LOS ANGELES – Charlie Danielson shot a bogey-free 68 on Monday in the Collegiate Showcase at Riviera Country Club to earn his spot in the Northern Trust Open. On Thursday, the Illinois senior went one better in his first PGA Tour start.
Danielson’s 4-under 67 left him tied for fifth place and three strokes off the lead on a leaderboard that featured some of the game’s top players.
“I was a little intimidated at first, but everyone has been so kind to me,” Danielson said. “They have always thought enough to come up and say congratulations and a couple guys saying that, you know, you earned it, so act like it.