Chris Gotterup Reveals Honest Take on PGA Tour System That Some Players Still Question
March 3, 2026, Orlando, Florida, USA: Chris Gotterup speaks to the media ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Orlando USA - ZUMAw109 20260303_fap_w109_006 Copyright: xDebbyxWongx
March 3, 2026, Orlando, Florida, USA: Chris Gotterup speaks to the media ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Orlando USA - ZUMAw109 20260303_fap_w109_006 Copyright: xDebbyxWongx
Chris Gotterup has a message for the PGA Tour. While some players resist being 'Mic'd Up' during tournaments, the rising star offers a balanced view on the system, explaining why it's a necessary step for golf.
"Mic'd Up" aims to give fans live access to the tactical discussions between golfers and their caddies during a live round. The World No. 10 expressed his thoughts on it during a pre-tournament press conference ahead of the Texas Children's Houston Open.
"I totally understand both sides of it. I think we have a lot on our plates in general, just getting ready for tournaments," Gotterup said to the media, in reference to the apprehension from players.
Nonetheless, the Phoenix Open winner considers the system a positive change for the game, offering the audience a different perspective.
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"It's good to be on camera, good for sponsors, good for people to get to know me better and kind of understand how I function," he explained.
Meanwhile, PGA Tour and LIV Golf pros like Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm, and Justin Thomas have shown reluctance. They've opened up about how the kit and battery pack disrupt thier concentration, and even feels unconfortable to carry around.
The Grind Behind the Camera
The American golfer took part in the "Chasing Sunday" series, which involved him wearing a wire for an entire tournament week.
"Most of the time, the coverage is the guys playing the best and putts going in from here, putts going in from there. Not the true grind that it is," he stated.
The experience came with some challenges, as the golfer admitted to a couple of errors, including forgetting he was being filmed a few times.
"There was a couple of edits that we had to make because I forgot that I was mic'd a couple -- hit one into the water and an F bomb slipped out," he quipped.
Golf is now his main goal, and he is set to compete at Memorial Park, hoping to maximize his driving distance on a track he feels rewards good shots.
He reasoned, "If I'm driving it well, I think I can play well at any golf course… That's my weapon, gotta use it properly." After this week in Houston, Gotterup will be headed to Augusta National to play in his first Masters.
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Written by
Abhishek Sharma
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Sagnik Bagchi