Title: Sepp Straka’s Incredible Seven-Birdie Streak at Kapalua Plantation Course
Article:
Good weather conditions led to a low score on Friday at Kapalua Plantation Course, with only two players finishing above par out of 59. Thirty-two players shot 5 under (68) or better, and as many as 8 players shot 64 – 9 under. Sepp Straka, who started with a score of 69-65 (-12), didn’t quite make the top 10 after 36 holes, but he did achieve something remarkable on Friday – a stunning seven straight birdies on the back nine.
Straka’s incredible streak started with three birdies in a row on the 12th hole, and he added another four on holes 13, 14, and 15. After missing a putt on the 17th hole, his playing partner Patton Kizzire joked that he was mad at Straka for ending the streak. In a post-game interview, Straka attributed his success to strong iron play and being able to stretch out his birdie chances. “My iron shots are pretty close,” he said. “10 I hit it to five feet. 11 I hit it to 10 feet. I just got into 10 feet. The wind can be difficult here, but it wasn’t that strong today, so it’s hard to really get it within 10 feet, and I was able to stretch it out a little bit there.”
When asked if he was disappointed to end the streak, Straka admitted that it was “devastating” but vowed to move on. He praised his playing partners, Kizzire and Stephan Jaeger, for being supportive and good sports about the situation.
FAQ:
Q: How many birdies did Sepp Straka score in a row?
A: Seven birdies in a row on holes 12-18.
Q: Is seven birdies in a row a record?
A: No, the PGA Tour record for most consecutive birdies is nine, held by several players.
Q: What did Straka attribute his success to?
A: His strong iron play and being able to stretch out his birdie chances.
Q: Was Straka disappointed to end the streak?
A: Yes, he described it as “devastating” but vowed to move on.
Q: What did his playing partners think about the streak?
A: They were both supportive and good sports about Straka ending the streak.
Conclusion:
Sepp Straka’s incredible seven-birdie streak at Kapalua Plantation Course is an impressive feat that no doubt has golf enthusiasts buzzing. While he may not have been able to win the tournament, his dominant performance on the back nine has him well-positioned heading into the final two rounds. With a score of 69-65 (-12), Straka’s got a great chance to make a run for the top spot. One thing’s for sure – he’s definitely got the skills and the confidence to take on the best of the best.
