A two-event week on the PGA Tour represents a huge opportunity for a golfer like David Hearn.
The 44-year-old from Brantford, Ont., is in the field at the Barbasol Championship, the alternate field tournament for the PGA Tour with the higher ranked players at the Genesis Scottish Open. Hearn, who will be playing in the his PGA Tour event of the season, said the Barbasol will give him a chance to play more this year or next.
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