Hayden Springer, alongside his wife Emma, recently suffered the loss of their 3-year-old daughter, Sage, due to complications from Trisomy 18. Despite this tragedy and bogeys on three of his final seven holes, Springer managed to secure his PGA Tour card after a final round 69 at Q-School. This achievement comes just a few months after his victory at the Manitoba Open in Southwood in August, marking his transition to a full-time PGA Tour member.
Bigger than golf ❤️ Hayden Springer competed with a heavy heart this week after his daughter passed away last month. The emotions were powerful for the Springer family after he secured his card. https://t.co/DIBBizo8eP
Hayden Springer goes from winning the @ManitobaOpen at Southwood in August to getting his PGA Tour card in December. https://t.co/1gfy9uC5Zk
Hayden Springer and his wife Emma lost their daughter just a month ago. Today Hayden fired a final round 69 (T4 overall) at Q-School earning his PGA Tour card. https://t.co/D6RDpJzrVn
Hayden Springer. What an incredible story. His 3-year-old daughter, Sage, passed away last month due to complications from Trisomy 18, a severe developmental disorder. Despite bogeys on three of his final seven holes, he hangs on and will be a full-time PGA Tour member in 2024.
Hayden Springer and his wife Emma lost their daughter just a month ago. Today he earned his pga tour card. In my opinion, it is the story of the year.