A lot is on Matt Every’s mind.
Off the golf course, he’s marrying his University of Florida sweetheart in three weeks. He’s been battling a viral infection all week in Omaha. His upper arm is still sore from the steroid shot he got to treat the infection.
On the course, he’s trying to meet his self-expectations. A three-time All-American for the Gators, he got to the Nationwide Tour in 2008 in only his second year as a professional and finished 34th on the money list.
This year, he’s 49th and has had only one top-10 finish, a tie for fourth at the Stonebrae Classic in early April. Frustrating, he said.
“I don’t feel like I’ve gotten a lot out of my talent level,’’ Every said. “As well as I’ve hit it, at times I feel like I should have earned more than I have this year. I felt like maybe I overachieved a bit at the college level and maybe out here it’s been the opposite. I feel like I’m a better player every year. It’s just timing.’’
Every’s 62 in Thursday’s first round of the Cox Classic, capped by a chip-in for eagle on his final hole, was a career low. He played the final six holes in 6 under.
“The middle of my round, I kind of stalled out,’’ he said. “I was 3 under through 12 holes but felt it could have been a lot better. I just tried to stay patient at that point.’’
Every’s wedding and honeymoon will take him off the tour for two weeks.
“I have to step it up in the next few weeks so that I can afford to take two weeks off,’’ he said.
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