Name: Matt Atkins talks about golf journey after second-place finish at Simmons Bank Open
Uploaded: 2024-09-16T21:28:00.000Z
Duration: 96 s
Description: After the final round of the 2024 Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Matt Atkins opens up about playing golf while supporting a family, 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and how he’s playing better golf since the 2023 RSM Classic.

In the third round of the 2026 The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie putt on No. 14 at Great Abaco Classic

After the final round of the 2024 Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Matt Atkins opens up about playing golf while supporting a family, 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and how he’s playing better golf since the 2023 RSM Classic.

Matt Atkins talks about golf journey after second-place finish at Simmons Bank Open

In the final round of the 2024 Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Matt Atkins cards birdie at Simmons Bank Open

In the final round of the 2024 Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

In the final round of the 2024 Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Matt Atkins makes a 16-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole.

Matt Atkins sinks 16-footer for birdie at Simmons Bank Open

In the third round of the 2024 Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Matt Atkins spins it tight to yield birdie at Simmons Bank Open

In the second round of the 2023 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-3 9th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 9 at BMW Charity Pro-Am

In the second round of the 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, Matt Atkins makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 18 in Round 2 at BMW Charity Pro-Am

In the final round of the 2021 TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes, Matt Atkins two-putts from just off the green to make birdie at the par-4 3rd hole.

Matt Atkins gets up-and-down for birdie at TPC Colorado

Prior to the 2020 El Bosque Mexico Championship by INNOVA, Matt Atkins explains his mindset of getting his game back to the level that saw him win the event in 2017.

Matt Atkins discusses the process of regaining his winning form at El Bosque 

Following his opening-round 62 at the 2019 Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae, Matt Atkins talks about his round.

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Ellie Mae Classic

Prior to the 2019 Country Club de Bogota Championship, Web.com Tour players including Scott Pinckney, Matt Atkins and Scottie Scheffler discuss the nuances of Bogota CC's Pacos & Fabios layout, which each competitor will navigate one time this week.

Previewing Pacos & Fabios layout at Bogota Championship

In our first episode of 'Casual Water,' Alex Wood sits down with recent Web.com Tour graduate Matt Atkins to discuss his lifelong aversion to fruit, the most talkative players on Tour, how he'd fare if stuck on a deserted island, and more.

Casual Water: Matt Atkins dishes on aversion to fruit, survival skills

Following his opening-round 62 at the 2017 Web.com Tour Championship, Matt Atkins comments on his blistering first round that included a stretch of being 6 under for six holes to start the back nine.

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Web.com Tour Championship

In the final round of the 2017 DAP Championship, Matt Atkins aces the par-3 7th hole.


Matt Atkins' ace on No. 7 is the Shot of the Day

In the third round of the 2017 DAP Championship, Matt Atkins knocks his approach tight, setting up a tap-in birdie on the par-4 8th hole.


Matt Atkins' pinpoint approach is the Shot of the Day

An extensive look at Matt Atkins' pre-round warm-up routine, as he prepares for the third round of the DAP Championship at Canterbury Golf Club, which he entered with the 36-hole lead.


Matt Atkins' warm-up routine at DAP Championship

Following his third-round 69 at the 2017 DAP Championship, Matt Atkins stays atop the leaderboard for the third consecutive day. The 26-year old already has his PGA TOUR card wrapped up and is looking to improve his position in the Priority Ranking

Matt Atkins comments after Round 3 of DAP Championship

Following his second-round 68 at the 2017 DAP Championship, Matt Atkins stays atop the leaderboard after 36 holes at 8-under.

Matt Atkins comments after Round 2 of DAP Championship

Following his opening-round 64 at the 2017 DAP Championship, Matt Atkins discusses improving his PGA TOUR position with two Finals events remaining. 

Matt Atkins comments after Round 1 of DAP Championship

Prior to the 2017 Albertsons Boise Open, Matt Atkins and his wife Jill visit Boise's renowned World Center for Birds of Prey. The conservation and breeding facility houses a variety of rare birds from throughout the world. 

Matt Atkins visits World Center for Birds of Prey

Following his opening-round 62 at the 2017 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, Matt Atkins talks about how his recent marriage changed his mentality.

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Utah Championship

In the final round of the 2017 El Bosque Mexico Championship by Innova, Matt Atkins shoots a final-round 68 to claim his first win on the WEb.com Tour.


Matt Atkins wins El Bosque

In the final round of the 2017 El Bosque Mexico Championship by Innova, Matt Atkins chips out of the hazard from below a stone wall on the par-5 8th hole, then makes the putt for birdie. 


Matt Atkins recovers brilliantly for the Shot of the Day

Matt Atkins claims his first Web.com Tour title by winning the 2017 El Bosque Mexico Championship by Innova. Atkins extended his lead on the first hole and never looked back. The Pennsylvania native shot all four rounds in the 60's to win by three.


Matt Atkins interview after winning El Bosque Mexico Championship

In the third round of the 2017 El Bosque Mexico Championship by Innova, Matt Atkins puts his 153-yard approach to 2 feet then makes the eagle putt on the par-5 8th hole.


Matt Atkins' converting for eagle is the Shot of the Day

Matt Atkins has a one-shot lead going into the final round of the 2017 El Bosque Mexico Championship by Innova. The Pennslyvania native shoots a 6-under 66 thanks in part to carding 3 birdies and an eagle on the Par 5's.

Matt Atkins reflects on his one-shot lead at El Bosque after 3 rounds

Following his opening-round 64 at the 2017 Panama Claro Championship, Matt Atkins talks abut how his game is coming into form.

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Panama Claro

Web.com Tour senior producer Kevin Prise chronicles his week as Matt Atkins caddie playing in the 2016 LECOM Health Challenge.

Caddie Diary: Matt Atkins and Kevin Prise

Matt Atkins chronicles his journey home from Leon, Mexico, and shares his thoughts about playing in the 2016 United Leasing & Finance Championship.

Player Diary: Matt Atkins

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After a three-year injury hiatus, Michael Thompson returned to TOUR-sanctioned competition at the 2026 Visit Knoxville Open and made the cut with rounds of 70-65 at Holston Hills CC. He plans to return to the PGA TOUR at this summer's 3M Open, the site of his most recent TOUR title.

Michael Thompson returns to competition after three-year injury hiatus

Switzerland native Max Schliesing becomes the first Swiss player to make a Korn Ferry Tour cut at the 2026 Visit Knoxville Open. Schliesing was on a flight from Peru to Ecuador between starts on PGA TOUR Americas when he learned he had secured a spot in this week's field in Knoxville. He took advantage of the opportunity with rounds of 64-70 at Holston Hills Country Club.

Max Schliesing becomes first Swiss player to make cut on Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour TOURCAST, using ShotLink Select powered by CDW, debuted at the 2026 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Veteran pro Michael Feagles explains how players will use TOURCAST to optimize their practice schedule and tournament game planning.

See how TOURCAST will help Korn Ferry Tour pros optimize their practice 

At the  2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, a strong field battles to the finish in Savannah, Georgia, including Blades Brown, John Pak and Davis Lamb.

Highlights | Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Davis Lamb makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Davis Lamb drains birdie on No. 18 to win Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 18 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, John Pak makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

John Pak makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Davis Lamb makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 11 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Davis Lamb makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 8 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, John Pak makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

John Pak holes out for birdie on No. 6 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Matt Atkins talks about golf journey after second-place finish at Simmons Bank Open

Michael Thompson returns to competition after three-year injury hiatus

Max Schliesing becomes first Swiss player to make cut on Korn Ferry Tour

See how TOURCAST will help Korn Ferry Tour pros optimize their practice

Highlights | Club Car Championship

Davis Lamb drains birdie on No. 18 to win Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 18 at Club Car Championship

John Pak makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 11 at Club Car Championship

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 8 at Club Car Championship

John Pak holes out for birdie on No. 6 at Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 5 at Club Car Championship

Matt Atkins makes birdie putt on No. 14 at Great Abaco Classic

Matt Atkins cards birdie at Simmons Bank Open

Matt Atkins cards birdie at Simmons Bank Open

Matt Atkins sinks 16-footer for birdie at Simmons Bank Open

Matt Atkins spins it tight to yield birdie at Simmons Bank Open

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 9 at BMW Charity Pro-Am

Matt Atkins makes birdie on No. 18 in Round 2 at BMW Charity Pro-Am

Matt Atkins gets up-and-down for birdie at TPC Colorado

Matt Atkins discusses the process of regaining his winning form at El Bosque

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Ellie Mae Classic

Previewing Pacos & Fabios layout at Bogota Championship

Casual Water: Matt Atkins dishes on aversion to fruit, survival skills

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Web.com Tour Championship

Matt Atkins' ace on No. 7 is the Shot of the Day

Matt Atkins' pinpoint approach is the Shot of the Day

Matt Atkins' warm-up routine at DAP Championship

Matt Atkins comments after Round 3 of DAP Championship

Matt Atkins comments after Round 2 of DAP Championship

Matt Atkins comments after Round 1 of DAP Championship

Matt Atkins visits World Center for Birds of Prey

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Utah Championship

Matt Atkins wins El Bosque

Matt Atkins recovers brilliantly for the Shot of the Day

Matt Atkins interview after winning El Bosque Mexico Championship

Matt Atkins' converting for eagle is the Shot of the Day

Matt Atkins reflects on his one-shot lead at El Bosque after 3 rounds

Matt Atkins interview after Round 1 of Panama Claro

Caddie Diary: Matt Atkins and Kevin Prise

Player Diary: Matt Atkins