In the fall of 1947, Auburn announced the creation of its men's golf program. Throughout the 2022-23 season, we are remembering and honoring the milestone moments and outstanding alumni that make up the illustrious 75-year history of the program.
A native of Fort Payne, Alabama, Will McCurdy was an All-SEC and All-Region golfer who was a part of the first team to earn a top-five national ranking under coach Clinard. Later, McCurdy even returned to The Plains to serve as a volunteer assistant coach for the program.
Q: Why did you choose to continue your golf career at Auburn?
McCurdy: My parents are both Auburn grads, and my father was also a starter on the football team from 1982-1987. My childhood hometown golf hero, Scott Weatherly, was also an alumnus of the Auburn golf program.
Q: What would you consider your biggest accomplishment during your time with the program?
McCurdy: Being named a 2011-2012 All-SEC student-athlete.
Q: How would you describe your college experience in a single word?
McCurdy: Memorable.
Q: What is your favorite memory from your time at Auburn?
McCurdy: Probably the incredible finish at regionals in 2012. We were a top-five team in the country, and I think we went 7-under in the last 5 holes and made it to Nationals by two shots. Coach Clinard was emotional in the parking lot, and most of us were too.
Q: What degree did you earn from Auburn and what career path did you choose?
McCurdy: Communications. I work as a pre-construction director for Holland Homes, a home builder based here in Auburn.
Q: Do you still play golf? In what fashion?
McCurdy: Yes, I played professionally for six years, then retired in 2018 and got my amateur status back in 2020. I'm now the 2021 Alabama State Mid-Am Champion and the 2021 and 2022 Saugahatchee Club Champion!
Q: Other than playing, are you still involved with the game of golf?
McCurdy: Not really. I served as a volunteer assistant for Clinard and Maggard in 2018-2019, but that's about it. I have a one-year-old daughter now, and I work a lot. I play once a week to keep some amount of playing ability.
Q: What did you take away from your experiences on the Auburn golf team?
McCurdy: Some lifetime memories and friendships that I wouldn't trade for anything!
Q: What advice would you give to current and future members of the Auburn golf team?
McCurdy: Soak it up! These four to five years are the only time in your life you'll feel this team atmosphere and brotherhood.
Q: Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding your time at Auburn?
McCurdy: Yes. I would like to state that I believe I hold an AU golf record as the only one to get paid by his teammates to eat a cheese-filled hot dog from a gas station rotisserie on a road trip. CC: Jackson Beindorf and Kyle Kopsick.
Alumni Spotlight: Will McCurdy
