Sam Bennett's dad developed Alzheimer's and is unable to have conversations now.
Bennett got one of the last things his father ever said to him tattooed on his arm, and he uses it daily.
He'll make his TOUR debut this week
@ValeroTXOpen
.
Like I said before, being from Madisonville is my biggest flex. Super proud of BR, watched every inning, a great outing! Especially for a freshman against a top 5 team!
#gigem
There are a lot of proud folks down the road in Madisonville given what men’s golfer Sam Bennett and right-handed pitcher Brad Rudis have accomplished for the Aggies this spring.
Headed to the
@usopengolf
!
@sammy_golf24243
qualifies for the 122nd U.S. Open after tying for 5th at the Columbus qualifier, shooting a 5-under 135!
#GigEm
In case y’all don’t know, my Dad has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s not bad yet and we are praying that it will stay this way! It’s been a little difficult lately but we are doing are best to stay positive! Happy Father’s Day! Love ya❤️
Surgery went well! Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Going to be a slow process but excited to be fully recovered in about 6 weeks.
#Gigem
And 🤘⬇️
My 4th regional Title in a row! Didn’t play my best but got the job done. Our team won Regionals also, advancing to State, proud of the way they grinded it out!
#mustanggolf
March can’t come quick enough! Can’t wait to soak it in with my brother and best friend knowing dad will be watching every step of the way. Beyond blessed🙏
Glory be to God. A week I will not forget with an incredible group of people🇺🇸 Excited to tee it up in my second PGA Tour event at the
@APinv
.
#GigEm
👍🏽
📻 Excited what is upcoming this spring with Aggie Golf right around the corner. Exited to tee it up on the big stage with Dubai next week and the Arnold Palmer Invitational in early March. Spectacular spring schedule for the Aggies and expect something big this season.
#gigem
We hit the range with the best college golfer in the nation 👀🏌️♂️
Sam Bennett (
@sammy_golf24243
) joined
@kennedy_smith11
at Big Shots to hit some shots and have some fun (Stacked):
Being in a sling for a few days has let me sit back and soak in what I’ve been thankful for in my life. Praying for a safe surgery on Tuesday and a speedy recovery🙏 Ambitious to get back to work.
#GigEm
Loved all 4 years at MHS, could not have asked for better friends, teachers, and coaches! Thank you Madisonville for all the support you had for me and our teams!
#MustangFamily
Congrats
@sammy_golf24243
on winning his 2nd Texas State High School Championship today! So excited about this young man and the future of
#AggieGolf
!
#12thMan
At practice this morning, I got a surprise visit from one of the best shooters I’ve ever coached - now a standout Aggie golfer! I told him don’t forget about me when he wins his green jacket.
@sammy_golf24243
@AggieMensGolf
I’m very excited to announce that I have committed to play baseball at Texas A&M University. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today!
#GigEm
Ready to take on our weekend champs?! Click the link in our bio to sign up for our Bear Die tournament (Sponsored by
@theaggazine
) and the chance to compete against these guys in the Halloween Championship game.
Booked:
@AggieMensGolf
junior
@sammy_golf24243
joins
@GabeBock
Monday at 9:35 to discuss his Top 16 finish at the U.S. Amateur with his 79-year-old grandfather on his bag, losing J.T. Higgins to USC, the loaded roster for the Aggies next year and more.