Erik van Rooyen could have a well-known face in his threesome when he tees off Thursday afternoon within the PGA Tour’s 3M Open.
Alex Gaugert, who often caddies for the South African golfer, earned a spot on this week’s subject when he Monday certified for the occasion. On Tuesday, match officers introduced tee instances for the opening two rounds, and Van Rooyen and Gaugert had been grouped collectively, together with Ryan Moore.
Van Rooyen took to social media Monday on the lookout for a substitute caddie, then tipped his cap Tuesday to 3M officers for the distinctive pairing.
So my caddie @lil_gaugs simply certified for the @3MOpen! What a STUD!!! Soooooooo anybody need to loop this week?! @PGATOUR
— Erik van Rooyen (@FredVR_) July 25, 2023
The reward that retains on giving 🤣 @3MOpen pic.twitter.com/klsBl0y80o
— Erik van Rooyen (@FredVR_) July 25, 2023
Gaugert was certainly one of 4 gamers who Monday certified for the 3M. He bought in after rising from a 4-for-3 playoff at Victory Hyperlinks Golf Course in Blaine, Minnesota, capturing a 6-under 65 to qualify for his first profession PGA Tour occasion.
He is been a daily caddie for Van Rooyen for a number of years. The 2 performed school golf collectively on the College of Minnesota.
This can be a massive week for Van Rooyen. He is 127th within the FedEx Cup standings with simply two PGA Tour occasions left earlier than the playoffs, with the highest 70 getting in.
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