simulation cannot compare to playing 72 holes in events.

Scottie Scheffler on preparing for tournament golf, shaking off rust at The American Express

Prior to the 2026 The American Express, Will Zalatoris discusses his recent rehabilitation from back surgery and how he has adjusted his golf swing to help with the recovery process, the differences this time compared to his first back injury in 2023, and how he has prepared for his return to action on the PGA TOUR.

Will Zalatoris talks recovery from back surgery, return to PGA TOUR 

Watch players face the difficult challenge of hole No. 16's "Monster Bunker" at the PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium Course over the years at The American Express.

Golf is Hard | Beware PGA WEST's 'Monster Bunker' at The American Express

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman gives his top five longshots who can make a move this week at The American Express.

Running with Rick: Five longshots to back at The American Express

Nineteen-time PGA TOUR Scottie Scheffler has a knack for holing out at just the right time. Check out his best hole-outs of his career that just get longer. 
 

Scottie Scheffler hole-outs but they increasingly get longer

 Scottie Scheffler or the field? Matt Every and Chris Breece give their thoughts on the top matchups this week at the second event of the season, The American Express.

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at picks for The American Express

South African Christiaan Maas, currently a senior at the University of Texas and ranked No. 2 in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2026, discusses his family's rugby ties, his course management and drawing inspiration from Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. Also hear from Texas men's golf coach John Fields as he shares his impressions of Maas as a player and leader of his team.

Get to know Texas senior Christiaan Maas

Prior to the 2026 The American Express, defending champion Sepp Straka reflects on his win at the Pete Dye Stadium Course and his overall successful 2025 season.

Sepp Straka reflects on 2025 win at The American Express

 Follow Sony Open in Hawaii winner Chris Gotterup at Waialae Country Club after he clinches his third TOUR victory.

Sam Ryder mic’d up during Round 1 of WM Phoenix Open

Defending champion Sepp Straka on avoiding treacherous 'Monster Bunker' at The American Express

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'The Life: Neal Shipley presented by JLab,' premiering Jan. 24

Max Homa’s challenging '25 swing journey

TGL highlights: LAGC takes down Jupiter Links, Justin Rose makes league's first albatross

Collin Morikawa drains match-clinching putt at TGL

Max Homa makes clutch putt for Jupiter Links

Justin Rose holes out electric albatross for LAGC at TGL

Justin Rose dials it in, Max Homa responds at TGL

Akshay Bhatia throws a dart for Jupiter Links at TGL

Scottie Scheffler on preparing for tournament golf, shaking off rust at The American Express

Will Zalatoris talks recovery from back surgery, return to PGA TOUR

Golf is Hard | Beware PGA WEST's 'Monster Bunker' at The American Express

Running with Rick: Five longshots to back at The American Express

Scottie Scheffler hole-outs but they increasingly get longer

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at picks for The American Express

Get to know Texas senior Christiaan Maas

Sepp Straka reflects on 2025 win at The American Express

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning Sony Open

Sam Ryder sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder hits 115-yard approach to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 10 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder sinks 11-foot birdie putt, makes birdie on No. 8 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder sinks 15-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Sanderson Farms

Sam Ryder sticks tee shot tight to set up birdie at Sanderson Farms

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 8 at 3M Open

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 4 at 3M Open

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

Sam Ryder's approach sets up his eagle on 15 at Barracuda

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at Barracuda

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Sam Ryder makes huge 70-foot birdie at RBC Canadian

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 1 at Charles Schwab

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 18 at THE CJ CUP

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Zurich Classic

Sam Ryder jars 15-foot birdie putt at Valero

Sam Ryder converts birdie putt at Valero

Sam Ryder pours in 12-foot birdie putt at Valero

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 18 at Valero

Sam Ryder dials in wedge to set up birdie at Valero

Sam Ryder sinks a 23-foot birdie putt at Valero