Austin Eckroat: PGA Tour Professional Early Life & Amateur Career Born January 12, 1999, in Edmond, Oklahoma, Austin Eckroat developed his golf skills at Edmond North High School, where he was a standout player. He was a four-time Oklahoma state champion during his high school career. College Career Eckroat attended Oklahoma State University from 2017-2021, where he was a key member of the Cowboys' golf team. He earned All-American honors and helped lead OSU to the 2018 NCAA Championship. During his collegiate career, he maintained a scoring average of 71.38 and secured three individual victories. Professional Career Turning professional in 2021, Eckroat earned his PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour Finals in 2023. His breakthrough came at the 2024 Cognizant Classic, where he secured his first PGA Tour victory. Through March 2024, his career earnings on the PGA Tour exceed $3.5 million. Personal Life Eckroat married his college sweetheart, Sally Merrill, in December 2022. The couple resides in Edmond, Oklahoma. He is represented by Excel Sports Management. Playing Style Known for his consistent ball-striking and steady approach to the game, Eckroat maintains impressive statistics in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and Strokes Gained: Approach categories on the PGA Tour. Tournament Highlights - First PGA Tour victory: 2024 Cognizant Classic - Career-best World Golf Ranking: 52nd (March 2024) - Three top-10 finishes in the 2023 PGA Tour season Equipment Eckroat plays Ping equipment and is sponsored by Ping Golf, wearing their apparel and using their clubs. Note: Net worth figures are not included as they cannot be verified through reliable sources. All statistics and information are current as of March 2024 and sourced from official PGA Tour and Oklahoma State University records.