Thompson Climbs Into the Top 10

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson followed his second round 68 at the Safeway Open with another one on Saturday and he's now tied for 9th heading into Sunday's final round. Sitting at nine under par for the tournament he is  five shots off the lead of Cameron Champ. 

Michael's third round was highlighted by an eagle on the par five 16th hole (see video above) and his day might have been one shot better if his birdie put on the 18th hole had decided to fall in the hole rather than lipping out.  Michael managed to climb 13 spots on the leaderboard during moving day.

Michael will be playing with Charles Howell III for the final round.  They tee off at 1:10pm PT.

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New Season Underway in Napa

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NAPA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Michael Thompson hits on the 11th hole during the second round of the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort on September 27, 2019 in Napa, California. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

by Roz Roberts III

The 2019-2020 PGA Tour season began a mere two weeks after the Fedexcup playoffs.  This week's Safeway Open is the third event of the new season and it's the second event Michael Thompson has competed in.

Michael missed the cut by a single shot last week at the Sanderson Farms Championship although he finished strong making birdies on four of his final five holes.  Michael seems to have carried that momentum into Napa at the Safeway Open as he shot a one under par 71 on Thursday and a four under par 68 on Friday which has him tied for 22nd (-5) heading into the weekend.  Michael's rounds have been propelled by a hot putter.

Michael is paired with Max Homa for Saturday's third round and they tee off at 11:50am PT.

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Sparkling Second Round has Thompson in Second

Michael Thompson plays his shot from the eighth tee during the second round of the Safeway Open at the North Course of the Silverado Resort and Spa on October 5, 2018 in Napa, California. (Source: Robert Laberge/Getty Images North America)

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson's second round at the Safeway Open was nearly flawless.  He shot a seven under par 65 playing all 18 holes without a bogey.  He is now tied for second heading into the weekend.

After his round, Michael did a live interview with the Golf Channel. If you didn't catch it on TV earlier today you can watch it below.




Michael will be in the second to last group in tomorrow's third round.  He and playing partners Kevin Tway and Sepp Straka tee off from the first hole at 12:20pm PDT.

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Well That Was a Short Break

by Roz Roberts III

After a "lengthy" one week break, the new PGA Tour season starts tomorrow at the Safeway Open.  Michael Thompson will be competing in the Napa Valley tournament.  Hope you all enjoyed your off-season!

Michael gets to start early in the first round when he tees off from the first hole at 7:20am PDT with James Hahn and Sung Kang.  They are the second group off the tee.  Scattered showers are in tomorrow's forecast.

The Safeway Open is the first of eight events before the reshuffle list gets re-ordered.  Michael still has a chance to improve his status beyond the reshuffle category.  Due to his neck injury in June, he has a minor medical extension of two events.  If he can earn 97 FedexCup points in his first two events this year then his priority will increase ahead of the reshuffle category.

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New PGA Tour Season Starts Today

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson will start the 2016/2017 PGA Tour season today as the Safeway Open gets started in Napa, California .  Michael starts the season at the top of the reshuffle list after his victory during the Web.com Tour finals series.  The reshuffle list will be shuffled after the fall series of events on November 20th.

Michael will be grouped with Ricky Barnes and Roberto Castro for the first two rounds.  They will get their seasons started at 12:10pm PT from the 10th tee.

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