Pierceson Coody's First PGA Tour Start As Professional

Alex Elias

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Having led the University of Texas at Austin to a National Championship and recording his first professional win (Live and Work in Maine Open - 6.26.22) in only his third start on the Korn Ferry Tour, Pierceson Coody is no stranger to victory. This season, following an off-season wrist surgery, Coody immediately returned to the winners circle on the Korn Ferry Tour. 

"Getting a win early is nice for the confidence and reassures me that my game is still good enough after surgery. Following the win it gives me a very narrow focus going into each week about how I need improve to accomplish the year long goal of getting my PGA Tour card," said Coody.

With a clear motivation to secure his Tour card, Coody said, "It’s easy to move past the sun because golf is a game where people are focused on what you are doing next. It’s nice to have got my second win but all my focus is on accomplishing the goal of securing a Tour card. The celebration didn’t last long and redirected my focus."

Making his PGA Tour debut (played as an amateur at the 2021 U.S. Open and 2021 AT&T Byron Neslon) at last week's Honda Classic via a sponsor exemption, Coody finished T63. Firing a Bogey-free 4-under 66 in Round 1, which put him a shot behind the early leaders, Coody said, "Honda was a great experience and learning to be a better professional. My game is good enough, but if I continue to improve my ability to score, I’ll be really happy with where my game is at." 

Reflecting on the week and what he can implement in his own game, Coody said, "The guys who have a great week obviously hit it great but save so many shots on and around the greens, so just raising my standards with scoring clubs."