Carter Smith
Origin StoryNo tee, no problem: Carter Smith built a massive following by hitting driver off the deck, and he wants to be the first tee-less golfer on the PGA Tour.
The DOD King, Carter Smith, built a massive following by hitting driver off the deck, playing without tees and using driver from the fairway whenever he can.
From Norfolk, Virginia, Smith started posting videos of his signature shot, carrying the ball around 300 yards without a tee, and gained tens of thousands of followers within months.
Complete with a mullet and a running "war on weasels" against online critics, Smith's larger-than-life persona has made him a fan favorite. He travels the country making content with his two best friends, chasing his dream of becoming the first tee-less golfer on the PGA Tour.