Micheel, Shaun

Golf Professional

Shaun Micheel, whose professional career was highlighted by his victory at the 2003 PGA Championship, joined the Butler men’s golf program as an assistant coach prior to the 2022-23 season.

“Very few players in the world have Shaun’s level of expertise and wisdom,” said Butler head coach Colby Huffman. “Having the players be able to utilize a major champion as a resource brings another level of depth to our program. We are really fortunate, and the guys are eager and excited to have him on board.”

At the 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, Micheel carded a four-under total of 276, claiming a two-shot victory. Playing the 72nd hole with a one-shot lead, Micheel landed a 7-iron from 175 yards away just inches from the hole to clinch the major title and a $1,080,000 payday.

In 2006, Micheel finished second to Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship at Medinah. He was also the runner-up to Paul Casey at the HSBC World Match Play Championship at the Wentworth Club. He defeated Woods 4&3 in match play during the event, which ended Woods’ five-tournament win streak.

Micheel has played in more than 400 PGA Tour events during his career, and has registered nearly 20 Top-10 finishes.

Nov. 28, 2024

Shaun Micheel - Part 4 (Late Career and Life After Golf)

We conclude our visit with Shaun Micheel, 2003 PGA Championship winner, with a look back at this second-place finish to Tiger Woods in the 2006 PGA at Medinah CC and making it to the final match in the World Match Play at Wentworth GC that same year. Shaun reminisces about making a rare albatross at the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, the 2nd player ever to accomplish this feat. He remembers the emotional toll of losing his parents and how their passing impacted his game and his psyche. After di...

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Nov. 27, 2024

Shaun Micheel - Part 3 (The 2003 PGA Championship)

Shaun Micheel begins this episode by recounting his breakthrough win at the 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill CC which featured a closing 7-iron shot for the ages to within inches on the hole. Ironically, this triumph only added to the self-induced pressures caused by unmet expectations and unrealized potential for Shaun. While he had another chance at glory with his second place finish to Tiger Woods at the 2006 PGA, Shaun never won again on Tour and began suffering through health issues that k...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Shaun Micheel - Part 2 (Early Professional Career)

The winner of the 2003 PGA Championship Shaun Micheel continues his story with a look back on his early professional days traveling the globe. Shaun first headed to the Sunshine Tour in South Africa and then the mini-tours in the U.S. before making his way to Asia where he broke through for a win at the 1998 Ericsson Open in Singapore. He shares his struggles with international travel and the pressures of competing at the highest levels. It was these trials and tests that prepared him for later ...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Shaun Micheel - Part 1 (The Early Years)

Major championship winner Shaun Micheel begins his life story by recounting his childhood and early interest in aviation instilled by his father Buck, one of FedEx's original pilots. After a family relocation near a golf course in Memphis, Shaun picked up golf and was essentially self-taught. After winning two state golf titles in high school and Big Ten team and individual championships, he was off to South Africa to begin a career in professional golf. Shaun Micheel shares his memories of his...

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