Episode 87 - Chris Williams

In our latest interview, former World No.1 Amateur, Ben Hogan Award winner, and Mark H. McCormack Medal recipient, Chris Willams joined the podcast.  Chris talks us through his early years, his incredible college career, and what made it such a special experience. He notes in particular the impact his coach Matt Thurmond had on him, and how he would like to give others the same experience himself, in his role as an assistant coach at Auburn University.  One of the biggest factors Chris attributes to his success at college was being on the same team as Nick Taylor who himself won the Hogan Award and not only encouraged Chris but spurred him on to reach the heights that he did through a high level of competition.  While struggling at times as a professional, Chris enjoyed one of his best seasons on Mackenzie Tour in 2018 before stepping away from the game, and he discusses why he is still at peace with that decision and why he ultimately made the choice that he did. This was an incredible insight into the life of an elite-level athlete who for a long time was the best in the world at his level. He will now pass on all his experiences to other young golfers who will look to emulate his success, while potentially developing a new way of recruiting golfers at the college level based on his own experiences.