Davis Thompson records albatross, breaks driver at Wyndham Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Davis Thompson shot a 5-under 65 during the third round of the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, NC, moving closer to the FedEx Cup playoffs. His round featured an impressive albatross on the fifth hole, where he used an 8-iron from 186 yards, and a broken driver on the 14th hole. After experiencing a slow start, Thompson birdied three consecutive holes but faced challenges, including the gear failure. He finished with five straight pars and is currently positioned just outside the top 70 in the FedEx standings, which will qualify him for Memphis next week.
- •Thompson hits an albatross on the 5th hole.
- •He breaks his driver on the 14th hole.
- •Thompson shoots a 5-under 65 in the round.
- •He is currently 73rd in the FedEx standings.
- •Thompson aims to qualify for the playoffs.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Davis Thompson's wild Saturday at Wyndham includes broken driver, albatross
"Davis Thompson had one of the best shots of his PGA Tour career, broke a driver and moved closer to the FedEx Cup playoffs Saturday at the Wyndham.
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