Ep 239: Ryan Gerard on his last minute 10K mile journey to qualifying for his 1st Masters
Beyond the ClubhouseShow Notes
26-year-old PGA Tour player Ryan Gerard shares what went into his decision to make a last minute 10K mile journey to try and qualify for his 1st Masters. He was successful as he made a 2nd place finish at a EP World Tournament in East Africa at the Mauritius Open on December 21. Ryan also shares what it means to finally be in the Masters, his favorite memories watching it in the past, and what he's looking forward to about Masters week.
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