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Will Zalatoris on cusp of first pro victory at Korn Ferry Challenge

Will Zalatoris considers himself very fortunate.

As the coronavirus pandemic halted competitive golf around the world for nearly three months, Zalatoris wasn’t void of high-level competition. That’s because his home club, Maridoe Golf Club near Dallas, is filled with tour pros, golf legends and elite athletes.

Zalatoris estimates he played five times a week with former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who has become a mentor to Zalatoris. Most days, Zalatoris’ roommate, Davis Riley, would join. (Riley, who Zalatoris beat in the U.S. Junior final almost six years ago, is already a winner on the Korn Ferry Tour this year.