Roland Thatcher comes up 1 inch short of Web.com Tour 59
If you’re ever in this situation, just remember: Do not leave a putt for 59 short.
Unfortunately, that’s what Roland Thatcher did on Sunday at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, having to settle for 11-under 60 at Thornblade Club in Greer, S.C.
Thatcher went out in 29, making five birdies and an eagle at the par-5 fifth. After two pars to close out the front nine, Thatcher again went on a tear on the back nine, making four birdies in the first five holes. He then birdied the 16th, the second of back-to-back par 5s.
Following a par save at the par-3 17th, Thatcher got himself in position for 59 at the tough finishing hole. The 38-year-old had a 15-foot birdie putt for 59, but came up an inch short.
Thatcher will record his best finish of the year on the Web.com Tour, having missed his last two cuts in a row.
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