Pro Golfers Face Brutal Bounces and Bad Luck at RBC Heritage Tournament
Finau and Theegala encountered significant challenges during Saturday's play at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, highlighting their ongoing struggles this season.
Tony Finau's difficult day peaked at the par-4 13th hole. After finding the fairway off the tee, his approach shot became plugged in the front bunker. His recovery attempt hit the wooden bunker lining, forcing him to play backwards for his fourth shot. He ultimately made a double-bogey six, though he later recovered with birdies at 15 and 16 before dropping a shot at 17.
This incident reflects Finau's challenging 2025 season, which includes:
- T15 at The Sentry
- Missed cuts at American Express and Farmers Insurance Open
- T13 at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- T5 at Genesis Invitational
- T32 at Texas Children's Houston Open
- Missed cuts at Players Championship and Masters
Sahith Theegala also faced misfortune, particularly at the par-3 fourth hole. His tee shot struck the wooden edging, launching the ball over the green into the water. This led to a bogey, further complicating his tournament where he was already one-over through two rounds.
The challenging layout and unique features of Harbour Town Golf Links, particularly its wooden-lined bunkers, continue to test players attempting to regain their form.
Theegala's unfortunate bounce at par-3 fourth
These struggles at Harbour Town demonstrate how difficult it can be for players to rebuild confidence on such a demanding course, where precision is paramount and mistakes are severely punished.