Standing beneath the cloudy sky of Henrico, Virginia, this veteran golfer fought hard to hold back tears. For Mario Tiziani , a T55 at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, with a prize money payout from the $2.3 million purse, meant that he has secured a final playoff spot for the second stage of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoff. As the rain-induced wind ruffled through, a visibly drained but finally at peace 55-year-old journeyman shared his true feelings.

“I played my heart out. Man, it’s stressful. I literally just found out, if it’s for sure, 54, so I’m excited for next week,” he said, choking on his words. When asked about his emotions, Tiziani replied with tears in his eyes, “Just a hard year. I’m proud of myself today. I haven’t been proud of myself this year, but today was – I

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