Meet Seung-Yul Noh, Latest Member of the PGA Tour’s Unstoppable Youth Movement

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Published: April 29, 2014

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By winning the Zurich Classic, 22-year-old Seung-Yul Noh taught us it is not so much what’s in a name, but what’s in your game, if you are going to succeed on the pro tour.

Noh’s name is ripe for the picking among punsters.  In fact, the highly regarded golf coach Sean Foley, while pronouncing the young star's name correctly, also lauded his budding talent when he said “Soon You’ll Know.”  

Well, now we all know Noh. 

In a year seemingly dominated by youth, the kid from South Korea shot to the head of the class by becoming the youngest winner of the season. 

Noh showed no sign of nerves amidst the windy conditions at the Zurich, even as former PGA champion Keegan Bradley was breathing down his neck.  He also showed perfect form and seriously solid putting at the most crucial moments of the event. 

In fact, he played well beyond his age by leading the tournament for 54 holes and not making a bogey until Sunday.  

As the world wonders who will replace the ailing and aging Tiger Woods, they can add Noh to a growing list of bright young stars including Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Russell Henley, Harris English and Rory McIlroy.   Noh also joins Matt Every, Steven Bowditch and Matt Jones as a first-time winner this season. 



He is now tied with 21-year-old Rookie of the Year and poster boy for the youth movement, Spieth, in PGA wins. But as someone who turned pro at 16, he has many more years of competitive experience.  So while he may only be 22, he played Zurich like a seasoned vet.

Meanwhile, Spieth and McIlroy, ranked seventh and 11th respectively, may be wondering where all the competition has come from.  It seems like only yesterday that that two would be battling for Tiger Woods’ crown by themselves.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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