Charlotte's Independence High School is known for producing outstanding football players. One of the premier programs in the nation, the Patriots have produced such gridiron stars as former Florida standout Chris Leak and North Carolina's Hakeem Nicks.Golf is generally an afterthough at the 4-AA powerhouse. However, one golfer whose roots are at Independence High is Charlotte's Ryan Mayo. As the tenth selection in the 2009 King Invitational draft, Mayo returns from a two-year hiatus refreshed and prepared to make major contributions to the King's Court.
Mayo took time off from the sport to clear his mind after the birth of his daughter, Emma. It's time that scouts say was well spent fine tuning his game in preparation for his return to action. One Charlotte-area scout, who refused to be named for this report, said this about Mayo: "His iron play is solid. The improvement is phenomenal. Always a big hitter off the tee, he has become a helluva threat from 175 and in."
A former TGA member, Mayo reportedly has been working towards regaining full-time status on the TGA Tour in 2009. The King's Court captain, Jackie King suggests that his inclusion in this year's invitational could be a measuring stick to guage the status of his game. "I went after Mayo knowing that he could be a contributor on my squad. But, I also wanted to get him into the fold to better grasp where he stands in his preparations for a return to the tour," King told TGA staff today.
This is Mayo's second apperance at the King Invitational.
- Role on The King's Court: The Enforcer
- School: Independence High School
- Personal: Girlfriend, Erika. Daughter, Emma
- Other notable athletes drafted #10 overall: NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics, 1998), Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Marcus Allen (Oakland Raiders, 1982)
- Hobbies: Customizing import cars, playing video games, drinking Coors Light
- Favorite teams: Duke Blue Devils, Carolina Panthers
- Did you know? Mayo rates himself as one of the best Call of Duty players in the state
- Who would play Mayo in the sports movie version of the King Invitational: Actor Matthew Lillard from Scream & Scooby-Doo fame
if i remember right mayo was a little buffed, if i make a smart comment will he punch me in the face?
ReplyDeleteand i reget to tell him anyway i am the best a call of duty! sign the killer
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ReplyDeletei guess the X BOX is comin to the beach.I think Wayne can beat us all at Call of duty!!
ReplyDeleteI think Dwight has a man crush on Mayo.
ReplyDeleteI thought Scott was not playing in the king invitational this year
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