How the 20th alternate got into World Wide Technology Championship over 19 others
Taylor Montgomery was 20th alternate. Then a PGA Tour rule about sponsor exemptions changed everything.
Los Cabos, Mexico – Taylor Montgomery, a 31-year-old golfer from Las Vegas, was the 20th alternate selected for the PGA Tour's World Wide Technology Championship. Adam Hadwin, who had the top ranking among the first 19 alternates, was initially expected to receive a spot in the field. However, Hadwin's chance at a start vanished when Luke Donald, a World Wide Technology ambassador and European Ryder Cup captain, withdrew due to a back injury.
As sponsor exemptions had the option to replace Hadwin, Montgomery, who was ranked higher on the PGA Tour alternate list, got the opportunity instead. Hadwin, who was hoping to secure another start and regain full exempt status, expressed disappointment about the situation. Montgomery's connection to the event's host course, Diamante, played a role in his selection, as his father is the longtime general manager at Shadow Creek, which shares proximity with Diamante.
Hadwin, currently ranked 11th among alternates for the next week's Austin Championship, plans to enter the Monday qualifier for that event.
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