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.