A win Sunday in Utah capped a remarkable run for the 26-year-old who went from an unknown to the owner of a full 2025 Tour schedule in a matter of weeks.
Most of the focus in professional golf understandably is at the top of the game. But for every Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau, there might be a thousand guys like Matt McCarty.McCarty, 26, played college golf at Santa Clara, not exactly a power and a place where he won once.He made it to the Korn Ferry Tour in 2022 and earned $111,000. Last year, he finished 35th on the points list and made more than $270,000.
“To get out here a little early was just like—to get some experience was great and obviously this now. I mean, it's just been a crazy last few months for me. It's been a lot of fun.” “Up until this year it had been—I won my sophomore year in college and didn't win anything for a couple three years and kind of the same until this year. It's been just trying to stay patient and like it's really hard to win golf tournaments. Keep telling yourself that and all you can do is really put yourself in contention and see what happens.
Given Garcia’s long-ago history at Bethpage Black and perhaps some grievances to overcome with his teammates, nothing would be guaranteed. But the door is cracked open and it will be interesting to see if Garcia steps through and goes through the process with the DP World Tour.
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