Episode 69: Rhein Gibson | PGA and Web.com Tour Pro
Episode 69: Rhein Gibson | PGA and Web.com Tour Pro
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Rich Take On Sports
Show Notes:
- Rich Spotlight: Rhein Gibson
- Sports has always been a part of his life growing up in Australia with 2 brothers
- Fell in love with Golf because it was a sport he could play on his own and didn’t need a team of people to play
- Became intrigued with American colleges because of a neighborhood friend was playing golf at the University of Colorado
- After using a scouting service, he decided to attend Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK
- Transition to America was tough as an 18-year old due to cultural changes but eventually would love his time at Oklahoma Christian University
- Would turn pro and travel extensively trying to earn his PGA Tour Card
- Life as a professional golfer is almost like a gambler where you are betting on yourself each week and many weeks the expenses are more than what you earn
- A special memory for Rhein was being paired with Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth in the British Open
- In 2012, he would earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by scoring a 55 which is the lowest score ever recorded
- Words of Wisdom from Rhein Gibson: “Keyword not only on the tour but also in life is perseverance.”
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About the author, Richmond Weaver
Richmond, a graduate of Clemson University has been involved with sports for most of his life and developed a passion for basketball and sports at an early age. He currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen, founder of Upstate Esthetics and their three kids.