Saved by golf, Kamaiu Johnson prepares for Tour debut

The 26-year-old has taken an incredible journey, from learning golf at 13 and dropping out of school, to eventually being homeless. It all leads to his improbable Tour debut this week.

Bo Van Pelt|

Kamaiu Johnson, a 26-year-old African-American pro golfer, was preparing for his PGA Tour debut. With co-hosts Bo Van Pelt and Farrell Evans, the Tallahassee, Fla., native shares his heart-warming journey from taking up the game at 13, to dropping out of school, to being homeless, to struggling on the mini tours and eventually securing sponsorships as he pursues his dream of becoming a full-time PGA Tour member. In this wide-ranging conversation, Johnson explains how golf saved his life.

Hit the play button above to listen, and look for more new episodes of the "Both Sides of the Ball" coming soon to the Morning Read Podcast Network.

Published Jan 25, 2021 | Modified Jan 25, 2021

BO VAN PELT

PGA Tour pro Bo Van Pelt was born in Richmond, Ind., and resides in Tulsa, Okla. He has six professional victories worldwide and has been a PGA Tour member since 2004. He started the First Tee chapter in his hometown and has been a dedicated supporter of Habitat of Humanity for 13 years. Van Pelt also has donated three homes to families in need. He, along with his longtime friend Farrell Evans, co-hosts the podcast “Both Sides of the Ball,” which airs on the Morning Read Podcast Network. Twitter: @bovanpeltBoth Sides of the Ball: @boandfarrell

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