Thomas Detry Is Yet To Win On The PGA Or DP World Tour But Could He Be A Shock US Open Winner?
The 31-year-old Belgian has yet to enter the winner’s circle on the PGA or DP World Tour, but a sensational putting performance at the US Open makes him a surprise contender
In seven years as a professional, Thomas Detry has yet to win a tournament on the PGA or DP World Tour.
Detry, who burst onto the golfing scene as one of the best amateurs in the world before turning pro in 2016, has two professional wins on the Challenge Tour and at the World Cup of Golf, but victory on a top-tier tour has still eluded him.
He seems to constantly pop up on leaderboards in the last few years, but hasn’t been able to get his hands on a trophy. However, thanks to a strong start at the US Open, the 31-year-old Belgian has put himself in a good position to become a surprise winner of the year’s third Major.
Detry shot a solid one-under for his first round at Pinehurst No.2, thanks to four birdies and three bogeys.
He continued his form into day two, putting the lights out to start with three birdies in four holes and rocket up the leaderboard to a tie for first. He is leading the entire field in strokes gained putting for the tournament so far.
His putting form at the US Open comes as no surprise if you’ve been following his recent performances on the PGA Tour this year. Putting is by far the strongest part of his game this year, gaining 0.592 strokes on the field to rank 13th on tour.
It’s been good enough for four top 10s and a runner-up finish at the Houston Open, suggesting his US Open form so far has been anything but a fluke. He also finished in a tie for fourth at the PGA Championship, his best finish in a Major of his career so far.