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PGA Tour 2021 - Farmers Insurance, Torrey Pines
Willie Mack III is replacing Kamaiu Johnson who tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.
From the PGA Tour site:
In March 2020, Mack became a Farmers Insurance® brand ambassador. He is a former Michigan Amateur champion and was the 2019 APGA Player of the Year, winning two of the seven events he entered. Mack currently leads the Florida Professional Golf Tour and will continue playing their events in addition to a full APGA Tour season in 2021. Last week, Mack was awarded an exemption to The Genesis Invitational, which will be played in the Los Angeles area in February. - Read more here.
In November 2018 Willie Mack had a shocking experience when his car burst into flames. Golf Digest cover it here.
Driving at full speed on the highway, Mack's vehicle mysteriously turned off. He managed to pull over to the side of the highway and sat in his car as he called for help. Fortunately for him, a good samaritan had pulled over to inform Mack that his car was on fire. The Grand Blanc, Mich. native managed to flee the car, retrieving his golf clubs, but not his personal belongings as the car burst into flames.
His burning car was caught on camera by a traveller, and that was posted to twitter here.
Mack had been largely living in his car around that time, as he travelled from one mini-Tour to another. Apart from his golf clubs, he lost virtually everything.
From the PGA Tour site:
Removing the financial burden associated with the game is a top priority for both Farmers and the APGA Tour. Ensuring players have access to the tools and support they need allows them to better focus on competing. For players like Johnson and Mack, the support Farmers provides APGA Tour athletes can be invaluable.
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