Sunday Mar 15, 2026
121-Golf, Faith & Purpose: Marcus Jones’ Journey from Elite Player to Mentorship
What does it look like to chase greatness… and then discover an even greater purpose?
In this episode of The Krista Escamilla Show, I sit down with Marcus Jones from College Golf Fellowship to talk about his incredible journey from being ranked #2 behind Tiger Woods as a junior golfer, to playing collegiate golf at the University of Texas, to now pouring into the lives of college athletes through mentorship, faith, and community.
Marcus shares:
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What it was like competing at the highest level as a young golfer
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The pressure and identity challenges that come with elite sports
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His college golf experience at UT
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How his path shifted from performance to purpose
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The mission behind College Golf Fellowship and impacting the next generation
This conversation is about more than golf...t’s about identity, faith, and discovering your purpose beyond achievement.
✨ If you’ve ever wondered “what’s next?” after a big dream… this episode is for you.
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Thank you Marcus for your time and all you do for Junior/Collegiate Golfers.
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DREAM BIG~BELIEVE~NEVER GIVE UP
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