Golfers with Golfing Names is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the most apt names in the world of golf.
It is a rare but delightful occurrence when a golfer’s name sounds like it was destiny for them to pick up a club.
Beyond the obvious legends, there are several professionals whose names are a play on words for everything in golf.
Here is a unique, detailed list of professional golfers with names that relate to the game:
The “Perfect Score” Club
These players carry names that every golfer hopes to see on their scorecard.
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Birdie Kim: A South Korean professional golfer (born Kim Ju-yun) who famously won the 2005 U.S. Women’s Open.
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Chip Beck: A three-time Ryder Cup player and one of the few golfers to shoot a 59 in a PGA Tour event.
- Gary Player: The Black Knight’s surname needs no explanation.
- Harry Vardon: A legend of the game who developed the Overlapping Grip Technique, the Vardon Grip.
Course Features and Terrain
Names that describe the very land the game is played upon.
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Gary Woodland: The 2019 U.S. Open champion, whose surname is a nod to the trees that frame many classic courses.
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Daniel Field: A PGA professional based in the UK, whose name reflects the wide-open spaces of the links.
- Ken Green: A blast from the past who has every right to be on this list.
- Augustin Hole: A great name for a pro golfer who is listed on the PGA Tour website.
- Dave Bunker: A Canadian golf pro and club fitter. These Sand traps can be found on every golf course.
- Alexis Hazard: A Teaching Professional based in Texas. Every course has them.
- Zach Lake: A Teaching Professional based in Oregon. A water hazard is found on many golf courses.
- John Sand: 25-year-old PGA Tour Player.
Equipment and Action
These names sound like the tools of the trade or the mechanics of the swing.
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