McGirt ready to make most of his chances
LOS ANGELES: William McGirt has seen more than his share of odd bounces on the mini-tours, one-day tournaments and charity events that make up life for golf’s less-elite professionals.
So taking a two-stroke lead into the final round of the $6.7m US PGA Northern Trust Open, which hands out a top prize of $1.2m, is something to savor.
“For guys that came through the mini-tours, I think we tend to appreciate things a lot more,” McGirt said yesterday after posting a third-round 65 at Riviera Country Club for a two-stroke lead over George McNeill and Charlie Beljan.
“We could be playing for less than our own entry fee every week.
“So everything that’s out here, nothing’s taken for granted.”
McGirt, 34, knows what it’s like to drive all day for a chance to try to qualify for a tournament, fail, and drive home overnight to make another tee time.
McGirt’s last significant win was in 2007 on the eGolf Tour, a third-tier circuit based in North Carolina. REUTERS
