About Chris

Chris Kirk, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, has built a steady and accomplished career at every level of the game. A standout at the University of Georgia, Kirk helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2005 NCAA Championship, set a school record with seven individual victories, earned two first-team All-American honors, and was named the 2007 Ben Hogan Award recipient as the nation’s top collegiate player.

Since turning professional in 2007, Kirk has recorded six PGA TOUR victories and represented the United States in team competition as a member of the 2007 Walker Cup and 2015 Presidents Cup teams. In 2023, he was honored with the PGA TOUR Courage Award, recognizing his perseverance and impact both on and off the course.

Career highlights

• Six-time PGA TOUR winner, including The Sentry (2024) and The Honda Classic (2023)
• Winner of the 2023 PGA TOUR Courage Award
• FedExCup Playoffs winner — 2014 Deutsche Bank Championship
• 2015 Presidents Cup team member
• 2014 The RSM Classic champion
• 2007 Walker Cup team member

Personal stats

Birthdate: May 8, 1985

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia

Residence: Athens, Georgia

Family: wife, Tahnee; children, Sawyer, Foster and Wilder

Education: University of Georgia

Special interests: Paddleboarding, piano, skimboarding, fishing, kayaking

Turned professional: 2007