How Rhett Sellers Controlled the 2026 New Jersey Open From Start to Finish

Rhett Sellers explains how he turned an opening-round 65 into a wire-to-wire victory at the 106th New Jersey Open Championship at Morris County Golf Club. The Plainfield Country Club assistant professional details how his game was trending entering the week, what previous top-10 finishes taught him about competing in the state Open and how he remained composed after reaching 5-under through his first four holes of the championship.

Sellers breaks down the adjustments required as Morris County became firmer and windier, the challenge of protecting a three-stroke lead without becoming defensive and how patience allowed him to maintain control through six consecutive pars in the final round. He also discusses responding to late bogeys, the influence of his caddie and how his path from Texas to Rutgers and Plainfield has shaped what this first state Open victory could mean for the next stage of his competitive career.

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