2023 PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship winner Luke List returned to Jackson Thursday for the first time since the event for Champion’s Day.
The event included a Mississippi golf clinic at The Country Club of Jackson and List visiting the Children’s of Mississippi Hospital at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Campus.
List aims to repeat at the 2024 Sanderson Farms tournament, which will take place on Oct. 3-6.
“Jackson’s always a special place to me being here as defending champion,” List said. “I have phenomenal memories of this town, golf course, community and the event. So to be back gives me some really good vibes.”
List won a five-man playoff in last year’s tournament, shooting 18-under par. He entered the final round four shots back of leader Ben Griffin and rallied to claim his second win on tour.
The former Vanderbilt golfer said his game in 2024 is not where he wants to be. He has missed the cut in his last five tournaments.
“I haven’t been playing great, but I’ve had a lot of time off and some time to prepare a little bit, I think that goes a long way,” he said. “I loved this golf course from the moment I stepped foot on it, and I think with that, hopefully, that’ll carry into some good play.”
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List admits to some pressure of being the defending champion, but he wants to focus on getting his game back into rhythm.
“There’s a little pressure with defending champion, but I’ve got so much other stuff,” List said. “I’m just trying to get my game in form again. I’d love to be in contention and do it again. But more importantly, I just want to get my game back a little bit. That’s the bigger picture.”
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
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