He was mentored throughout his development as a golfer, so it matters to the great Tom Watson to see the next generation of players mentored, as well, through his junior golf program that is on the rise.
Matt Adams interviews Tom Watson about his Watson Links program, a unique initiative that provides mentorship to young golfers to encourage learning and loving the game of golf.
The major champion’s interest in the game was stoked by rounds and ice cream sandwiches with his father. Now his Watson Links program creates similar experiences by connecting youth players with mentors.
Watson Links Mentors Foundation has named Pauly Hart as its new Executive Director. Hart’s role began on January 2 and will focus on running the Watson Links program.
Eight time Major Champion, Tom Watson and his Watson Links program is expanding beyond its Kansas City base for the first time.
Golf is no longer an older person’s game. Kansas City’s own Tom Watson is seeing to that.
Since turning professional in 1971, Tom Watson has been an ardent supporter of junior golf programs but always felt a nagging sense that more could be done at the introductory level to help grow the game and, as he says, “create lifetime golfers.”
