HBCU Alum Willie Mack III Vies for the Lead on the 124th US Open, His First Major

Golfer Willie Mack III joined a historic group of athletes this morning when he debuted in his first main on the PGA Tour since beginning his professional profession in 2011. The Bethune-Cookman alum is the third golfer from a Historically Black Faculty or College to play in a serious, becoming a member of legendary golfer and Morgan State alum Jim Thorpe and Adrian Stills of South Carolina State College.

The 35-year-old was the fifth and ultimate qualifier from the USGA occasion hosted in Jupiter, Florida. 687 newbie and professional golfers competed for 44 spots to succeed in the Open, and the Flint, Michigan native took full benefit of the chance. This weekend presents him with a big probability to make a splash and generate some buzz that would result in formidable alternatives primarily based on his efficiency.

Mack spoke with the media about his arduous work to succeed in this level.

“It’s been a grind, not only this year but the last 11-12 years I’ve been a professional golfer… Just being able to show everybody that you can come from not the best places in the world and still succeed truly means a lot to me, and hopefully, I can represent Flint, Michigan to the best of my abilities.”

Mack has began by eight holes tied for the lead. A real Rocky story that media members will undoubtedly cowl this weekend.