Billy Hurley III’s win at the Quicken Loans National is a true Cinderella story. At 34 years-old, playing in front of his hometown, in a tournament which celebrates America’s military veterans, the Naval Academy graduate could not have dreamed of a better outcome.
Billy Hurley III, a Naval Academy graduate, an improbable winner of Quicken Loans National: https://t.co/M69ONg60vF pic.twitter.com/wym9ipdb97
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) June 26, 2016
With the championship in the can, here is the final installment of the QLN’s FAQs.
1. How Did Hurley Get Into This Event as the 198th ranked Player in FedEx Points Standings?
Tiger Woods used one of his two exemptions on Billy Hurley III!
Couldn't be happier for Navy grad @BillyHurley3 on the win. Thanks to @QuickenLoans, Congo, fans and volunteers. pic.twitter.com/TPXrssptvy
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) June 26, 2016
2. How Much Did Billy Hurley Win?
Hurley III takes home $1,242,000 for his win. It’s about 15 times more than he’s made all year — which was $80,700.
Nothing but smiles. ? pic.twitter.com/R7jA3JRiwn
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 26, 2016
3. How many FedEx Points Did Hurley III Pick Up?
Hurley III takes home 500 FedEx points. He entered the tournament with 80 FedEx points for the season. He jumped from 198 to 70, an amazing 128 position leap.
World Ranking: 607th
FedExCup Rank: 198th
Sunday: ?Numbers can be misleading.https://t.co/JltzY3FdKN pic.twitter.com/yADeQhxkg3
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 26, 2016
4. How does this impact HurleyOWGR standing?
Hurley III will jump from No. 609 to 166 – a whopping 443 spots.
After earning his first PGA Tour win, @BillyHurley3 is set to jump 443 spots in the OWGR: https://t.co/dcwBO5din1 pic.twitter.com/JRe4Ah1TvS
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 26, 2016
5. What kind of exemptions did the Navy veteran secure with his win?
A (Navy) ship load, let’s just say that. Hurley III no longer needs to write letters to tournament directors begging for an exemption, as he’s fully exempt on the PGA Tour all the way through the 2017-2018 season. It also gets him a spot in the 2016 (British) Open Championship and PGA Championship this summer, as well as the following big 2017 events: The Masters, The Players, The Tournament of Champions, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and The Memorial. It’s a life changer for the married father of three young children.
Quite a popular victory for @BillyHurley3 @QLNational. #PGATour pic.twitter.com/potZYiDn7K
— PGA TOUR Media (@PGATOURmedia) June 26, 2016
Bonus: What Golf Ball Did Billy Hurley III Play to Win his First PGA Tour Event?
Hurley III played a Bridgestone Tour 330-S to make shots like these.
That winning feeling. pic.twitter.com/ePIQ8CAYJl
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 26, 2016
And speaking of Bridgestone. It’s bye-bye Congressional, and onto Firestone CC (Akron, OH) for this week’s World Golf Championship – Bridgestone Invitational.
