Ryan McCormick

Ryan McCormick (born November 7, 1991) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.

Early life and career

Raised in Middletown Township, New Jersey,[1] McCormick attended Mater Dei High School, where he was captain of the school's golf team all four years.[2]

McCormick competed for the St. John's Red Storm in college, winning Big East Conference team[3] and individual[4] titles in 2014.

Professional career

McCormick finished 27th in the Korn Ferry Tour points list for the 2023 season to earn status for the 2024 PGA Tour season.[5]

Personal life

McCormick is an avid video game player and uses the PGA Tour 2K Series to create and scout courses he is playing.[6][7]

Amateur wins

  • 2012 New Jersey Amateur, Metropolitan Amateur
  • 2013 Cobra-Puma Invitational
  • 2014 Snowman Getaway, Big East Championship

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See also

References

  1. ^ Prunty, Brendan (June 8, 2012). "Ryan McCormick wins NJSGA Amateur Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved January 17, 2024. "I'm kind of speechless," the Middletown resident said
  2. ^ Prise, Kevin (October 25, 2023). "Ryan McCormick perseveres through pitfalls, earns first PGA Tour card". PGA Tour. Retrieved January 17, 2024. The younger McCormick was a four-year golf team captain at Mater Dei High School, which led to a successful college career at St. John's – culminating with Big East Golfer of the Year honors in 2013–14.
  3. ^ Gaydos, Ryan (November 16, 2023). "Golfer Ryan McCormick overcomes 'kick between the legs,' untimely COVID to finally secure PGA Tour card". Fox News. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ryan McCormick – Bio". St. John's University Athletics. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Romine, Brentley (October 8, 2023). "Meet the 30 Korn Ferry grads who earned 2024 PGA Tour cards". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Bentley, Coleman (July 27, 2023). "Korn Ferry Tour pro uses PGA Tour 2K's course creator to build, learn and play new courses before tournaments". Golf Digest. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Melton, Zephyr (July 28, 2023). "How this pro is using a video game to prepare for golf tournaments". Golf Magazine. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  8. ^ "Ryan McCormick". World Amateur Golf Ranking.