Keith Mitchell finishes T3 in Vegas
36 hole tournament record – but 3rd round stall costs Keith Mitchell at PGA Tour’s CJ Cup
Mizuno’s Keith Mitchell fast start on the PGA Tour’s CJ Cup was enough to open a 5 shot lead on a star studded field in Las Vegas. Mitchell stormed to a 2nd day tournament record of 18 under.
Mitchell was fresh from his YouTube Mizuno Match win with GM Golf’s Garrett Clark – seen as a good luck charm for tour players. Yet with the hopes of a new legion of fans behind him, Mitchell stalled to a 3rd round 73 (+1) and on the easy scoring layout, the field overtook. Mitchell recovered with an impressive final round 67 – but ultimately fell short of the winner by just 3 shots.
Keith Mitchell WITB images at GolfWRX.
It was almost written for Keith to have a big week – straight off his GM Golf match. Probably all too perfect to come true. But Keith once again proved what a talented player he is and he will have plenty more chances.
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Mitchell’s prodigious driving was a feature of his stunning opening 36 holes. Pic by Getty Images
Mitchell’s 3rd round stutter ultimately cost a chance of a 2nd PGA Tour win. Pic Getty Images.
Mitchell recovered with a final round 67 to finish 22 under par in T3. Pic Getty Images.
