Meet Pair Of Jordan Spieth Proteges
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FRISCO (CBS11SPORTS) - With Dallas native Jordan Spieth winning two major tournaments and finishing as the #1 ranked golfer in the world this season, every young North Texas boy who has ever picked up a pair of clubs, has aspirations to be on the same stage in the future.
Two young men in particular, Dawson Ovard (14 years old) and Davis Ovard (10 years old), are family friends of Spieth, and using some of the same tools Spieth has used on his climb to the top. The brothers from Frisco (Texas) take regular lessons from world renowned swing coach Cameron McCormick, who has tutored Spieth since he was around 13. McCormick believes the Ovards can reach any height in the sport as long as they remain focused and committed.
Off the course, Dawson and Davis, use the same personal training facility as Spieth, AMPD (located in Dallas). The AMPD clients are mostly pro golfers, or those who believe they have a serious opportunity to one day play golf on a professional level. The Ovards aren't just putting in the work. They are quite accomplished as well. Despite being a freshman at Frisco High School, Dawson has several colleges already recruiting him from the Big 12, SEC, and Pac 12. Davis recently won the Junior Masters, and received his own green jacket.
Combined Dawson and Davis Ovard have 5 hole in ones. More than that, they have a dream of being on the tour at the same time as Spieth. Dawson says, "it would be awesome to be in the final group with Jordan on a Sunday". Davis countered "I would like to see it happen, so I can beat them both."
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