Willy Wilcox has struggled with a drug addiction for 20 years. He tried what his friends called “birdie pills” for the first time when he was 15. Since then he has used most hard-core drugs that you can think of, has overdosed multiple times, and somehow for a couple years was one of the best ball strikers in the entire world. Willy takes us through his battle with addiction while being a member of the PGA Tour. As he fights to stay clean, he shares his story as a message to others who might be struggling.

If you are anyone you know are struggling please visit: 

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

Willy Wilcox has struggled with a drug addiction for 20 years. He tried what his friends called &ldquo;birdie pills&rdquo; for the first time when he was 15. Since then he has used most hard-core drugs that you can think of, has overdosed multiple times, and somehow for a couple years was one of the best ball strikers in the entire world. Willy takes us through his battle with addiction while being a member of the PGA Tour. As he fights to stay clean, he shares his story as a message to others who might be struggling.
If you are anyone you know are struggling please visit:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>
<a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/</a>
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At the Fire Pit Collective, we’re drawn to golf's dreamers, long shots and underdogs. Now we're bringing to life their stories with "The Grind" podcast, hosted by Ryan French, aka Monday Q Info. A diverse group of pros and elite amateurs will drop in as they chase the dream, while different voices from the Fire Pit staff offer perspective on the story-behind-the-story. "The Grind" will take golf fans deeper into the sport, revealing its harsh realities but also the life-changing triumphs for players living on the margins.

"The Grind" will take golf fans deeper into the sport, revealing its harsh realities but also the life-changing triumphs for players living on the margins.

The Grind

Willy Wilcox

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