Name: Luke Clanton notches back-to-back top-10 finishes at Rocket Mortgage, John Deere
Uploaded: 2024-07-08T21:20:21.000Z
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Description: Luke Clanton, an amateur from Florida State University, made history with a runner-up finish at the 2024 John Deere Classic after finishing T10 at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Clanton discusses how his training prepares him to compete at PGA TOUR events and why he is confident in his ability to continue playing at a high level.

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Luke Clanton earned his PGA TOUR card after his junior season at Florida State University via the PGA TOUR University Accelerated program. But his path to the PGA TOUR was forged from humble beginnings at the public-access Country Club of Miami. David Clanton, Luke's father, breaks down Luke's beginnings here.

Visiting Luke Clanton's childhood golf course in Miami

Prior to the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, join Luke Clanton on the range as he tries to guess exactly how far he will hit each club in his bag.

Guess the number with Luke Clanton

In the second round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Luke Clanton's 336-yard drive on the 598-yard, par-5 18th hole found the left fairway, his 267-yard shot from the fairway landed in the left rough 18 feet 2 inches from the hole, his chip from the rough traveled 13 feet 4 inches to the left side of the green leaving 4 feet 10 inches, and he sank the 4-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Luke Clanton sinks 5-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Luke Clanton's tee shot on the 152-yard par-3 17th lands on the left side of the green, finishing just 3 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-7-inch putt.

Luke Clanton hits 152-yard tee shot to 4 feet, nearly aces No. 17 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Luke Clanton's drive on the 308-yard, par-4 14th went 280 yards into the right fairway, his 44-yard approach landed on the left green 6 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 6-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Luke Clanton sinks 6-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Luke Clanton makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Luke Clanton sinks a 40-foot eagle putt at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Luke Clanton makes a 27-foot birdie putt on the par-4 14th hole.

Luke Clanton sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-5 12th hole.

Luke Clanton's slick short-sided chip helps make birdie at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-5 sixth hole.

Luke Clanton cards another birdie at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Luke Clanton makes a 23-foot birdie putt on the par-4 5th hole.

Luke Clanton sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2025 3M Open, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 fourth hole.

Luke Clanton comes out firing with birdie at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2024 John Deere Classic, Michael Thorbjornsen and Luke Clanton each shot 8-under 63 to finish in a three-way tie for second place. Listen to Thorbjornsen and Clanton reflect on being paired together and discuss making an impact in their early 20s on the PGA TOUR.

Looking back at Michael Thorbjornsen’s, Luke Clanton’s epic Sunday at John Deere

Prior to the start of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Luke Clanton discusses his most memorable shots from last year at TPC Deere Run as an amateur, his exciting finish and being back now as a professional. 

Luke Clanton on memories from 2024 John Deere Classic 

In the third round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Luke Clanton makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-4 1st hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 1 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the opening round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 15th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 15 at Rocket Classic

In the opening round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 14 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 16 at Travelers

In the final round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-5 13th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 13 at Travelers

In the final round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Luke Clanton nearly aces No. 11 at Travelers

In the final round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Luke Clanton knocks in birdie putt at Travelers

In the third round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 5th hole.

Luke Clanton nearly dunks it, continues hot streak with birdie at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 15 at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 12 at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Luke Clanton makes a 14-foot birdie putt on the par-3 8th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 8 at Travelers

In the second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Luke Clanton makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Luke Clanton sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

Luke Clanton, an amateur from Florida State University, made history with a runner-up finish at the 2024 John Deere Classic after finishing T10 at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Clanton discusses how his training prepares him to compete at PGA TOUR events and why he is confident in his ability to continue playing at a high level.

Luke Clanton notches back-to-back top-10 finishes at Rocket Mortgage, John Deere

Prior to the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, join Neal Shipley on the practice range as he breaks down his swing, mindset and preparation for his first season on the PGA TOUR.

My Swing | On the range with Neal Shipley

Prior to the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii, PGA TOUR rookies John VanDerLaan, Johnny Keefer, Jeffrey Kang and more have a laugh while trying to guess each other’s baby photos.

PGA TOUR rookies guess each other’s baby photos

"Some guy named Tiger." "Former front man of the golf boys." Just some of the great intros American actor Will Ferrell gave ahead of Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL.

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

In Match No. 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler and Matt Fitzpatrick defeat Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and stand-in member Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Tiger Woods joined the broadcast to share updates on his recovery from back surgery and his thoughts on Brooks Koepka returning to the TOUR. 


TGL highlights: NYGC dominates Jupiter; Tiger Woods catches Hammer fever

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club's Cameron Young almost holes his tee shot at the par-3 third hole.

Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL 

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club's Kevin Kisner hits a nifty chip shot to set up a hole victory at the par-5 fourth. 

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Prior to Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL, Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links joins Scott Van Pelt, ESPN sportscaster, to talk about the excitement around Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA TOUR.

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

Every picture tells a story. PGA TOUR Senior Photographer Ben Jared walks through his favorite pictures from 2025 and shares the backstory behind each photo.

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman breaks down the key stats to target this week and shares his early outright winner along with other prop markets to consider at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Watch as four-time DP World Tour winner and new PGA TOUR member Haotong Li attempts to make a hole-in-one on a golf simulator on TPC Sawgrass' iconic par-3 17th island green in 15 minutes. Can he do it?
 

Can Haotong Li make an ace in 15 minutes?

Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

The PGA TOUR announced an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), that will accelerate the transformation of how golf content is created, distributed and experienced worldwide. AWS continues to drive innovation, turning both on-course data and video capture as well as content from PGA TOUR Studios into immersive digital experiences that offer fans deeper and more personalized engagement.

PGA TOUR, AWS expand partnership to accelerate golf content creation

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "Mindful," a new series exploring the power of the mental game and premiering Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. ET on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel, PGATOUR.COM and PGA TOUR social channels. The series opens with "Mindful: Bud Cauley," detailing the resilience and perseverance that helped Cauley work his way back following a tragic 2018 car crash.

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

Ludvig Åberg joins "The Drop" to discuss his goals for 2026 and the offseason prep he's done to take his game to the next level. 

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Check out the most clutch shots of Nick Taylor’s PGA TOUR career, including his chip-in birdie to force a playoff at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, the dramatic birdie to win the 2024 WM Phoenix Open in a playoff and his unbelievable 72-foot eagle to secure a victory at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open playoff.

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Two-time TOUR winner Ludvig Åberg shared his enthusiasm for Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA TOUR, noting: "We all want to play against the best players. Brooks Koepka is certainly one of them."

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'	

Check out Justin Thomas’ best shots from a stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season, crowned by his drought-ending victory at the RBC Heritage.

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Luke Clanton notches back-to-back top-10 finishes at Rocket Mortgage, John Deere

My Swing | On the range with Neal Shipley

PGA TOUR rookies guess each other’s baby photos

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

TGL highlights: NYGC dominates Jupiter; Tiger Woods catches Hammer fever

Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Can Haotong Li make an ace in 15 minutes?

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

PGA TOUR, AWS expand partnership to accelerate golf content creation

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Visiting Luke Clanton's childhood golf course in Miami

Guess the number with Luke Clanton

Luke Clanton sinks 5-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Bank of Utah

Luke Clanton hits 152-yard tee shot to 4 feet, nearly aces No. 17 at Bank of Utah

Luke Clanton sinks 6-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

Luke Clanton sinks a 40-foot eagle putt at Wyndham

Luke Clanton sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at 3M Open

Luke Clanton's slick short-sided chip helps make birdie at 3M Open

Luke Clanton cards another birdie at 3M Open

Luke Clanton sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at 3M Open

Luke Clanton comes out firing with birdie at 3M Open

Looking back at Michael Thorbjornsen’s, Luke Clanton’s epic Sunday at John Deere

Luke Clanton on memories from 2024 John Deere Classic

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 1 at Rocket Classic

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 15 at Rocket Classic

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 14 at Rocket Classic

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 16 at Travelers

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 13 at Travelers

Luke Clanton nearly aces No. 11 at Travelers

Luke Clanton knocks in birdie putt at Travelers

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 16 at Travelers

Luke Clanton nearly dunks it, continues hot streak with birdie at Travelers

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 15 at Travelers

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 12 at Travelers

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 8 at Travelers

Luke Clanton makes birdie on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

Luke Clanton sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at RBC Canadian