PGA Golfer Breaks Driver in Anger
- PGA golfer Sam Burns snapped his driver in anger after an errant tee shot.
- This incident occurred during the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
- Burns had to play the final nine holes without his driver.
Sam Burns encountered a significant challenge during his round at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Saturday when he broke his driver on the ninth hole. The 28-year-old PGA golfer, frustrated after pulling a tee shot left, struck his driver into the ground, resulting in the head snapping off. Under PGA Tour rules, Burns was unable to replace the broken club during the round, which proved costly as he double-bogeyed the hole, increasing his deficit in the tournament. Entering the final round, Burns found himself seven shots behind leader Hideki Matsuyama, who recently secured a bronze medal at the Olympics. The mishap on the ninth hole left Burns in a precarious position, as he dropped from two to four shots back in the competition. Currently, he sits in 29th place in the FedEx Cup standings, which keeps him in contention for the Tour Championship, where only the top 30 players qualify. Despite the setback, Burns managed to secure a replacement driver for the final round on Sunday. With five PGA Tour victories to his name, including a win at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in March 2023, Burns is determined to improve his standing. Notably, he lost the St. Jude Championship in a playoff three years ago, adding to the stakes of this year's event as he aims for redemption. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Burns to see if he can overcome the earlier challenges and make a strong finish.