Michael Putnam
Michael Putnam
Michael John Putnamis an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Web.com Tour...
cup decision easy goal pro summer turn united until waited walker weeks
I waited all summer to turn pro until after the Walker Cup (two weeks ago). That was my whole goal this summer, to play in the Walker Cup, get the Cup back for the United States. After we did that, it was an easy decision to turn pro and not play in the Amateur.
buddies expect joking laughing phone shoot shot
I didn't come to expect a 65. I told one of my buddies on the phone that I was going to shoot 3-under or 4-under, just kind of joking around. He's probably laughing that I shot better than that.
call happy twice
I was happy to be here. Once I got the call with the sponsor's invitation, I didn't think twice about (the U.S. Amateur).
calm finally golf ready
I finally did everything on the golf course. Made birdie, made par, made bogey. After that, I was pretty calm and ready to go.
high left million money number surprise table turned
It was a surprise how high that number was. That's just money left on the table -- as much as $10 million turned away annually.