Oh what a difference a year makes. It was just twelve months ago that Francesco Molinari was one of the hottest golfers on the planet. Having won three events in twelve world-wide starts Molinari had risen to No. 7 in the world. He was riding a huge wave following a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational until the Masters happened.
This week the likable Italian returns to the API and the site of his most recent victory to defend his 2019 title. A year ago, Molinari closed with a final round 64 to beat Matthew Fitzpatrick by two strokes.