My names Jordan Williams, I’m currently a sophomore majoring in Business Finance and playing D1 golf at Southern University, my story is much more than just being good at sports. It's about beating tough challenges, breaking new ground, and making a better future for myself. I grew up in a small town called York in South Carolina. My early life was pretty tough, with my family often struggling financially. My parents had me when they were just graduating high-school and faced their own difficulties. My mom did her absolute best to provide, my dad was in and out of prison, which made things unstable at home. It was in this environment, what some might call "the hood," that I found golf, thanks to my grandparents. That introduction completely changed my life, showing me a clear way out of the tough times I was in. A little over a year ago, in the spring of 2024, I hit a major milestone that made a big splash beyond my local community. I became the first African American in South Carolina to get a full Division 1 golf scholarship. Local newspapers covered it, I was celebrated on the radio, and I even the news in Charlotte, NC. All this attention showed how important my achievement was, making me a leader and a role model for aspiring young athletes from similar backgrounds. Golf opened up my world in a big way. Getting invited to travel the country to play in golf tournaments, I saw things and shook hands with people I never imagined before. Being out on the golf course, I was introduced to the world of business, money talks, and things as such. I’ve been in this environment for almost a decade now and I know if I’m not playing professionally the second best thing would be getting a job in this field. Getting a firsthand look at the kind of lifestyle I wanted for myself in the future. This eye-opening journey also helped me figure out what was really important: always growing and learning, and keeping God a part of everything I do. These principles have become the compass guiding my decisions, both on and off the course. As I moved from high school to the demanding world of college at Southern University, I kept climbing, being just as dedicated to my studies as I was to golf. At Southern, I’ve made the Dean's List, and also finished this past season as MVP on the golf team. This summer, I am using golf to give back to the community that helped me. I’m currently doing an internship with the First Tee of Central Carolina in Greensboro, NC. In this role, I spends my time teaching younger kids not just the basics of golf, but also important life skills that go way beyond the course. For me, this is a big full-circle moment. Since I started my own golf journey as a "First Tee kid” I know how much it means to them.

My names Jordan Williams, I’m currently a sophomore majoring in Business Finance and playing D1 golf at Southern University, my story is much more than just being good at sports. It's about beating tough challenges, breaking new ground, and making a better future for myself. I grew up in a small town called York in South Carolina. My early life was pretty tough, with my family often struggling financially. My parents had me when they were just graduating high-school and faced their own difficulties. My mom did her absolute best to provide, my dad was in and out of prison, which made things unstable at home. It was in this environment, what some might call "the hood," that I found golf, thanks to my grandparents. That introduction completely changed my life, showing me a clear way out of the tough times I was in. A little over a year ago, in the spring of 2024, I hit a major milestone that made a big splash beyond my local community. I became the first African American in South Carolina to get a full Division 1 golf scholarship. Local newspapers covered it, I was celebrated on the radio, and I even the news in Charlotte, NC. All this attention showed how important my achievement was, making me a leader and a role model for aspiring young athletes from similar backgrounds. Golf opened up my world in a big way. Getting invited to travel the country to play in golf tournaments, I saw things and shook hands with people I never imagined before. Being out on the golf course, I was introduced to the world of business, money talks, and things as such. I’ve been in this environment for almost a decade now and I know if I’m not playing professionally the second best thing would be getting a job in this field. Getting a firsthand look at the kind of lifestyle I wanted for myself in the future. This eye-opening journey also helped me figure out what was really important: always growing and learning, and keeping God a part of everything I do. These principles have become the compass guiding my decisions, both on and off the course. As I moved from high school to the demanding world of college at Southern University, I kept climbing, being just as dedicated to my studies as I was to golf. At Southern, I’ve made the Dean's List, and also finished this past season as MVP on the golf team. This summer, I am using golf to give back to the community that helped me. I’m currently doing an internship with the First Tee of Central Carolina in Greensboro, NC. In this role, I spends my time teaching younger kids not just the basics of golf, but also important life skills that go way beyond the course. For me, this is a big full-circle moment. Since I started my own golf journey as a "First Tee kid," I know firsthand how much of a difference the coaches and interns, who became my mentors, made in my life

My names Jordan Williams, I’m currently a sophomore majoring in Business Finance and playing D1 golf at Southern University, my story is much more than just being good at sports. It's about beating tough challenges, breaking new ground, and making a better future for myself. I grew up in a small town called York in South Carolina. My early life was pretty tough, with my family often struggling financially. My parents had me when they were just graduating high-school and faced their own difficulties. My mom did her absolute best to provide, my dad was in and out of prison, which made things unstable at home. It was in this environment, what some might call "the hood," that I found golf, thanks to my grandparents. That introduction completely changed my life, showing me a clear way out of the tough times I was in. A little over a year ago, in the spring of 2024, I hit a major milestone that made a big splash beyond my local community. I became the first African American in South Carolina to get a full Division 1 golf scholarship. Local newspapers covered it, I was celebrated on the radio, and I even the news in Charlotte, NC. All this attention showed how important my achievement was, making me a leader and a role model for aspiring young athletes from similar backgrounds. Golf opened up my world in a big way. Getting invited to travel the country to play in golf tournaments, I saw things and shook hands with people I never imagined before. Being out on the golf course, I was introduced to the world of business, money talks, and things as such. I’ve been in this environment for almost a decade now and I know if I’m not playing professionally the second best thing would be getting a job in this field. Getting a firsthand look at the kind of lifestyle I wanted for myself in the future. This eye-opening journey also helped me figure out what was really important: always growing and learning, and keeping God a part of everything I do. These principles have become the compass guiding my decisions, both on and off the course. As I moved from high school to the demanding world of college at Southern University, I kept climbing, being just as dedicated to my studies as I was to golf. At Southern, I’ve made the Dean's List, and also finished this past season as MVP on the golf team. This summer, I am using golf to give back to the community that helped me. I’m currently doing an internship with the First Tee of Central Carolina in Greensboro, NC. In this role, I spends my time teaching younger kids not just the basics of golf, but also important life skills that go way beyond the course. For me, this is a big full-circle moment. Since I started my own golf journey as a "First Tee kid," I know firsthand how much of a difference the coaches and interns, who became my mentors, made in my life.

My names Jordan Williams, I’m currently a sophomore majoring in Business Finance and playing D1 golf at Southern University, my story is much more than just being good at sports. It's about beating tough challenges, breaking new ground, and making a better future for myself. I grew up in a small town called York in South Carolina. My early life was pretty tough, with my family often struggling financially. My parents had me when they were just graduating high-school and faced their own difficulties. My mom did her absolute best to provide, my dad was in and out of prison, which made things unstable at home. It was in this environment, what some might call "the hood," that I found golf, thanks to my grandparents. That introduction completely changed my life, showing me a clear way out of the tough times I was in. A little over a year ago, in the spring of 2024, I hit a major milestone that made a big splash beyond my local community. I became the first African American in South Carolina to get a full Division 1 golf scholarship. Local newspapers covered it, I was celebrated on the radio, and I even the news in Charlotte, NC. All this attention showed how important my achievement was, making me a leader and a role model for aspiring young athletes from similar backgrounds. Golf opened up my world in a big way. Getting invited to travel the country to play in golf tournaments, I saw things and shook hands with people I never imagined before. Being out on the golf course, I was introduced to the world of business, money talks, and things as such. I’ve been in this environment for almost a decade now and I know if I’m not playing professionally the second best thing would be getting a job in this field. Getting a firsthand look at the kind of lifestyle I wanted for myself in the future. This eye-opening journey also helped me figure out what was really important: always growing and learning, and keeping God a part of everything I do. These principles have become the compass guiding my decisions, both on and off the course. As I moved from high school to the demanding world of college at Southern University, I kept climbing, being just as dedicated to my studies as I was to golf. At Southern, I’ve made the Dean's List, and also finished this past season as MVP on the golf team. This summer, I am using golf to give back to the community that helped me. I’m currently doing an internship with the First Tee of Central Carolina in Greensboro, NC. In this role, I spends my time teaching younger kids not just the basics of golf, but also important life skills that go way beyond the course. For me, this is a big full-circle moment. Since I started my own golf journey as a "First Tee kid," I know firsthand how much of a difference the coaches and interns, who became my mentors, made in my life.