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Luke Clanton Falls Short, Poised for PGA Tour Comeback

2/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Luke Clanton, a determined 21-year-old junior from Florida State, faced heartbreak at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, missing his PGA Tour card by just one stroke. A tense 20-foot putt on the 18th hole slipped away, but with his status as the No. 1 amateur and 19 points in the PGA Tour U Accelerated program, Clanton is poised for a comeback.

History

Historical Context

Luke Clanton's near miss at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open echoes the struggles of past amateurs. In 1958, the last amateur to finish in the top-10 at a PGA Tour event was Frank Stranahan. Clanton's journey reflects the ongoing challenge for amateurs to break through in professional golf.

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Story summary

Luke Clanton, a determined 21-year-old junior from Florida State, faced heartbreak at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, missing his PGA Tour card by just one stroke. A tense 20-foot putt on the 18th hole slipped away, but with his status as the No. 1 amateur and 19 points in the PGA Tour U Accelerated program, Clanton is poised for a comeback.

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