The Golf Watch

Overton has emergency appendectomy

Jeff Overton, who for the last two years has become widely known for going low early in tournaments, "underwent an emergency appendectomy Tuesday night at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz.," according to PGATour.com. 

The report indicates that Overton is recovering well, but is doubtful to return this season. 

Overton shoots 66 in third round, leads by three at Wyndham

Jeff Overton has proven that he can compete on the PGA Tour after shooting a third round 6-under 66, giving him a three strokes lead heading into Sunday at the Wyndham Championship.  This is the first time Overton has held  the lead at a PGA Tour event heading into Sunday.  After his round, the 24-year-old told Mike Ritz of The Golf Channel, "I’ve never been heard of.  Here, you have all of these people to hit shots in front of, and they’re out here cheering you on.  It’s great, it’s cool."  Carl Pettersson and three others trail Overton by three strokes.