Make more birdies

atrick Cantlay arrived in the pro ranks in 2012 having topped the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 55 weeks, a record only later eclipsed by Jon Rahm. Although it took a little longer to establish himself than he might have hoped, Cantlay has now delivered in abundance on his amateur promise. He’s been a permanent fixture in the Fedexcup top 30 since 2017, climbed to seventh in the world and claimed two PGA Tour titles, including last year’s Memorial, where he crammed eight birdies into a spectacular closing 64 to reel in Major Champions Adam Scott and Martin Kaymer.

Cantlay is no stranger to birdies, ranking fourth in Birdie Average in 2019 – with 317 in 72 rounds – and second in Scoring Average. Who better, then, to

Pask about making more birdies, with Cantlay’s insight perhaps steering you towards more red numbers on the course this year…