Well, it subsequently came about. Jerry Kelly has joined the Champions Tour and could make his debut this week on the Chubb Classic. And he stated that he does not plan to jump back and forth -- this is his new home.
This looks to be a good 12 months for the Champions Tour, given the newbies who'll come out his year. Jose Maria Olazabal made his first look remaining week and, even though he simplest completed T41, his -5 debut is a superb start for a favourite player who has struggled with so many fitness problems. David Toms also performed ultimate week and posted a T23, at -10. And Steve Stricker will flip 50 subsequent week.
According to this prolonged article at PGATOUR.Com, Kelly has been making plans for this flow in view that he was 40. Check out this quote from the thing:
Kelly is right where he wants to be. He stated he identified the over-50 circuit as a aim of his as early as the age of 40. He would play often, make cuts, cash tests, preserve his card and climb the profession money listing. The top 70 players at the PGA TOUR all-time profession cash list are eligible to play on the PGA TOUR Champions, and Kelly sits readily at No. 30.Now THAT'S planning ahead! He said he realized that, with his lack of length, he wouldn't be able to keep up with the young guys forever.
Of route, that begs the query of ways well he will absolutely play in this tour. After years of playing a lot of tournaments to make certain he qualified for it -- but only triumphing three instances -- can he absolutely compete with these men? Again, here is a quote from the article:
Kelly is hardly a bomber off the tee, however he is extraordinarily correct along with his driver. In his final full season at the PGA TOUR in 2016, he ranked 174th in driving distance but 0.33 in using accuracy. He also ranked 66th in veggies in law however fourth in proximity to the hole.
What does all of it mean? It method he hits fairways almost all the time, and while he hits vegetables, he hits it nearer than the men he?S gambling towards. Don?T be amazed if it?S a recipe that results in victory in his first season.I don't know how soon he'll win, but I'd be willing to bet he's going to enjoy himself.
The Chubb Classic starts today at 11:30am ET on GC. And yes, both Jose Maria and David Toms are teeing it up too. It's a good week to watch your favorites!
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