There are so many stories that have happened this year, we have seen Hideki Matsuyama win the Masters to make history, Patrick Cantley win the FedEx Cup, and the United States beat The European team in the Ryder Cup, and so on.
As 2021 draws to a close, let's look back at the top ten moments of the year!
The Iceman rises
In today's data- and analytics-focused era, Cantley has always adhered to his old-school style of pursuing stability and not tinkering with action.
After a long period of polishing, his styling of his own style has finally achieved remarkable results this year: the four titles in the 2020-21 season are twice the total number of his previous titles, and he is also the only player to win four titles throughout the season.
(Cantelli is the only player to win four titles in the 2020-21 season)
Cantelli's outstanding performance is reminiscent of when he was in the budding years. But unlike then, he is mature enough now. His calm and calm style of play earned him the title of "Iceman" and helped him become a top player.
Fight back against the question with your grades
On the way to becoming a top player, sometimes it's not exactly cheers and applause. After winning the PGA Championship in 2020, Morikawa was met with some doubts: because of the epidemic, there was no audience on the scene, so there was no pressure, he was just lucky.
(Morikawa hit back with his score)
However, good players always use practical actions to make those noises disappear: at the British Open in July, Morikawa was unaffected by the appearance of spies and Uchien, winning his second Grand Slam title; in september, the Ryder Cup single match, he locked up half a point for the United States.
There is no doubt that whether it is an individual or as a member of a team, Morikawa has proved his strength with his achievements.
Hideki Matsuyama makes history
In 2011, Hideki Matsuyama hesitated when faced with an invitation to the Masters from Augusta. Because Japan had just suffered a tsunami at the time, it didn't seem appropriate to go to a golf tournament.
However, he was encouraged to go to the competition and inspire his compatriots in the storm with a sportsmanship. In the end, he withstood the pressure at the time, when he was not yet 20 years old, and handed over a 68 in the third round and won the glory of best amateur player.
(Hideki Matsuyama became the first Grand Slam champion from Japan)
Ten years later, he came to Augusta again, this time wearing the green jacket that belonged to the champion, becoming the first Grand Slam champion from Japan.
Firmly ranked first in the world
Although Ram had to leave the game briefly this year due to the coronavirus, he remains the most consistent player on the PGA Tour.
In the 2020-21 season, Ram competed 22 times and finished in the top 10 on 15 occasions. This is the fourth time in PGA Tour history that a player has made more than 12 appearances in the top 10 with at least 20 appearances, with previous records belonging to Tigers (1999, 2000) and DJ (2016).
(Ram ranks first in the world)
After winning his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open, Ram returned to the world number one throne, an honor that deserved it.
The oldest champion
Although Lao Mi occasionally amazes everyone with ultra-far tee shots and exaggerated high throws, most people still think that maybe the evergreen tournament is his stage.
(Old Mi won a historic victory)
Still, that rhetoric dissipated after this year's PGA Championship. In the final round of the showdown with Koepka, Lao Mi showed "ginger or old spicy", winning with a two-shot advantage, and became the oldest Grand Slam champion at the age of 50 years and 11 months.
The "tide of desolation" is coming
Winning the 2020-21 opener is significant for Sturke Zink, 11 years after he last lifted the title trophy. In April, the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament was next to The Sink to become the fourth player aged 47 and older to win multiple titles in a season.
Of course, Sink is not alone in demonstrating perseverance.
(Feiner finally ended his five years without a crown)
Since winning the Puerto Rico Open in 2016, Tony Finer has been on the back. This year's North American Trusts event exploded, and his form soared, beating rival Cameron Smith in the extended rounds, ending a season that lasted more than five years.
"Peter Pan" Spieth also finally lifted the cup again at the Valerodes State Open after nearly four years of championship drought. For him, who won three Grand Slam titles before the age of 25, such a long time of "no crown" is indeed very shocking.
The extended rounds are frequently staged
Another statistic will also come as a surprise: the season is full of close wins, with 14 titles to be decided by the extended rounds, including four consecutive late-season games to reach the extended rounds.
(Deschampeau and Cantelli compete for the title in the extended rounds)
The Travelers Tournament ended up with eight plus holes before Harris Inglish could win the trophy, while at the Olympics, after a seven-player extension, it was determined that the Olympic bronze medal belonged to Chinese Taipei player Pan Zhengqun.
The best part was the last playoff. At the BMW Championship, Cantelli and De Chambo were once in a scorching position, and finally Cantley won the 5-yard birdie push on the sixth overtime hole to seal the victory.
The cannon ball is still shocking
Despite not winning the BMW Championship, Deschamps' incredible performance still deserves everyone's attention.
(Deschamps holds the PGA Tour's tee distance record))
He led the PGA Tour record in tee distance for the second consecutive year, while also shining in the Ryder Cup, with a 417-yard tee distance that allowed him to dig up only one of his second strokes on a par-five and a single match against Sergio Garcia directly onto the green on the first hole.
Deshanbo, who said that he would return strongly in 2022, naturally aimed at "no farthest, only farther"!
The U.S. team is a shame
The biennial U.S. team vs. European team was postponed for a year because of the pandemic, but when the two teams finally met in Wuthering Heights, a new generation of young American talent staged an epic drama.
(A new generation of young American talents staged an epic drama)
Eight of the 12 members led by captain Steve Streak are under the age of 30 and six are rookies in the Ryder Cup, but they didn't disappoint. The final score of 19-9 was the biggest win difference in the modern Ryder Cup since continental european players joined anglo-Irish united team.
Tigers are reborn after the apocalypse
In November, Tiger posted a video of his swing on his personal social media account, and although he said he would not play a full season in the future, he still practiced batting every day.
Partnering with son Charlie to participate in the PNC Championship again is even more exciting. Compared with last year, the father and son have reached a higher level this year, catching 11 birds in a row in the final, and finally handing over 57 to finish second.
(Looking forward to the tiger's official return to the field)
Of course, 12-year-old Charlie has taken on a heavy role in it, but Tiger has also contributed a series of precise hardcores. Kuchar, who was in the same group as Tiger in the second round, said that tigers seemed to be not far away from returning to the field; however, Tiger Brother laughed at this, when and where will he be seen playing again? Let's wait patiently.
2021 may be more than these ten things, but for the players, the important thing is always the next shot, the next game, let us meet the arrival of the new year with infinite expectations!