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The name Caleb Surratt probably wasn’t on your radar 12 months ago, unless you keep an eye on amateur golf.
After making a statement of himself on the amateur circuit over the past few seasons, you can maybe see why he chose to leave university and turn professional after receiving a lucrative offer any amateur would jump out to join Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII on LIV Golf.
During the summer of 2023, the then Tennessee sophomore, put up a noteworthy showing after representing the United States in the Arnold Palmer Cup and Walker Cup, coming out victorious each time. Additionally, he advanced to the matchplay Round of 32 at the U.S. Men’s Amateur – all added to his CV for receiving the offer from LIV Golf.
Caleb was entering the LIV Golf ring with further accolades to his name, he was the first “Vol” golfer to be tabbed a First Team All-American while also winning the 2023 SEC Championship individual title, the first freshman to do so since 2012.
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Leaving the comfort of his teammates of amateur golf behind, Caleb now shares the range rubbing shoulders with Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Kieran Vincent. A team that claimed their first victory in the opening event of the 2024 season in Mayakoba. The three players each pocketing USD $750,000, and for Caleb an additional USD $33,000 for his T13 in the Individual event – not a bad first pay cheque as a pro! What would a 20-year-old spend all that money on?!
Kieran Vincent, Captain Jon Rahm, Caleb Surratt and Tyrrell Hatton of Legion XIII – LIV Golf Mayakoba
The dollars didn’t stop there, as the Legion XIII camp backed it up with a second victory in Miami, now sitting pretty in second spot.
Caleb will be looking for plenty of “home” support during LIV Golf Nashville, a short hop from where he went to University in Tennessee as he looks to peg it up at The Grove, designed by LIV Golf CEO.
Coming up to nearly 80 years since the state of Nashville has welcomed “big-time” golf, McCrory Creek, which glides through the middle of The Grove will provide one of the most fascinating natural hazards in golf in a track that rewards adventurous golf
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