7 Golfers to Watch in the 2015-16 PGA TOUR Season
By Matt Cochran
October 17, 2015; Napa, CA, USA; Kevin Na acknowledges the crowd after making his putt on the third hole during the third round of the Frys.com Open at Silverado Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Na
Na may not be the most exciting golfer on TOUR, but he’s peaking in his career and this could be the season for him to remember.
Some of you may remember the Kevin Na who struggled to get a 16 on a par 4 at the 2011 Valero Texas Open. Others may remember the Kevin Na who struggled with the yips and was hesitant to pull the trigger on the tee box. I know the Kevin Na who is about to have the season of his career.
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Na didn’t have the sexiest season last year, but he finished strong and has gotten off to a good start on the new schedule.
He finished 2014-15 25th in the FedEx Cup standings with a T-10, T-16 finish in his last two playoff events. This season he started with top three finishes in his first three events. He’s currently second in the FedEx Cup standings.
Kevin had an opportunity to win the first event of the year at the Frys.com Open, but fell short in a playoff against rookie Emiliano Grillo. Despite missing out on the trophy, Na knows he is close. “You know what? It’s coming,” he said following the Frys.com Open.
I too feel Na’s time is soon and this could be the year for him. He’s got a great jump in the FedEx Cup standings and seems to have gotten rid of his yips. He’s finally found himself in a good place with his game.
My only hope is that he isn’t peaking too soon. It’s still a long way until major season and that’s when you want to be playing your best. Hopefully Na’s peak isn’t just a part-time thing.
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