A player sacrifices a club to make the cut in Tarragona

American Michael Miller gave his 8 iron and wrist as an offering to the DP World Tour during the fourth round of PQ3 of the European Cards. It was apparently worth it. He barely made the cut.

The American Michael Miller (not to be confused with the senior Scottish player of the same name) sacrificed his 8 iron on the altar of the cut this Monday during the fourth round of the PQ3 of European Maps.

Qualified for the third part of the card event for the first time, he who participated in two U.S. Open but has never made a cut in five PGA Tour tournaments knows the importance of overcoming the obstacle.
Especially since the mini-tour regular, winner of several tournaments including the last in June in Saint Andrews (in the State of New York), has never imposed himself on the Korn Ferry Tour and even lost his card. “I'm looking for a place to playhe explained. I hope to be able to do my job on the big circuit, or otherwise on the Challenge Tour. »

It goes almost without breakage

His wish was granted at least, while waiting for the outcome of PQ3 this Wednesday since only players in the top 20 and tied at the end of the six rounds will benefit from playing rights on the DP World Tour 2024-25.

While he knew he was on the edge of the cut after a double bogey at the 15th of Lakes Course of l'Infinite Golfthe 32-year-old found his drive at the foot of a tree on the following par 5. “It was either my club or my wrist”he says.

Michael Miller Fortunately, he was not injured, but his 8-iron shaft broke in two. His shot finished 135 meters from the flag, he got within two meters and holed his putt for birdie. After two pars, he finished in the last qualifying place for the fifth and sixth rounds (61st). “No 8 iron for the next two days, but it was worth it”he declared…

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