US EditionRupe Taylor turns life around after a DWI. Now the golf pro is playing in the PGA Championship
- Rupe Taylor, a 35-year-old golf teaching professional, will compete at the PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow in 2025.
- Taylor secured his place in the championship by finishing among the top 20 at the national PGA Professionals event held in Florida at the end of April, overcoming challenges such as a double bogey on the 11th hole.
- Taylor, who has been sober for 12 years after a driving-while-intoxicated arrest, reflects on his improbable path from addiction to competing alongside top PGA Tour winners like Nick Taylor and Sahith Theegala.
- He expressed disbelief at his achievement, saying, "I can't believe this is happening," and plans to do his best and enjoy the experience despite limited preparation time of 10 days.
- Taylor's participation underscores the PGA's role in promoting golf nationwide as he competes in the strongest major field, including 98 of the top 100 players, while maintaining his sobriety and teaching career in Virginia.
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Rupe Taylor turns life around after a DWI. Now the golf pro is playing in the PGA Championship
Rupe Taylor has every reason to pinch himself at the PGA Championship. It was 12 years ago when the young golf professional with a drinking problem woke up in a hospital with his arms and legs tied to the bed.
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