Power feels his game is 'trending in the right direction'

For a relative newcomer on the major stages after making his debut in all four in 2022, Seamus Power’s confidence is more akin to his age (35) than his experience.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Seamus Power of Ireland looks on from the 13th green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Pic:Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Séamus Power’s comfort level as he makes his second run through a major championship season is apparent in his prep. He doesn’t feel the necessity to overwork himself in practice rounds, playing only nine holes at Oak Hill Country Club early Tuesday instead of getting clogged in a backlog of groups after the turn. He’ll look at the rest of the course in the cold on Wednesday and feel good to go Thursday when it counts in the PGA Championship.

“I said that to Simon (Keelan, his caddie) on the ninth green, I was like, I haven't seen anything in the first nine holes that would lead me into thinking I couldn't win it,” Power said.