MJ Daffue: PGA Tour Professional Early Life and Education MJ Daffue (pronounced "Duffy") was born on April 11, 1989, in Pretoria, South Africa. He attended Lamar University in Texas, where he played collegiate golf from 2009 to 2012, earning All-Southland Conference honors. Professional Career Daffue turned professional in 2012 and worked his way through various developmental tours. He secured his PGA Tour card for the 2022-23 season through the Korn Ferry Tour, finishing in the top 25 of the points list in 2022. Notable Achievements His breakthrough moment came at the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, where he briefly held the lead during the second round, capturing attention with his remarkable shot from the hospitality tent deck. Career Earnings Through the 2022-23 PGA Tour season, Daffue has earned approximately $1.2 million in official PGA Tour earnings. Personal Life Daffue resides in Kingwood, Texas, with his wife Kamie and their son. The couple met while he was attending Lamar University. Playing Style Known for his ability to go low in qualifying rounds, Daffue has successfully Monday-qualified for multiple PGA Tour events throughout his career, earning him recognition as a qualifying specialist. Equipment Daffue plays with a mixed bag of clubs, including TaylorMade and Titleist equipment (as of 2023). Note: Career earnings and specific tournament results are constantly updating. All figures are approximate and reflect publicly available information as of 2023.