Bio

Gary hit his first golf shot on a range in Boone, NC at age 6. He learned the game and fell in love with every aspect of it as a junior at Ridgewood Country Club. Seeing Tom Weiskopf shoot 63 in the opening round of the 1980 US Open cemented golf in his mind as the most interesting pursuit at the highest level. After forging a career in media in all sports Gary became one of the original hosts of Morning Drive on Golf Channel where he remained for the entire 10 year run of the program. The in depth conversation with people in the game has always been the most rewarding aspect of Gary’s work and conducting the final interview on camera with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino will always be his greatest memory.

Gary Williams

Personal

  • Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ
  • College: Guilford College
  • Favorite Golf Personality: Ben Crenshaw
  • Favorite Golf Playing Experience: Playing 36 holes at Muirfield in Scotland with his Dad
  • Favorite Golf Fan Experience: Walking every step of the 2019 Masters final round with Tiger Woods
  • Favorite Courses Played: Sand Hills, Pine Valley & National Golf Links
  • Golf Course Bucket List: Royal Melbourne, Royal Dornoch & Crystal Downs