Former FAMU golfers featured on Golf Channel's new show “Altered Course”

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Two FAMU golfers will make their television debuts on June 15, on the Golf Channel. Wesley “Wes” Yates and Shepherd “Shep” Archie III, both graduates of FAMU and former members of the Rattler golf team, will be paired together as contestants on a new reality show and golf competition called “Altered Course.”

The show features extraordinary hole layouts, exceeding 700 yards, while racing against time.  The show will challenge the players’ golf skills, physical fitness and strength in strategy. The two were in town recently, with a Golf Channel camera crew in tow, filming a preview segment for the show.

Head Coach Marvin Green was elated to see his former players get the opportunity to showcase their skills on the big stage. 

“I’m excited for them.  They were both really big on golf, playing all their lives. Both of these talented players got golf scholarships and have competed all their lives. They both have aspirations to compete on the next level, and to be on a worldwide stage to showcase their talents and personalities, I think it’s a great opportunity for them,” Green said.

Yates was a member of the Rattler Golf Team from 2007- 2011. Of the pair, Yates’ strength is his driver.  He is long and accurate from the tee, which will be his strength on the team.

Archie’s strength is in his short game. Approach shots and chipping are the areas he will lead the duo in.  He played on the Rattler squad from 2008-2012. His high school success resulted in being invited to play in the Wal-Mart Open of Pebble Beach. He earned eight wins his senior season.

Archie and Yates both hail from Georgia, with Yates being from the Atlanta area (Fairburn/Lady of Mercy High School), while Archie resided in Augusta (The Academy of Richmond County).  They were both products of First Tee programs in their respective areas. The two were roommates in college.

Green sees the possibilities of their appearance on the show, possibly bolstering opportunities for recruitment of talent around the country.

 “I think this will help on the recruiting trail. Every time the guys have the opportunity, they talk about being from FAMU; and people seeing that will wonder where that college is and some will try to find out where this college is and come find out about our great history. I think it shows that sometimes we appear to be under the radar in our own environment, but it seems that other people recognize us.  Sometimes other people can see what you do and we are appreciated for that.  The skills they learned here at FAMU, even outside of golf,  is what probably drew the Golf Channel to them. I think their well-roundedness was definitely an attraction and will propel them to do well,” Green concluded.

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