But yea the best of the best who dominated a long time ago were the best for a reason. Elite consistency and mentality/work ethic.
Illini Golfers in the Pros
FlyNavy
- Los Angeles
Detry was one of only 4 guys to break par on Thursday and Friday, joining Aberg, DeChambeau and Finau in that accomplishment. He will be paired with Patrick Cantlay in the second-to-last pairing tomorrow. Campbell will be paired with KU's Gunnar Broin, who is one of only three amateurs to make the cut.
11:34am ET: Brian Campbell/Gunnar Broin (a)
3:24pm ET: Thomas Detry/Patrick Cantlay
11:34am ET: Brian Campbell/Gunnar Broin (a)
3:24pm ET: Thomas Detry/Patrick Cantlay
Poor Jackson Buchannan was 1 stroke away from making the cut.
In other Illini golf news max herendeen is tied at a big amateur event in Johnstown PA. https://www.sunnehanna.org/amateur/home he did have a lead but oklahoma junior Jase summy just went 2-3-3-3 on a 4 hole stretch 5 under to tie him. Max might be dominant next year.
Poor max collapsed and went bogey bogey double to finish t5. Still a great result. Go detry!
Rough start for detry 3 over through 2 but has a birdie back. Just stay in contention and level out. Get hot tomorrow and anything can happen.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
Detry has played himself right out of the tournament with a 5-over 40 on the front nine. 
Thats a quick turnaround from this weekend he has a high school mini camp at Atkins right now.
FlyNavy
- Los Angeles
Rough day for Detry, shooting a 40-36 to fall well behind. Only hit 4 fairways all day on a course that will punish you with that sandy "native area". Hopefully he can rebound tomorrow and get back into the top 10. Campbell had a tough day as well, falling back to +8.
Impressive performance by DeChambeau - took some risks and they paid off. Up three strokes with 18 to play.
Impressive performance by DeChambeau - took some risks and they paid off. Up three strokes with 18 to play.
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I meant "defeat" Shipley. Where is my copyeditor?
Just finished outside top 10 so far. Might move up.
I heard that, too. And somebody answered: "I-N-I!" Great national publicity for Illinois on electrical television! ILL-INI is a bit different from "you da man" or "inda hole!" I think. But shut up, everybody.
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But it seems to me the fans are yelling before the player hits the ball or a moment before contact.
I mean shut up louts, morons at tournaments. Certainly not Cubillini or anyone else at this here forum.
Yeah.. it is all annoying. Just found myself smiling a bit at that. That's why I will always love the Masters.. a lot less of that. Having been to a US Open and several Masters..it doesn't compare with how the patrons/fans act. Different breed.
And amateur tournaments. Like those I've volunteered at Rich Harvest Farms - NCAA finals and Palmer Cups, collegiate, No beer or liquor served at RHF. Went home, had a couple or two! Saw Illini in action not under the influence of anything but plain, good golf. Plenty of clapping, cheers, no beers. I shuttled the likes of Dylan, Nick, ADC, others between holes 9 and 10. Shuttling not under the influence. No SUI! That's my idea of golf.
FlyNavy
- Los Angeles
Unfortunately Piercen and Tommy both missed the cut in the Victoria Open. Piercen qualified for the entire Canadian swing so he should get more starts this summer. Another former Illini, Noah Gillard, made the cut and is currently T19. Noah, who transferred to IU prior to his junior year, is also making his professional debut.
Thomas Detry (PGA Tour Traveler's Championship) and Brian Campbell (KFT Compliance Solutions Championship) both will play the weekend as well.
Thomas Detry (PGA Tour Traveler's Championship) and Brian Campbell (KFT Compliance Solutions Championship) both will play the weekend as well.