From Speith to McIlroy, this young generation of golfers is taking the sport in a positive direction.

In the years when Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson reigned supreme, brute force and powerful drives were the name of the game, but now, with Jordan Speith, Rory McIlroy and a collection of amateurs, the game is changing. Maneuvering the course with cunning skill and golf knowledge is what’s winning tournaments now.

Montrêux Golf and Country Club will be host to the Barracuda Championship, a PGA Tournament event formerly known as the Reno-Tahoe Open.

Rory McIlroy (No.1 ranked) and Jordan Speith (No.2 ranked) are just two of the young golfers that are catching the eyes of the golf community. McIlroy at age 26 is on the older end of the young guns, compared to Speith at a mere 22. Also on the lower end of the 20s are amateur golfers Paul Dunne (22), Jordan Niebrugge (22), Oliver Schniederjans (22), and Ashley Chesters (25). Each of these young men are popping up on leader boards all across this tournament, and Speith has no doubt that an amateur will take home the trophy within “the next decade or so”.

The junior and collegiate circuits could be a big reason behind the sprouting up of strong, young golfers because it allows them to play on quality courses with powerful competition.

In a recent competition, with McIlroy out on an ankle injury, Speith tied for 4th place, followed by Oklahoma State golfer Jordan Niebrugge in 11th, and amateur Paul Dunne in 30th.

Be sure to come out to the Montrêux Golf and Country Club August 3 – 9, 2015 for the Barracuda Championship, a PGA Tournament event. Get your tickets today!

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