Strong Finish Propels Thompson Into Top Five

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LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 24: Michael Thompson plays his shot on the 16th hole during the final round of The American Express tournament on the Stadium course at PGA West. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

 

by Roz Roberts III

For the second time in three years, Michael Thompson finished with a top ten at the American Express in La Quinta California.  This year, a six under par 66 netted a tie for 5th place.  

Michael has run his streak of top 25 finished to four tournaments in a row and he is now 44 under par in 2021.  In fact, he is par or better in every round on tour in 2021.  His streak of strong finishes has him up to 63rd in the Fedexcup standings.  He will take this week's Farmers Insurance Open off and will get ready for the Waste Management Open in Phoenix two weeks from now where he will look to keep the momentum going.

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Thompson Brings Some Aloha to the Desert

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LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Michael Thompson lines up his shot on the 12th hole during the second round of The American Express tournament on the Stadium course at PGA West. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

 

by Roz Roberts III

After a successful Hawaii swing, Michael Thompson has brought that aloha spirit back to California as he's been competing in this week's American Express in La Quinta.  Michael finished his two tournament stop in Hawaii with back to back top 25 finishes and he' started strong at the American Express where he is currently tied for 25th heading into Sunday's final round.

Michael has been playing superbly consistent golf in 2021.  Nine out of his 11 rounds in 2021 have been in the 60's and all 11 rounds have been par or better.  He is also six for six in cuts made in the 2020/2021 season with three consecutive top 25 finishes.   He will look to extend that streak to four consecutive top 25's tomorrow.

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No Problem in Houston for Thompson in Round Three

Embed from Getty Images HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: Michael Thompson plays his shot from the first tee during the third round of the Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

 by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson finished strong in round three at the Vivint Houston Open making birdies on three of his final five holes.  He finished the third round with a three under par 67 matching his round one score.  He is currently tied for 8th at four under par for the tournament.

Michael will once again be grouped with Hideki Matsuyama for Sunday's final round (they played together in the first two rounds).  They will be joined by Dawie van der Walt.  The group tees off from the first hole at 9:38 AM local Houston time.

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Michael makes his birdie put on the 18th hole during the third round of the Vivint Houston Open

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 HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Michael Thompson plays his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of the Vivint Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson has a spectacular first round Thursday at the Vivint Houston Open.  He shot a three under par 67 and is tied for second heading into Friday's second round.   His round was propelled by excellent driving accurancy, where he hit 10 of 13 fairways which was tied for fourth, and his putting, where he gained nearly 3 shots in strokes gained putting (9th) .  He made six birdies which is tied for the most in round one.

This year's Hoston Open is being played on a new golf course for the tournament.  The Memorial Park Golf Course presents an unfamiliar challenge to most of the 136 players competing this week.  The course normally plays as a par 72 but two of the par fives were converted to par fours for the tournament.

Michael tees off on Friday at 10:05 AM PT (12:05 PM local Houston time) with playing partners Hideki Matsuyama and Grayson Murray.  They will tee off from the first hole.

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Michael Thompson’s nice tee shot on hole #9 leads to birdie at Vivint Houston Open

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Winged Foot Bites Back

 by Roz Roberts III

Winged Foot fought back on Friday producing a decidely more US Open like feel.  In fact, only three golfers shot under par on Friday as oppsed to the 21 in yesterday's opening round.  Michael Thompson was not immune to the carnage doled out by Winged Foot after he shot a five over par 75.  Despite the much higher score, Michael comfotably made the cut and is currently tied for 33rd.  In fact, 75 was the average score on the day.

Michael  continued his highlight package from the sand when he holed out from the short sided green side bunker on #12.  Here is the video:  Michael's birdie on #12

Michael will be playing with Bernd Wiesberger in Saturday's third round.  They tee off at 11:07AM ET.

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