Professional golfer
Ben Griffin
Ben Griffin is a 30-year-old American professional from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and a former University of North Carolina golfer. After a difficult early professional stretch, he became one of the PGA TOUR’s breakout players in 2025, winning three times. As of 2026, he remains firmly establishe
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Age
- 30
- Birthplace
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- College
- University of North Carolina
- Turned pro
- 2018
- PGA TOUR wins
- 3
- Residence
- Jupiter, Florida
THE STORY
What to know
AT A GLANCE
Who is Ben Griffin?
Griffin turned professional in 2018 and joined the PGA TOUR in 2023. He is known for a controlled, competitive style rather than relying purely on overpowering distance.
- Age: 30
- Birthplace: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- College: University of North Carolina
- Residence: Jupiter, Florida
- Turned professional: 2018
- PGA TOUR wins: 3
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Three wins in 2025
Griffin’s breakthrough season produced three PGA TOUR victories, including an individual win and a team victory.
- 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans — winner with Andrew Novak
- 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge — individual winner
- 2025 World Wide Technology Championship — individual winner
PLAYING STYLE
Reliable, balanced, and mentally tough
Griffin’s game is built around consistency, strong putting, and avoiding major mistakes. He is not typically defined as one of the TOUR’s longest hitters, but his all-around performance lets him contend on different course styles.
- Strong putting and short-game reliability
- Good overall scoring balance
- Comfortable in pressure situations
- More consistent than flashy
2026 FORM
Still performing at a high level
In 2026, Griffin has continued to collect quality finishes even without adding another win yet. His best results include a top-three finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge and top-20 finishes in all four majors through the Open Championship.
- PGA Championship — T14
- U.S. Open — T17
- Travelers Championship — T10
- Charles Schwab Challenge — T3
THE BACKSTORY
A non-linear route to the TOUR
Griffin’s path was not immediate. He spent time developing through lower professional tours and endured playoff losses before establishing himself on the PGA TOUR.
- 2017 — Set North Carolina’s career scoring-average record
- 2018 — Turned professional
- 2022 — Reached a Korn Ferry Tour playoff
- 2023 — Earned his PGA TOUR card
- 2025 — Won three PGA TOUR events
- 2025 — Made the U.S. Ryder Cup team
EQUIPMENT NOTE
A notable Maxfli connection
Griffin has an extended equipment partnership with Maxfli and plays the Maxfli Tour X golf ball. His club setup can change, so individual club details should be checked against the latest reported WITB.
- Golf ball: Maxfli Tour X
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
North Carolina standout
Set the school’s career scoring-average record.
Turns professional
Begins his professional golf career.
Korn Ferry breakthrough
Reaches a Korn Ferry Tour playoff.
Earns PGA TOUR status
Joins the PGA TOUR after progressing through the developmental circuit.
First PGA TOUR victory
Wins the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Andrew Novak.
Breakout season
Adds individual victories at the Charles Schwab Challenge and World Wide Technology Championship.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Challenge | T3 | 2026-05-31 |
| PGA Championship | T14 | 2026-05-17 |
| U.S. Open | T17 | 2026-06-21 |
| Travelers Championship | T10 | 2026-06-28 |
| The Open Championship | T59 | 2026-07-19 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Ball
- Maxfli Tour XPartnership and ball usage reported through 2028.Reported WITB · 2026-01-04
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Why this profile is worth exploring
Ben Griffin is one of the more interesting modern TOUR success stories: not an overnight superstar, but a complete player who turned persistence into elite-level results.