A Tribute on the Greens
Muzzy Donohue, a 25‑year‑old from St. Paul, made his PGA Tour debut at the 3M Open, turning a personal loss into a breakthrough performance.
He dedicated the round to his late grandmother Marcey, whose memory he honored with a custom ball marker that sat beside his tee.
After receiving a sponsor exemption following his Minnesota Open victory, Donohue entered the tournament with a mix of nerves and determination, feeling his grandmother’s presence throughout the course.
A quick start saw him card six birdies on the front nine, leaving him at 6‑under and just two strokes outside the top ten as he headed into the weekend.
The journey to this moment had been anything but straightforward; Donohue grew up juggling hockey and golf, excelled as a goalie, played college golf at Boston College and Santa Clara, and fought through a tough stretch at PGA Tour Americas Q‑School before finding his form again.
Advice from two‑time PGA Tour winner Steven Fisk added a layer of confidence, guiding him through the pressure and helping him stay focused on the task at hand.
Though he finished the opening day eight strokes off the lead, the 8‑under 63 stood as a testament to resilience, proving that grief can be channeled into golfing excellence.