Place your focus on the RSM Classic at Sea Island—a two‑course finish to the PGA Tour’s fall schedule. The 27‑year‑old Indian‑American, Sahith Theegala, had a promising run with five birdies in the final six holes, yet he slipped just one stroke shy of the cut. Over the weekend, he managed an even‑par first round on the Seaside course followed by a solid 6‑under 66 on the Plantation course, totaling two rounds at 6‑under. Unfortunately, the tournament cut was set at 7‑under, so Theegala’s efforts ended just short of continuing.
Theegala’s recent form includes two professional victories and a career‑best ranking of world No. 11 on June 9, 2024. He missed much of the season because of injury, which likely contributed to his modest opening day where he played a 70 into a tie for 125th after the first day on the Plantation course.
On the opposite side of the leaderboard, Andrew Novak capitalized on the more favorable Friday conditions and the absence of the usual pressure that plagues the season finale. He chalked up a 7‑under 65 on the Plantation course, securing a one‑stroke lead heading into the weekend. Novak had been off the tour for three months, the last time being the 2023 TOUR Championship, and welcome personal news was fresh—his wife just welcomed their first child two weeks ago. He maintained the advantage with a 61‑65 round over Stanford alums Michael Thorbjornsen and Patrick Rodgers.
In a separate highlight, Doug Ghim came close to achieving a 59, with a calm, low‑scoring day that resulted in a 10‑under 60, tying the course record at the Seaside venue.
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