The Red Letter Disciple

091: Carson Bacha of the Auburn Tigers on How Faith in Jesus Fueled His D1 Golf Championship Victory and How Revival is Coming to College Campuses Right Now

Feb 25, 2025

Carson Bacha, a standout golfer at Auburn University and 2024 national champion, shares how his deep faith in Jesus underpins his discipline and success on the course. He discusses the camaraderie built with teammates during their championship journey and reflects on the spiritual revival happening at college campuses, especially among Generation Z. Bacha emphasizes the importance of community and kindness in fostering faith, and he opens up about the challenges and joys of transitioning from college golf to professional aspirations.

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Quick takeaways

Carson Bacha attributes his success in the D1 golf championship to his unwavering faith, which influences his discipline and approach to the sport.

The podcast highlights the growing spiritual revival among college students, encouraging communal exploration of faith to navigate life's uncertainties.

Listeners are urged to share their faith through random acts of kindness, emphasizing that small gestures can lead to profound transformations.

Deep dives

Carson Baca's Golf Journey and Achievement

Carson Baca, a standout golfer at Auburn University, boasts an impressive plus six handicap, reflecting his exceptional skill in the sport. He played a crucial role in the Auburn Tigers’ National Championship win, with his team being recognized as one of the strongest in college golf history. Carson's early introduction to golf, fostered by a competitive family environment, laid the foundation for his commitment to the game. His journey highlights the importance of perseverance and excellence in pursuing one's passions, especially within a team dynamic.

Intro

4min

Celebrating a Champion: Insights from a Rising Golf Star

1min

Golfing Through Life: A Journey of Faith

11min

The Journey to Golf Success

24min

Reviving Faith: Generation Z at Auburn

6min

Empowering Acts of Faith and Kindness

3min

Encouragement and Play: A Fun Dive into Sports Trivia

5min

Celebrating Athletic Aspirations and Spiritual Engagement

3min

Carson Bacha is the greatest golfer we’ve ever had on the podcast. He was one of the core pieces to the Auburn Tigers national championship in 2024. He credits his faith as the driving force behind his discipline on the golf course. Not only this, but we get an inside look at how revival is coming to college campuses, and what it takes to become a Division 1 golfer and a future in professional golf. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

Auburn Golf

Carson Bacha Instagram

PGA Tour University

The Cross Church

Church of the Highlands

Key insights from the episode:

It’s taken a lot of sacrifice as well to play college sports. – Carson Bacha

There are no shortcuts in life. – Carson Bacha

There are a lot of Gen Zers who are willing to do the work and put the time in. – Carson Bacha

Carson Bacha’s Challenge: Introduce or share Scripture to someone completely random.

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