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Scenes from a Special Week at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship
By Ryan Adams, PGA
Published on
The 2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship presented by Chase Sapphire is in the books after a memorable chapter came to life in Birmingham, Alabama, over the last few days.
Known as the most culturally significant championship in collegiate golf for good reason — the tournament included 30 squads in three team divisions and 52 players representing 44 programs in Individual Divisions from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and other minority-serving institutions — there were plenty of highlights from on and off the course.
Career exploration, cultural experiences, Lupe Fiasco concerts, incredible shots, memorable moments with teammates . . . this year's PGA WORKS Championship had it all.
Career exploration, cultural experiences, Lupe Fiasco concerts, incredible shots, memorable moments with teammates . . . this year's PGA WORKS Championship had it all.
Take a look at some of the highlights form the week that was in Birmingham:
The Greg Odom Jr. walk-off shot was a scene . . .
. . . recognized by the golf's Twitter king.
Odom Jr.'s Howard University counterpart Kendall Jackson would like a word:
Shoal Creek, co-hosting with Bent Brook Golf Course, was back in the spotlight:
Read here about how Shoal Creek is making strides to create a positive impact through golf.
Hole 18 at Shoal Creek Club.
Yeah, these players are pretty good, example III:
Junior PGA WORKS was back, showcasing a few talented high schoolers:
Off the course was a scene, too, with a night at Topgolf feat. Lupe Fiasco:
There was also great learning opportunities, like the Birmingham Experience...
...and Beyond the Green, where PGA Members shined a light on working in golf:
Did you know how this Championship got it's start?
Mark Nance, PGA, can tell you.
Mark Nance, PGA, during Youth Day at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship.
And here's a little more history on this great Championship:
Like last year, Youth Day participants, well, they had a day:
Now, this is pretty good:
And one final quote from a PGA WORKS Ambassador:
“If I can give them something they can take back home or learn something they can use going forward, I think that’s all we can ask. You never know what those moments are going to be, when you can impact someone’s life in a positive manner.”
Sherri Pla, PGA/LPGA
