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KEVIN KISNER

UNITED STATES

Height:

5 ft, 10 in

Weight:

165 lbs

Birthday:

02/15/1984

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College:University of Georgia (2006 Business Management)
Turned Pro:2006
Birthplace:Aiken, SC
Residence:Aiken, SC

PGA TOUR - Media Guide

Nationwide Tour VICTORIES (1)
2010  Mylan Classic presented by CONSOL Energy. 
Current Year PGA TOUR Money and Position (178)
$99,921
Current Year PGA TOUR Best Round
67 at Round 1, HP Byron Nelson Championship.
Current Year Nationwide Tour Highlights
Finished T5 at the Mylan Classic in suburban Pittsburgh where he was attempting to become the first player in Tour history to successfully defend a title. Opening rounds of 67-62 gave him a two-shot lead after 36 holes. Shared the 54-hole lead with John Mallinger and eventual champion Gary Christian. Was near the lead during the final day and was one shot back after 71 holes. Stumbled with a double bogey on the last hole after dumping his second shot into a hazard in front of the green.
Best Nationwide Tour Finishes
1-- Mylan Classic presented by CONSOL Energy.
2011 Best Nationwide Tour Finishes
T5-- Mylan Classic.
2011 Season PGA TOUR
Tournaments Entered--24; in money--10; Top 10 finishes--
2011 Season Nationwide Tour
Tournaments Entered--4; in money--3; Top 10 finishes--1
Career Highlights

2011: Saved his best for last, claiming his lone top-15 finish, a T12, in the season's final event, the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.

In addition to his 24 PGA TOUR starts, the rookie made four Nationwide Tour starts, where he finished T5 at the Mylan Classic for his top performance. Posted the tournament-low, 9-under 62 in the second round at Southpointe GC after five birdies and two eagles, one of which came at the par-4 18th hole.

In December, finished T11 at the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn fully-exempt status as a sophomore on TOUR in 2012. 2010: Made 26 starts on the Nationwide Tour and had a win and a T2 among his six top-10 finishes. Ended the season No. 11 on the money list and will be a rookie on the PGA TOUR in 2011.

Finished T7 in his first start as a Nationwide Tour member at the Michael Hill New Zealand Open.

At the Panama CLARO Championship, he found himself alone at the top of the leaderboard after 36 holes. His second-round, 6-under 64 equaled the low round of the day. His front-nine, 7-under 28 was the lowest front-nine score in the seven-year history of the event. Despite rounds of 70-72 on the weekend, he still managed to finish T9, recording his second top-10 showing of the year.

Enjoyed another top-10 finish, at the Stadion Athens Classic, with a T10. Fired a stellar 65 in the second round after being T76 after the first round.

Added a T7 at the Fort Smith Classic, thanks to rounds of 66-66 on the final two days.

Earned his first career win at the inaugural Mylan Classic near Pittsburgh. Rolled in a four-foot par putt on the final hole to finish 13-under par about the same time leader Geoffrey Sisk was suffering a double-bogey at the 17th hole, dropping him to 12-under. Kisner was not aware he was leading the tournament until after he had completed his round. The first-place check of $108,000 was enough to vault him from No. 50 to No. 14 on the money list. The victory gave the University of Georgia back-to-back wins on Tour. College teammate Chris Kirk had captured the Knoxville News Sentinel Open the week before. Both players were members of the Bulldogs' 2005 NCAA Championship squad.

Notched his sixth top-10 performance five starts later at the Miccosukee Championship. Finished four strokes back of tournament winner Jason Gore despite firing 67s in the last three rounds. 2009: Through sponsor exemptions, top-25 finishes and open qualifying to play in six Nationwide Tour events. Made the cut in his first two starts, with a T15 at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic and a T20 at the South Georgia Classic. Best round was an opening 66 in Athens.

Has played on the eGolf Tour and the NGA Hooters Tour. Finished No. 22 on the eGolf Tour money list, with 11 made cuts in 15 starts and five top-10 finishes. 2008: Wrapped up the eGolf Tour season No. 3 on the money list, with seven top-10 finishes and a victory at the Bermuda Run Open. Amateur: Became the first player in University of Georgia history to be named All-American four times. Helped UGA to the 2005 NCAA Championship. Attended South Aiken High School in South Carolina, where he won two 4A State Championships.
Personal

Has one brother and one sister.

Lists Todd Anderson and Hugh Royer III among his instructors.

Favorite course he's played is Augusta National and would like to play Pine Valley.

Never travels without his computer. First car was a Chevrolet Blazer, and he now drives a BMW 328i.

Favorite college team is the Georgia Bulldogs and favorite pro team is the Carolina Panthers.

Always uses the head side of a coin to mark his golf ball.

Favorite TV show is "24" and favorite entertainer is Chris Rock. Other favorites are macaroni and cheese, Peyton Manning and New York. Puts Tiger Woods, Will Smith and Megan Fox in his dream foursome. Bucket list includes skydiving and drving a stock car. He is involved with The First Tee program.
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