How Gordon Sargent Went From Alabama Amateur to PGA TOUR Member
Birmingham native Gordon Sargent joins The Cart Barn Podcast to walk through his journey from junior golf and Mountain Brook High School to Vanderbilt, Augusta National, and now full PGA TOUR status. Gordon shares insights on college golf, NIL, Augusta nerves, elite ball-speed, mentorship, and what life is really like transitioning from a team environment to professional golf.
In this episode, Gregg Dewalt and Chris Lemley sit down with Gordon Sargent, one of the most exciting young talents in golf and a proud product of Alabama golf.
In this episode, Gregg Dewalt and Chris Lemley sit down with Gordon Sargent, one of the most exciting young talents in golf and a proud product of Alabama golf.
Topics include:
- Growing up at Birmingham Country Club and Shoal Creek
- The legendary Mountain Brook High School golf teams
- Choosing Vanderbilt and navigating elite college golf
- Winning the NCAA Individual Championship
- Playing Augusta National and staying in the Crow’s Nest
- NIL, equipment loyalty, and working with Titleist & Nike
- PGA TOUR University Accelerated and earning full TOUR status
- Adjusting to life on TOUR without teammates
- Elite distance, ball speed, and course management
- Staying grounded, giving back, and keeping Birmingham as home
This is a thoughtful, honest conversation with a player who understands both the grind and the privilege of the journey.
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