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Move over Tiger Woods, here comes Andrew Walker

Tuesday, August 13, 2013



Andrew Walker. PHOTO/File

Fourteen-year-old Andrew Walker became the second youngest player to qualify for the prestigious United States Golf Association U.S. Amateur Championship this past July when he earned the second of three spots in a qualifier at Forest Akers West Golf Course on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing.

He is also the youngest African-American — edging Tiger Woods, who debuted in the event at 15, and won an unprecedented three straight Amateur titles.

A prodigy from Michigan, Walker showed promise early on. He entered 13 tournaments as a 7-year-old.

Read more: The Boston Globe

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