Shaun Micheel - Part 1 (The Early Years)
Major championship winner Shaun Micheel begins his life story by recounting his childhood and early interest in aviation instilled by his father Buck, one of FedEx's original pilots. After a family relocation near a golf course in Memphis, Shaun picked up golf and was essentially self-taught. After winning two state golf titles in high school and Big Ten team and individual championships, he was off to South Africa to begin a career in professional golf. Shaun Micheel shares his memories of his early years, "FORE the Good of the Game."
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"FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.”
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Micheel, Shaun
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Shaun Micheel, whose professional career was highlighted by his victory at the 2003 PGA Championship, joined the Butler men’s golf program as an assistant coach prior to the 2022-23 season.
“Very few players in the world have Shaun’s level of expertise and wisdom,” said Butler head coach Colby Huffman. “Having the players be able to utilize a major champion as a resource brings another level of depth to our program. We are really fortunate, and the guys are eager and excited to have him on board.”
At the 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, Micheel carded a four-under total of 276, claiming a two-shot victory. Playing the 72nd hole with a one-shot lead, Micheel landed a 7-iron from 175 yards away just inches from the hole to clinch the major title and a $1,080,000 payday.
In 2006, Micheel finished second to Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship at Medinah. He was also the runner-up to Paul Casey at the HSBC World Match Play Championship at the Wentworth Club. He defeated Woods 4&3 in match play during the event, which ended Woods’ five-tournament win streak.
Micheel has played in more than 400 PGA Tour events during his career, and has registered nearly 20 Top-10 finishes.
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