Seven years ago, a devastating car crash nearly ended a promising golf career. Driven by David Crawford , the vehicle slammed into a large tree, flipped in the air, and landed with a violent crash. The impact left its passenger with several broken ribs, a punctured and collapsed lung, and a fractured bone in the lower leg. At the time, few believed he would ever tee it up again. But William “Bud” Cauley had other plans—stunning the golf world with a comeback that showcased true showmanship.

After years of surgeries, rehab, and back and forth, when Cauley returned to the course, the crowd had little hope. But Cauley looked determined to cement his name among the top players once again. After a rough start, falling out of the Top 10 in his first three events and a missed cut at the Puer

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