Matt Southgate: Quitting, Cancer, Leafgate, Carnoustie, Rory and the Irish

May 08, 2018, 12:00 AM

For a golfer in his twenties still, Matt Southgate has experienced a lot.

From life threatening testicular cancer and a hospital bed, to months later being carried off the course with a European Tour card in hand. The tears and cheers in Ireland, the leaf that denied him a spot on the PGA Tour and why this year's Open Championship at Carnoustie will be extra special.

But first, the Round and how he nearly gave it all up before turning pro.