LA QUINTA, Calif. – Two-time American Express winner Bill Haas rallied for a 4-under 68 on the Nicklaus Course at PGA West on Friday, but it is easy to understand how Haas had other things on his mind.
Haas is the grand-nephew of former Masters champion Bob Goalby, who died Thursday at the age of 92. Haas said he learned of the passing of “Uncle Bob” on Thursday in a text message for family and friends.
“He had a cool life. My dad (past American Express winner Jay Haas) and I texted. He’s upset. Uncle Bob was the man, someone I really looked up to.”