Jake Knapp came unbelievably close to a hole-in-one on Thursday at the 3M Open. Seriously, we’re talking about a shot that couldn’t get any closer without actually dropping in. Can you imagine the gut punch?
That Near-Perfect Shot and What It Meant For Knapp’s Tournament Run
Knapp, who’s 32, teed off in a group with Corey Connors and Max Homa during Thursday’s first round. This wasn’t some practice swing, this was live, and the ball was practically kissing the cup. Heading into the tournament, Knapp’s odds to win were +4000, which is pretty wild compared to the far-away favorite Scottie Scheffler at +260. A hole-in-one right out of the gate would have been an absolute jolt for Knapp’s momentum, not to mention a massive moment for golf fans tuning in.
That near-perfection has to sting, knowing how much of a statement it would have made. The 3M Open is just getting started, and you gotta wonder if that almost-ace will fuel Knapp’s fire or just make him grind his teeth for the rest of the weekend.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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