Josh Goldenberg Going Out With a Bang

Despite the problems the RBC Canadian Open had with withdrawals before it began, this event shaped up to be something memorable for the players involved.  Luke Clanton is playing his first event as a pro, and Greyson Sigg had to leave to become a dad.  There are also a couple of players who got a chance to give their golf careers a good refresh.  One of those players is Josh Goldenberg, despite his leaving the sport for an office job.

Goldenberg’s Golf Career

Like any other pro athlete, Josh Goldenberg had a dream of playing in the big leagues of the sport since he was a kid.  He was able to make it to the pro level in 2019, but since then, he hasn’t had much success in the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour.  He did have some standing on the ladder, but not too much.  Goldenberg eventually decided it was time to switch careers and use his degree as a fallback.  The golfer hung up his golf clubs and, in March, was brought onto Goldman Sachs, where he worked in finance.  Not ideal for someone who has worked their way up to go pro.  However, it is a steady income that can support a family while keeping them healthy.

The RBC Canadian Open Calls

Goldenberg worked in finance for some months, without practice, when he discovered that he had a chance to get in.  That standing he had with the DP World Tour was enough to get him into the Open through the qualifying rounds.  Goldenberg got some days off, he played, and then he tied for second, earning him a place in the event.  No one is more surprised than Goldenberg, given that he has already given up on the sport.

“If you had told me that this was the timeline it was going to happen in, I would have laughed,” Goldenberg said. “I was out there playing for years. I’ve done quite a few of these qualifiers, and now, when I’ve been sitting at a desk for months and not practicing, now is when I make it in?”

Goldenberg played to his heart’s content during the Open and was at his peak.  He was even four shots ahead of Rory McIlroy.

Goldenberg After The Tournament

Unfortunately, Goldenberg missed the cut for the final two rounds.  However, given that he was already months out of practice, it wasn’t a disappointing performance.  His story is somewhat similar to that of Cameron Champ, a professional golfer who was struggling with the sport, and this event gave him another chance.  Josh Goldenberg still has time left on his DP World Tour status.  That status will expire by year’s end, and he plans on taking advantage of it wherever he can.  For now, though, Goldenberg is enjoying the feeling of being able to make something of his golf career.  Although it wasn’t the best run, he can rest easy knowing that he is going out with a bang.