Ben Cook (golfer)

Ben Cook
Personal information
Born (1993-09-29) September 29, 1993 (age 31)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceCaledonia, Michigan
Career
CollegeFerris State University
Turned professional2017
Former tour(s)PGA Tour Latinoamérica
Professional wins5
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipT44: 2021
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Ben Cook (born September 29, 1993) is an American professional golfer.

Amateur career

Cook competed for South Christian High School and Ferris State University.[1][2]

Professional career

Cook turned professional in 2017 and played on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica in 2018.[3] He has worked primarily as a club pro since then.

Cook made the cut on the number at the 2021 PGA Championship, his third appearance at the event.[4] He previously qualified for the 2019 PGA Championship and 2020 PGA Championship, missing the cut both times.[5] Cook finished T44 in 2021 and earned the Crystal Ball as the low PGA Professional.

Cook plays out the Michigan section of the PGA of America. He has also played out of the Northern Ohio section.

Professional wins

U.S. national team appearances

References

  1. ^ Paul, Tony (May 19, 2021). "How grit, and a little help from gravity, sent Birmingham CC pro to PGA Championship". The Detroit News.
  2. ^ Wells, Set h (May 22, 2021). "South Christian alum Ben Cook (+5) makes the cut at the PGA Championship". WOOD TV.
  3. ^ "Ben Cook". PGA Tour. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  4. ^ Schupak, Adam (May 22, 2021). "PGA Championship: These two club pros beat DJ, JT and X-Man — and will play the weekend". Golfweek.
  5. ^ Kaminski, Steve (May 21, 2021). "West Michigan golfer Ben Cook eyes PGA Championship cut after solid first round". mlive.