Jim Herman celebrates after winning the Barbasol Championship on Sunday at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., for the second PGA Tour win of his career.NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – From President Donald Trump’s putting advice to playing partner Kelly Kraft’s two late bogeys, Jim Herman got the help he needed to win the Barbasol Championship on Sunday for his second PGA Tour title.
Then he executed when he had to as well, closing out a one-stroke victory.
“Really proud of how I can step up on that 18th tee when everything’s on the line and hit the fairway and hit the green and get out of there,” Herman said.
Trump’s regular golf partner while working as an assistant professional at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey, Herman changed to a conventional putting grip and clubhead at the president’s suggestion after a recent round. Encouraged by Trump more than a decade ago to pursue a playing career, Herman won the 2016 Shell Houston Open for his first PGA Tour title – a victory that also followed a friendly round with Trump.
“I think I need to see him again soon,” the 41-year-old Herman said on the 18th green at Keene Trace Golf Club after his winning tap-in for par. “He motivates me and puts me in a good spot.”