sports
A winning tradition in
sports and academics
Methodist University boasts a terrific golf
program, on the course and in the classroom
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By Miriam Landru
hen an outsider thinks of Fayetteville, usually the
first thing that comes to mind is Fort Bragg.
But for those who spend much of their time "on the green,"
they know our city is home to one of the best collegiate golf
programs in the nation. One that consists of national champion men's and women's golf teams and an academic program that places golf professionals at some of
the most famous courses.
Methodist University's fully accredited PGA Golf Management program started in 1986… with zero facilities. In the mid 1980s, Jim Suddy was the head man
in charge and his vision is what got the golf ball rolling. "I was told 'you get the
kids and we'll get the facility'," chuckled longtime Methodist Men's golf coach,
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