Meet Alex Smalley and the Name Thing

Ever feel like you’ve seen a name before—like it’s your cousin? That’s exactly what happened to me with golfer Alex Smalley. After a stellar run at the PGA Championship and a solid third at the Charles Schwab Challenge, he’s now locked into the Memorial Tournament—and suddenly, everywhere I look, I’m spotting Smalleys. Turns out, he’s from North Carolina, went to Duke, and his chemist parents helped launch his pro career. We sat down to chat, and he confirmed he’s got family in Ohio where the tournament’s held. Turns out, we’re not related—but meeting him was still a total vibe. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcd455bb7112b0c0