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Bennett Wisner Jr
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Says his life changed forever when he met PGA TOUR pro Zach Johnson and got a picture with him at the 2007 RBC Heritage, Johnson fresh off his win a week earlier at the Masters. Then age 10, immediately told his dad he was done with soccer and lacrosse and wanted to be a pro golfer.
Recipient of the Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizenship Award.
He and his dad are named after his great-grandfather, Bennett Chalk, who saved a man from choking and drowning.
Shot a course-record 63 at his home course in Hampstead, Md., with his dad on Father's Day.
Best friends from home are Nick Gesualdi, who was a standout football player at Cornell, and Pat McManus, who played lacrosse at Washington College in Maryland.
Is a die-hard Motley Crue fan and always sings its songs in his head while he's preparing to hit a shot.
Has worked for multiple crab shacks and tree farms.
Best golf memory is watching Tiger Woods win the 2012 AT&T National at Congressional CC outside Washington, D.C.
Always uses the same ball marker in every round.
Uses a ball marker that belonged to his grandmother. It is a prayer coin she held on to during her battle with cancer. She said that coin always gave her a great amount of comfort during a time of need in her life prior to her passing. He says having that coin with him provides comfort when he is on the course in uncomfortable situations.

