The Philadelphia region is rich in golf history, yet the area's greatest contribution to the game may have come from public course in West Philadelphia.

GRAND BLANC, Mich. – The road to professional golf was not always easy for Willie Mack III. Kind of like in a movie.”The near-death experience did not stop Mack from pursuing his dream of someday playing in the PGA Tour. Then it was time to try and make the PGA Tour, but a lot more goes into it than good putts and long drives. This year, Mack is a recipient of that exemption and will play in his first PGA Tour event. READ: PGA Tour hopeful for return of fans, pushing ahead without