Name: Michael Visacki Monday Qualifies for the Valspar Championship
Uploaded: 2021-04-27T13:32:03.502Z
Duration: 172 s
Description: Prior to the 2021 Valspar Championship, Michael Visacki made a 20 footer on the final hole at Innisbrook Resort to qualify for his first ever PGA TOUR event. After making the putt, Visacki calls his father to tell him the news and the two share a powerful moment, as Visacki has experienced many ups and downs throughout his seven-year professional career.

Get to know Michael Visacki, who had a viral moment in April 2021 when he Monday-qualifed for the Valspar Championship, his first PGA TOUR start. Visacki talks about how his life has changed since that moment, the support he has received from Justin Thomas and how he is continuing to pursue his dream of a PGA TOUR card.

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Prior to the 2021 Valspar Championship, Michael Visacki tells the emotional story of how two short years ago he missed the cut by one at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Q-School finals, ultimately costing him the opportunity to have status on the Korn Ferry Tour. Now he shares his excitement on being able to start in his first PGA TOUR event. 

Michael Visacki on the emotions behind making his PGA TOUR debut

Prior to the 2021 Valspar Championship, Michael Visacki made a 20 footer on the final hole at Innisbrook Resort to qualify for his first ever PGA TOUR event. After making the putt, Visacki calls his father to tell him the news and the two share a powerful moment, as Visacki has experienced many ups and downs throughout his seven-year professional career.

Michael Visacki Monday Qualifies for the Valspar Championship

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