Name: Alex Smalley on dreams of winning Wanamaker Trophy at PGA Championship
Uploaded: 2026-05-17T00:14:05.000Z
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Description: After his third-round 68 to take a two-shot lead at the 2026 PGA Championship, Alex Smalley reflects on his dreams of winning on the PGA TOUR since childhood and shares a funny anecdote about potentially capturing the Wanamaker Trophy.

After his third-round 68 to take a two-shot lead at the 2026 PGA Championship, Alex Smalley discusses his solid play over the last few weeks and how the attention from playing well has started to become a norm.

Alex Smalley on contending on bigger stages, becoming familiar with cameras

After his third-round 68 to take a two-shot lead at the 2026 PGA Championship, Alex Smalley reflects on his dreams of winning on the PGA TOUR since childhood and shares a funny anecdote about potentially capturing the Wanamaker Trophy.

Alex Smalley on dreams of winning Wanamaker Trophy at PGA Championship

After his second-round 69 at the 2026 PGA Championship, co-leader Alex Smalley discusses how he's become more confident playing in front of bigger crowds and how he's okay with audiences not knowing who he is.

Alex Smalley on getting comfortable under spotlight at PGA Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Truist Championship, Alex Smalley's tee shot on the 211-yard, par-3 17th hole landed on the right green, 73 feet 9 inches from the cup, and he made the 73-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 74-foot putt for birdie on No. 17 at Truist Championship

In the third round of the 2026 Truist Championship, Alex Smalley's tee shot on the 168-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the left green, 16 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 16-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 17-foot putt for birdie on No. 4 at Truist Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 16th traveled 304 yards into the right bunker, leaving 64 feet 9 inches to the hole. His 62-foot 5-inch shot from the greenside bunker landed on the left green 4 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 4-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley's 62-foot bunker shot sets up birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 470-yard, par-4 14th hole traveled 322 yards into the left fairway, his 153-yard approach landed on the right green 23 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 23-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 599-yard, par-5 eighth hole traveled 313 yards into the right fairway, leaving 276 yards to the hole. His approach shot missed the green, finishing 55 feet from the cup. Smalley's first putt stopped 5 feet 1 inch short, and he made the 5-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley two-putts for birdie on No. 8 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 442-yard, par-4 third hole traveled 287 yards into the right fairway, his 158-yard approach landed on the right green 20 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 20-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 590-yard, par-5 first hole traveled 310 yards into the right fairway, leaving 278 yards to the hole. His 246-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway, and his 39-yard approach landed on the left green 11 feet 8 inches from the cup. Smalley made the 11-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley drains 12-foot putt for birdie on No. 1 at Cadillac

In the third round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 672-yard, par-5 12th went 322 yards into the left fairway, his 293-yard shot from the fairway found the left rough leaving 81 yards to the hole, his 75-yard approach landed on the right green 17 feet 9 inches from the cup, and he made the 17-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley drains 18-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the second round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 287-yard, par-4 16th went 206 yards into the left fairway, his 103-yard approach landed on the left green 4 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he made the 4-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley plants 103-yard approach for birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the second round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's tee shot on the 236-yard, par-3 13th landed on the left green, 29 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 29-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 29-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Cadillac

In the second round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 608-yard, par-5 10th hole went 332 yards into the right rough, leaving 279 yards to the pin. His 153-yard shot from the rough found the right fairway, and his 122-yard approach landed on the left green 27 feet 11 inches from the hole. Smalley made the 27-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 28-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Cadillac

In the second round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 568-yard, par-5 first hole traveled 321 yards into the left rough, leaving 251 yards to the hole. His 217-yard shot from the rough found the right fairway, and his 34-yard approach landed on the right green 7 feet 7 inches from the cup. Smalley made the 7-foot 7-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 460-yard, par-4 17th traveled 281 yards into the left fairway, leaving 180 yards to the hole. His 180-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 3 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley pays off great approach from 180 yards with birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Alex Smalley's drive on the 357-yard, par-4 16th traveled 230 yards into the left fairway, his 126-yard approach landed on the right green 9 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 9-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Alex Smalley sticks approach on No. 16 at Cadillac to get to 5-under

In the final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 18 at Zurich Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-4 13th hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 13 at Zurich Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-5 11th hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 11 at Zurich Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-4 10th hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 10 at Zurich Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes a 18-foot birdie putt on the par-3 3rd hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 3 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Smalley/Springer sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Smalley/Springer sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-5 7th hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 7 at Zurich Classic

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes a 2-foot birdie putt on the par-4 8th hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 8 at Zurich Classic

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Smalley/Springer makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 16th hole.

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 16 at Zurich Classic

In the opening round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Team Smalley/Springer makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Team Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 3 at Zurich Classic

In the final round of the 2026 Valero Texas Open, Alex Smalley makes a 1-foot birdie putt on the par-4 17th hole.

Alex Smalley makes birdie on No. 17 at Valero

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Alex Smalley sinks 74-foot putt for birdie on No. 17 at Truist Championship

Alex Smalley sinks 17-foot putt for birdie on No. 4 at Truist Championship

Alex Smalley's 62-foot bunker shot sets up birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley two-putts for birdie on No. 8 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley drains 12-foot putt for birdie on No. 1 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley drains 18-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley plants 103-yard approach for birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley sinks 29-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley sinks 28-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley pays off great approach from 180 yards with birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

Alex Smalley sticks approach on No. 16 at Cadillac to get to 5-under

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 18 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 13 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 11 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 10 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 3 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 3 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 7 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 8 at Zurich Classic

Smalley/Springer makes birdie on No. 16 at Zurich Classic

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