Jake Knapp (left thumb sprain) WD prior to his first round of the Cadillac Championship.
Kristoffer Reitan replaces Knapp in the 12:35 p.m. ET tee time with J.T. Poston.
Lifelong @AnaheimDucks fan Jake Knapp (@KnappTime_LTD) struck up a friendship with Ducks management as a young pro, before he had even Korn Ferry Tour status ➡️ leading to one of the most unique sponsorship arrangements in pro sports.
Knapp is now a seasoned TOUR pro, and the Ducks are headed to the @NHL Playoffs after snapping an eight-year playoff drought.
Knapp explains how his Ducks sponsorship came to be ⬇️
"Tim Ryan was the president of the Ducks and CEO of the Honda Center, and he was a member at my home course (Mesa Verde Country Club). I went out to play one afternoon, nine holes, just me, maybe one other, and he asked if he could join. He had some Ducks gear on and a Ducks golf bag. I didn’t think much of it.
"We play nine, have a good time, talk about the team; I was going to the game that night with my parents and my brother, and he goes, “You’re going to the game tonight, right?” I say, “Yeah.” He says, “Let me know if there’s anything you need,” and hands me his card. President and CEO. I was like, Holy cow, good thing I was on my best behavior.
"It was right when I turned pro, and we always joked about potentially doing something with the bag or logo, and when I got on the Korn Ferry Tour, we talked about it seriously and were able to do a deal."