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BEN MARTIN

UNITED STATES

Height:

5 ft, 11 in

Weight:

175 lbs

Birthday:

08/26/1987

College:Clemson University (2009, Financial Management)
Turned Pro:2010
Birthplace:Greenwood, SC
Residence:Greenwood, SC

Nationwide Tour - Media Guide

Current Year Nationwide Tour Money and Position (112)
$10,490
Current Year Nationwide Tour Best Round
65 at Round 1, TPC Stonebrae Championship.
Best PGA TOUR Finishes
T6-- Reno-Tahoe Open.
2011 Best PGA TOUR Finishes
T6-- Reno-Tahoe Open.
2011 Season PGA TOUR
Tournaments Entered--25; in money--12; Top 10 finishes--1
2011 Season Nationwide Tour
Tournaments Entered--2; in money--; Top 10 finishes--
Career Highlights

2011: In his rookie year on the PGA TOUR, claimed three top-25 finishes in 25 starts on TOUR.

He held a share of the first-round lead for the first time in his career when he was one of a TOUR-record nine players tied for the lead after 18 holes at the Northern Trust Open. Missed the cut after a second-round 80.

Earned first top-10 of his PGA TOUR career in his 20th start of the season, with a T6 at the Reno-Tahoe Open.

Missed the cut in his only two starts on the Nationwide Tour.
Personal

Cites making it to the finals of the 2009 U.S. Amateur and playing in the 2010 Masters as his biggest thrills in golf. Biggest thrill outside of golf is attending Clemson football games.

Favorite golf course he has played is Augusta National. Would most like to play St. Andrews.

He never travels without his GPS. Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves.

Superstitions include only marking his ball with quarters dated before 1987.

Favorite TV show is "Entourage".

Favorite movie is "The Hangover".

Favorite entertainer is Dave Chappelle. Favorite food is steak.

Lists Michael Vick as his favorite athlete to watch.

Favorite city is Charleston, SC.

Bucket list includes winning a few major championships. Has one brother, Matt, who is a sophomore at Clemson University. Both of his parents attended Clemson, but his dad graduated from Alabama. Charities include College Golf Fellowship and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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