Name: Aldrich Potgieter on finding success in his rookie year
Uploaded: 2025-08-06T20:57:47.000Z
Duration: 106 s
Description: Prior to the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter discusses what it's like to be a rookie on the PGA TOUR and the grind of making it through the Korn Ferry Tour.

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.

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Aldrich Potgieter is voted the 2025 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Hear from his fellow peers as they talk about his breakthrough season, how far he hits the ball and his potential for future success on TOUR.

Aldrich Potgieter wins 2025 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year

Twenty-one-year-old Aldrich Potgieter has ascended to become a top player, clinching his first PGA TOUR win in 2025. The rising star is now focused on securing his spot in the Aon Next 10 and starts next season.

The rise of Aldrich Potgieter 

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Aldrich Potgieter's 168-yard tee shot on the 163-yard, par-3 8th hole landed on the left side of the green, leaving a 13-foot-4-inch putt, which he sank for birdie.

Aldrich Potgieter hits 168-yard tee shot to 13 feet, makes birdie on No. 8 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Aldrich Potgieter's drive on the 452-yard, par-4 6th travels 290 yards, finding the right fairway and leaving 160 yards to the hole, his 159-yard approach shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, finishing 4 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he sinks a 4-foot 5-inch birdie putt.

Aldrich Potgieter sends 159-yard approach to 4 feet, taps in for birdie on No. 6 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Aldrich Potgieter drives the ball 324 yards on the 610-yard, par-5 18th hole, finding the right fairway with 286 yards remaining to the pin. His 272-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, leaving a putt of 65 feet 10 inches. Potgieter's 54-foot 3-inch putt comes up short, leaving 11 feet 7 inches to the hole. He sinks an 11-foot-7-inch birdie putt.

Aldrich Potgieter sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Aldrich Potgieter's drive on the 511-yard, par-4 13th went 317 yards into the right fairway, his 204-yard approach landed on the left side of the green, leaving a 36-foot 9-inch putt, and he sank the 36-foot 9-inch birdie putt.

Aldrich Potgieter buries 37-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Bank of Utah

After a final-round, 3-under 67 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter sits on the outside looking in at the FedExCup top-50 bubble that advances to the second leg of the FedExCup Playoffs. Potgieter shares how he’ll spend the afternoon as he waits see if he makes it to the BMW Championship. 

Aldrich Potgieter plays waiting game for FedExCup top 50

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter finishes with birdie at FedEx St. Jude, projected outside top-50 bubble

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes a 1-foot birdie putt on the par-5 16th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 14 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter drains a monstrous 53-foot birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Aldrich Potgieter begins day with birdie at FedEx St. Jude

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

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 17 at FedEx St. Jude

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

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 13th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter knocks in birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

Prior to the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aldrich Potgieter discusses what it's like to be a rookie on the PGA TOUR and the grind of making it through the Korn Ferry Tour.

Aldrich Potgieter on finding success in his rookie year

In the second round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 5 at Genesis Scottish Open

Check out all the best shots of the week from the 2025 John Deere Classic, featuring eagle hole-outs from Rickie Fowler, Denny McCarthy and Michael Thorbjornsen, among others.

Denny McCarthy’s 165-yard eagle hole-out leads Shots of the Week

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter sinks a 27-foot birdie putt to get within one at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter continues run up leaderboard Friday at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 3 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 15 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter holes out from a penalty area just below the green to make eagle at the par-4 14th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter’s eagle from the penalty area is the Shot of the Day

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes eagle on the par-4 14th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter makes impressive eagle at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Aldrich Potgieter picks up steam with another birdie at John Deere

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club's Cameron Young almost holes his tee shot at the par-3 third hole.

Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL 

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club's Kevin Kisner hits a nifty chip shot to set up a hole victory at the par-5 fourth. 

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Prior to Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL, Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links joins Scott Van Pelt, ESPN sportscaster, to talk about the excitement around Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA TOUR.

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

Every picture tells a story. PGA TOUR Senior Photographer Ben Jared walks through his favorite pictures from 2025 and shares the backstory behind each photo.

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman breaks down the key stats to target this week and shares his early outright winner along with other prop markets to consider at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Watch as four-time DP World Tour winner and new PGA TOUR member Haotong Li 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 Haotong Li make an ace in 15 minutes?

Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

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

Ludvig Åberg joins "The Drop" to discuss his goals for 2026 and the offseason prep he's done to take his game to the next level. 

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Check out the most clutch shots of Nick Taylor’s PGA TOUR career, including his chip-in birdie to force a playoff at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, the dramatic birdie to win the 2024 WM Phoenix Open in a playoff and his unbelievable 72-foot eagle to secure a victory at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open playoff.

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Two-time TOUR winner Ludvig Åberg shared his enthusiasm for Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA TOUR, noting: "We all want to play against the best players. Brooks Koepka is certainly one of them."

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'	

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

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

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

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

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.

Aldrich Potgieter on finding success in his rookie year

Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Can Haotong Li make an ace in 15 minutes?

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

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

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Aldrich Potgieter wins 2025 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year

The rise of Aldrich Potgieter

Aldrich Potgieter hits 168-yard tee shot to 13 feet, makes birdie on No. 8 at Bank of Utah

Aldrich Potgieter sends 159-yard approach to 4 feet, taps in for birdie on No. 6 at Bank of Utah

Aldrich Potgieter sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Bank of Utah

Aldrich Potgieter buries 37-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Bank of Utah

Aldrich Potgieter plays waiting game for FedExCup top 50

Aldrich Potgieter finishes with birdie at FedEx St. Jude, projected outside top-50 bubble

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 14 at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter drains a monstrous 53-foot birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter begins day with birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 17 at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter knocks in birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 5 at Genesis Scottish Open

Denny McCarthy’s 165-yard eagle hole-out leads Shots of the Week

Aldrich Potgieter sinks a 27-foot birdie putt to get within one at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter continues run up leaderboard Friday at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 3 at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 15 at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter’s eagle from the penalty area is the Shot of the Day

Aldrich Potgieter makes impressive eagle at John Deere

Aldrich Potgieter picks up steam with another birdie at John Deere