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Joe Affrunti
JoeAffrunti
Country
USA

United States

Age
44
Turned Pro
2004
Birthplace
Chicago, IL
College
University of Illinois
Korn Ferry Tour Wins
0
Wins (2016)
0
Top 10 (2016)
0
Points List
-
World Rank (OWGR)
-
USA

United States

Joe Affrunti

Physical Stats
5'7" (1.7m)Height
155lbs (70kg)Weight
Location
Chicago, United StatesBirthplace
Crystal Lake, United StatesResidence
Crystal Lake, United StatesPlays From
University of IllinoisCollege
Personal
44Age
Aug 1, 1981Birthday
2004Joined Tour
Wife, Megan; JackFamily

Personal

Says geting his PGA TOUR card at the 2010 Web.com Tour Championship is his biggest thrill in golf. Lists the Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup as his biggest thrill outside of golf.

Lists Troon as his favorite golf course. The Chicago Blackhawks, Bears and White Sox as his favorite professional teams. Favorite TV shows are "Dirty Jobs" and "River Monsters" and favorite movies are "Caddyshack" and "Slap Shot." Favorite food is pasta and enjoys spending time in Chicago.

In addition to golf, he also lettered in high school in hockey.

Superstitions include carrying two tees and one coin in his right pocket.

Bucket list includes eating great food all around the world.

Says not many people know he has a shoe obsession.

Would round out his dream foursome with Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Arnold Palmer.

Never travels without his flip-flops.

Lists John Swenson as his instructor.

Non-golf related jobs include working at a driving range and cleaning out vending machines.

Graduated with a degree in speech communication. John Swenson, his coach of over 25 years, has been an instrumental part of his career on and off the course.

Amateur Highlights

Played golf for both the University of Minnesota and the University of Illinois, graduating from the University of Illinois.

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