About Kyle

Kyle Westmoreland, a native of Houston, Texas, spent over five years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from the Air Force Academy, reaching the rank of Captain. During that time, he balanced service with golf, winning four college tournaments, earning All-American honors, and being named the Academy’s Male Athlete of the Year.

After completing his service in 2019, Westmoreland turned to professional golf full-time, earning a PGA TOUR card for the 2022–23 season after strong performances on the Korn Ferry Tour. He also made history at the 2021 U.S. Open, becoming the first Air Force Academy graduate to both play in and make the cut at a major championship.

Career highlights

• PGA TOUR card earned via Korn Ferry Tour Finals (2022–23 season)
• Finished T-68 at the 2021 U.S. Open, becoming the first Air Force Academy graduate to play in and make the cut at a major championship
• Winner of the Korn Ferry Tour’s 2025 Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard
• Top finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour: T-3 at 2021 ATP Paragon Casino Championship; T-7 at 2022 AdventHealth Championship; 7th at 2022 Wichita Open; T-9 at 2022 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Open
• Top finishes in U.S. Open qualifying: 1st at 2021 U.S. Open Local Qualifier; 4th at 2021 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier
• 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel Open winner
• United States Air Force Academy Male Athlete of the Year (2014)

Personal stats

Birthday: September 20, 1991

Birthplace: Lewisville, TX

Residence: Charleston, SC

Family: wife, Erin; son, Wyatt

Education: Air Force Academy

Turned professional: 2017

Official website: PGA TOUR website