Ben Kern
| Ben Kern | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 31, 1984 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | Grove City, Ohio, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Kansas State University |
| Turned professional | 2007 |
| Former tour | Gateway Tour |
| Professional wins | 12 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T43: 2018 |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Ben Kern (born July 31, 1984) is an American professional golfer. He made the cut and was the lowest club pro at the 2026 PGA Championship.[1] He achieved this by shooting the most birdies in the field over the first two rounds.[2][3]
Kern is the general manager at Hickory Hills Golf Club in Ohio.[4]
Professional wins (12)
Gateway Tour (3)
Other wins (9)
- 2009 New Mexico Open
- 2017 Northern Texas PGA Championship
- 2018 Texas State Open
- 2021 Southern Texas PGA Championship, Northern Texas PGA Memorial Championship
- 2022 Southern Texas PGA Traditions Championship
- 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship
- 2024 Southern Ohio PGA Tour Championship
- 2025 Southern Ohio PGA Match Play Championship
Source:[5]
U.S. national team appearances
- PGA Cup: 2019 (winners)
References
- ^ Hall, Mike (May 15, 2026). "Ben Kern Facts: Low Club Pro At The 2026 PGA Championship". Golf Monthly.
- ^ Jourdan, Cameron (May 15, 2026). "PGA pro leads PGA Championship field in total birdies: 'That's wild'". Golfweek.
- ^ Romine, Brentley (May 15, 2026). "Tied for most birdies so far at Aronimink? A 41-year-old, tattooed PGA pro from Ohio". Golf Channel.
- ^ Ackert, Kristie (May 15, 2026). "Who is Ben Kern? Ohio club pro scores six birdies at PGA Championship". USA Today.
- ^ "2026 PGA Championship: Ben Kern Biography". PGA of America.
External links
- Ben Kern at the PGA Tour official site
- Ben Kern at the Official World Golf Ranking official site