00:00 – Ryan Gerard’s Stunning First PGA Tour Win at Barracuda Championship!
01:45 – Rico Hoey Leads Barracuda Championship After Day 2 – PGA TOUR
06:19 – Ryan Gerard Wins Barracuda Championship for First PGA Tour Victory!
1. Ryan Gerard’s Stunning First PGA Tour Win at Barracuda Championship!
Relive the thrilling moments as Ryan Gerard claims his maiden PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship, overcoming five bogeys with two incredible birdie-eagle bursts. In breezy conditions at Tahoe Mountain Club, Gerard showcased his exceptional skills using the modified Stableford scoring system. Discover how he edged out 2021 winner Erik van Rooyen by three points to secure his place in PGA Tour history. This inspiring win marks Gerard’s 47th start and makes him the 999th winner on the tour. Learn about his journey, the challenges faced during the tournament, and his dreams coming true. Perfect for golf fans who love underdog stories and clutch performances. #PGATour #Golf #as
2. Rico Hoey Leads Barracuda Championship After Day 2 – PGA TOUR
Rico Hoey takes a one-point lead into the weekend at the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA TOUR event using the Modified Stableford scoring system. Hoey had six birdies and a bogey in his afternoon round, scoring 13 points for the second straight day. Max McGreevy and 2021 champion Erik van Rooyen are tied for second. Hoey, who is winless in 51 career starts, feels at home in California and enjoys the point system. McGreevy eagled the par-5 third, while van Rooyen scored 14 points in the morning session. Tom Vaillant is fourth at 23 points. Ben Martin, the first-round leader, had a zero-point round to drop 10 points behind. Max Homa rallied to make the cut, while defending champion Nick Dunlap and NCAA winner Michael La Sasso failed to make the cut.
3. Ryan Gerard Wins Barracuda Championship for First PGA Tour Victory!
Raleigh native Ryan Gerard secures his first PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship in Truckee, California!
Watch highlights of Gerard’s impressive performance, including two birdie-eagle bursts, as he navigates the modified Stableford scoring system.
Learn how the former UNC golfer overcame five bogeys to clinch the win over Erik van Rooyen. We’ll cover key moments, including his clutch putts and strategic play.
Find out what this victory means for Gerard’s future, including a spot in the PGA Championship. Don’t miss the exciting highlights and analysis from the Barracuda Championship!
Ryan Gerard’s stunning first PGA Tour win at Barracuda Championship. Imagine the thrill of finally achieving a lifelong dream after years of relentless dedication and hard work. That’s exactly what Ryan Gerard experienced when he secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship. The event held at the picturesque Tahoe Mountain Club was a unique challenge due to its modified stable ford scoring system which adds an extra layer of excitement and strategy to the game. But here’s where it gets controversial. The Barracuda Championship is the only PGA Tour event that uses this scoring system, which can be a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, it encourages aggressive play and can lead to some spectacular moments. On the other hand, it can also be confusing for both players and spectators who are more accustomed to traditional stroke play. Gerard, a 25-year-old former North Carolina player, showcased his skill and resilience by overcoming five bogeies and delivering two impressive sevenpoint bird eagle bursts. His performance was nothing short of extraordinary, especially considering the breezy conditions that added an extra layer of difficulty to the game. Gerard’s victory was sealed with a 13-point round, giving him a total of 47 points and a three-point lead over 2021 winner Eric Van Ruen of South Africa. Van Ru Yen who finished with 36 points had an 11-point day showcasing his own impressive skills with a 20ft Eagle putt on the par 51 15th and a 30. Rico Hoey leads Barracuda Championship after day two PGA Tour. Golf’s underdog story unfolds as Rico Hoey seizes a thrilling one-point advantage heading into the Barracuda Championship weekend. But here’s what makes this tournament truly unique. It’s the PGA Tour’s only event using the radical modified stable forward scoring system, a format that completely reshapes how players attack the course. https colonwww.pga.com/ PGA Tour.com SL article slashnews slashl2023 sl07/16/how-it-works-modified-stable-format- barraaruda- championship. For newcomers confused by the format, let’s break it down simply. Instead of counting strokes like traditional golf, players earn points based on whole performance, a jaw-dropping eight points for ultra rare double eagles, five points for eagles, and two points for birdies. The twist. Players lose points to one point for bogeies, and three points for double bogeies. Imagine a player risking a difficult eagle putt. Under this system, going for it makes sense even if they might three putt because the reward massively outweighs the risk. This creates explosive aggressive play you rarely see elsewhere. Hoey fueled his lead with back-to-back 13-point performances, including Friday’s roller coaster round featuring six birdies countered by a single bogey on the challenging Old Greenwood course at Tahoe Mountain Club. At 6,000 ft elevation, the thin mountain air adds another strategic layer, making club selection fascinatingly unpredictable. Hoey still chasing his first PGA Tour win after 51 attempts. Radiated hometown confidence. I feel at home grew up in California. Love this event. The point system just pushes you to attack birdies constantly. His journey adds depth. Born in the Philippines, raised in California, and a USC alum now thriving on familiar terrain thanks to a sponsor’s invite. Hot on his heels, Max McGrevy and South Africa’s Eric Van Ruen, the 2021 champ, share second place. McGrevy surged with a 16point Friday, highlighted by an eagle on the par 53rd hole, crediting his aggressive mindset. Early birdies freed me up to take boulder lines. Van Ru Yen battling putting struggles all season found magic with 14 points Friday sinking crucial birdies on four of the final six holes on both nines. But here’s where it gets controversial. This event runs simultaneously with the open championship golf’s oldest major leading to a weaker field and co-sanctioning by the DP World Tour. And this is the part most people miss. The winner earns a coveted PGA Championship spot, yet gets zero invitation to the Masters, the stark exclusion compared to most PGA Tour victories. Does this diminish the wind’s prestige? The leaderboard titans behind them. France’s Tom Veent sits fourth at 23 points while Isaiah Cylinda, Joel Dharm, Vince why, Ryan Gerard, and Jackson Suba are locked at 22. Meanwhile, first round leader Ben Martin suffered a shocking collapse with a zero point round, plummeting 10 points back. Drama unfolded around the cut line, too. Max Homer rallied with 14 points to qualify, but his playing partners, defending champion Nick Dunlap, and NCAA star Michael Lassaso, playing on a sponsor exemption, both missed the weekend. German twins Yang Nick and Jeremy Paul also fell short. Now we turn to you. Is the modified stable forward system a brilliant innovation that rewards thrilling aggressive golf? Or does it unfairly distort the game’s traditional skills? And should a win here truly grant a PGA championship birth without any master’s consideration? Sound off in the comments. We’re eager to hear whether you love this format or think it’s just a gimmick. Ryan Gerrard wins Barracuda Championship for first PGA Tour victory. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Raleigh native and former University of North Carolina golfer Ryan Gerard clinched his first victory on the PGA Tour at the Barracuda Championship held in Truckucky, California. This achievement is not just a personal milestone. It marks a significant moment in his career as he becomes the 999th winner in the history of the tour. On a day filled with challenging breezy conditions at the Tahoe Mountain Club, Gerard showcased his talent by executing two impressive bursts of scoring which included a combination of seven-point birdies and an eagle. Despite facing the challenge of five bogeies throughout the round, he managed to secure a total of 47 points, ultimately winning by a three-point margin over South African golfer Eric Van Ruen, the 2021 champion. Although Gerard’s score fell short of Van Ruan’s tournament record of 50 points, his performance was nothing short of extraordinary. “I’ve been playing a lot of really good golf lately,” Gerard reflected after his victory. It felt like I wasn’t quite getting the scores that matched the quality of my shots. It’s been a long grind and it’s pretty cool to finally come out on top. Gerard’s journey to this victory has been a long one. Having previously finished fifth in the same event two years ago. Winning this championship in his 47th start on the PGA Tour is a testament to his perseverance and dedication. This victory feels like the culmination of a lifetime of hard work, he expressed. I can’t even count the hours I’ve spent practicing, dreaming of winning on the PGA Tour. It’s truly special. The Barracuda Championship, which coincided with the British Open, was co-sanctioned by the European Tour. With this win, Gerard not only earned a trophy, but also secured a spot in next year’s PGA Championship. Although he did not qualify for the Masters, Van Ru Yen, who finished the day with 11 points, expressed mixed feelings about his performance, he made a notable 20ft eagle putt on the par 515th hole and followed it up with a 30-foot birdie on the par 418th. I’m really pleased with how I fought throughout the tournament, he said. However, I left some shots out there over the last few days, especially with my pudding. I guess I might be a bit too hard on myself. In third place was England’s Todd Clemens, who finished with 39 points after a solid 16-point round. Meanwhile, Bo Hustler tied for fourth with a score of 37 points alongside Max McGrevy and Jack Krus, who scored 16 and 10 points, respectively. Gerard, who was tied for the lead after the third round with Rico Hoey, made a crucial 20-foot eagle putt on the par 53rd hole and followed it up with a remarkable 35-footer from the fringe on the par 511th. Despite hitting his approach into the rough on the 11th, he was fortunate enough to take relief due to a sprinkler head, allowing him to move his ball to the fringe. However, the road to victory was not without its bumps. After both of his seven-point scoring runs, Gerard faced consecutive bogeies which cost him points. He even missed a short three-foot putt on the 16th, resulting in a three-p putt bogey. Yet, he quickly regained his footing by sinking a 5-ft birdie putt on the 14th, recovering the points lost from his earlier bogeies. He also managed to offset the two bogeies on the front nine with a birdie on the seventh hole. This victory comes after Gerard’s sixth consecutive week of play, a streak that began with the US Open and included a trip to Scotland the previous week. He had impressive finishes in Texas earlier in April where he placed ninth and second in back-to-back events. Hoey, who was tied for eighth, ended the tournament with a score of 34 points after a round without any points scored. What do you think about Gerard’s journey to his first PGA Tour victory? Do you believe that perseverance truly pays off in sports? Share your thoughts in the comments.
