‘I’m here to get that W’ and more from Tiger’s presser at Riviera

Day back in the mix at a major

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Three spots in the WM Phoenix Open were available via Monday’s qualifier, with Ben Silverman leading the way at McCormick Ranch GC – Pine, carding 6-under 66 to secure medalist honors. Six players carded 5-under 67, necessitating a 6-for-2 playoff. Etienne Papineau made birdie on the second playoff hole to secure WM Phoenix Open entry, while Jeffrey Kang earned the final spot on the 10th playoff hole. Derek Oland, Alex Aragon, Patrick Flavin and Nicolo Galletti fell short in extra holes. For all scores from Monday’s WM Phoenix Open qualifier, click here. QUALIFIERS Ben Silverman (6-under 66) Age: 34 College: Florida Atlantic University Turned pro: 2010 PGA TOUR starts: 55 Cuts made: 28 Notes: Will make his second start of the PGA TOUR season … first came at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open (MC) … Spent the 2020-21 season on the Korn Ferry Tour, with best finish coming at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at Baha Mar (T13) … Won the 2017 Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper on the Korn Ferry Tour … Earned first PGA TOUR card via 2017 Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season, and regained status via 2018 Korn Ferry Tour Finals … Best result during those two seasons was T11 at the 2018 Barracuda Championship and Charles Schwab Challenge … Won gold medal for Team Canada by 11 shots at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel (Canada took bronze medal) … Was a walk-on at Johnson and Wales University and Florida Atlantic University … Ranked No. 946 on Official World Golf Ranking. Etienne Papineau (5-under 67; advanced on second playoff hole) Age: 25 College: West Virginia University Turned pro: 2022 PGA TOUR starts: 0 Notes: Etienne will make his PGA TOUR debut this week … second Canadian that played for West Virginia to qualify for first PGA TOUR event within last two Monday qualifiers … first was Max Sear in Farmers Insurance Open qualifier … 2022 PGA TOUR Latinoamerica Q-School graduate … finished T58 at the 2018 Mackenzie Investments Open presented by Jaguar Laval as an amateur … set 54-hole program record low at WVU with a 203 at the Old Town Club Collegiate, finishing sixth place overall … Was member of Canadian National Team from 2014-15 … Ranked the No. 13 amateur in Canada before turning pro … Finished top-10 at the 2015 World Junior Championship … Pursuing master’s degree in business administration … Used to compete in figure skating and dance. Jeffrey Kang (5-under 67; advanced on 10th playoff hole) Age: 30 College: University of Southern California Turned pro: 2014 PGA TOUR starts: 0 Notes: Kang will make his PGA TOUR debut this week … Was medalist at 2021 PGA TOUR Canada Q-School-USA West 1 … Made five cuts in eight starts, posted one top-10 and finished 51st on the 2021 PGA TOUR Canada Order of Merit … Made one cut in three starts on the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour … Played the 2018 season on PGA TOUR China … Won 2018 Chengdu Championship … Was two-time All-Pac-10 Conference second-team selection while at USC … His dad is a well-known musician in South Korea. 2021-22 Monday qualifier statistics Top-25s: Grant Hirschman (T17, Sanderson Farms Championship); Patrick Flavin (T17, Butterfield Bermuda Championship) Best finish: Grant Hirschman (T17, Sanderson Farms Championship); Patrick Flavin (T17, Butterfield Bermuda Championship) Most times qualified: Kyle Wilshire, 2 Last event’s qualifier results (Farmers Insurance Open): Jonathan Byrd (MC), Brent Grant (MC), Max Sear (MC), Jared du Toit (MC) Next qualifier: The Honda Classic qualifier; to be contested at Banyan Cay Resort and Golf – West Palm Beach, Florida (February 21, 2022)

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The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation didn't let the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic stop its efforts to give back to those in need this holiday season. The ninth annual Hope for the Holidays event looked a little different with masks and social distancing, but, the end result was the same. The foundation was able to secure, pack and deliver more than 5,000 bags of nonperishable food and holiday treats to families in need around the greater Jacksonville area, setting a new record for the annual event. Following health and safety guidelines, volunteers from the Monique Burr Foundation, NGCRA, Nease Lacrosse, past FURYK & FRIENDS participants, and many family groups turned out during their allotted time slots to help pack meals. The food was donated by Target, Pepsi Co, Quaker and Conagra Brands or purchased by the foundation and through online donations to Hope for the Holidays. "The event began as a way for children to actively help others in their community and it was important for us to continue that tradition," said Tabitha Furyk, wife of PGA TOUR player Jim Furyk and head of the foundation. "Instead of having one night where the community could come together to help those in need, we created a week-long schedule with individual slots for packing in order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience." Each of the 5,000 bags were packed with 15 items, including green beans, corn, chicken broth, soup, mashed potatoes, noodles, gravy, stuffing, oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, Vienna sausage and Slim Jims, as well as special holiday treats like hot chocolate and candy canes. A total of 4,000 children in the Blessings in a Backpack program received a bag of food, as well as children in each of the following programs: The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, Daniel Kids, Hubbard House, Foster Closet, Community PedsCare and the USO. Sulzbacher, Mission House, Jewish Family & Community Services and the Carver Center also received canned goods and cereal. The pandemic may have hindered local volunteers from certain opportunities to give back this holiday season. However, the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation worked hard to create a safe and impactful experience for all volunteers who showed up wanting to help pack meals for local families. "We are so thankful to our supporters, ranging from large corporations to the grade school children that show up to help us make a difference in Jacksonville and beyond," said Tabitha Furyk. With an increased number of families facing food insecurity this year, the Hope for the Holidays event was more important than ever to Jacksonville families in need of meals. Sponsors, volunteers and other charitable organizations all played a key role in amplifying this year's event to secure, pack and deliver a record number of food bags. "Feeding the children in Jacksonville, along with their families, has always been an important mission," said Jim Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA TOUR and two-time PGA TOUR Champions winner. "This year, being able to help even more people was a true blessing." About the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation is dedicated to helping children and families in need. By providing project specific funding, the foundation can supply food for underprivileged students, care for children with life-limiting or threatening conditions and provide a safe place for them to go after school. In 2021, The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation is bringing a new event to PGA TOUR Champions with the addition of Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS. The inaugural annual event will be held at Timuquana Country Club, October 4-10, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida with all proceeds benefiting Northeast Florida charities.

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