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 J.T. Poston's new perspective freed him up to earn his third PGA TOUR victory.
 
Inside @JT_ThePostman's triumph @ShrinersOpen 👇 
 Just like Tiger 🐅

Coming off a T16 finish in Las Vegas, @GatorsGolf senior Ian Gilligan explains the inspiration behind his club twirl.

@PGATOURU | @ShrinersOpen https://t.co/VXCEY1tSKa https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1846989641569775616/vid/avc1/720x900/QBXUouxAWxTsmvu-.mp4?tag=16 
 RT @PGATOURU: Reflecting on an amazing week @ShrinersOpen 👏

After making the cut on the number, @GatorsGolf senior and No. 11 Ian Gilligan… 
 A look at the standings halfway through the #FedExCup Fall.
 
Following The RSM Classic, the top 125 players will keep their PGA TOUR card for the 2025 season. https://t.co/2EEF8idkZR https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gaa64qAXEAA8xu-.jpg 
 Gary Woodland finished T9 @ShrinersOpen.

It's his best finish since undergoing brain surgery last fall 👏 https://t.co/AQoZxj3dJE https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gaa5dQBXIAAQOow.jpg 
 Introducing the schedule for @TGL’s inaugural season!
 
The first match between New York Golf Club and @TheBayGolf will be held Tuesday, January 7 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
 
The top 4 teams at the end of the regular season will advance to the playoffs, beginning March 17. 
 "I'm so back, baby!"
 
A little short game fun in Japan with @MaxHoma and @JustinThomas34 😂 https://t.co/uXAzHIRBJc https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1848326329437130752/vid/avc1/720x900/h8zv4O15XqIBgPZV.mp4?tag=14 
 "We're about to burn Sin City down tonight."

@DustinLynch was inside the ropes to watch @JT_ThePostman's win @ShrinersOpen. https://t.co/oJv7XRR3kZ https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1848193578868281344/vid/avc1/720x900/WNjRasZoRP8xhaFw.mp4?tag=14 
 ✅ Exempt through 2026
✅ Tee times for 2025 @TheMasters and @PGAChampionship 
✅ First win as a father

Full Points and Payouts from @ShrinersOpen. 
 "This is why we're here. This is why we play." ❤️

@JT_ThePostman | @ShrinersOpen https://t.co/3KEfcZYtdO https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1848186827275907072/vid/avc1/720x900/UU6BwzmoG6nc73Gv.mp4?tag=14 
 First win as a dad ❤️

@JT_ThePostman speaks about his shift in perspective since having a daughter. https://t.co/eu4BS5Opsq https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1848183626305036289/vid/avc1/720x900/gb699xcofJ_iQWoW.mp4?tag=14 
 Final leaderboard @ShrinersOpen:

1. @JT_ThePostman -22 🏆
2. @DougGhim -21
T3. @Matt_9977 -19
T3. @RicoHoey -19
T5. @Mike_Kim714 -18
T5. Davis Thompson -18
T5. K.H. Lee -18 
 What it's all about 🥹

@JT_ThePostman poses with @ShrinersHosp patients during the trophy ceremony @ShrinersOpen. https://t.co/aVbqpUszia https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GaYCbm8aEAASSiv.jpg 
 Cutline drama in Las Vegas.

A look at who made the weekend and who fell short @ShrinersOpen. https://t.co/g8JkSniWIh https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847825783588605957/vid/avc1/720x900/CGJBVYllivXK3Lk0.mp4?tag=14 
 Leaderboard when Round 3 was suspended due to darkness @ShrinersOpen:

T1. @DougGhim -15 (16)
T1. @JT_ThePostman -15 (13)
T3. @Kurt_Kitayama -14 (F)
T3. @GaryWoodland -14 (F)
T3. @Harris_English -14 (14)
T3. @AleTostiOK -14 (14) 
 RT @PGATOURComms: The third round of the Shriners Children’s Open was suspended due to darkness at 6:08 p.m. PT.

Play will resume at 8 a.m… 
 The two best missed putts you'll see today 👏

Golf claps for @Harris_English's lag putting skills. https://t.co/ZguafdZrM1 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847795780528345088/vid/avc1/720x900/cFfJ0S8DwexwfO1P.mp4?tag=14 
 An eagle on No. 9 to take the solo lead.

@JT_ThePostman takes the lead alone as he makes the turn @ShrinersOpen. https://t.co/1sWVbet4rT https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847788280667897856/vid/avc1/720x900/x6yf9TQqOjzqAO_n.mp4?tag=14 
 Assist goes to the sprinkler 😵
 
@Harris_English chips in after bouncing it off a sprinkler head. https://t.co/NsyMI9tcBr https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847764046663340033/vid/avc1/720x900/2NzE46oJWochuG3j.mp4?tag=14 
 39-year-old Dan McCarthy made his first cut on the PGA TOUR 🙌
 
The pro of 17 years compares his nerves on the cutline @ShrinersOpen to his top-10 finish last month to keep his card on the @KornFerryTour. https://t.co/ouX6XvbIiP https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847751247505346561/vid/avc1/720x900/FCfaW32uQaP1AYGI.mp4?tag=14 
 "It almost relates to Sunday down the stretch in contention."
 
@BenGriffinGolf talks about the emotions and stress of being on the cutline after 36 holes. https://t.co/g86oYTWC73 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847748650505572352/vid/avc1/720x900/1zDu6T-MG4UDBb_T.mp4?tag=14 
 Chasing her dream ❤️

Shriners patient Peyton was born with congenital conditions that caused bowing of the tibia and deformity of the foot. At the age of 6, she underwent surgery to lengthen her leg. 10 years and multiple surgeries later, Peyton is chasing her dream of playing college golf.

She got to spend some time on the range with @HTMullinax this week @ShrinersOpen. https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1847743920387526656/pu/vid/avc1/720x720/2xaIuHzmrYDklv6s.mp4?tag=12 
 “It feels like you’re in contention … I don’t want to go home. I want to be able to keep playing."
 
@GatorGolf senior Ian Gilligan will play the weekend @ShrinersOpen after battling tough Friday conditions to make the cut. https://t.co/9vl7OymyAm https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847463197735079941/vid/avc1/720x900/PtWjXCHQmNEjYpY-.mp4?tag=14 
 There was a 52.8-yard difference in average driving distance on hole No. 9 between rounds one and two 😳

Round 1 - 328
Round 2 - 275.2

The wind was no joke. https://t.co/28G20tWgSX https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847468262239719424/vid/avc1/720x900/BeIgEs6_StyTdRir.mp4?tag=14 
 Leaderboard when Round 2 was suspended @ShrinersOpen 🌒

1. Taylor Pendrith (-10 thru 6)
2. Rico Hoey (-9 thru 7)
T3. Doug Ghim (-8)
T3. J.J. Spaun
T3. Davis Thompson
T3. Kurt Kitayama
T3. J.T. Poston (thru 5)
T8. 8 players at -7 
 RT @PGATOURComms: R2 of the Shriners Children’s Open was suspended due to darkness at 6:02 p.m. PT and will resume Saturday at 7:15 a.m. PT. 
 21-year-old Ian Gilligan earned an exemption into the @ShrinersOpen after winning the Southern Highlands Collegiate in February.

Currently No. 11 in the @PGATOURU rankings, the @GatorsGolf senior is projected to make the cut in Vegas 💪 https://t.co/pRpc3USJEi https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GaNv2WUWYAEdbGP.jpg 
 Pierceson Coody fired off a 6-under 65 despite the current Round 2 scoring average being over par.

Currently No. 126 in the #FedExCup Fall standings, he risks losing full status for the 2025 season. https://t.co/h4egfsy6iI https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GaNiPn2W8AABGQP.jpg 
 Yesterday, Joseph Bramlett shot a 7-under 64 to sit T2 @ShrinersOpen.

After battling it out in today's round, he is 3-under and one shot inside the projected cutline with a birdie at the last. https://t.co/PcwUqtOxBG https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1847413138062184448/pu/vid/avc1/720x900/SnAbvKQPzeQAFcLC.mp4?tag=12 
 Testing the latest out of the White Box 💪

@Mike_kim714 takes the 2025 Pro V1x for a spin @ShrinersOpen.

(Presented by @Titleist) https://t.co/YqttwXjTW3 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1847369075808403456/pu/vid/avc1/720x900/ExEvzIQEo5UO5LCz.mp4?tag=12 
 RT @PGATOURComms: The originally scheduled 6:55 a.m. PT start of round two (and the 8:10 a.m. resumption of round one) at the Shriners Chil… 
 Who holds the cards in Vegas? 🃏

Catch Friday's cutline action @ShrinersOpen ⬇️ 
 Leaderboard when Round 1 was suspended @ShrinersOpen ⬇️

1. Taylor Pendrith (-10)
T2. Bud Cauley (-7)
T2. Ben Silverman
T2. Rico Hoey
T2. J.T. Poston
T2. Harry Hall
T2. Matti Schmid
T2. Mark Hubbard
T2. Doug Ghim
T2. Joseph Bramlett
T2. Garrick Higgo 
 RT @PGATOURComms: R1 will resume at 8:10 a.m. PT. 

R2 will begin as scheduled. 
 RT @PGATOURComms: R1 at the Shriners Children’s Open is suspended due to darkness at 6:13 p.m. PT 
 Even in the dark, the work never stops 🚜🌘
 
The @TPCSummerlinAgr team grinding all night to get the course ready for @ShrinersOpen. https://t.co/8pDqAuzZMb https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847046018749095938/vid/avc1/720x1280/5sNPqTIyjFLbzYgM.mp4?tag=14 
 "If you play golf long enough, weird stuff's going to happen out here."

An unfortunate 4-stroke penalty for Joel Dahmen leads to a 5-over first-round @ShrinersOpen.

He came into the week at No. 124 in the #FedExCup Fall standings, needing to stay inside the top 125 in order to maintain full PGA TOUR status for the 2025 season. https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1847078074543734784/pu/vid/avc1/720x900/0FKxWAZ_XFK0AB_h.mp4?tag=12 
 The most unlikely birdie you'll see all day 😲

Rookie @JoeHighsmith33 played this perfectly. https://t.co/nZ9kIN7Egs https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847050494247686144/vid/avc1/720x900/4gA_yACrOBi0qDGT.mp4?tag=14 
 Monday qualifier Neal Shipley discusses Vegas golf, his game ... and the refs in Ohio State vs. Oregon? 😅 https://t.co/uQG88kKeLz https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1847036557724639232/vid/avc1/720x720/XXAA-bs6WsG7BbFm.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @PGATOURLIVE: Golf dog Finley doing her part as a member of the 'key golf personnel' @ShrinersOpen 💦 https://t.co/HfVFptwVaC https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1846928826401804289/vid/avc1/720x900/m44usFkR5o_mv6pJ.mp4?tag=16 
 The action in Vegas gets underway today @ShrinersOpen ⛳️ 
 Driving the green 296 yards out 💪
 
@Lexi put on a show when she became just the 7th woman to play in a TOUR event at last year's @ShrinersOpen.

#TOURVault https://t.co/82pIn3mbpQ https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1846602206365020160/vid/avc1/720x900/K7DN1KLNUkAnz0IP.mp4?tag=14 
 Looking forward to being in contention again.

@RickieFowler | @ShrinersOpen https://t.co/4FjclAPlQv https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GaDALwvXAAAEK6l.jpg 
 RT @PGATOURU: "When I tee it up I'm going to be trying to win" 💪
 
@GatorsGolf senior Ian Gilligan earned an exemption into the @ShrinersOp… 
 Taylor Montgomery shares a passion and commitment to supporting America’s service people. 
 
Through the RSM Birdies Fore Love program, he donated to @Tunnel2Towers Foundation, formed to support first responders and military heroes.

(Presented by @RSMUSLLP) 
 RT @PGATOURU: "Everyone who’s a college player...it’s definitely on their mind thinking about it." 🏌️‍♂️

No. 11 Ian Gilligan talks about t… 
 The #FedExCup Fall reaches the final stretch of the season.
 
Here's five players to watch @ShrinersOpen 👇

(Presented by @Deckorators) 
 The great escape 😵
 
Sungjae Im's recovery shot from the desert at the 2022 @ShrinersOpen was nothing short of phenomenal.
 
#TOURVault https://t.co/iy9svepari https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1846604711140773888/vid/avc1/720x900/lUYOZef5xgJ9f_jB.mp4?tag=14 
 19-year-old Wenyi Ding from China, who finished as the No. 3 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, clinched the number one position in the Global Amateur Pathway Ranking. 
 
With that, he's earned a @DPWorldTour exemption in 2025. 
 Tom Kim on why he was able to defend his title @ShrinersOpen last season.

Will he be able to pull off the rare three-peat this weekend? https://t.co/8uOtBmFYP9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ935IiXkAASF6a.jpg 
 Just can't escape the pup-arazzi 🐶

Course dog Finley had to cool off in the Vegas heat @ShrinersOpen. https://t.co/7XiC8r1HFu https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1846318561058607107/vid/avc1/720x900/YFIAtbvuhAvJrrX7.mp4?tag=14 
 Tom Kim goes for an elusive three-peat this week @ShrinersOpen.

@FDSportsbook | @GolfBet https://t.co/K2nQ8lMRHW https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ9qAjtXoAAJUfS.jpg 
 A look at the @DPWorldTour Race to Dubai rankings with four weeks remaining 👀

The top 10 players not otherwise exempt will earn PGA TOUR cards for 2025. https://t.co/KLaEF2qz40 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ9P8onXgAAiSZ3.jpg 
 Victory No. 1 of 82 for 20-year-old @TigerWoods 🏆

28 years ago, Tiger won his first PGA TOUR event @ShrinersOpen.

#TOURVault https://t.co/5GFrnNEd9q https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1846195431249752064/vid/avc1/720x720/TKCADqVDhivzrv9S.mp4?tag=14 
 A stacked roster for Sin City 🎲

Check out @RobBoltonGolf's full Power Rankings ⬇️

(Presented by @PacificLife) 
 RT @PGATOURAmericas: Guess who Monday qualified for the @ShrinersOpen 👀 https://t.co/9nhIlUM9Hh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ4srCyXEAAGYH2.jpg 
 First successful Monday qualifier for Neal Shipley 🚢
 
The @PGATOURAmericas player will tee it up in Vegas this week @ShrinersOpen after surviving a 6-for-1 playoff. https://t.co/AYyjyCFuGD https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845971089455042562/vid/avc1/720x900/8R1NP2O6fI7bNfeU.mp4?tag=14 
 A year ago, @MattMcCarty21 entered the 54th hole of the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Championship projected to finish 9th on the points list.

At the end of the tournament, he finished No. 35 and narrowly missed out on getting his PGA TOUR card.

One year later, he becomes just the second player to win three times on the Korn Ferry Tour and once on the PGA TOUR in the same year. https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1845951956226854912/pu/vid/avc1/720x900/24NhyQFqxuEQ-8bF.mp4?tag=12 
 An all-access pass after the final putt drops 🎬

Inside @MattMcCarty21's first TOUR win @BDChampionship. https://t.co/fLXHUgVYJv https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845935566602620933/vid/avc1/720x900/oESP8jFO5oScLkx6.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @LPGA: File this under things we love to see 👀

Game knows game 🤝 @CaitlinClark22 https://t.co/zf5JYHuQxh https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845915756564824064/vid/avc1/576x1024/2i1C8Qi73_A2M-Yj.mp4?tag=16 
 The journey to the winner's circle for @MattMcCarty21 🏆 https://t.co/1YtleseUt0 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ3qRLrWkAA0CY8.jpg 
 RT @KornFerryTour: A three-month stretch to remember 🙌

@mattmccarty21 became just one of six players to win in his first three events on t… 
 Matt McCarty started as a late bloomer. Now he can’t stop winning.

Read more about @MattMcCarty21's journey to his fourth win in 10 starts ⬇️ 
 ✅ Three-Victory Promotion
✅ No. 1 on @KornFerryTour Points List securing starts @THEPLAYERS and @USOpenGolf
✅ Now exempt through 2026 thanks to @BDChampionship victory

Full Points and Payouts from @MattMcCarty21’s win. 
 “Let them have their moment.” ❤️

@MattMcCarty21’s dad Scott was soaking in every moment after seeing his son win for the first time on TOUR. https://t.co/nnzmFTSWji https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845652074740207616/vid/avc1/720x900/g51KStdTpaH1tQ_I.mp4?tag=14 
 In special company 🤝

@MattMcCarty21 joins Jason Gore as the only two players to win on the PGA TOUR after earning the Three-Victory Promotion on the @KornFerryTour in the same season. https://t.co/200NepTxjG https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845647624776359944/vid/avc1/720x1280/FcEuyfqa_OGj7zKW.mp4?tag=14 
 Final leaderboard from @BlackDesertChampionship 🏆

1. Matt McCarty (-23)
2. Stephan Jaeger (-20)
T3. Lucas Glover (-19)
T3. Kevin Streelman
5. Matti Schmid (-18)
T6. Harris English (-17)
T6. Joe Highsmith
T8. Nick Hardy (-16)
T8. Lee Hodges
T8. Henrik Norlander 
 RT @KornFerryTour: No. 1 on the points list ➡️ @PGATOUR winner 👏🏆

@MattMcCarty21 wins the @BDChampionship  to earn his fourth professional… 
 First trophy on TOUR 🏆

@MattMcCarty21 | @BDChampionship https://t.co/IvcR4b5WLl https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ0GuahWEAEasSF.jpg 
 Selfie with the inaugural @BDChampionship winner @MattMcCarty21 🤳 https://t.co/dsh9KDeMjX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ0CWqQW0AApb4Q.jpg 
 🎙️ @MattMcCarty21 speaks to the media following his victory @BDChampionship. https://t.co/cWrd28j03P 
 From experienced veterans to young talent, everyone is hungry for a win.
 
4-time TOUR winner @Harris_English enters the final round @BDChampionship two shots back of @MattMcCarty21, who is making just his second PGA TOUR start this week. https://t.co/a3zGmc7mX3 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845275105833910277/vid/avc1/720x900/dKpW51cJApP6BtHa.mp4?tag=14 
 Who's taking home the win in the desert?
 
@FDSportsbook | @Golfbet https://t.co/oWhmbdKO05 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZu9Th7aoAAA4XU.jpg 
 18 years ago, Harris English and Stephan Jaeger met playing on the same high school golf team.

Today, they're both T2 @BDChampionship and will battle it out in the final round. https://t.co/Mowwj2DvoG https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZu35SCXcAgqVzp.jpg 
 Lefty takeover 🏌️‍♂️
 
@MattMcCarty21 and @JoeHighsmith33 will tee it up in the final pairing tomorrow @BDChampionship. https://t.co/ayauEdA9a0 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZu2M6nWcA0HsEZ.jpg 
 Round 3 leaderboard @BDChampionship 🏌️‍♂️

1. Matt McCarty (-19)
T2. Joe Highsmith (-17)
T2. Kevin Streelman
T2. Harris English
T2. Stephan Jaeger
6. Harry Hall (-15)
T7. Kurt Kitayama (-14)
T7. Chad Ramey
T7. Beau Hossler 
 Closing out the round with a birdie 🐦

Stephan Jaeger moves to T2 @BDChampionship. https://t.co/LyRf9WZHYx https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845257323435995152/vid/avc1/720x720/KsMtubae0gTnMKM6.mp4?tag=14 
 Playing free and having fun 🙌

After making his 300th cut on TOUR last week, @Streels54 is tied for second and two shots back @BDChampionship. https://t.co/GB8AHDXuLv https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZuqWZkWQAI0hv7.jpg 
 A birdie at the last for good measure.
 
In just his second start as a PGA TOUR member, @MattMcCarty21 leads by 2️⃣ @BDChampionship! https://t.co/fNkQMWROrI https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845249538753187843/vid/avc1/720x900/5Km2lV_mTCeFgueX.mp4?tag=14 
 Incredible back nine performance by @Streels54 👏

The two-time TOUR winner looks to add another to his resume tomorrow @BDChampionship. https://t.co/DhjE3lMdKS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZueb7XXsAgXfAH.jpg 
 Putting on a show 🤩
 
The fans showed out for @WesleyBryanGolf this morning as he made the cut @BDChampionship. https://t.co/N0X3HS1ks7 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845132132902948873/vid/avc1/720x900/BhzhrHw_7NFzPkjt.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @wesleybryangolf: They say some of the best things in life are worth waiting for 😏 
 The practice paid off 👊

@WesleyBryanGolf made a 14-foot eagle putt to jump 57 spots to the projected cutline at 5-under @BDChampionship. https://t.co/kGgaFITSK0 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1845112943307845635/pu/vid/avc1/720x900/L7_zoWgtH8e__Ew9.mp4?tag=12 
 A 14-foot eagle putt stands between @WesleyBryanGolf and the weekend @BDChampionship.

He’s warming up on the practice green. https://t.co/SeTvE1DWwy https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1845099480330469376/vid/avc1/720x900/WhEFuFMCQmNpDXZQ.mp4?tag=16 
 How far a 14-footer feels when it's for eagle to make the cut and you have to sleep on it 😅 https://t.co/RMuw6g9UHy https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1844944135372869636/vid/avc1/1080x1350/TLhVqln34MqaMFIC.mp4?tag=16