Will Zalatoris began the Genesis Invitational with a bang and has now disclosed the significant alteration he has made to his game.
Will Zalatoris is establishing a reputation for himself on the PGA Tour, and he is presently in a remarkable position after a remarkable performance at the Genesis Invitational. The victor of the 2022 St. Jude Championship has been in exceptional form in this tournament since his return from a back injury.
During the initial round, he showcased his skills with seven birdies and only two bogeys. The 27-year-old golfer has now revealed the “enormous change” he has made in his gameplay that has propelled him to the top of the standings.
The major change he discussed is switching his putter to a broomstick one. Since doing so, he has significantly improved in putting.
5-under thru 7 🔥@WillZalatoris joins the leaders. pic.twitter.com/yRgxmpdwqy
In addition to this, Zalatoris is also focused on simplifying his approach and remaining true to his strengths as a ball-striker. He wants to avoid becoming entangled in external pressures and instead prioritize what feels comfortable to him. With this foundation, he aims to increase his game speed.
In the three events he has participated in so far this season, he has consistently improved his game. After failing to make the cut at the Sony Open, Zalatoris achieved T34 and T13 positions at the American Express and the Farmers Insurance Open, respectively.
Will Zalatoris had a stroke of good fortune at the Genesis Invitational on Friday. In a moment of brilliance, he flawlessly aced the challenging par-3 14th hole, earning himself not one, but two cars as a reward.
Zalatoris was presented with a sleek Genesis GV80, while his caddie received an electric Genesis Electrified GV70. Using a 7-iron, Zalatoris expertly struck the ball, sending it soaring 180 plus yards straight into the cup.
Reflecting on his shot, he said:
Will Zalatoris with a HOLE IN ONE on the 14th @ForePlayPod pic.twitter.com/szKpusBAHA
This remarkable feat marked Zalatoris’ 10th hole-in-one, with his most iconic one occurring during the 2020 U.S. Open. After a dry spell without any aces, Zalatoris was relieved to break the streak.
When asked if his previous boss had ever won him a car, his caddie Joel replied with a resounding “NO.” Eventually, he was thrilled to watch the incredible shot. The golfer will now enter the final round while being two shots behind the leader and hopes to claim his second PGA Tour title.
According to the Source firstsportz.com