Name: Matt Atkins emotionally qualifies for The RSM Classic
Uploaded: 2023-11-14T17:35:54.430Z
Duration: 184 s
Description: After Monday qualifying for The RSM Classic 2023, veteran pro Matt Atkins becomes emotional as he describes why this week's opportunity at Sea Island Golf Club means so much to him. With a young family and just conditional Korn Ferry Tour status, his career is at a crossroads and he has considered giving up the professional game. He doesn't want to, though.

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 17 at PGA TOUR Q-School

In the final round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 16 at PGA TOUR Q-School

Prior to the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic, Matt Akins and George Bryan discuss Akins' run at The RSM Classic that allowed him to keep playing professional golf. Akins qualified into the Myrtle Beach Classic via “The Q at Myrtle Beach,” a 16-player, 18-hole qualifier that included (that included Bryan IV) . Bryan IV is competing this week on a sponsor's exemption.

Matt Atkins and George Bryan IV on Atkins' success at The RSM Classic 2023

In the third round of the 2023 from The RSM Classic, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Matt Atkins uses nice approach to yield birdie at The RSM Classic

After Monday qualifying for The RSM Classic 2023, veteran pro Matt Atkins becomes emotional as he describes why this week's opportunity at Sea Island Golf Club means so much to him. With a young family and just conditional Korn Ferry Tour status, his career is at a crossroads and he has considered giving up the professional game. He doesn't want to, though.

Matt Atkins emotionally qualifies for The RSM Classic

In the third round of the 2018 Valero Texas Open, Matt Atkins holes a 51-foot chip shot for birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Matt Atkins’ hole-out chip shot at Valero

In the opening round of the 2018 Valero Texas Open, Matt Atkins sinks a 26-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

Matt Atkins sinks 26-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Valero

In the second round of the 2016 Sanderson Farms Championship, Matt Atkins drops in a 31-foot putt for birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Matt Atkins bends his 31-foot putt in for birdie at Sanderson Farms

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Check out all the best shots from Round 1 of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, featuring Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young and Rickie Fowler, among others.

Highlights | Round 1 | Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Cameron Young shoots an 8-under 64, his lowest round of 2026, and takes the solo lead by one shot heading into Friday.

Cameron Young Round 1 highlights from Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Jordan Spieth shoots a 7-under 65, his lowest round of 2026 and best opening round since 2023. He trails by one shot heading into Friday.

Jordan Spieth Round 1 highlights from Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Brian Campbell's drive on the 357-yard, par-4 16th went 267 yards into the right fairway, his 93-yard approach landed on the right green 9 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 9-foot 7-inch putt for birdie.

Brian Campbell's 93-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the first round of the 2026 Cadillac, Sam Stevens' tee shot on the par-3 15th hole landed on the right side of the green, 11 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 11-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Stevens hits tee shot to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

Following the first round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Jordan Spieth talks through his decision to change his driver and 3-wood models as well as making the "extremely rare” choice to change his golf ball mid-season.

Jordan Spieth talks golf ball, equipment change at Cadillac Championship

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Sam Stevens's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th went 348 yards into the left intermediate rough, leaving 308 yards to the hole. His 307-yard shot from the rough found the left rough 44 yards from the pin, and his 41-yard approach landed on the right green 7 feet 4 inches away. Stevens made the 7-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Stevens drains 7-foot putt for birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Si Woo Kim's drive on the 460-yard, par-4 17th went 287 yards into the left rough, his 140-yard approach landed in the left intermediate rough leaving 41 yards to the hole, and he holed the 41-yard shot for birdie.

Si Woo Kim holes 41-yard shot for birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Jason Day's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th hole traveled 347 yards into the left fairway. His 305-yard shot from the fairway found the left rough, leaving 44 yards to the hole. Day's 44-yard shot from the rough landed on the right green 9 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 9-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Jason Day sinks 9-foot putt for birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Nico Echavarria's drive on the 460-yard, par-4 17th went 282 yards into the left fairway, his 180-yard approach landed on the left green 2 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 2-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Nico Echavarria's 180-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Ryan Gerard's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th hole traveled 337 yards into the left fairway, leaving 317 yards to the hole. His 311-yard shot from the fairway found the left bunker, 75 feet 7 inches from the pin. Gerard's 83-foot shot from the greenside bunker landed on the right green, 7 feet 1 inch away, and he made the putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard sinks 7-foot putt for birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Nick Taylor's 299-yard drive on the 456-yard, par-4 18th found the right intermediate rough, his 167-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Nick Taylor's 167-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Shane Lowry's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th hole traveled 326 yards into the left rough, leaving 332 yards to the hole. His 206-yard shot from the rough found the left fairway, and his 128-yard approach landed on the right green 7 feet 10 inches from the cup.

Shane Lowry's 128-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Hideki Matsuyama's 152-yard tee shot on the 151-yard, par-3 15th hole landed on the right green, 4 feet 1 inch from the hole.

Hideki Matsuyama hits tee shot to 4 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Andrew Novak's tee shot on the 151-yard, par-3 15th landed in the right fairway 20 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 20-foot 2-inch shot for birdie.

Andrew Novak holes 20-foot tee shot for birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Nick Taylor's drive on the 460-yard, par-4 17th went 265 yards into the right intermediate rough, his 193-yard approach landed on the left green 5 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Nick Taylor's 193-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Rickie Fowler's drive on the 471-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 322 yards into the right fairway, his 145-yard approach landed on the right green 11 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Rickie Fowler drains 12-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Rickie Fowler's drive on the 567-yard, par-5 first hole traveled 304 yards into the left fairway, leaving 264 yards to the hole. His 277-yard approach landed on the right green 42 feet 10 inches from the cup. Fowler's first putt from 43 feet 7 inches came up short, stopping 3 feet 11 inches away, and he made the 3-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.