Name: Matt Atkins emotionally qualifies for The RSM Classic
Uploaded: 2023-11-14T17:35:54.430Z
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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

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Matt Atkins’ hole-out chip shot at Valero

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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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