The Big Picture.

Michael Bruchet brings nearly 30 years of experience as a professional athlete, tour player, and elite-level coach to the Fat Belly Tour. A former touring pro with a world ranking of 519, Michael competed across Asia and beyond — but over time, discovered what many seasoned professionals do: there are few places for aging athletes to keep playing at a high level.

In response, Michael founded the Fat Belly Tour — a tour for players 47 and older — to keep the competitive spirit alive, build a community of like-minded athletes, and use the game as a platform for greater impact.

But Michael’s passion extends far beyond the course. With a heart for youth and mentorship, he has spent years using golf to support fatherless children, running fundraising tournaments through his Golf Academy in Asia to benefit local orphanages. That same mission carries into the Fat Belly Tour’s Dads With Lads ProAm events, where fathers and kids share a day of golf with the pros — all to raise money for charities like First Tee and Build A Game For Life, Michael’s nonprofit initiative that reconnects families through outdoor adventure, faith, and mentorship.

A devoted husband and father, Michael is also a master craftsman, fly fisherman, and skier who believes life is about balance — and that we all have gifts worth sharing. His life's work reflects one simple truth: when we use what we love to lift others, we build a legacy that lasts far beyond the final round.