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KENNETH STATON
UNITED STATES
Height:
6 ft, 0 in
Weight:
170 lbs
Birthday:
11/25/1972
College:Florida State University (1995, Marketing)
Turned Pro:1995
Birthplace:Daytona Beach, FL
Residence:Ormond Beach, FL; plays out of Riviera CC (Daytona Beach, FL)
PGA TOUR - Media Guide
| Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| T4-- Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. | |
| Best Nationwide Tour Finishes | |
| T5-- The Reese's Cup Classic. | |
| Other Information | |
| In only his seventh start of the 2002 season and ninth of his PGA TOUR career, finished T4 at the Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. Final-round 64 moved him up the leaderboard for his first career PGA TOUR top-10. Was one back of the lead through the first round at the 2002 SEI Pennsylvania and two back after 36 holes, but closing rounds of 78-73 dropped him to T67. Entering final month needing to secure TOUR card for 2003, moved toward top 125 with T5 finish at Valero Texas Open, aided by closing rounds of 65-64. Paycheck of $118,650 jumped season earnings to $415,067 (No. 131). Ended the year with $453,816 in earnings and No. 133. Earned 2002 TOUR card in fifth trip to Qualifying School. His T2 at 2001 Qualifying School included fifth-round 63, tied for low round of tournament. Six-time winner (three official) during his career on the Canadian Tour, including two in 2001. One of three players (along with Moe Norman and Trevor Dodds) to win four tournaments in one year on the Canadian Tour. Played in two PGA TOUR events in 1999, the Bell Canadian Open and the Air Canada Championship. All-American selection at Florida State. Biggest golf thrill was capturing the Riviera Open (North Florida PGA Winter Tour) in hometown of Daytona Beach. Introduced to golf by watching father play. | |
