Ben Martin: PGA Tour Professional Early Life and Education Ben Martin was born on August 26, 1987, in Greenwood, South Carolina. He attended Clemson University from 2006-2009, where he was a three-time All-American golfer for the Tigers. Professional Career Martin turned professional in 2010 after competing in the U.S. Open as an amateur. He earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2014 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Through 2023, he has made over 250 starts on the PGA Tour. Career Statistics - PGA Tour Wins: 1 - Career Earnings: Over $8.5 million (as of 2023) - Highest World Golf Ranking: 66th (2015) - Best Major Championship Finish: T17 (2015 PGA Championship) Personal Life Ben is married to Kelly Martin, and they reside in Greenwood, South Carolina. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Polly, in 2018. Notable Achievements - Won 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links Runner-up - Three-time All-American at Clemson University - Earned PGA Tour card through Web.com Tour Finals in 2013 - Recorded career-best finish of T3 at the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii Equipment Martin plays with Titleist clubs and uses a Titleist Pro V1x golf ball. Current Status As of 2023, Martin continues to compete on the PGA Tour, maintaining his playing privileges through various qualifying methods and performance exemptions. Note: Net worth information is not included as publicly available figures vary widely and cannot be verified with certainty.