Name: John VanDerLaan sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at ONEflight Myrtle
Uploaded: 2026-05-07T14:26:52.000Z
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Description: In the opening round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, John VanDerLaan's tee shot on the 176-yard, par-3 17th hole landed on the right green, 25 feet 4 inches from the pin, and he made the 25-foot 4-inch putt for birdie.

In the opening round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, John VanDerLaan's tee shot on the 176-yard, par-3 17th hole landed on the right green, 25 feet 4 inches from the pin, and he made the 25-foot 4-inch putt for birdie.

John VanDerLaan sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at ONEflight Myrtle

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