Name: 2024 Wiffle Ball Classic
Uploaded: 2024-11-20T22:07:52.000Z
Duration: 222 s

Ahead of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, defending champion Austin Eckroat discusses his status outside the FedExCup top 100 and how even though he has a 2026 TOUR card from his recent victory, he wants to move in to compete in THE PLAYERS Championship.

Austin Eckroat on his goal to be inside top 100 in FedExCup Fall

Ahead of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, defending champion Austin Eckroat recalls waiting and watching the TV from the scoring tent to see if he would win the 2024 event and his emotions in the moment.

Austin Eckroat reflects on 'stressful' World Wide Technology winning moment

In the final round of the 2025 Procore, Austin Eckroat's drive on the 465-yard, par-4 9th hole traveled 311 yards into the left fairway, leaving 153 yards to the hole. His 148-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right side of the green, finishing 42 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he sank a long 42-foot 1-inch birdie putt.

Austin Eckroat sinks 42-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Procore

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Austin Eckroat sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 12th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 12 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 6 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 3 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 13 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-4 6th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

Austin Eckroat two-putts for birdie at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-5 10th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 3 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 18 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 12 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 15th hole.

Austin Eckroat's excellent tee shot leads to birdie at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 14 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 4th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 4 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 3 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 2 at Rocket Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-3 5th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 5 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 8 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 7th hole.

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 7 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Austin Eckroat sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Austin Eckroat makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

This annual event prior to The RSM Classic run by the PGA TOUR Wives Association features PGA TOUR players and their wives, along with the Savannah Bananas and local students at Mallery Park in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Since the Wiffle Ball Classic began in 2011, the event has raised more than $200,000 for Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit organization which provides food on the weekends to elementary school children.

2024 Wiffle Ball Classic

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC's Billy Horschel, Chris Gotterup and Corey Conners take down New York Golf Club's Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young thanks to a walk-off eagle on the final hole from Horschel at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive beats NYGC in season-opener

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC’s Billy Horschel eagles the final hole to win the first match of the new season.

Billy Horschel wins Match No. 1 with walk-off eagle for Atlanta Drive at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Matt Fitzpatrick ties the match on the 14th hole by rolling in a huge birdie putt. 

Matt Fitzpatrick rolls in huge birdie for NYGC at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young rolls in a long birdie putt to shave the deficit to one against Atlanta Drive GC. 

Cameron Young mounts comeback for NYGC at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC stand-in Chris Gotterup wins his second hole of the day after pitching it close to set up birdie.

Chris Gotterup stuffs wedge to win hole for Atlanta Drive at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Xander Schuaffele and Billy Horschel both struggle with their tee shots on the par-4 "Stinger” hole, inspired by Tiger Woods’ trademark low tee shots.

Xander Schauffele, Billy Horschel fall victim to ‘Stinger’ hole at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC stand-in Chris Gotterup nearly holes a short-sided chip and wins the hole.

Chris Gotterup wins hole for Atlanta Drive with saucy chip at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Matt Fitzpatrick hits his tee shot close at the par-3 fifth hole.

Matt Fitzpatrick throws dart for NYGC at TGL

Ahead of TGL's Season 2 premier, PGA TOUR's Paul Hodowanic interviews TGL hole designer Agustín Pizá about his design process, fun obstacles on the course and what fans can look forward to this season, which tees off on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

TGL hole designer on creation of course, obstacles for team play

Hear from PGA TOUR players like Keegan Bradley, Cam Young and others as they analyze and offer swing advice to NBA star LeBron James.

TOUR pros analyze LeBron James' golf swing

Look back on an entertaining year featuring the best of the "Creator Classic." See iconic shots and moments from golf's best creators as they went head-to-head at PGA TOUR courses throughout the season.

Best of 'Creator Classics' in 2025

It was another year of dominance from Scottie Scheffler. Check out his best shots from a historic 2025 season that included six victories and two major championships.

Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from 2025

Grip it and rip it in this compilation of the best drivers off the deck from the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Check out Rickie Fowler, Aldrich Potgieter, Akshay Bhatia and other TOUR stars pull off incredible shots with their drivers.

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Neal Shipley blind ranks classic Christmas movies and picks which holiday classic is his favorite.

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Colombia's Marcelo Rozo, 36, earned his first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Upon securing his card, he pointed to the sky in memory of his late brother Mateo, a competitive golfer who passed away at age 19.

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Hear from J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young and more TOUR stars as they self-reflect and give themselves a letter grade to cap off their 2025 PGA TOUR season.
 

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR 

Follow Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron after their victory at the 2025 PNC Championship.

2024 Wiffle Ball Classic

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive beats NYGC in season-opener

Billy Horschel wins Match No. 1 with walk-off eagle for Atlanta Drive at TGL

Matt Fitzpatrick rolls in huge birdie for NYGC at TGL

Cameron Young mounts comeback for NYGC at TGL

Chris Gotterup stuffs wedge to win hole for Atlanta Drive at TGL

Xander Schauffele, Billy Horschel fall victim to ‘Stinger’ hole at TGL

Chris Gotterup wins hole for Atlanta Drive with saucy chip at TGL

Matt Fitzpatrick throws dart for NYGC at TGL

TGL hole designer on creation of course, obstacles for team play

TOUR pros analyze LeBron James' golf swing

Best of 'Creator Classics' in 2025

Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from 2025

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

Austin Eckroat on his goal to be inside top 100 in FedExCup Fall

Austin Eckroat reflects on 'stressful' World Wide Technology winning moment

Austin Eckroat sinks 42-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Procore

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

Austin Eckroat sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at 3M Open

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 12 at 3M Open

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 6 at 3M Open

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 3 at 3M Open

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 13 at 3M Open

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat two-putts for birdie at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 3 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 18 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 12 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat's excellent tee shot leads to birdie at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 14 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 4 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 3 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 2 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 5 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 8 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 7 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Rocket Classic

Austin Eckroat makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic