Name: Lanto Griffin overcomes obstacles, doubts to earn first PGA TOUR card
Uploaded: 2017-10-05T09:40:07.000Z
Duration: 420 s
Description: Lanto Griffin, 29, spent several years on the mini-tours and in debt, his burning desire to keep a career alive powered by a tenacious work ethic. With a strong 2017 Web.com Tour season, he earned a spot in The 25 and earn his first PGA TOUR card.

Prior to the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Championship, Lanto Griffin 'orders' the 2020 Korn Ferry Tour schedule from fellow alum Ben Taylor, in re-creation of an iconic 'Dude, Where's My Car?' drive-thru scene.


PGA TOUR announces 2020 Korn Ferry Tour schedule

Check out the top-3 shots from the third round of the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, featuring Chris Baker, Richy Werenski and Lanto Griffin.

Top-3 shots from Round 3 at Korn Ferry Tour Championship

In the third round of the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, Lanto Griffin holes an eagle putt from off the green on the par-4 12th hole. 

Lanto Griffin sinks eagle from off the green at Korn Ferry Tour Championship

In the second round of the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, Lanto Griffin hits his bunker shot on the par-5 9th hole to 2 feet and would make the putt for birdie.

Lanto Griffin ends round with birdie at Korn Ferry Tour Championship

In the final round of the 2019 Pinnacle Bank Championship presented by Chevrolet, Kristoffer Ventura wins his second career event after holding on to the lead by two strokes over Andres Gonzales and Chad Ramey.


Top-3 shots from Round 4 at Pinnacle Bank

Following his third-round 64 at the 2019 Pinnacle Bank Championship presented by Chevrolet, Lanto Griffin, who has already secured a PGA TOUR card for next season, relishes the opportunity to be in contention and hopes to use that later this fall.

Lanto Griffin interview after Round 3 at Pinnacle Bank

In the third round of the 2019 Pinnacle Bank Championship presented by Chevrolet, Kristoffer Ventura keeps his one-shot lead over Lanto Griffin after carding a 4-under 67 heading into Sunday. 


Top-3 shots from Round 3 at Pinnacle Bank

Prior to the 2019 REX Hospital Open, Web.com Tour pros Harry Higgs, Austin Smotherman and Lanto Griffin, along with Casey Wittenberg's wife Haley, recreate a memorable 'Seinfeld' scene.

Korn Ferry Tour pros recreate 'Seinfeld' marine biologist scene

Prior to the 2019 KC Golf Classic, Lanto Griffin meets with Brookside Charter K-8 students on the par-3 14th hole at Blue Hills CC and invites Hannah, 13, to attempt his birdie putt.

Lanto Griffin invites 13-year-old to attempt putt at KC Golf Classic

In the final round of the 2019 Dormie Network Classic at Briggs Ranch, Xinjun Zhang finishes in wire-to-wire fashion to earn his first victory on the Web.Com Tour.


Top-3 shots from Round 4 at Dormie Network Classic

Following his third-round 65 at the 2019 Dormie Network Classic at Briggs Ranch, Lanto Griffin explains how he has been able to flip a switch in his game that has him in position to win in back-to-back weeks. 

Lanto Griffin comments after Round 3 of Dormie Network Classic

Following a final-round 68 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Championship and a winning birdie on the fourth playoff hole, VCU alum Lanto Griffin reflects on a back-and-forth battle with Alabama's Robby Shelton, and how his second career Web.com Tour title can serve as a springboard for the rest of 2019.


Lanto Griffin interview after winning Robert Trent Jones

In the fourth round of the 2019 Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Championship, Lanto Griffin wins his second career event after beating Robby Shelton in four playoff holes.


Highlights | Round 4 | Robert Trent Jones

Following his third-round 67 at the 2018 Nashville Golf Open Benefitting the Snedeker Foundation, Lanto Griffin discusses the mindset he has going into the final round with a three-shot lead. 


Lanto Griffin comments after Round 3 of Nashville Golf Open

Following his opening-round 65 at the 2018 Nashville Golf Open Benefitting the Snedeker Foundation, Lanto Griffin discusses his finish where he was 6-under in his final six holes and is tied for the lead after the first round. 

Lanto Griffin comments after Round 1 of Nashville Golf Open

Lanto Griffin, 29, spent several years on the mini-tours and in debt, his burning desire to keep a career alive powered by a tenacious work ethic. With a strong 2017 Web.com Tour season, he earned a spot in The 25 and earn his first PGA TOUR card. 

Lanto Griffin overcomes obstacles, doubts to earn first PGA TOUR card

Lanto Griffin breaks down how to play the longest hole on the course, the 617-yard, par-5 16th hole at Canterbury Golf Club, host of the DAP Championship.

Player's Perspective: Lanto Griffin, DAP Championship

In the second round of the 2017 WinCo Foods Portland Open presented by Kraft-Heinz, Lanto Griffin nearly holes out on the par-4 9th hole and would settle for a tap-in birdie. 


Lanto Griffin's stellar approach is the Shot of the Day

Before the Web.com Tour Regular Season finale, a few players took their talents to the diamond for a home run hitting contest. We would need a few extra swings to crown a champion. 

Wiffle ball home run derby at Hillsboro Hops ballpark

Lanto Griffin made a 17-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to claim the 2017 Nashville Golf Open. After tying the course record in the third-round with a 62, Griffin backed it up with a 4-under 68. It's his first career Web.com Tour victory. 

Lanto Griffin interview after winning Nashville Golf Open  

Lanto Griffin drains a 17-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win the 2017 Nashville Golf Open and earn himself the Shot of the Day.

 Lanto Griffin's 17-foot birdie putt to win is the Shot of the Day

In the third round of the 2017 Nashville Golf Open Benefitting the Snedeker Foundation, Conrad Shindler remains in the top spot at 13-under but is quickly being chased down by Lanto Griffin who fired off a 10-under 62 and is just one shot back.


Conrad Shindler holds the 54-hole lead at Nashville Golf Open

In the third-round of the 2017 Nashville Golf Open, Lanto Griffin ties the course record with a 10-under 62 thanks in part to this big bending putt to save par at the 8th hole and earn himself the Shot of the Day.

Lanto Griffin's 22-foot par save the Shot of the Day

After making the cut on the line, Lanto Griffin vaulted himself into a tie for second after a 10-under 62 in the third-round at the Nashville Golf Open. Griffin ties the course record set by Conrad Shindler, who shot a 62 in the opening round.

Lanto Griffin interview after 10-under round at Nashville Golf Open

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After a three-year injury hiatus, Michael Thompson returned to TOUR-sanctioned competition at the 2026 Visit Knoxville Open and made the cut with rounds of 70-65 at Holston Hills CC. He plans to return to the PGA TOUR at this summer's 3M Open, the site of his most recent TOUR title.

Michael Thompson returns to competition after three-year injury hiatus

Switzerland native Max Schliesing becomes the first Swiss player to make a Korn Ferry Tour cut at the 2026 Visit Knoxville Open. Schliesing was on a flight from Peru to Ecuador between starts on PGA TOUR Americas when he learned he had secured a spot in this week's field in Knoxville. He took advantage of the opportunity with rounds of 64-70 at Holston Hills Country Club.

Max Schliesing becomes first Swiss player to make cut on Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour TOURCAST, using ShotLink Select powered by CDW, debuted at the 2026 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Veteran pro Michael Feagles explains how players will use TOURCAST to optimize their practice schedule and tournament game planning.

See how TOURCAST will help Korn Ferry Tour pros optimize their practice 

At the  2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, a strong field battles to the finish in Savannah, Georgia, including Blades Brown, John Pak and Davis Lamb.

Highlights | Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Davis Lamb makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Davis Lamb drains birdie on No. 18 to win Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 18 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, John Pak makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

John Pak makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Davis Lamb makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 11 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Davis Lamb makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 8 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, John Pak makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

John Pak holes out for birdie on No. 6 at Club Car Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Blades Brown makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Lanto Griffin overcomes obstacles, doubts to earn first PGA TOUR card

Michael Thompson returns to competition after three-year injury hiatus

Max Schliesing becomes first Swiss player to make cut on Korn Ferry Tour

See how TOURCAST will help Korn Ferry Tour pros optimize their practice

Highlights | Club Car Championship

Davis Lamb drains birdie on No. 18 to win Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 18 at Club Car Championship

John Pak makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 14 at Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 11 at Club Car Championship

Davis Lamb makes birdie on No. 8 at Club Car Championship

John Pak holes out for birdie on No. 6 at Club Car Championship

Blades Brown makes birdie on No. 5 at Club Car Championship

PGA TOUR announces 2020 Korn Ferry Tour schedule

Top-3 shots from Round 3 at Korn Ferry Tour Championship

Lanto Griffin sinks eagle from off the green at Korn Ferry Tour Championship

Lanto Griffin ends round with birdie at Korn Ferry Tour Championship

Top-3 shots from Round 4 at Pinnacle Bank

Lanto Griffin interview after Round 3 at Pinnacle Bank

Top-3 shots from Round 3 at Pinnacle Bank

Korn Ferry Tour pros recreate 'Seinfeld' marine biologist scene

Lanto Griffin invites 13-year-old to attempt putt at KC Golf Classic

Top-3 shots from Round 4 at Dormie Network Classic

Lanto Griffin comments after Round 3 of Dormie Network Classic

Lanto Griffin interview after winning Robert Trent Jones

Highlights | Round 4 | Robert Trent Jones

Lanto Griffin comments after Round 3 of Nashville Golf Open

Lanto Griffin comments after Round 1 of Nashville Golf Open

Player's Perspective: Lanto Griffin, DAP Championship

Lanto Griffin's stellar approach is the Shot of the Day

Wiffle ball home run derby at Hillsboro Hops ballpark

Lanto Griffin interview after winning Nashville Golf Open

Lanto Griffin's 17-foot birdie putt to win is the Shot of the Day

Conrad Shindler holds the 54-hole lead at Nashville Golf Open

Lanto Griffin's 22-foot par save the Shot of the Day

Lanto Griffin interview after 10-under round at Nashville Golf Open

Lanto Griffin interview after winning Nashville Golf Open  