PGA TOUR Radio recap after Round 4 of The RSM Classic 2021
·7 min
The episode covers the final round of the 2021 RSM Classic, played on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort. Taylor Gooch entered the day with a three-shot lead and quickly extended it with birdies on the front nine. Tyler McCumber emerged as a secondary storyline, shooting eight under through his first eight holes and making five consecutive birdies to reach 15 under. McCumber's round peaked with a dramatic attempt at a 59 on the final hole, where his 53-foot putt just missed, leaving him with a 60. Gooch maintained control on the back nine, making birdies at the 10th and 11th holes to reach 20 under. Mackenzie Hughes mounted a late charge with a 62, including 103 feet of putts made, but could not catch Gooch. Gooch closed with a bogey-free 64, finishing at 22 under par to tie the tournament record. His victory marked his first PGA TOUR win, earning him 500 FedExCup points and moving him to the top of the standings. The broadcast notes Gooch's consistent play throughout the week, highlighting his three-shot lead to start the day and six-under final round. McCumber's round is described as a career-best, with his father Mark McCumber and other family members in attendance. Hughes's performance is framed as a confidence-builder heading into 2022, as he moves to 11th in FedExCup points. The episode concludes by noting the PGA TOUR Radio's hiatus until the Tournament of Champions in January.
