DETROIT – Funky swing, barely there beard, head-turning power and plenty of birdies. Hey, remember that guy?
You’re forgiven if the name Matthew Wolff has slipped from your PGA Tour lexicon during a pandemic-ravaged season. One of the breakout stars of last summer, Wolff went from college standout to full-time Tour member in a matter of weeks with his victory at the 3M Open in July. The win put him on a path toward stardom at just 20 years old, with endorsement money rolling in and his card locked up through 2022.
But that growth has become a little more stunted in recent months, as Wolff has struggled to fine-tune his game.