LA QUINTA, Calif. – Earlier this week during his practice round at PGA West’s Nicklaus Tournament Course, Will Zalatoris reeled off six straight birdies in a row. He turned to his caddie, Ryan Goble, and bragged that it was his longest consecutive birdie streak.
What’s better than a six-pack of birdies in a row? How about lucky number seven and to do it when it counts. Zalatoris, who started his round at the 10th, finished his second round at the Nicklaus Tournament Course on Friday with seven straight birdies to shoot a course-record 11-under 61 and climb back into contention at the American Express. He’s tied for fourth at the halfway point and trails Patrick Cantlay by two strokes.
Zalatoris’ score was 10 strokes better than his 1-under 71 at La Quinta Country Club a day earlier which left him frustrated with his performance.
