Domination on the Back 9 Leads to 13th Place Finish

by Randy Roberts

Michael Thompson had a great finish in the 4th round of the Justin Timberlake Open in Las Vegas, Nevada. He shot 2 under for the final round, -11 overall to finish T-13th.  He earned an additional $72,500 to move up to 59th on the money list for the year.  His strong finish was in no doubt due to his stellar performance on the back nine.  He shot an amazing 16 under for the tournament on the second half of the course.  Hole 16 was his best hole, which he played at 5 under for the tournament, including an eagle in the 4th round.

I also heard that he and his wife Rachel recently bought their first home together.  Congratulations to them both, it was well earned.  I"m sure Michael, Rachel and their cat Bubbles will enjoy settling in to the new digs!

Michael will be taking this week off and then will be back in action for the McGladrey Classic, where he finished 3rd last year.  See you then!

Another Day in the 60's in Las Vegas

by Roz Roberts III

During Saturday's third round, Michael Thompson continued his solid play at the JT Shriner's Open.  He shot a three under par 68 and is currently tied for 22nd at nine under par.  After three rounds, Michael is a combined eleven under par on the back nine and, for the second day in a row, Michael finished with a birdie on his last hole.

Michael will be looking to carry his momentum forward into Sunday's final round.  He will be playing with Jeff Overton and Camilo Villegas.  The trio tees off from the first hole at 9:50am PT.

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Five Is Nice

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson rode five consecutive birdies up the leaderboard and inside the cut line in today's second round at the JT Shriners Open.  He shot a five under par 66 and is currently tied for 33rd.  The birdie barrage started on hole #14 (he started on the back nine) and didn't end until he missed a 9 foot birdie putt on hole #1.  During the hot streak, Michael made four putts between 11 and 15 feet.  He also added a birdie on his last hole of the day (#9) when his approach shot from 95 yards came to rest inside of three feet.

Michael will start his third round Saturday at 9:10am PT on hole #10 with Camilo Villegas and Brendan Steele.


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JT Shriners Open's Second Round is Underway

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson shot 1 one under par during the first round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.  That leaves him right at the cut line going into the today's second round.  He will only again be playing with Brendon De Jonge and Martin Flores.  The group tees off from hole #10 at 12:41pm PT.

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Fall Series Kicks Off in Vegas

by Roz Roberts III

After a month off, Michael Thompson will be competing this week at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.  I think this tournament wins the contest for the event with the longest name.  The JT Shriners Open marks the first event in the PGA Tour Fall series which contains four events.  For many players these events mark the last chance to get into the top 125 on the money list which will ensure PGA Tour cards for next year.  This year, Michael is comfortably within the top 125 so he wont have that added pressure on his shoulders.

Michael will be paired with Brendon De Jonge and Martin Flores.  The group tees off from hole #1 at 8:06am PT on Thursday morning.

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