Ryan Gerard won the Barracuda Championship, achieving his first victory on the PGA Tour. The event, which took place at the Tahoe Mountain Club, saw Gerard display an impressive game under windy conditions. Gerard demonstrated his skill with two spectacular streaks of seven points, combining birdies and eagles. Despite some bogeys, his performance was enough to secure the victory.
An Impeccable Performance
The 25-year-old golfer, a former University of North Carolina player, finished the round with 47 points, beating Erik van Rooyen, the 2021 winner, by three points.This victory marks an important milestone for Gerard, who, in his 47th PGA Tour appearance, becomes the 999th winner in the history of the circuit.I’ve been playing really good golf. I felt like I wasn’t getting the results that my shots deserved. It’s been a long struggle and it’s great to finish on top.
Ryan Gerard
The tournament, co-sanctioned by the European tour, awarded Gerard a place in next year’s PGA Championship. Van Rooyen had an eight-point day, highlighted by a 20-foot eagle on the 15th hole and a 30-foot birdie on the 18th.It’s like the culmination of a lifetime of work. I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent hitting golf balls dreaming of winning on the PGA Tour. Yes, it’s really special.
Ryan Gerard
Todd Clements from England placed third with 39 points. Gerard, who shared the lead in the third round with Rico Hoey, demonstrated his skill with a 20-foot eagle on the 3rd hole and another 35-foot eagle on the 11th. Despite some bogeys, Gerard remained calm and secured the victory with a birdie on the 14th hole. Gerard, who came from a series of six consecutive weeks of competition, including the U.S. Open and events in Scotland and Texas, demonstrated his consistency and determination. Rico Hoey tied for eighth place with 34 points.Mixed emotions. Really happy with how I fought. Unfortunately, I left some shots in the last few days with the putter, but you can’t expect to do everything, right? So maybe I’m a little hard on myself.
Erik van Rooyen
