Episode 12: The Win, the Loss and the Identity He Had to Release

Hunter Smith finally achieved his lifelong dream of winning as a professional golfer, finishing 30 under par, making a double eagle during the final round, and sinking a four-foot putt worth $20,000—all while his father, who was battling cancer, followed along from home. In Part 2 of Hunter’s story, he shares that victory, his pursuit of Q School, losing his father at 26, finding a new family through his wife, and the decision to reclaim his amateur status. For years, Hunter believed golf carried him through life’s hardest moments, but looking back, he sees it differently: God carried him through golf. He didn’t quit the game; he released the burden of believing it defined his worth. “Forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead.” — Philippians 3:13. Your story isn’t finished—and that may be the greatest blessing of all.