Peter Malnati clinched his first PGA Tour win since 2015 at the Valspar Championship, marking a significant moment in his career. After a long wait of 3,058 days and with 350-1 odds, Malnati's victory was not only a testament to his perseverance but also a highly emotional one, as reflected in his post-tournament interview and reactions. His win at the Valspar Championship, finishing with a -12 final score, also secured him his first trip to the Masters, a dream he had been holding onto for years. Malnati, who has been on the Tour for over a decade, had previously expressed doubts about his ability to win again, making this victory even more poignant. The win was a result of a crucial birdie on the 17th hole, where Malnati managed to break out of a tie with Cameron Young by landing a 5-iron shot into the wind to 6 feet. This victory was not just a personal triumph but also a win for his caddie, Chad Antus, who collected his first win after 20 years on the job.
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Peter Malnati cut an emotional figure after qualifying for his debut Masters. https://t.co/01tvF0wecq
A dream realized. @PeterMalnati refused to go to Augusta National until he earned his way there. After being a professional for 15 years, he has will finally make his first @TheMasters start this year. https://t.co/urKyexqAid
⛳️ Journeyman Peter Malnati reaches Masters – with bucket hat and yellow balls The American won the Valspar Championship on Sunday – only his second PGA Tour victory – to book his spot at Augusta in emotional circumstances in front of family Read more ⬇️ | ✍️ @ricktimes
It had been 3,058 days since Peter Malnati last won on the PGA TOUR... Yesterday he won the Valspar Championship and delivered one of the best interviews you'll hear all year 👏 https://t.co/XbQBaboEIj
Golfer breaks down in tears on live TV BEFORE winning putt as he bags first PGA win in 3059 days to qualify for Masters https://t.co/7yQMA908Od
A win for @PeterMalnati is a win for many ❤️️ All the emotions for his second win on TOUR @ValsparChamp.
Malnati with big break and great shot wins Valspar and earns trip to Masters https://t.co/PFb4kD9uOZ https://t.co/SA8Ia578bi
🚨#FIRST WIN — Peter Malnati’s caddie Chad Antus collected his first win tonight after 20 years as a caddie, per @KiraDixon https://t.co/Y5zueHBbtz
Peter Malnati breaks down after ending near-NINE-year wait for his second PGA Tour win at the Valspar Championship: 'You wonder if you're ever going to do it again' https://t.co/aDc4FPGHf6 https://t.co/mVbK4oyav1
Locked in a battle with hard-luck Cameron Young, Peter Malnati drilled a 5-iron into the wind to 6 feet on the par-3 17th for birdie to break out of a tie, and he closed with a par for a 4-under 67 to win by two and earn his first trip to the Masters. https://t.co/kHuQuP6C9L
Surreal victory for @PeterMalnati and his family ❤️ https://t.co/KXlKqP6Maq
Peter Malnati's emotion today was obviously cool, but I think his words are also quite important. Here they are. "... To have this moment. It just feels so amazing. Obviously, my family believes in me. I have the best caddie. He's been loyal to me for a long time, through a… https://t.co/uegfmA3EBn
Nothing Can Emotionally Prepare You For Peter Malnati's Tearful Interview After Valspar Championship Win https://t.co/DE2lh7WWcC https://t.co/DE2lh7WWcC
A year of unlikely PGA Tour winners has found its most joyful champion yet — Peter Malnati, who won the Valspar Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour win since 2015. More ⤵️ https://t.co/PReiVFzokq
Final leaderboard @ValsparChamp 🏆 1. @PeterMalnati (-12) 2. Cameron Young (-10) T3. @ChandlerPhilli6 (-9) T3. @MacHughesGolf T5. @XSchauffele (-8) T5. @CarlYuanGolf T5. @RyanMoorePGA T5. @AHadwinGolf
Peter Malnati with big break and great shot wins Valspar and earns trip to Masters https://t.co/Qtaf5XGVtU https://t.co/ZZjz72iuDW
Peter Malnati wins Valspar Championship, first PGA Tour win in 9 years https://t.co/WDJc1PhHt4
Peter Malnati was 350-1 to win the Valspar Championship, the 8th winner with at least 100-1 odds to win on the PGA TOUR this season. He matches Grayson Murray as the biggest longshots to win this season, per @MackNova.
This is is why this is the best job in the world. Congrats to @PeterMalnati 💛 !! https://t.co/hhuDetElFB
Winner's Press Conference from two-time TOUR winner @PeterMalnati 🎙️ https://t.co/1J3mijmHzr
“You wonder if you’re ever going to do it again.” The emotions come out as @PeterMalnati reflects on his second TOUR win @ValsparChamp. https://t.co/Oc1ehqwjZ2
🥹 An emotional Peter Malnati reacts to winning his first event on Tour since 2015. https://t.co/FZ2XYsol3d
🚨⛳️🏆 #WINNER — Peter Malnati wins the @ValsparChamp. This is Peter’s first win on The PGA Tour since 2015. https://t.co/DC2KeAppyO
The winning moment for @PeterMalnati and his family ❤️ https://t.co/V4O935j1AL
I wonder what Peter Malnati would have said two years ago if you would have told him that in the same week he was busy negotiating a deal with the chairman of Aramco in the Bahamas, he would also roast Cam Young down the stretch of a Tour event to get into his first Masters.
Peter Malnati gets his first win on the PGA tour in over 250 starts on tour (2nd win of his career), and the interview he just gave is must-watch for anyone who tends to forget just how human professional athletes are. That was so emotional and touching. Will repost when I see it
Damn Peter Malnati. I need to remember what an awesome family man and great guy he is when I inevitable end up cursing him and his whole family for missing the cut in my DFS lineups one of these days.
If emotional, teary-eyed post-victory interviews like those from Peter Malnati and Brice Garnett don’t prove why it’s so important to at least give opportunities to non-superstars at the highest level, then nothing ever will.
A very human and emotional post-tournament interview from Peter Malnati. Very easy to like. A real one.
Congrats to @PeterMalnati! This is one of my favorite pics from @APinv last year. He seems like a really good guy. https://t.co/GbyUHAFI3M
3,058 days since his last TOUR victory 🏆 @PeterMalnati is back in the winner’s circle @ValsparChamp! https://t.co/vNuUj9yxX8
What a cool win for Peter Malnati.
What a freakin’ sport. Peter Malnati has dealt with self-doubt in his game throughout this year. Said he can’t remember the last time he was in contention on a Sunday. Was criticized for getting exemptions as a policy board member. And now he’s a winner once again. Great story.
Another birdie for @PeterMalnati 👀 He holes the solo lead with one to play @ValsparChamp. https://t.co/plqKr3dvm1
Peter Malnati playing 10 years on Tour and not being able to remember a single Sunday where he's had a chance to win is a hilarious, and also damning admission. Like a pitcher on an MLB roster who hasn't pitched a meaningful inning in a decade.
Going right at it 🎯 @PeterMalnati sticks to a foot to move to T2 @ValsparChamp. https://t.co/6zH1sBBQcB