Boo Weekley goes fishing after shooting 65 at PGA Championship

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Boo Weekley didn’t play on Saturday like he had a boat to catch. 

Thing is, he really did have a boat to catch. 

Weekley told reporters on Saturday morning that he had a fishing trip planned for Lake Michigan later in the day. Then he went out and fired a seven-under 65 in the third round to move up the leaderboard.

Weekley (-6) has gone 75-70-65 so far at Whistling Straits. He dropped eight birdies during the third round.

So what was he going to fish for?

“I don’t know what they got out there in that big old lake,” the 42-year-old Weekley said. “We’re going to find it, though, I can tell you that now.”

The always-entertaining Weekley laughed and then opted for some golf humor. 

“We’re going to find a couple things anyway,” Weekley said. “I’ll probably run into my psychiatrist when I’m out there.”

Weekley, who hails from Florida, often mentions hunting or fishing in profiles written about him. He finds both exercises a nice escape from the mental pressures of golf. Given the way he struggled to keep his tour card about 10 years ago, it’s easy to see why he looked for that outlet. 

“When I walk off that 18th green, it’s over with,” Weekley said. “It’s time to go do something different. Whether it’s fishing, drinking a beer or doing something.”

A good outing on the lake could set Weekley up for a chance at his highest finish in a major. Weekley finished tied for ninth at the 2007 PGA Championship. His highest finish this season was third at the Zurich Classic. 

By the way, Weekley can expect to contend for a variety of fish out in Lake MIchigan, including king salmon, rainbow trout, walleye and lake perch.

One wonders if he’ll consider a nice haul a bigger achievement then that 65. 

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