Michael Burton

[Brentley Romine @BrentleyGC]

Austin Smotherman's year-by-year progression since turning pro a decade ago:

2016: Turned pro out of SMU
2017: Posted 3 top-10s in 14 starts on PGA Tour Latinoamerica, finished 30th on points list
2018: Had a win and four other top-10s to finish 4th in PGA Tour Latinoamerica points and graduate to Korn Ferry Tour
2019: Made only 12 of 25 cuts as KFT rookie but kept full status at 69th in points
2020-21: Racked up five top-10s, including a win, during the KFT’s super season and at No. 25 in points earned his PGA Tour card
2021-22: Only had a single top-10 in 25 starts, ending his PGA Tour rookie season at No. 137 in FedExCup, losing full status
2022-23: Made first four cuts of fall, parlayed that into 35 starts and a No. 125 finish in FedExCup, though he slipped to No. 135 after the fall to again enter the next year as a conditional member
2024: Only received 16 PGA Tour starts, of which he managed just three top-25s; also made 11 starts on the KFT and had to go to Q-School
2025: After securing guaranteed starts on KFT, he won twice among seven top-10s to place third in points and graduate to the PGA Tour for the second time
2026: Won twice in PGA Tour fall and now is exempt on the new Championship Series through 2029

[Monday Q Info @acaseofthegolf1]

Jonathan Byrd is tied for the lead in Bermuda. A few years ago he told me one of my favorite quotes I've ever gotten from a player.

The 5x Tour winner is not one of these guys who waits for his starts based on his past Champions status. Dude is a grinder.

This is a pic I got a few years ago from a KFT Monday Q. He's made $21 million in his career, I asked him why he played Mondays, especially on KFT, and his quote was simple but so awesome.

“How am I going to tell my kids to work hard and chase their dreams if I'm sitting home and waiting for my starts”

[Jeanette @Nettie_Mo]

I didn’t have the words earlier . . .

[Stanford Baseball @StanfordBSB]

The 🌲 is in the 🏠.

#GoStanford

[Stanford Baseball @StanfordBSB]

B12 | 🌲 7, 🐻 6

@grantburtonn WALKS IT OFF!

Stanford trailed 5-0 but came from behind to win it in 12!

#GoStanford

[Michael Burton @mw_burton]

I can’t say enough about this guy!Love you and miss you everyday ⁦The Dude!

[New York Giants @Giants]

OTD we shocked the world 🏆

[Michael Burton @mw_burton]

@wojespn So many memories of watching him play with my sons at games and just being in awe of his greatness! This is so unreal and awful!

[Angel Burton @Angel_Burton11]

So proud of you Blake!! #UWGrad2019

[Stanford Baseball @StanfordBSB]

From The Farm to Starkville, #4 Stanford embarks on its first trip to a Super Regional since 2014, starting Saturday at Noon PT on ESPN2. 🌲⚾️ #GoStanford https://t.co/gwvrn6ZS5G

[Pac-12 Network @Pac12Network]

One last time on Montlake.

The @UW_Baseball seniors were honored ahead of their game vs. Cal.

Watch the Huskies take the field today at 1 PT/ 2 MT on us.

[Washington Baseball @UW_Baseball]

Senior Ceremonies went on as planned before the season finale for UW and Cal was canceled due to rain. The Huskies finish the year 28-24.

Recap: https://t.co/E9KjS592yq
📸: https://t.co/HLVyINxbxd

#DaWgStrong

[Washington Baseball @UW_Baseball]

This weekend is the final home series for four UW players: @blake_burton9, @MasonCerrillo, @AdamDavenport18 and @JWainhouse44. They recently looked back at their time at UW. 😢😢

>> https://t.co/EyOepK4eOr

#DaWgStrong

[Michael Burton @mw_burton]

How much fun is this? @grantburtonn @blake_burton9 @Angel_Burton11

[Michael Burton @mw_burton]

One of the proudest days of my life! https://t.co/n9CurLiVbl

[grant burton @grantburtonn]

Proud to be a Cardinal! 🌲

[Washington Baseball @UW_Baseball]

Diamond Dawgs flash their skills for scouts at Pro Day.

>>https://t.co/ntWAbQCPbV

[Perfect Game USA @PerfectGameUSA]

Today we released the PG @RawlingsSports Summer Collegiate All American Teams! https://t.co/Jw8SZNtOgW

[PG College Baseball @PGCollegeBall]

Congrats to the 3rd team PG #Rawlings Summer Collegiate All-Americans - https://t.co/OvDcKyrcBR

[Michael Burton @mw_burton]

Congrats @blake_burton9 for a great summer season! #grinder
.395 w 5 Hr 32 RBI 😎
@UW_Baseball
@ArroyoSeco_Base @CCL_Baseball

[Arroyo Seco Saints Baseball @ArroyoSecoCCL]

Saints | Here is today's starting lineup for your Saints against the SoCal Catch. First Pitch is scheduled for 6:05pm at Brookside.