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2021 The American Express: Top 10 power rankings

By Mike Randleman

Adam Hadwin hits out of the bunker on the 18th hole of the Stadium Course at PGA West during the Desert Classic, January 20, 2019.Desert Classic Sunday 14
Adam Hadwin hits out of the bunker on the 18th hole of the Stadium Course at PGA West during the Desert Classic, January 20, 2019.Desert Classic Sunday 14 /
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January 17, 2021; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Kevin Na hoists the trophy during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 17, 2021; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Kevin Na hoists the trophy during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Can you hear ringing in your ears? That’s the Ryder Cup buzz that’s beginning to build for Kevin Na.

The 37 year old could do a lot for his cause if he can go back-to-back after winning last week’s Sony Open. The 37 year old matched his career low round on Saturday as scores of 67-66-61-65 were good enough to beat Chris Kirk and Joaquin Niemann by one.

A tap-in birdie on the par-5 closing hole got the job done with Kirk already in the clubhouse and playing companion Niemann failing to chip in for eagle.

Na turned pro in 2001 and went a decade before winning on the PGA Tour. Another seven years went by before doing it again.

Now, all of a sudden, he’s a five-time winner with two trophies coming in 2019. Confidence is brimming.

“I was playing maybe a little bit more aggressive coming down the stretch, not worrying so much about second or third,” Na was transcribed by ASAP Sports after the Sony Open. “More focused on just that winning, and the fact that I know I can do it, and the composure that I’ve been able to control my emotions coming down the stretch has been really good.”

Na comes to The American Express for the 16th time. The California native has three top-10s and 13 made cuts. Na hasn’t missed the weekend since 2013.

A year ago, he fired four rounds in the 60s (69-67-69-67) to tie for 17th.

The three courses at this event aren’t perfect for Na, but there are worse places for him to be. If it remains a birdie fest, Na could be able to capitalize. When he’s hot, he can fire some really low numbers as we saw just last week.

He was fifth on the PGA Tour last season in strokes gained putting (.693).

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