By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Fort Payne native and Auburn graduate, Will McCurdy has qualified for the Mackenzie Tour (PGA Tour in Canada).

From an early age, golf was in Will McCurdy’s blood.  He could be seen putting around the golf course as early as the age of four and Will started competing around the age of twelve.  His hobby, or rather obsession, earned him a scholarship on the Auburn University Golf team. In 2009 and 2011 he was a U.S. Amateur participant.  While playing for Auburn he was selected to the 2011-2012 All-SEC team and in 2011, he was the Palmetto Amateur Champion.

McCurdy’s golfing career also boasts three wins on the SwingThought Pro Tour, which was formerly known as the NGA/Hooters Tour. He won 1st Stage of the Web.com qualifying tournament in 2014.

Will recently married on March 19, 2016.  He and his new wife, Lana, made the decision to play the Mackenzie Tour because it rewards you if you play well all season. His plans are to play the full season of the Mackenzie Tour.  Finishing in the top-10 on the money list rewards you with status on the Web.com tour.   Lana is a school teacher, so she will be able to travel across Canada with McCurdy this summer as he pursues his dream.   “My ultimate goal with golf is to play on the PGA Tour, of course.  Now that the PGA has sanctioned tours in Canada and Latin America, more guys are trying to qualify for these tours,"  McCurdy said.  “As opposed to mini tours in the United States, these tours offer not only bigger purses but also a chance to move up if you play well.”