Smylie is joined by Erik van Rooyen following an incredibly emotional few days for the latest winner on the PGA Tour. Erik and his caddie Alex Gaugert celebrated their win at the World Wide Technology Championship with heavy hearts, as their friend and college teammate Jon Trasamar processes his final days with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Erik played brilliantly in his last nine holes at the WWT, shooting an 8-under 28 to win the tournament and dedicate the victory to Jon. Erik and Alex then traveled immediately to see Jon, and shares some of the memories made on that visit. Erik’s win was incredibly significant for his career as well – he entered the week sitting in the 125th, and final, spot on the FedEx Cup points list that would earn him a Tour card next season, and with the win, he guaranteed his full status for 2024.
0:00 Visiting Jon Trasamar + dedicating his WWT Championship win to Jon
8:32 What the WWT Championship win means for his PGA Tour status next season + his schedule the rest of the fall
10:47 How Erik would describe the strengths and weaknesses in his golf game
13:40 Starting to work with Sean Foley
16:24 Injuries Erik has dealt with the past few years
19:38 Having to withdraw from the Masters
20:02 Playing with his caddie Alex Gaugert in the 3M Open
22:53 How Alex became his caddie
26:31 Golf stories with Erik, Alex and Jon
28:08 Erik’s goals for 2024 season
29:20 Erik’s bee incident in Mexico
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3 Comments
Great show Smylie boy Erik is my new Fav player. He played absolutely incredible and the whole story and his interview after his win – WOW! Bravo guys!
You did it again, Smylie! This was every bit as good as the interview with Viktor. Great job!
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