Rocket Mortgage: Neal Shipley finds no learning curve, contends in 1st professional PGA Tour start
Neil Shipley is no longer an amateur golfer, he’s officially a professional. He made his PGA Tour Americas debut last week at the Beachlands Victoria Open, finishing tied for ninth. Shipley made his first professional appearance on the PGA Tour after receiving a sponsorship exemption for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but he’s a familiar presence […]
Neal Shipley leaves US Open with another low-amateur honor
PINEHURST, N.C. — In a tournament within a tournament, Neil Shipley held off Luke Clanton by two strokes to win the low amateur award. It was the second magical week for Shipley, who will play collegiate golf at Ohio State University, after winning the Masters in April as the lowest-ranked amateur. “It’s amazing,” Shipley said. […]
Tiger Woods note question leads to awkward end to Neal Shipley press conference
Neil Shipley’s dream Masters week ended in a strange way. Shipley was the only amateur to reach the finals this weekend at Augusta, playing the final round against Tiger Woods on Sunday. Shipley spoke passionately about Woods and his experience playing with him, but had an odd reaction to one question about the five-time Masters […]
Neal Shipley wins Masters week capped off by Tiger Woods Sunday round
Neil Shipley is a graduate student at Ohio State University who placed second at the 2023 U.S. Amateur Championship, qualifying him for the Masters. He was the only amateur to qualify for Augusta National, and even though he didn’t play his best, the young man still won Masters Week. “Playing with Tiger and all week […]