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Kelly Kraft Golfer

Kelly Kraft: PGA Tour Professional

Early Life and Amateur Career
Kelly Kraft was born November 30, 1988, in Dallas, Texas. His most notable amateur achievement came in 2011 when he won the U.S. Amateur Championship at Erin Hills, defeating Patrick Cantlay in the final match.

This victory earned him invitations to the 2012 Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, and Open Championship.

College Career
Kraft attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 2007-2011, where he played collegiate golf for the Mustangs. He earned All-American honors during his time at SMU.

Professional Career
Turning professional in 2012, Kraft earned his PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) in 2015.

His best PGA Tour finish to date was a runner-up result at the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Career Earnings
As of 2023, Kraft’s career PGA Tour earnings exceed $6.5 million across more than 200 starts.

Personal Life
Kelly Kraft married Tia Gannon in December 2018. The couple resides in Dallas, Texas.

Tournament Victories
– 2011 U.S. Amateur Championship (as amateur)
– 2015 Chitimacha Louisiana Open (Web.com Tour)

Notable Statistics
– Career-best Official World Golf Ranking: 131st
– Best FedExCup finish: 99th (2018)
– Made 116 cuts in 226 PGA Tour starts (as of 2023)

Equipment
Kraft plays with a mixed bag of equipment, having been a free agent in terms of equipment sponsorship for much of his career.

This profile is based on publicly available information from official PGA Tour records and verified news sources..

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