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Watch Charl Schwartzel hole-out from the fairway for back-to-back eagles

September 24, 2016

ATLANTA -- After finishing outside the FedEx Cup top 100 last year, Charl Schwartzel enjoyed a revival in 2016. The South African captured the Valspar Championship -- his first win in America since the 2011 Masters -- and missed just one cut in 18 appearances.

The 32 year old is looking to end his season in style at the Tour Championship, making a serious run on Saturday. Following an eagle on East Lake's par-5 sixth, Schwartzel found himself in the seventh fairway. From 142 yards out, Schwartzel went to town:

It was just the second time a player has made back-to-back eagles on tour this season, with Nick Taylor the first at PGA West. Schwartzel is now tied for fourth.