Name: Bud Cauley finds edge of green and birdies at Valspar
Uploaded: 2025-03-22T16:37:55.346Z
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Description: In the third round of the 2025 Valspar Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

In the first round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Bud Cauley's 280-yard drive on the 339-yard, par-4 17th landed in the left fairway and left 66 yards to the hole, his 65-yard approach shot from the fairway landed on the right side of the green and finished 3 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made a 3-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Bud Cauley hits 65-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

In the third round of the 2026 The American Express, Bud Cauley’s drive on the 602-yard, par-5 16th hole travels 326 yards and lands in the right fairway, his 256-yard shot from the fairway lands in the right fairway 95 feet 7 inches from the hole, his shot from the fairway lands on the left green traveling 99 feet 3 inches and leaving 5 feet 7 inches to the hole, and he makes a 5-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Bud Cauley makes 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 16 at The American Express

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Bud Cauley's drive on the 546-yard, par-5 18th hole lands in the left bunker, traveling 289 yards and leaving 229 yards to the hole, his 234-yard shot from the fairway bunker lands in the left rough 77 feet 10 inches from the hole, his 83-foot 6-inch shot from the primary rough lands on the right green leaving 7 feet 4 inches to the hole, and he made the 7-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Bud Cauley sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Sony Open

In the second round of the 2026 Sony Open, Bud Cauley's drive on the 360-yard, par-4 10th hole travels 290 yards, landing in the right fairway and leaving 71 yards to the hole, his 70-yard approach shot from the fairway lands on the right side of the green, 3 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made a birdie putt from 3 feet 4 inches.

Bud Cauley hits 70-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 10 at Sony Open

In 2018, Bud Cauley was involved in a life-threatening car accident that derailed his golf career. After years of perseverance, Cauley is playing some of the best golf of his life and will compete in every Signature Event in 2026. This is his story, in his own words.

Mindful | Bud Cauley’s remarkable comeback after car accident

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "Mindful," a new series exploring the power of the mental game and premiering Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. ET on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel, PGATOUR.COM and PGA TOUR social channels. The series opens with "Mindful: Bud Cauley," detailing the resilience and perseverance that helped Cauley work his way back following a tragic 2018 car crash.

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

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 third round of the 2025 Valspar Championship, Bud Cauley makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Bud Cauley finds edge of green and birdies at Valspar

Ahead of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Chris Gotterup describes the quick turnaround between the elation of winning a golf tournament and coming back to reality in preparation for the next TOUR event.

Chris Gotterup on 'reality check' after winning PGA TOUR events

Three-time PGA TOUR winner Wyndham Clark walks through three of his favorite drills and explains how and why they keep his swing in check.

Wyndham Clark walks through his favorite drills

In "Mindful: Katt Williams," comedian and avid golfer Katt Williams writes a love letter to golf, elaborating on his viral thoughts on the game in 2024. Williams explores the mindset that the game requires and how he applies its lessons to his life and career, opening up about his "toxic positivity" on the golf course.

PGA TOUR Studios | 'Mindful' | Katt Williams

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "Mindful," a new series from PGA TOUR Studios. "Mindful: Katt Williams" premieres Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. ET on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel, PGATOUR.COM and PGA TOUR social channels and features comedian and golf enthusiast Katt Williams. It explores the power of the mental game. "Golf is as close to marriage as I’ve gotten,” shares Williams.

Sneak peek: ‘Mindful: Katt Williams’

Ahead of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, 2023 winner Justin Rose talks about the advice he would give to his younger self, realizing how long a golf career could be and the lessons learned throughout his career. 

Justin Rose on lessons learned throughout his career

Ahead of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Rory McIlroy talks about the consistency that he feels was lacking in his game during the 2025 season and the relentlessness he sees in Scottie Scheffler to stay in contention. 

'He's really the first one since Tiger that's doing this': Rory McIlroy on Scottie Scheffler's consistency 

Patrick McDonald from CBS Sports joins the Golfbet team to discuss best prop bets, outright winners and key stats for making picks at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Golfbet Roundtable: Picks for AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

The 14th hole at Pebble Beach could make or break a player's round and likely will go a long way toward determining a winner. Using historical data and course insights, take a closer look at how this pivotal par 5 could impact crowning this year's champion.

Course Insights: The Champion's Hole at Pebble Beach 

PGA TOUR star Ryan Gerard talks with Matt Every about his hot start to the 2026 season.
 

Ryan Gerard joins 'The Drop' to talk early-season success

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman gives four names to watch in various prop markets this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Running with Rick: Bets to make at Pebble Beach

 Four-time PGA TOUR winner Chris Gotterup has made a living shaping shots and keeping the ball low. The 26-year-old explains how he hits stingers, a shot made famous by Tiger Woods, with his 3-iron and driver while giving tips to amateurs.

Chris Gotterup’s Tiger Woods-like ‘stinger’ tutorial

Watch as PGA TOUR rookie Neal Shipley attempts to make a hole-in-one on a golf simulator on TPC Sawgrass' iconic par-3 17th island green in 15 minutes. Can he do it?

Can Neal Shipley make a hole-in-one in 15 minutes?

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and more. Check out some of the best all-time approach shots from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

All-time best approach shots at Pebble Beach

In Match 8 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Neal Shipley from The Bay Golf Club makes the first hole-in-one in TGL history, spinning back a wedge on the 110-yard, par-3 fifth, "Set in Stone."

Neal Shipley makes first ace in TGL history

In Match 8 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Tony Finau from Los Angeles Golf Club gets the crowd going before the first tee shot by showing off his dance moves.

Tony Finau opens evening with ‘Dougie’ at TGL 

Go behind the scenes with Chris Gotterup after he claims the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff, earning his second win of the 2026 season.

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning WM Phoenix Open

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Cam Davis, and Chris Gotterup.


Chris Gotterup's winning putt leads Shots of the Week 

Check out the top five bets that cashed this week at the WM Phoenix Open, featuring winner Chris Gotterup as well as Akshay Bhatia and Michael Thorbjornsen.

Bud Cauley finds edge of green and birdies at Valspar

Chris Gotterup on 'reality check' after winning PGA TOUR events

Wyndham Clark walks through his favorite drills

PGA TOUR Studios | 'Mindful' | Katt Williams

Sneak peek: ‘Mindful: Katt Williams’

Justin Rose on lessons learned throughout his career

'He's really the first one since Tiger that's doing this': Rory McIlroy on Scottie Scheffler's consistency

Golfbet Roundtable: Picks for AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Course Insights: The Champion's Hole at Pebble Beach

Ryan Gerard joins 'The Drop' to talk early-season success

Running with Rick: Bets to make at Pebble Beach

Chris Gotterup’s Tiger Woods-like ‘stinger’ tutorial

Can Neal Shipley make a hole-in-one in 15 minutes?

All-time best approach shots at Pebble Beach

Neal Shipley makes first ace in TGL history

Tony Finau opens evening with ‘Dougie’ at TGL

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup's winning putt leads Shots of the Week

Golfbet recap: Top five winning wagers at WM Phoenix Open

Bud Cauley hits 65-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

Bud Cauley makes 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 16 at The American Express

Bud Cauley sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Sony Open

Bud Cauley hits 70-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 10 at Sony Open

Mindful | Bud Cauley’s remarkable comeback after car accident

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

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