NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Matthew Hinton, an AP photographer based in Metairie, Louisiana, has covered a wide range of assignments across the region, including professional sports, breaking news and major events. He has worked extensively in the Gulf South and has produced numerous images recognized in AP Top Pix and other competitions.Here’s what he had to say about this extraordinary photo.Why this photo?The PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the only regular-season team pairs competition. There are other special team events like the biennial Ryder Cup. The Zurich Classic’s unique format and New Orleans-area setting with alligators and a swampy surrounding give it a unique charm.On Thursday the pairs were playing best ball or four-ball golf, meaning both golfers play each hole and the better score counts. U.S. golfer Michael Brennan had nothing to lose since his teammate, Johnny Keefer, had a better position closer to the green with a chance to make a birdie. In a normal single player tournament, Brennan would ask for relief or a drop from the edge of the hazard. Brennan said he was dropping it if he was just playing in a normal tournament, but Johnny had a birdie putt on the green,
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