We could use this space to celebrate Justin Thomas, the winner of the PGA Championship, or Matthew Fitzpatrick, the winner of the US Open, but instead we want to call attention to Denny McCarthy. Yes, that’s right: Denny McCarthy.
Denny McCarthy is 29 years old and has been around for a few years and while he hasn’t won yet, he’s knocking VERY LOUDLY on the door, with three recent top 10 finishes at the Memorial, The US Open, and the Deere Classic.
He was born and grew up in Tacoma Park, MD. While there’s a chance he was born into privilege, it’s unlikely. Tacoma Park is bordered by Flower Ave and Piney Branch Road. The entire area is encapsulated by check-cashing outfits, car washes, and discount furniture stores.
The nearest golf course is a short, cheap 9 hole course - Sligo Creek. Five (5) mins down 16th Street is Rock Creek Park Golf. There’s also Northwest Park, Needwood, and Falls Road, all muni courses he no doubt he cut his teeth on.
We don’t know McCarthy, nor do we know anyone who does. We have no idea what his character is like. He could be a homicidal maniac, for all we know. But we do know he played a lot of muni golf growing up so that’s good enough for us.
Denny - if you are looking for a golf hat that will put you over the top, you can find a nice selection here.